Just look at what you’ve missed…
So, don’t be jealous, be thankful.
I had a poor childhood, we often went without.
I was Bullied at School.
I was abused as a Child.
My first ‘real’ boyfriend cheated on me with my friend.
I had a miscarriage.
I developed an illness which is incurable.
I had a stalker.
I almost lost the love of my life to surgery, twice.
I have suffered in pain for years.
I have had several horrendous jobs, some resulting in redundancy.
I have suffered loss and grief time and again.
I have been raped.
I have suffered with depression.
I have considered suicide on several occasions.
I have disfiguring injuries.
I have had major surgery, which has changed me.
I will never have the joy of bearing children.
I have no child to care for me when I am old.
I could have lost my soul mate to Cancer.
I have had my life threatened with violence.
I have had people threaten to burn down my home.
I have been at rock bottom so many times that I have a seat there with my name on it.
I am fighting battles which I have not yet won.
So before you envy me for the things that I have in my life, think and be glad for all the things you have missed out on.
Again, you’ve left me near-breathless…this hit me like a torrential downpour…so compelling and relentless….and awe-inspiring….and painfully-beautiful….and uplifting in light of your retention of the beauty of your soul…thank you for your courage and generosity of spirit…you are amazing!!!!! 🙂
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Wow, that was unexpected, but so lovely to receive, Thank you! I have been in two minds as to whether to post it for some time now, but felt that I should maybe the time was right.
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