The best bad thing to happen
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
United States
July 10, 2011 9:21am CST
What was the the thing that happened that was so hard to live through but it had a good or needed outcome. I have had three. When I lost my dad , I turned inward and it helped me survive highschool in a way. Instead of being happy go lucky , and Wanting to follow each trend , I felt invisible. The second was when my mom died, I finally got to be more independent and I got online that led to my third. I met and fell in love but it didn't work. But because of this broken heart I was open , yes open to find the love of my life. so There had to be bad to enjoy the good. So what was the best bad thing to happen to you?
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@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
17 Jul 11
Sometimes I feel my life lacking because I don't have deep and meaningful 'bad things' happen to me to reflect on. It's not that I want something terrible to test my resolve, it's just that I envy the ones that have already gone through a lot, and have survived.
I am but a small man when I stand beside the likes of you sarah.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
17 Jul 11
Don't You Dare Belittle yourself in my presence! You are a kind , thoughtful , father. None of these are small! And stop comparing yourself to me. You are unique. This is a friendship , not a competition! See, I like you , Just the Way you are.
You have just been lucky.You are getting to enjoy all your loved ones longer. I'm glad for you. Be glad. And i Know if something does happen, you will be able to handle it.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
17 Jul 11
i totally understand. I have seen my Red Wings lose The Cup. It feels like you were kicked in the stomach.
@Adoniah (7512)
• United States
10 Jul 11
The best bad thing would be divorcing my husband...Divorce is never a thing you want to do, but in my case, it was the best thing I could do for myself and my kids. They still do not really know it, but they are much better off, and I know that I am. There is nothing wrong with being single for the rest of your life. Too many women think that they have to be married. No you don't...lol
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
10 Jul 11
Agreed.I never got the " You Must be married" memo. My mom hated weddings. and it is a good thing because by age 7 I chose never to have children and by 13 never to marry. I'm so glad you are happy. I hope the kids, when they are older, will look back and see they Were better off.Take care.
@dlpierce (495)
• United States
11 Jul 11
I lost a job I held for 22 years. I thought I was going to retire there, wrong. I was able to take a much needed break from the work force. I was able to pay off debts with my 401k from that job. We no longer lived paycheck to paycheck. A lesson in life well received.
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