I wonder why they want to be my friend?
They judge me not on my character, but on my profession and openly insult those in my field. They wonder aloud why I'm not doing something else..."but you're smart" they say as though anyone in this industry must be completely void of intelligence. They tell stories of "friends...of a friend" who worked full time, while attenting school full time and parenting full time. They sympathetically tell me that sacrifices must be made - the kids will have to come second for a while but it will be worth it in the end...as if putting kids first were a "choice" !!
I am clearly viewd as inferior by those who measure their worth by their position in a tax bracket, and compare it to mine. Yet - they want to be my friend. I often stare at them and wonder...why they want to be my friend.?? Most importantly why do I agree with it?
Have you ever read anything of Maya Angelou? Maya Angelou was a strong inspiring woman that was openly judged, insulted and told she was inferior. Despite these comments & judgements she has helped thousands upon thousands of woman and people in general I would say to live better, laugh harder and to search deeper. We can't all be like Maya Angelou... but I can tell you taht everybody wants to be her friend ;)
ReplyDeleteThe ones who judge you are the ones who are inferior. They feel intimidated and feel the need to mold and shape you in order to feel Alpha. Stand strong Mara, you are one of the strongest women I know. Enjoy the moments with your kids that other miss out on. Hugs
ReplyDeletewho the crap are these friends?
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