It's Thursday night and I'm ready for this week to be over! Thanks to others I have had to relive a time in my life that I would rather not repeat. At least this time I knew what to do and could control the fallout. Years ago I wasn't so lucky. It just reminds me of how fragile trust is and how people can twist words and situations to fit their needs.
Things in our past shape who we are now. This statement is especially true in this situation. I've been told before that I don't let people in and I don't trust easily. It's true. But what most don't know is there is a backstory as to why. It isn't something that is for public consumption. It's an experience that I alone own.
I think at times people jump to conclusions about how people should or would act in given situations. Then they are surprised when you don't do what they expect. Just keep in mind there may be a backstory as to why the person goes with the unexpected. I think we need to spend less time being appalled by actions and spend more time finding out the reason behind the actions.
Take time to get to know people. Build and maintain friendships and relationships. Build and keep the trust. Because without trust, you have nothing.
