Empathy.

[growler_south]

So tonight what did I get up to?
I betrayed my parents, and all they have taught me about love. I betrayed my morals, my own beliefs about what is right and what is wrong. I abandoned thought and caring, I abandoned my connection to everyone I care for.

To do this, I insulted and hurt one of my dearest friends. I made a cheap joke without considering that he might find offense, without the slightest thought given to how it might affect him, without even stopping to wonder that my own mind could *think* such a thing, let alone find it amusing.

Love is hard work, and I'm nowhere near perfect, but I just wish I could have discovered this particular imperfection with someone I love a little less.

I've never been more sorry for anything in my life, yet I know that sorry doesnt make it any better.

:-(

Comments

Empathy

[(Anonymous)]

Don't beat youself up over what you said Grant....you are one of the kindest guys I ever I had the pleasure to know...our friendship is too strong for something like that to change my feelings. You have brought a great deal of happiness and laughter into mine and Davids life....long may it continue. Love ya xxxxxxx

Re: Empathy

[growler-south.livejournal.com]

Thankyou mister, I wont beat myself up *too* much, just enough to learn from it.