Sometimes we think we are not strong, yet the reality is, we ARE.
Originally Posted By: Takevowsserious
Portia, I was thinking that no matter how strong we think we are, or how prepared we think we are to deal with them, we still end up being hurt. I don't think it's a sign of weakness though - I see it as more of a testament to how big our hearts are.
Where some think it might be a sign of weakness or worse... It takes STRENGTH and COURAGE to keep being vulnerable enough to allow ourselves to be hurt, over and over again. To allow ourselves to feel empathy and compassion in the eye of the storm and not shut down our emotions, completely. To embrace and own the consequences of the choices we make, not only to protect ourselves and our children, but to also protect our WAS / MLCers, even while they are in their worst.
