I've been asked to do something that I haven't done in a very long time and for good reasons. However what's been asked of me has been asked with nothing but the best of intentions... my only thing is... I don't know if I can do this again. Allow someone into my life in such a personal way, knowing that I'm going to get hurt. Knowing that I will
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now THAT is rediculous. the heart has more capacity for love and caring then we could possibly use in a dozen lifetimes, and im pretty sure from other conversations that you understand and agree with that sentiment.
i dont know enough about the situation, how youre supposed to help the person, to comment on feasiblity. and knowing you, i wonder if deciding down the line its not working and bailing on him wouldnt do as much damage to you, but in a different way, so all i can do is wish you luck, and let you know that you have a shoulder to lean on, an ear to bend, any time you need it. but hopefully you knew that already.
also, i had a wise man talking to me a few months ago, about my tendency to put myself in situations where i could get hurt. he was concerned for me, said that i was becomming a bitter person, and he didnt want to see that, and that maybe i should pick and choose who i try and help a bit more to avoid the pain. as i said to him, the day i dont help someone that needs it becuase of the possibility of personal pain, thats the day ive BECOME that bitter person hes worried about, and i dont know id like that person so much. but thats me. thats when I'll stop taking failed chances.
good luck.
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