Will I ever get control of my life? Will I always be shoved back and pushed around by those I trust?
Jay AsherIt's important to be aware of how we treat others. Even though someone appears to shrug off a sideways comment or to not be affected by a rumor, it's impossible to know everything else going on in that person's life, how we might be adding to his/her pain. People do have an impact on the lives of others; that's undeniable.
Jay AsherAnd as I stood there in the hallwayโaloneโtrying to understand what had just happened and why, I realized the truth: I wasn't worth an explanationโnot even a reaction. Not in your eyes.
Jay AsherYou donโt know what goes on in anyoneโs life but your own. And when you mess with one part of a personโs life, youโre not messing with just that part. Unfortunately, you canโt be that precise and selective. When you mess with one part of a personโs life, youโre messing with their entire life. Everything. . . affects everything.
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