Posted by scratchpad on February 26, 2007, at 7:09:39
In reply to Re: Standing up for myself, posted by Declan on February 25, 2007, at 18:01:15
> It's interesting when associates, if not friends, can leave you in a state of trembling rage.
> Makes you wonder how it looks from their angle.
>He really didn't notice anything until I told him to stop swearing. Completely oblivious, otherwise.
> That sage burning stick thing...they sell them here...there's some name for them.
>I think I've seen them called smudge-sticks.
> It is one of the wonders of the world how difficult it can be for some people in some circumstances to stand up for themselves.
Yes, it's something I've been struggling with a lot recently. I have 18 years' experience in an abusive marriage that taught me how to lay low and avoid conflict altogether. Its effect has been pervasive and slow in being unlearned.
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