I have never discounted the knowledge of others; and will NEVER do so. No one has any right or wrong answers, just experiences, mistakes learned from, and the willingness to share what's learned with another.
I'm no different in that way..there have been many times that I wish I take all the pain away, but I can't..and it's really hard on me to watch others suffer, and so many again, continue to pour in.....
People have to STOP comparing themselves to others, and remember that we are DIFFERENT people, with different ways of coping, facing, walking and talking.
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There are many people with their own stories to tell, some of whom have overcome great adversity and have come out on the other side a totally different and amazing person.
That is SO true, and I have learned from people such as these...to me, THEY were the legends, having walked it, talked it and lived it..coming through MUCH stronger than they had been before, and that knowledge was passed onto others as they went on through their lives. Everything happens for a reason, and I'm thankful people such as these have been there for me in my life. Without them, and their willingness to share their experiences/lessons learned, I couldn't have gotten to the place I came to.
And I STILL learn from others..that will never stop.
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Unfortunately we have all become quasi MLC experts in one way or another.
Look at this another way; you cannot help another unless you've walked in their shoes. Regardless of what you go through, look at each trial as not just a learning experience, but one where you can draw on what's learned, passing it on to another who will desperately have need of your knowledge one day.
There is NO such thing as "useless" information; and everything can be used as a learning tool; you go through, you learn, then it is passed on.
If you haven't suffered it, you cannot even HOPE to help.
Wisdom and knowledge are gained..and there will come a time when you will actually be GLAD you went through, and overcame this particular trial and may others.
Without the trials, you would NOT have that opportunity for growth, to become a better person; more able to cope.
When you've seen and experienced the BIG trials, overcoming those; the small ones are a cakewalk; and nothing to sweat over.
On an added note, I will be hopping on and off for the next few days...I'm headed home to visit my husband..will let you know how he is.
Remember, as each person is different, every MLC/Transition is different..what works for one may not work for another. Most of the time it is trial and error for ALL involved.
