Thank you for this poignant reflection, TWOH, and I am so sorry for what you’re suffering. Gossip is a poisonous, toxic practice and works the same often-irrevocable damage, whether it is performed on a personal or propagandistic scale.
It sounds like you are approaching the situation with wisdom, sensitivity, and love. At a certain point, you may need to step back to protect your own mental health. A touch of Stoicism goes a long way when it comes to coping with situations beyond your control 🤗
I feel so blessed to know a kindred spirit like you.
Writing about this in a careful way did help reduce my pain, which I believe will aid my health.
I recently read about "broken heart syndrome" being a well-documented physiological occurrence, detrimentally affecting the gut and the heart, and I want to make sure I take care to appropriately release emotional pain.
I am so glad to hear you’re feeling better. And yes, writing is a restorative act, undoubtedly. You take care and remember time heals all wounds!
(On an aesthetic note, I noticed you just changed the background to green, which is a positive, natural color, but I fear it may make it difficult for people to read your important words :-)
Margaret Anna Alice, Thanks so very much for you kindness and honesty. I fully agree about the downside of the green background! Alas, I cannot bring myself to change it back just yet. Please give me time. It's a healing color. Big hugs to you!
Thank you for this poignant reflection, TWOH, and I am so sorry for what you’re suffering. Gossip is a poisonous, toxic practice and works the same often-irrevocable damage, whether it is performed on a personal or propagandistic scale.
It sounds like you are approaching the situation with wisdom, sensitivity, and love. At a certain point, you may need to step back to protect your own mental health. A touch of Stoicism goes a long way when it comes to coping with situations beyond your control 🤗
Dear Margaret Anna Alice,
Your kindness means so much to me.
Thank you for taking the time to lend me support.
I feel so blessed to know a kindred spirit like you.
Writing about this in a careful way did help reduce my pain, which I believe will aid my health.
I recently read about "broken heart syndrome" being a well-documented physiological occurrence, detrimentally affecting the gut and the heart, and I want to make sure I take care to appropriately release emotional pain.
Many thanks again,
TWOH
I am so glad to hear you’re feeling better. And yes, writing is a restorative act, undoubtedly. You take care and remember time heals all wounds!
(On an aesthetic note, I noticed you just changed the background to green, which is a positive, natural color, but I fear it may make it difficult for people to read your important words :-)
Margaret Anna Alice, Thanks so very much for you kindness and honesty. I fully agree about the downside of the green background! Alas, I cannot bring myself to change it back just yet. Please give me time. It's a healing color. Big hugs to you!
Haha, not to worry—healing is more important! You and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🤗