Can you remember who you were before life made you who you are today?

@SW-User You are one of the fortunate ones. I'm glad for you. Life and cruel people destroyed the warmth in my life.

@LadyBronte I've had many cruelties in my life, but I decided long ago to take life as a lesson and learn to be careful with who I decide to trust, and give my time to. Not everyone is worthy of it.

@SW-User That is definitely the truth. Not everyone is worth it. And sadly I thought I was being careful. I would have bet my entire life - all that I have, all that I ever would have - that his heart was kind and true. Leaving me to realize...I am no judge of character.

@LadyBronte Learn from it. It's a hard lesson, and you're doomed to repeat it if you don't.
Even your friends should work to earn your trust.

@SW-User I've learned it. There will be no repeating here.

@LadyBronte Good. Be kind to yourself, because you deserve kindness. You don't deserve to live in pain.

@SW-User Thanks. I never thought so either. But here I am killin' it.

@LadyBronte You know what, please don't beat yourself up. He's a prick, and I hope he gets what he deserves!

@SW-User Thanks. As do I.

@LadyBronte Big hugs dear lady! You're stronger than you think!

@SW-User Thanks. Hugs to you too Zen.

@LadyBronte Thank you.