tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post9126636140260296173..comments2023-10-09T08:01:29.924-05:00Comments on Sorting The Pieces: Connect/DisconnectCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11641264346663533706noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-91484456215600722172009-04-21T00:45:00.000-05:002009-04-21T00:45:00.000-05:00Cyn,
I don't know you except here in the blogosph...Cyn,<br /><br />I don't know you except here in the blogosphere, but there are some things that I do know. First and foremost, do not ever think even for a moment that you have nothing to give. Anyone can tell by what you write that you're a terrific, interesting, bright, warm, sensitive, strong woman. Whether you realize it or not, those qualities always shine through. Although I don't always comment, yours is one of a handful of blogs that I read regularly, and that's because what you write is always worth reading. <br /><br />I'm not religious but your post makes me think of Ecclesiastes (and of The Byrds): To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven...a time to laugh, and a time to weep, a time to dance and a time to mourn, a time to keep silence and a time to speak...<br /><br />It seems to me this was mostly your time to mourn and to keep silence...but now, maybe it's time to turn to other things. This I do know: true friends will always give you as much space as you need, and will welcome you back when you're ready to come back.emmapeelDallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045502725282481075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-55235202771414926482009-04-20T16:15:00.000-05:002009-04-20T16:15:00.000-05:00I know that it's hard to imagine this, but don't e...I know that it's hard to imagine this, but don't ever think that your sadness is a burden to a real friend. A real friend will do what's best - sometimes listen silently, sometimes cry with you, and sometimes give you a very vigorous pat on the lowest part of your back (ahem).<br /><br />Often, friends get it wrong and give you the comfort that they would like to get if they felt as if you do. Don't sweat it. They're trying.<br /><br />And you're STILL not a burden.redsneakzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601491021519995930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-42052405647799780722009-04-20T14:00:00.000-05:002009-04-20T14:00:00.000-05:00I think you can have empathy for those around you ...I think you can have empathy for those around you without needing to see yourself in them. If you have empathy, that's the real point because you are recognizing different types of human suffering and when you are in the position to help someone less fortunate I know it is in your nature to do so. Life throws us curve balls and sometimes we catch them and are able to deal with them and other times we catch them in the face and have to take the time to let those wounds heal. After all you've been through a hermit period is to be expected and while you may feel judged or feel like you are letting people down, know that true friends just want you to heal and help although they probably feel very helpless. I see you moving forward. Maybe not at the pace you desire or need, but nonetheless, forward. And that is good.<br /><br />Connect with the good people, people like yourself. As for the misguided people at the end of your last paragraph, allow God to deal with them. Come judgement day I think they will be in for a big surprise.Julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928355136331645325noreply@blogger.com