Thank you for sharing this, Asmita. First, THAT WAS ASSAULT! ON A CHILD!!! How truly awful. And I don't know why people think the natural reaction for women/girls being assaulted is to scream or ask for help. When something unexpectedly atrocious happens, we go into a state of shock and then try to rationalize what happened (did that really happen? was it a mistake? did I read that wrong? did I do something to cause it?). But, if we do scream, we are dramatic attention-cravers making a big deal out of nothing. There's no way to win. So I'm giving you and little you both a big hug, and hope Karma has found that guy on the bike and did something extraordinarily appropriate to him. And I'm with you, I wouldn't change a thing. Of course, I wish somethings had been different, wondered what the outcome would've been if other things went my way, or if I had chosen differently. But all the things (good, bad, great, crappy, boring) brought me where I am to who I am, and while I'm not living an Oprah-like life at the mo', I am happy. And that should count for something. Lovely post, Asmita. Thank you. xo
Thank you for sharing this, Asmita. First, THAT WAS ASSAULT! ON A CHILD!!! How truly awful. And I don't know why people think the natural reaction for women/girls being assaulted is to scream or ask for help. When something unexpectedly atrocious happens, we go into a state of shock and then try to rationalize what happened (did that really happen? was it a mistake? did I read that wrong? did I do something to cause it?). But, if we do scream, we are dramatic attention-cravers making a big deal out of nothing. There's no way to win. So I'm giving you and little you both a big hug, and hope Karma has found that guy on the bike and did something extraordinarily appropriate to him. And I'm with you, I wouldn't change a thing. Of course, I wish somethings had been different, wondered what the outcome would've been if other things went my way, or if I had chosen differently. But all the things (good, bad, great, crappy, boring) brought me where I am to who I am, and while I'm not living an Oprah-like life at the mo', I am happy. And that should count for something. Lovely post, Asmita. Thank you. xo
Sandra, thank you for your kind words and the hug. Your support means a lot to me!
I completely agree with you. There is nothing that we can do in situations like the one I mentioned that would qualify as "appropriate".
Additionally, I'm glad to hear that the ups and downs are all worth it :)
Thank you for responding with such kindness. I appreciate you taking the time.