Lessons From a Black Friday: Year Six
In loving Painter, I had to let go of everything I thought I knew. I had to embrace the annihilation. That was seven years ago today. Contrary to reports, I’m not dead yet.
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50: Stories of Blame
Painter sat at the defendants table and announced with absolute certainty, “This is all your fault.”
And I wonder, “Which part is my fault?”
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41: Intent and Impact (Part 1)
I finally had enough and recognized how idiot compassion for Painter was an obstacle to my growth and moving forward in my life.
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38: Courting Answers
Monday, I return to court for the final act. Well, at least I intend it to be the final act.
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37: A Bit on Forgiveness
My experiences over the last several years has shown me how often my ego and pride need to be satiated before I will forgive someone I have decided has failed me. Even then I’m not sure I am forgiving as much as waiting to be right again.
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19: Opinions
Today I recognize my choices for what they were—an unfortunate and unskillful habit of treating how I felt like a directive. I realize how often, in intimate and vulnerable relationships, I responded with a habituated neurological urge to pursue what I considered comfortable feelings while avoiding the discomfort.
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Lessons From a Black Friday: Year Three
Three years today it ended.
I’m really grateful it is over.
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