How does a glass of water relate to trauma?
If I give you a glass of water and piss in it, would you be thankful?
What about if I give you a glass of water, piss in it and add sugar? Would you consider it a good glass of water?
No.
Because you can’t take the piss out of the water.
It’s the same thing for trauma. Many do not hold themselves accountable for the hurt they inflict. Instead, they sweep it under the rug and use future kindness, declarations of love or empty promises to get you to accept that glass of water. In other words, they add sugar. Time goes by and then they hand you another glass of yellow water.
This is especially true in friendships. I’ve written about walking away from people I used to call friends. It’s not easy but sometimes it’s necessary.
It’s midlife. Honor yourself. Love yourself. Stop accepting that glass of yellow water.
Leave a Reply