Snorting Midol

I was messed up as a kid. I even snorted Midol for a while. It was the worst period of my life...

There are so many adults who had a great less than desirable childhood for a number of reasons. Some weren't loved by a parent, others lost their parents in car accidents, prison or abandonment. All of these people need to see a therapist, to work through their issues. Otherwise, they will screw up their adult lives and blame it on their childhood.

At some point, we have to take responsibility for our own actions. "Johnny, why did you flunk out of college"? "Because you and Mom got a divorce, that's why"! "Son, we divorced when you were three".

Its so easy to slack off when people buy that excuse and you can play the part of the victim. I remember working at a jewelry store, and I was beginning divorce proceedings in a nasty divorce. My sales plummeted, and I was, no doubt, playing the victim very well. One day, the regional vice president came by to talk to me.

He asked me questions about what was going on in my life to cause my problem. I layed it on thick, while he just listened. When I finished, he said, "That's terrible. I'm sorry you have to go through that. Now, imagine how difficult it will be when you also lose your job". Insensitive? Yes. Effective? Absolutely. I was no longer the victim. Even though the guy was a creep, despised by all, it really made a difference.

There are always outlets for the troubled person. Get involved with a group of people who have gone through something similar. Unless it's a gang. I wouldn't recommend that. Or the mafia. How about a church? You can meet some wonderful people and get counseling at the same time. Well, not exactly the same time. That would be weird and uncomfortable.

Take up a hobby where others are involved. Not poker, though. That can lead to addiction and when you lose all your money and then borrow from one of those payday advance joints and can't pay, things could get ugly.

So, choose healthy alternatives. Once you get to the point where you no longer play the victim, you can help others get through the same issues.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to find out where my wife hid the Midol.

See you tomorrow.

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