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This is an old blog from a few years ago that I never published. I thought it still had some value.
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2012
Recently I have been hurt to the core by mistruths and lies. I was struck to the core of my being. How could someone say such a thing about me? Do they have a (creative) memory issue? Was it anger at me and trying to make me look bad to other people when they were in an alcoholic stupor? I was grateful someone was blunt and told me what this person said.
Recently I have been hurt to the core by mistruths and lies. I was struck to the core of my being. How could someone say such a thing about me? Do they have a (creative) memory issue? Was it anger at me and trying to make me look bad to other people when they were in an alcoholic stupor? I was grateful someone was blunt and told me what this person said.
I have had to ponder it. I asked my husband, "what should I do? Should I confront the person?"
He answered, "That's a tough question. You could tell them how much it hurt you. But, they may just lie to you, because you have heard them do so before." He went on to logically lay out the results. While it may not have solved my dilemma, it calmed me down and dried my tears. It is hard to be a 60 year old woman who is usually so positive sobbing in anguish - but it happened.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Only you can allow people to make you feel inferior", I would replace inferior with the word "betrayed". Trouble is, that is easier said than done. "Is this worth my time?" may be a better question. I decided, NO. It is not. I have now spent enough time on it.
I am moving forward. I will feel sorry for the person who felt they had to lie to make themselves feel even an inch taller and leave it at that.
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On a similar note -
“Only hang around people that are positive and make you feel good. Anybody who doesn’t make you feel good kick them to the curb and the earlier you start in your life the better. The minute anybody makes you feel weird and non included or not supported, you know, either beat it or tell them to beat it.” ~ Amy Poehler
