Well, now that Michele has blogged it, it is probably safe to post my own feelings on the subject.
Michele had a horrid week and, as her empathetic friend, I have had a difficult week with this myself. When one of my friends is in pain I feel it too. Too much life experience does that to a person ;-). Her friend Caitlin and I took her out for beer, comfort food and chocolate to help her through the upset. I am constantly uplifted by the way women will cluster together to give support, understanding and love to a sister in need. Michele was so worried about the posibility of "I told you so"s that she was almost as upset about having to tell people about her heartbreak as she was about the heartbreak.
None of her friends said "I told you so". Which is a reflection of how many truly excellent friends she has attracted to herself here in Ottawa. Everyone has been very supportive, according to Michele. And though she may still feel the sting of disappointment, this too shall pass and a stronger Michele will emerge. One of my favourite platitudes is "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and that is what I hope for her now.
Posted by gailene at February 4, 2006 01:15 PM