As people gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, not every interaction will be a Hallmark moment.
Did you ever have a conversation that left you feeling exhausted, angry or drained? Then when you sought validation by mentioning it to someone else, you were brushed off with “Oh, that’s just XXX. That’s just the way they are”.
That may be but why do I feel lousy every time I deal with XXX?
I’ve always been a people watcher. I’ve been shown time and again that society turns a blind eye to bad behaviour; it favours an abuser, a gas lighter, a narcissist or a bully. How else did a convicted sex offender get re-elected as 47 President of the United States? …
I’ve always been a people watcher. I’ve been shown time and again that society turns a blind eye to bad behaviour; it favours an abuser, a gas lighter, a narcissist or a bully. How else did a convicted sex offender get re-elected as 47 President of the United States? …
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2 responses to “That’s Just the Way They Are”
Timely article… These are real head scratchers… I have been squabbling with myself… jaw dropping at times… People just seem to get by with these behaviours…. Sometimes changing the world is swimming against the tide… exhausting!
Happy Thanksgiving Lori!
Hey Donna, it does seem they get away with it. I have to believe the tide is changing. Maybe we focus on our neck of the woods as a start? Happy Thanksgiving to you!