Lately I have seen a few friends and acquaintances stuck in the past. Something happened in their lives, either recently or years ago and they just keep reliving this over and over again. It makes them miserable to be around. I have tried ignoring it, offering comfort, just being normal to give them normalcy. In return I get nasty looks, back handed compliments or just plain ignored. This makes it really hard for me to deal with because I wish they could see they are the only ones with the power to make things better. What happened in the past sucks. For some of them it sucks really really bad. Unfortunately you cannot go back and change the past. Trust me, there are some things I wish I could erase for good, but I cannot. I can either choose to dwell on it or move forward. I chose to move forward and have NEVER regretted that decision. I wish I could help these people but I know only they can help themselves. It does make me a little sad that I cannot help them, then I get irritated, and have to remind myself I was them at one time in my life. I was once miserable to be around. I am very thankful for my friends who stuck by me, and thankful I was strong enough to pull myself out of it.
Remember when hard times hit, that they can be overcome. Keep a positive attitude (even if it seems like it is hard to do), try to look on the bright side, do not dwell on the past, think of ways to move forward, find your happy place as often as you need too and remember people love you and want you to be happy! Push past the pain to the future!!! Only you can pull yourself out of a funk! I know you can do it!
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