Love Letters to a Healing Heart
"Be not the slave of your own past – plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep and swim far, so you shall come back with self-respect, with new power, with an advanced experience, that shall explain and overlook the old." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pain is not the enemy but the light over the path to growth. Despite the chaos, I am grateful to Painter for opening the door to this life and this experience. I continue to love her from afar and want the best for her.
Read More 69: Thinking of YouI say this knowing just as Painter or Beatrice are not responsible for my betrayal, lies, and secrets, I am not responsible for theirs. At the end of the day how each of us reacts or responds to others is about our relationship to our emotional selves. Essentially, the ways in which we rigidly grasp our stories, imaginings, and entitlements define how we react or respond to the world around us. It defines everything from our suffering to our joys.
Read More 66: Stories of StoriesI’m not ungrateful. Painter’s gift is really a reminder to myself that she is not who she pretends to be, and because of that, I owe her nothing but time and distance.
Read More 64: Gifts of the SeasonThe truth is I had one set of secrets and lies in my relationship with Painter. It was a meaningful lie and secret, full of fucketty and shitheadery, but it was the only one.
Read More 52: Stories of TruthPainter sat at the defendants table and announced with absolute certainty, “This is all your fault.”
And I wonder, “Which part is my fault?”
Read More 50: Stories of BlameAs I was sitting in court yesterday listening to opening statements, listening to accusations, and answering questions, I was overcome with gratitude.
Read More 48: Stories of GratitudeI finally had enough and recognized how idiot compassion for Painter was an obstacle to my growth and moving forward in my life.
Read More 41: Intent and Impact (Part 1)Monday, I return to court for the final act. Well, at least I intend it to be the final act.
Read More 38: Courting AnswersYour mistakes do not make you unworthy of legal protections.
Read More 20: A Love Letter to Betrayers – Court
Love Letters to a Healing Heart 