Heard an all too familiar story recently…
She had risked everything for him whereas he
had regarded her only as good sport for his amusement!
He broke her heart and left her desolate, with
no apology.
The poor girl was in limbo, cried a lot and
even contemplated suicide.
She blamed herself and fell into deep
depression… a hell no one could save her from.
Death would be a welcome respite.
After months of therapy, counselling and with
understanding, support and assurance from her family and small circle of caring
friends she gradually plucked up enough courage to leave her hiding place. Slowly with baby steps, she fumbled to regain
her self-esteem. She worked hard at it.
It wasn’t easy but each time she stumbled, and wanted to give up, she clung on
to the faith and hope of loving people, when she had exhausted her own.
Steadily she got over the trauma; dealt with
the anger, hate and resentment that boiled over. She gave vent to her feelings, allowed her
emotions to run their course, sighed a lot, cried buckets and even became an
ugly, unkempt and unrecognizable recluse; afraid of being around people.
In hibernation, she healed.
She survived.
Yes,
she has made her peace, found her balance and thankfully, dreaming again;
coming out of her shell, taking risks and loving it. She’s one of the fortunate few who came out
of this intensely heartbreaking situation still intact, unlike many others who
have fallen apart irrevocably.
Why do people delight in taking advantage of
others, especially when it involves matters of the heart? Is it a game to
them? To feed the ego? To demonstrate superiority? A sadistic act? A cowardice reaction?
Whatever the reason, it is inexcusable to
cause such grievous injury to another human being especially when it’s
unprovoked.
God help us!
