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Re: This is so hard

GlindaofOz — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:06:43 -0500

Thank you so much for your lovely words.

I do believe that you are right. The more I have considered it I do think that no response is probably the best. I would never want to hurt her and I wish her nothing but joy and happiness in her life. It's just that unfortunately I don't believe that she brings joy and happiness into my life.

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Wow, this is hard...

Always Beginning the World — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:40:52 -0500

I'm really sorry you're going through this - it's so difficult when a friendship ends. I would say that no response might be the kindest response - and do not go back to her, or you're just as wrong as she was when she rushed out of the house to go get her ex-boyfriend on the highway - you can't be in any relationship because you are worried about the other person like that.

Do you know Iyanla Vanzant? I think she is a brilliant woman, and she wrote a book called “Acts of Faith". Here is an excerpt I thought might be helpful to you....

When someone is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on. Next!

Thanks so much, Denise!

NewMoonGirlMedia — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:04:30 -0500

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Denise — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:43:50 -0500

I look forward to checking out Ask a Girl with our girls who are 9 and 12.

Love New Moon and suspect I'll love Ask a Girl, too.

~Denise
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