But Words Will Never Hurt Me?

[rt_sparrow]

I have a selective memory. Having done a tremendous amount of navel-gazing in my life, this is something I know to be true about myself. Maybe it's true about all of us.

"Selective" may be the wrong word. Surely I've not consciously made the selections. I'd like to think if given the conscious choice I would highlight the loving and nurturing

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[medleymisty]

*hugs*

You're awesome and lovely, and I wish I could take away the hurt if I could.

Do you sing now?

Thank you for sharing this.

[rt_sparrow]

Thanks. It's ok. As I said in the work room, I have the dark place, but I don't sit there all the time. Last few weeks I've been there more than most is all.

I rarely sing anymore. I haven't sung in public in years.

[basric]

If you find that wand, I could use a different mother. Well done.

[rt_sparrow]

I will let you know if I do. :) Thanks.

[createdestiny]

Why do hurtful words weigh so much more than the supportive, affirming ones?

[rt_sparrow]

Yeah, I don't know. And I have known people for whom it's not true. And I have known people whose parents have been supportive and encouraging. I sometimes ponder what life might be like if I'd grown up in such an environment. Maybe next time. :)

Thanks for reading.

[imafarmgirl]

This is so sad. Huge hugs to you. Nicely written as always.

[rt_sparrow]

Sorry to be sad. I tried to write something else. Actually 3 somethings else, but this is the one that came out.

Thanks for reading and for the kind words.

[whipchick]

Yes, oh yes, it's a choice - the wonderful you that exists *now* was forged by the wretched-ness of then. If you're ok with where you are now, be ok with what got you there. Choose it - you have that power.

(Big hugs - this was very moving)

[rt_sparrow]

Thank you for this. I know that I know it's a choice, but lately I have fewer ok days than not ok days, and I'm not feeling very powerful.

I need to remember.

Hugs to you. You are made of awesome. :)