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A BITTER OLD WOMAN Open in new Window. [E]
An encounter I'll not soon forget.
by Maria Mize Author Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Sigh… I unfortunately know bitterness all too well. I’ve been deeply cynical from childhood, and life’s struggles haven’t made me much sweeter. I generally avoid human interaction at all costs because I find it too wearisome and annoying. But the resulting solitude is hardly sustainable in the real world. If I could I’d go live on a desert island with a computer and some books and a cat and a dog. Seriously. I think I have more in common with the bitter old lady you’ve described than with you, who has such a generous spirit and faith in God.

Having now succeeded in spreading negativity *Laugh* *Cry* I’ll thank you for sharing this brief and simple personal encounter with us. It’s a reminder to try our best to treat people kindly… honestly, though, my cynical side is asking “why didn’t you offer to help her carry her groceries instead of making some condescending remark?” I guess I’m in a bad mood. This in no way reflects on you. I might suggest you don’t use all caps for the title, as it appears you’re shouting at us. Indeed, the judgmental tone you’ve adopted towards the woman seems to be the very thing you’re warning us about. Just as no one can see your struggles, you cannot see hers. There must be very deep pain within for her to lash out in such a way, as a wounded animal does when someone tries to help. Did you pray for her to receive God’s mercy and peace? Or did you simply shake your head and move on, labeling her as hateful and mean?

And what exactly does the paragraph beginning “as I continued on” mean? I don’t understand the mention of suicidal thoughts. It seems perhaps out of place.

I’m sorry, this is probably a weird review.

Take care, thanks for sharing and keep writing *Smile* *HeartT*


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