Those of you who “knew me when” know how hard my divorce was on me. I wrote this piece, which was published on NextTribe today, about the small kindnesses that lifted me up during that time.
It’s not my standard humor/satire fare. You’ve been warned.
I love that story. As well as I know you and knew you back then, and I didn’t know. On the other hand, it’s not the kind of story I’d share either. Not at at that time. I’m glad you’ve shared it now. It’s true – always try to show kindness to strangers – it just might turn their lives around. Wonderfully written.
Ummmm, Wendell? you just told me a story TODAY about being mean to a stranger 🙂
But yeah, he deserved it.
Short memory on this end. Did it involve driving? I hate driving and I tend to be not-so-nice when I’m driving. Not proud of that but there you are…. Could have been other situations, but that one is the top of the list.
The person in line at the shop.
I really enjoyed your story – maybe because even now, 15 years after the divorce, I find myself a little dazed about the whole ordeal. I need to pull myself back to reality, by remembering the kindnesses of those around me: I am now whole, happy and thriving as a writer/author. Without the divorce and encouragement of friends, my present state would probably have never happened.
I agree! I got divorced in 2008, and I’m SO HAPPY with my life now. It’s odd to think where I’d be if that whole mess hadn’t happened.
I certainly did think then that all would turn out as well as it has!