Day 246: Don't Snap at Your Spouse
I'm guilty of snapping at those I love most. I'll be the first to admit it. Let my roommate, my parents, brother, and other close friends be witnesses, they are the first people to be snapped at when I'm stressed or upset.
In many cases, these people, the ones I love so much, respond so well, so kindly, so sweetly that instead of adding to my stress by being stressed or mad about my stress, they ease my spirit and soothe me a bit.
Tonight I was going through something rough and I was trying my best not to take it out on anybody. Some of my friends saw me crying and took note and warned my roommate that I might be needing her, but honestly, the best and most supportive person tonight was someone I've never really known so well. He saw me crying outside then ran back inside and brought me back a Post-it note saying that he was here for me no matter what I was going through, that he was praying for me, and if I wanted to talk, he gave me his number.
Now I know I'm a bit off topic but let me bring it all back. Of course the guy who brought me that note is not my spouse, however, what he did is the prime example of support. Try not to be angry when others take out their stress on you; it might be more simple to remain calm and play to the needs of your loved ones.
Day 247: Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
We've reached another topic which I don't feel comfortable discussing on an online forum. I'm glad to provide links to places that can help but I'm not in a place where I feel comfortable expressing my own take on this topic.
Jewish Women International https://www.jwi.org/
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse http://jcada.org/www
The National Domestic Violence Hotline http://www.thehotline.org/
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