As the notion goes, bravery isn't defined by being fearless, but by facing your fears.
This. Self-awareness doesn't make you weak. It makes you stronger in the long run.
May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Barb - Mar 15, 2011 9:08:14 am PDT #17651 of 30000
“Not dead yet!”
quester - Mar 15, 2011 9:10:46 am PDT #17652 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
{{{{{{{Maria & family}}}}}}}}
DCJensen - Mar 15, 2011 9:11:19 am PDT #17653 of 30000
All is well that ends in pizza.
Wow, I've fooled everyone into thinking I'm strong, including myself. Hello, this is the lie.
I've lived my entire "adult" life feeling like this. I don't think it goes away.
DCJensen - Mar 15, 2011 9:12:29 am PDT #17654 of 30000
All is well that ends in pizza.
In a completely unrelated topic:
My gallon bottle of distilled water has an expiration date.
Maria - Mar 15, 2011 9:13:37 am PDT #17655 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
But what if I actually do run away? It's not outside the realm of possibility. Then I'm not only weak, but a disappointment.
To be perfectly honest, the urge is as strong as it's ever been. There's too much stuff over the last year that's built up and severely damaged my ability to cope.
God, I can't believe I'm admitting this. I'm sorry to dump all over you.
Polter-Cow - Mar 15, 2011 9:14:01 am PDT #17656 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Maria, I'm so sorry about your uncle. As for strength, everyone else has said it. {{{Maria}}}
In related news, remember that friend I have who's dying of brain cancer? His girlfriend called the San Francisco Chronicle to cancel his newspaper subscription. You know, because he's dying.
They asked if she wanted to put it on hold for when he gets better.
headTARDIS
(In their defense, she says there was somewhat of a language barrier. But still.)
Daisy Jane - Mar 15, 2011 9:16:19 am PDT #17657 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
We're here to be dumped on!
Maria, I don't think I could say it any better than everyone else has.
Oy, P-C.
Maria - Mar 15, 2011 9:16:22 am PDT #17658 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
They asked if she wanted to put it on hold for when he gets better.
I can't tell you with how much rage this fills me. The stupid burns.
Barb - Mar 15, 2011 9:19:33 am PDT #17659 of 30000
“Not dead yet!”
But what if I actually do run away? It's not outside the realm of possibility. Then I'm not only weak, but a disappointment.
Dude, not if it's what you need to refill the well and gather your strength. Ain't no shame in that.
As for being dumped on, pfft-- as DJ said, that's what we're here for.
Polter-Cow - Mar 15, 2011 9:21:07 am PDT #17660 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
We're all wearing dumping hats.