Letting Go of Bad Characters
I remember meeting a friend, itching with excitement to share that my husband and I were expecting. When I could no longer contain myself, I let a huge smile creep across my face: “I’m pregnant!”
I waited for her reaction, and watched in disbelief as a look of disdain crept onto her face, as if I’d just ruined my life. I’ll never forget the phrase she uttered next.
This interaction was the beginning of my realization that this friend constantly said hurtful things, disguised as support. This realization led me to another: I didn’t want that kind of character in my life. I had to choose between this friend and my own well-being.
I chose me.
If there is someone in your life who frowns at your most exciting news or whose supposed support often feels like criticism in disguise, there is a chance that they’re a bad character. Let me share with you the full story of my experience, and learn how to close the chapter on the bad characters in your own story.
