Posted by Angel Girl on May 27, 2004, at 22:45:28
In reply to Re: A Place In The Sun, posted by TexasChic on May 26, 2004, at 14:33:13
> I can really relate to what you're saying as well. I just got out of a bad place, and I'm now teetering on the edge – things could go up or down from here. I'm trying to see the bad things that have happened as opportunities, for example:
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> Bad thing: My closest friend stopped being friends with me.
> Opportunity: I now have more time and inclination to meet new people.
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> Bad thing: I was in a wreck that totaled my car.
> Opportunity: Now I get a new one! (Actually used, but new to me).
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> Bad thing: I've been living with my Mom who is emotionally abusive.
> Opportunity: Just one more reason to push me out of my comfort zone so that I will get my own place.
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> If I focused on the bad things, I would probably never get out of bed. But I'm trying, which is all I can do. I hope you'll keep trying too.
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> Anyway, I don't know if this is helpful or not, I just felt like I could relate. Try not to give up just yet!
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>Texas Chic
I'm glad that you are at a place where you are able to turn the negatives into positives. I can't seem to do that. If somebody abandons me, which happens all the time, I start to protect myself by building walls around me. I don't want to risk being hurt again.
I think there'd be a lot of people here who can relate.
Thanks.
Angel Girl
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