Thursday, November 5, 2009

Dear You

You are not a victim.  You have done all of this to yourself.  In fact, this isn't the first time you've found yourself in this same situation.  Your attitude of "oh well, this is just the way life goes, and it sucks" is bullshit.  The reality is that your life keeps going this way because you keep doing exactly the same thing that keeps landing you in this position.  If you never change your methods, of course you're going to keep seeing the same results!

Do something different this time so you don't end up here again.  Can you imagine going through this same thing in 10 years?  Or 20?  I'm not sure if you even *can* handle it at that point.  In fact, I'm not sure how you're going to handle it now.

Yes, I feel bad that you're in this position.  Yes, I want to do something to help you.  Yes, I know you haven't asked me for help.  Yes, I'm aware that I can't help you anyway.  But PLEASE take a serious look at what got you here AGAIN.  And the next time you find yourself heading down this path, at least TRY to remember how badly it sucks when you get here?

With love and concern and frustration,
Me

P.S.  Who is this letter to?  It's to you - Anyone who recognizes themselves as the "you" in here.  In fact, it might even be to me.