Re: Hurting spirit

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On 8/27/10, Can't say this time wrote:
> Had a rough time 'cause I heard some families got together,
> drinking, dissing me.
>
> My spirit is hurting.
>
> Some are wolves in sheep's clothing...who say one thing to
> me, another to others.
>
> What a way to start the year....
>
> Have the weekend to try to uplift.
>
> Any words of wisdom, kindness, encouragement? I could use a
> friend/friends now.
>
> Makes me distrust and I don't want to distrust. Those I
> thought I knew so well have struck a really hurtful blow.
>
> Cannot confront 'cause of how I came to know what they said.
>
> I know I need a tougher skin, but so far in life that is
> just not me.
>
> My self-esteem is at an all time low.
>
> Odd...the kids are learning and love me. I know I have to
> remind myself that God loves me, too.

This sounds what like happened to me 2 years ago. I have
been at the same school for a long time. A parent came to me
with a letter and list of concerns. She said she was
speaking for others that were afraid to come to me. I was
crushed. So, I decided I would tell her how I felt. I told
her that I really care about my children, and the school, and
that I poured my life into it. I told her I was completely
devestated that parents were talking about me behind my
back. (I also knew that this parent was absolutely part of
the problem.) And you know what happened? She started to
cry, and told me she never wanted to hurt me. I knew word
would get back to the others, and from that point on, they
were going out of their way to be nice to me. I don't know
if this is a possibility for you or not, but I think it is
okay sometimes to let them know that we are human too. Sorry
you are hurting. Do NOT let these few tell you who you are!
Hope you are having a good weekend.  

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