Originally Posted By: amg2
Originally Posted By: Truegritter


I think part of the confusion and indeed another step in this process is when we just stop looking at them.



"Just stop looking at them." I will think about this today. The difficulty comes when I HAVE to see him or CHOOSE to see him because I won't give up my friends to avoid him. But I suppose that still doesn't mean I have "look" at him, give him my mental space.
BINGO!

Originally Posted By: amg2
My resons for staying seem weaker, vauger and more distant each day. That's my dilemma. I'm certainly not trying to influence anyone or suggest that THEY shouldn't stand. I'm just struggling w my own choices at this time.

And I applaud your courage in voicing that struggle so honestly. These are big, personal questions and there are many opinions and viewpoints. Keep posting, keep digging, keep working ... we'll help where we can.

Peace
PEI


Holding onto anger to punish someone else, is like lighting yourself on fire to get smoke in their eyes ~ 25yearsmlc