How could they do that? Not just the act itself, but the entire process leading up to it. The choices, the secrecy, the rationalizations. The quiet moments when someone knows exactly what they are doing and yet continues anyway. When someone betrays you in a serious way, that question tends to linger long after theContinue reading “The Story People Tell Themselves Before They Cross the Line”
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The Line That Should Never Be Crossed
When someone knows you are facing extreme challenges in your life – major change, deep personal loss, or a period when you are barely holding yourself together – and you turn to them for help, or even just someone to talk to, and they choose to mistreat you instead, something nasty and darker is happening. Continue reading “The Line That Should Never Be Crossed”
The Wall Behind the Smile And Why I’m Friendly But Guarded
Most people would probably say I’m a nice guy, polite, friendly, easygoing, and good at conversation and meeting new people. I have been told I’m a good listener and approachable, with a good sense of humor, and I make myself easy to be around. And yet, if I dig deeper for a few minutes, there’sContinue reading “The Wall Behind the Smile And Why I’m Friendly But Guarded”
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