that I am only responsible for me and my reactions, thank God! ttp://jeremystatton.com/ Jeremy Statton It's easier to put the blame elsewhere, but it doesn't affect the only problem you can change. Thanks, Sarah. bamabrasileira these things are kinda useless in the real world. it is why you have so many supposedly god fearing people who have a big old sexually/emotionally/spiritually repressed black hole living in the center of them. it is never very helpful to encourage people not to acknowledge what they are feeling before trying to be some assholes best friend or the understanding parent that they never had. it all looks good on paper though. ttp://jeremystatton.com/ Jeremy Statton The intent of the post wasn't to suggest that we should repress. I wasn't addressing people who have been legitimately hurt by someone else's actions. If you have been hurt, I hope that you find a place where people are not offended by you and will love you and help you. ttp://www.wildbillkerr.com/ Wild Bill Kerr I used to take things personally. If I feel upset now I remind myself they are just people like me and deserve respect and patience even if they're not showing me respect and patience. Most people will pleasantly surprise you if given enough love and understanding. My Mum gave me the most wonderful piece (peace) of advice  -'Nicky, offence is for little people.  Breathe, and walk on.' She is so right, if something offends us, we have to look within as to why it