Bad things happen to good people

This has been a trying week and I can understand that life gives you the lessons you need.
So, with this lesson, I have learned how people become jaded and spiteful, and angry. I can see how, when unfortunate things happen to you, you can become reclusive and start thinking that you can't trust anyone, as EVERYONE is out to get theirs. Or so it seems.
But this is just not the case. People get hurt; people hurt others. It seems like you can't stop it, and maybe you can't. Other people will do what they do, and if they didn't take you into consideration when making choices that effect you, then you can't force them to see it.
But what you CAN DO is decide if you want those people in your life. If you will perpetuate that feeling by becoming what hurt you most, you are "doing it wrong."
Personally, I find that what makes the strongest person is what didn't beat them down the hardest. Life will always throw you curve balls. It's your choice to back down and take a STRIKE! or you can swing your hardest and hope it's OUTTA HERE! Generally, I have found that when you do try your hardest to do the right thing; to do what you know feels right; things will work out for you.

As far as making bad decisions goes, we've all been there. The trick is to stop yourself before you take the act. Thoughts are one thing, an act is irreversible. Not unforgivable, but you can't take it back. The forgiveness comes from others and yourself. You can't force others to do or feel anything, so be concerned with yourself with this type of thing. You can forgive yourself, you can forgive those who have wronged you.
And thankfully, I am a firm believer that this life was chosen. Every event was placed and there is no other way around it. The lessons you learn are meant to be there for the future. It's your choice whether you learn from them or not. Some people never do, and that's what they chose for themselves. It has nothing to do with you and your life, even when it crashes in to yours.

Remember, folks, you control your own life. If someone threatens you with emotional or physical abuse, you have the power to leave. You are NOT worthless, and there are people out there who know this. People will love you for who you are, as long as you are being true to yourself.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE BE REAL WITH EACH OTHER! If you are not acting as you normally would or wish to behave then "you're doing it wrong!" If people love you for the "face" you put on for them, then they do not love you. And this is NOTHING but YOUR OWN FAULT.
People only know what they see.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice - shame on me.
There will NOT be a third time. I can forgive; I have a hard time forgetting. (Memory may be shot, so details will get fuzzy - but when feelings matter this much to a person, they will always remember that feeling.)

<3 I love you all. With an open heart and open arms. Hug it out.