In the past 5 years I have learned that not everyone will understand me and my life's trials... Not everyone will understand the loss of a child and not everyone will understand what it's like to have a husband with combat injuries and combat stress... Though, I embrace both on a daily basis, I walk the path that's been given to me... I've been humbled more than I ever was before. We all walk our own path with our own burdens of life... We all have our own obstacles to overcome which is something that we should all understand. Maybe someone has it worse than us, maybe they don't, but that really doesn't give us the right to judge their situation and hardships.
For a couple weeks I have been disappointed in a few people for their poor sportsmanship. It's a shame that people sometimes turn their situations into a, what should I call it? "pissing contest" If you will... We all grieve or face our problems in our own way but it really doesn't give us the right to call out one another with the "my shit is bigger than your shit" persona. What ever happened to "I'm sorry for what you are going through, if you need a shoulder, I'm here for you"?! Facebook is so horrible for shitty situations. For instance, one person will post about how their life sucks, ya know, the infamous "FML" and then we have another person who sees this post and then they post something along the lines of "Shut up, your life don't suck, mine does!"
I just don't understand what makes people tick... If you are constantly being attacked about the things you post on Facebook or for some reason you always find yourself in the middle of the argumental drama, I encourage you to take a step back and reevaluate yourself. If drama is constantly following you, maybe you're the one that needs to change your outlook on things.
If you have lost a child, I'm sorry, I really know how you feel and what you are going through.. It's a rough rode to travel down. If you are having financial trouble, I know how that goes too... Money doesn't grow on trees when your husband is in the Military. If your husband is never home and is away, I know how you feel.. I lived the Marine Corps lifestyle for awhile, I didn't see my husband 90% of the time. He was always away on deployment or in the field for training and when I did get to see him it was only for a couple of days at a time. If you have twins, oh my, I'm just learning what you are going through! It's tough and stressful but fun all wrapped into one!!!! I can go on, but I won't because what I'm really trying to say is- If you're having a hard time I guarantee that what ever you are going through, there is ALWAYS someone out there that is either 1. going through it too, or 2. has gone through it already.- It's true! Trust me!
We all have our "FML" moment... We all have bad days... So next time you are thinking about posting something about someone else complaining on Facebook, that isn't "complain worthy" because your situation trumps theirs... I challenge you to stay humble and instead, focus more on YOU and how you'll ride out your own storm. Believe me, I've been practicing this for awhile now... It really works and makes you feel better about yourself!!!! No one is perfect, remember that!!!
Thanks for tuning in!
-Rainbows and Butterflies! Sugar & Spice & Everyone Be Nice!
~Mai
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