Because we all need a friend sometimes
Taking Care of Business
What happens when you reach out to a stranger? You never know, but one experience taught me to never ignore my gut when it’s telling me to speak up.
It’s been nine years since my divorce and I feel like I’m finally done processing what happened. It doesn’t mean I don’t have days when I’m still angry or hurt but I feel good about where I’ve landed, and my grief and painful thoughts don’t consume me daily anymore.
Divorce is a devastating experience no matter the circumstances, and mine was no exception.
Like many disappointing and devastating life experiences, there are silver linings, and there have been many for me from my divorce. A couple of those silver linings include the birth of several new and lasting friendships as well as personal and spiritual growth I never would have found had I stayed in my destructive marriage.
I’ve told this story before in other settings but I love coming back to it because it reminds me to keep my eyes open for opportunities to reach out to others.
It’s easy to walk around with our eyes closed and our hands fisted because this world can be a place that takes a lot more than it gives — but look a little closer.
