If only your priest knew enough about you to identify you as an example of turning the other cheek.... to loving someone who is behaving so unlovably.... to contining to act loving in the face of hatred.
You have to be the strongest person here right now.
I have a couple things rolling around in my skull, along with the rocks that are ever present. The first is that I hope I have enough character discernment never to vote for her or anyone who can deliberately act so hateful toward someone else.
The other is boundary setting. Merrick, from what I see you are not a softie or a doormat. Is it possible for you to identify the behaviors that will not be tolerated? Like ANY nasty behaviors toward you in the presence of your children (or even within hearing distance).
I like Zoo's suggestion of taping. Besides, isn't that any politician's worse fear? Being caught with irrefutable evidence against them?
Lastly, I hope you won't be mad at me for thinking that the priest's perceived rebuff to her was beyond hilarious. Just what about her approach does she think is worth listening to? Even from a priest's perspective?
I admire you, I really do. Hopefully I'll get to give you a hug in person the week after next...
Stay smiling!
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."