tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post6442430060199884001..comments2023-10-29T03:05:06.382-07:00Comments on Writers Rising: no brakes, no seatbelts, and no anaestheticKatherine Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732133918969183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post-72200493185683857442010-03-15T23:55:44.374-07:002010-03-15T23:55:44.374-07:00You're right that one is not the sum of their ...You're right that one is not the sum of their mistakes just because they make mistakes; they are human, and besides, mistakes are opportunities for learning. Some of what you say about blaming the victim I agree with but there is the flip side of the coin of those who want to feel themselves benevolent and let off the hook of complex thinking and problem solving in complicated situations, by throwing support or sympathy to those who have been victimized and end up doing more hindering than helping by enabling a sense of victimhood. <br />To me everything is about finding the optimum balance.<br />Great post, great food for thought and discussion.<br /><br />AineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post-3659647058815613432010-03-15T23:46:13.800-07:002010-03-15T23:46:13.800-07:00I hear you Eric. Forgiveness really does brings ac...I hear you Eric. Forgiveness really does brings acceptance and healing of F@#$edupedness. I also believe that it is really hard to love another person if you don't love yourself. And it is really hard to do this work by yourself.There are people who will help you make the changes you need to make happen more speedily. Unfortunately the process will still be effortful and somewhat painful. Fortunately it will be infinitely rewarding and worthwhile.Heather Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920467495359563485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post-30906477242708492092010-03-15T22:47:11.805-07:002010-03-15T22:47:11.805-07:00Eric, Nice to see your writing here again. Yes, fo...Eric, Nice to see your writing here again. Yes, forgiveness is important and you aren't a f#%? up. Life gets strange and crazy at times, but I know there is a light a the end of the tunnel for you. Perhaps it's in your writing that we will see this light. That's how I see it! Peace to you, KathyKatherine Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732133918969183030noreply@blogger.com