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Originally Posted by MdngtRain
The last straw was when a friend of my wife's commented for the umpteenth time to "Let go & let god" and that everything happens for a reason, and that I should "pray" about my situation... That last sentiment triggered such a deep hurt and rejection, I lost all cool and composure.
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It is like the advice to stop and count to ten, but it takes longer. Or maybe it is like the advice to stop and take a deep breath. It gives you something to do that acknowledges how you feel while getting you to stop and take a step back from your situation. It is a way to (ideally) give emotion a chance to cool down so you can think about a different approach to your situation.