So to be incapable of compassion is to be lonely. I corresponded with Donna on several occasions, and am happy to report she has joined a parent support group and is finding it helpful in coping not just with raising her son, Derek, but in her dealings with the outside world. There have been moments since Derek was born that Donna has felt isolated and very alone. Taking the first step and calling her support group has helped her grow in the realization that we are all different, yet special in our own unique ways. And yes, we all have our own handicaps , but those handicaps don t necessarily have to hinder our ability to be productive and valued members of society.
Society does send out a lot of mixed messages.
Fact is, we live in a very diverse world, filled with people from all walks of life. Each of us has our own story to tell. When we focus on our differences, we create adversity and the end result is indifference . I suspect it all comes down to respect. For you can have respect and still not agree with another.