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Originally Posted by Shadix
I faced bullying and social rejection from elementary school all the way through high school. I was constantly made fun of and not allowed to be socially integrated. I developed social awkwardness and self esteem issues and was never able to enjoy the fulfilling social experiences that others get to have.
However, the past is not the issue. The issue is that people are still very judgmental towards me, despite the fact that my issues were caused by THEIR behavior towards me in the past.
The reason I am angry is because I am still suffering. If I was able to pursue happiness freely, then there would be no need for me to be angry
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If you say the issue is their behaviour towards you in the past then the issue still is the past.
I realize how pointless it is to keep replying to this. I dont think you want to give up your resentment. But know that you are not the only one who is suffering or has suffered or had harm done to them.
In some ways, I suppose, if this isnt getting through to you, it at least reminds me that I do have choice of how I move forward. I am not always accepted. I have not had a pretty past. But I do not want to live my life alone so I am finding those who do accept me. And I also accept them.
To be human is to accept ourselves just as we are, with
our own history, and to
accept others as they are.
- Jean Vanier