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 [b]his[/b] dishonesty. Forgive, with the understanding that [b]he[/b] was weak by betraying a friend. You were [b]not[/b] weak by being one. 😕