Before You Say Anything, Consider This
“You don’t understand it’s hard not to be jealous when everyone has what you want and need.” A number of possible responses came to mind after a friend hurled that statement in my direction. But, like an old gal once said, “If it’s not a question it doesn’t need an answer.” Instead of saying anything I listened and said nothing. I’m not her momma. Besides, you and I both know that there are times when people just aren’t going to listen. I’ve certainly been one of those people. When I was dating Steve, a.k.a Drummer #1, people tried to tell me in not so nice words that they thought I was the village idiot for staying involved with him. (They honestly had a point.) One woman, after listening to me complain about him for the hundred and third time said, “Listen to yourself, all he does is hurt you, why are you doing this to yourself!” Everyone I knew had something to say about the situation I kept myself in, eve...