Troubled times test us. Sometimes to the limit of our ability to respond decently.
But not always.
It is possible to learn from past mistakes. Possible to develop insight and patience and understanding based on compassion rather than fear or anger.
But I cannot blame the one I once hurt for being afraid I will do it again.
The only way I can reassure someone I will not hurt them again is by not doing it. If I don't strike out when I am afraid and hurt my beloved he will eventually learn that I am a safe person to be around.
Only then do we have a chance to walk this way together.
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