Posted by Kath on August 30, 2009, at 14:20:40
In reply to Re: How much do your friends know?, posted by Sigismund on August 29, 2009, at 17:40:33
> Kath, do you think people as they get older become more realistic about what normality is and become more accepting?
>
> That's been my experience.~ ~ I totally agree. Well maybe not everybody, but I think a lot of people are like that.
> People these days are more inclined to say 'You're fine just the way you are'.
~ ~ Maybe as we get older, we know that some things change & some don't & maybe we sort of have to come to terms with some things in ourselves & therefore are more accepting of things in others?
> I admit that it would be different if I was covered in scars, that is I would feel different.
~ ~ yes; I might also. But mind you, I now have all kinds of lines in my face that I have to accept - seriously. Although I know that's not the same as scars.
> Once at the station I was asked how I felt.
> 'Not good', I said
> 'Double the dose', was the ironic reply.
> I mentioned my experience with opiates.
> 'Maybe not then' she said.
> There was no judgment at all that I could feel.~ ~ Wow. Thanks for telling that Dec. I think the whole conversation is wonderful!!
(((((((((((((you)))))))))))))
muchoh love, & Damn! I wish we weren't on the other side of the planet from each other.
:-)) Kath
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