I Believe People Come Into Your Life For a Reason

There was a guy who was my best friend who stole a bunch of money from me. I battled with anger issues for a long time over him. I still have trust issues. But I think he was sent to help me grow as a person. I don't have the same relationship i had with money now. And I'm starting to grow more and more. I'm not perfect, but losing a bunch of money may have been good for me.

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bijouxbroussard · F

I suppose that's one way to look at it. Another is that you were conned by a scumbag, which happens to most of us at some point, when we trust. It doesn't make us bad for trusting, or ennoble them as "teachers" of some cosmic lesson. 🤔

JThomp035 · 41-45, M

@bijouxbroussard: I feel like holding onto the anger, embarrassment, and guilt of the situation was unhealthy though. I felt so bad about myself that i allowed someone to take advantage of me the way he did.

bijouxbroussard · F

@JThomp035: But in looking at it as you having "allowed" it, you blame yourself and absolve him of the responsibility of his dishonesty. Forgive, with the understanding that he was weak by betraying a friend. You were not weak by being one. 😕