"...the worst kind of loneliness in the world is the
isolation that comes from being misunderstood."
Dan Brown
At the time we are trying to explain our lovely selves to others, they often quit listening and place their focus on the response they are going to offer us. The problem with this is they have heard only a portion of our disclosure so the response misses the mark.
Personal strength is called upon and confidence in the listener is needed as well. If the person we are speaking to is eager to make our pain go away, they stray from listening to formulate an uplifting response. We must choose our listener with care or the results can be harmful.
Isolation occurs when we are neither heard nor seen. Earlier in my life, I was filled with harmful memories preventing me from moving forward. Ashamed by the necessity to expose my self, my garbage flowed upon my trusted mate. When I spewed the last of the vile poison, I glanced at my partner for his feedback ... he was sound asleep.
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