Walk a Mile

You know they say that you have to walk a mile in someone's shoes to really understand them and I think it's true. And since it's impossible to actually really experience someone else's life, then I guess that means we can't really know what it's like to live their life. We try so hard to offer our advice to each other, but it seems that more often than not, the advice just does not apply to our personal journey.

I've learned that no one really understands what it's like for me to deal with all these issues with chronic illness and heaven knows I've tried to help everyone understand. Other people seem to think they know what is wrong with me and how I should solve everything. I have felt heartbroken, betrayed, and frustrated time and time again but in the end, I have to realize that I really can't expect anyone to get it. They just simply don't know. I have to press forward with the information I have been given and move forward with my personal healing journey, regardless of what others may think or say about me.

I do hope that I can remember to be patient with others and remember not to judge them as they walk their miles in their own shoes. I hope I can remember that I simply cannot understand all of the challenges they are facing and I must simply be nice...which isn't always easy when you feel like poop. :)