fortune
Today, I noticed the three fortunes I have taped to my computer monitor:
Good things are coming to you in due course of time
You will have many friends when you need them
From now on your kindness will lead you to success
The first fortune proves true often. The second has never been so true as the past few days. The third, I hope it is true!
Ever since D (from this point forward to be known as jerkass) emotionally assaulted me on Sunday, my friends have been amazing and supportive. I wrote them the following email, and it makes me cry to re-read it.
Friends,
Thank you for being there for me over the past few days. It’s comforting to know I have you to come to when I’m feeling awful. Ever since D royally screwed me over I’ve been reaching out for everything that I need - a kind word, a compassionate listener, someone to get me out of the house, someone to answer the phone when I call a friend instead of him. I’ve been through a roller coaster of emotions and I know I’ll be fine soon. What I want in a boyfriend or significant other, a mom or a sister, I have in each of you. All of you are busy with your lives that include family, other friends, careers, interests, your own problems, but you each made the time for me when I needed you most. It kept me from feeling worse. It kept me from calling him, from blaming myself, from feeling all alone in this world. I am so incredibly fortunate and blessed to have you.
Please keep me busy and don’t give up on me when I can’t go out. Ask me over even if it’s to watch TV. Let me be there for you, too. Let me be the one you call when you need someone that cares. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude right now. I love all of you so very much.