Dear Nichole:

I am touched and impressed that you remember my complaint regarding the rooster! I saw the neighbors’ chickens recently, but didn’t notice the rooster, nor did I hear it for the longest time, so glad about this and hope it continues.

I am also glad that you stopped reading my recent posts when you felt a little triggered- don’t read them for as long as this is the case. If you want me to summarize those recent posts and present them to you in a shorter, milder form- let me know and I will do so.

Regarding the woman you met in church, the one you called after your tire blew out, and who was very kind to you, you asked: “Should I trust her?”- yes, trust her for having had no ulterior motives other than to help you when she picked you up, but do trust that she is imperfect, that sometimes she gets annoyed.. just like you and me. You have to allow for human imperfections instead of rushing to see a human imperfection as evidence of abuse and betrayal.

Again, Merry Christmas, Nichole!

anita