Re: Re: : What does hurt look like?

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> I think most of us at one point or another have experienced a serious betrayal

of trust. Timing and the circumstances can make the difference between something

that you can " move on from " albeit very painfully, or something that is so life

altering, perhaps at a very vulnerable time, that it makes it virtually

impossible to do so. Trust is the central issue. It makes or breaks most deals

in life - whether it's on an individual level or on a global level.

>

Very well expressed, Helen. It seems that everyone gets their share of

betrayals in life, some worse than others. Some have also betrayed

loved ones, thus have experienced the emotions on both sides of the fence.

I like what you said about timing and circumstances -- so true. Having

betrayals occur at already vulnerable times is the worst of all.

Yes, it all does come down to trust. I know that I've been changed (and

not for the better) by violations of trust in matters that are very

important to me. With some things, I just won't put myself out there

again and risk an encore. The possibility of going through that

experience again seems to be far more of a priority than the

opportunities for joy that I might be missing out on.

Best,

~CJ