Thunder Brings Deep Thought
Wow, we just had an awesome thunderstorm go through! Some fantastic mega lightning and thunder! I love that stuff. Especially at night. It was the perfect thunderstorm: lots of lightning and thunder, very little wind, the perfect amount of rain and no hail. Totally cool. 
Have you ever known or lived with someone who is always critical of what you do, no matter what? Like if you do one thing you think they want, it’s either not right or not good enough? So you do something else, then that’s not right, or it’s inconsequential and just not important at all? So then you move on to something else that should be considered important, but all you get is belittling and disrespect? So that regardless of what you do in your life, it’s never right, enough, or important? Yeah, me too. And you know, after a while, you get to where your walls are built so high and your heart hardened so much that what they think becomes totally irrelevant, and no matter what they say, it holds absolutely no meaning anymore. Sometimes I think it’s my fault for allowing someone else to have that kind of power and influence over me that it would tear me apart like it did. But no more. I’ve come to realize that the only person’s opinion that really matters is my own. The only validation we truly need is the kind that comes from within. If we depend too much on what others think of who we are or what we contribute, then we’re only asking for pain, especially if it’s from an insecure, hard-hearted person to begin with. I think the only people in this world whose opinion really hold significance for me are my children, my sisters, and my closest, closest friends. Other than that, I really couldn’t care less - especially from ignorant, self-impressed, self-righteous people! They’re just pathetic and can bite me!
So, that’s my tangent for today. 
What’s yours?
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I don’t put up with people like that. Even if I were, say — just throwing this out HYPOTHETICALLY - married to someone like that? I wouldn’t put up with it. Life’s too short to put up with ignorance and meanness.
You come first, plain and simple.
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People can be vicious and malicious it is truely sad. Generally you will notice people like that have an “axe to grind with life”, control freaks, attention getters, and mean spirited people.
Some how if you look at the life of these individuals you will see something…they can’t have children, extremely lonely, no self-worth, there is something, something that gives them back the hurt they cause to others….I hope your having a better day and don’t let any one bring you down !
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Terry and Marilyn, you’re both right about everything you said, and I thank you for your input, support and encouragement. (((hugs)))
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{{{{HUUGGG}}}} Every individual has the right to their own opinion. There is no right or wrong when it comes to one’s point of view. You and I both know that. Sadly, the headstrong, self-righteous kind think they have some kind of power, especially over the ones they love.
I’ve been on the receiving end, too, Leigh. It SUCKS!!
It’d be just nice to be heard without someone butting in and thinking they’re RIGHT! What makes their opinion so damn right?! Grrr! Do they really believe they know EVERYthing?
Geez, I do know what I’m talking about. It may not always be (exactly) right, but it’s certainly valid. ;)
Valid enough to be heard AND respected!!!!!!!!!
Love you, my friend.
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Debbie, right on, sister!!! You’re spot on, my friend! Oh, and yeah, “they” DO think they know EVERYthing. AND, “they” are NEVER wrong! I guess the worst part is having watched over all these years while my dream of actually sharing my life with a true partner die a long, slow death. But, it is what it is, and my walls are high and my heart hardened - at least in that direction. Makes me appreciate myself even more, and yeah, I really do enjoy my own company.
I love you, too! ((((hugs))))
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