I’m learning. I’m being given repeated opportunities to practice kindness and patience. It’s as though God said, “Honey…you weren’t paying attention in class when you should have learned this so I’m just going to keep bashing your head against this door till you get it, ok?” Uh, yeah…sure.

I had another unfortunate conversation with my aunt today. Only this time, I felt bad for a MUCH shorter period of time. Why? Because, I realized this vitriol she fires in my direction at every opportunity has nothing at all to do with me and everything to do with HER! I realized I cannot get attacked if I do not engage in battle. She can poke and prod and pinch and hurt as often as she wants to. I’ll just put on my armor and walk on through.

Just say no…to drama. To snotty backlashes. To bullying. And don’t stand there and take blow after blow. Stand up and say “No. You cannot treat me this way.” And leave. I know it’s easier said than done. But you’ll feel so much better afterwards if you stand up for…YOU!

❤