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Women and Friendships

Next week I start a womens study group, I am looking forward to learning more about how to be a healthy friend. I attract women with needs and I am daily put on the test with these women. I realize we all are needy somewhat, but the fact that I draw these women is a question I am hoping to have answered somewhere along the way. I have heard that those who are needy attract the needy, yet I am doubtful that this is me. Being open about this is a must because I really need to know how to befriend and listen. Often they seem to want answers, yet when I give them, they react. Over the past few years I have discovered that they don't want answers, therefore I avoid much conflict by practicing the listening, asking questions, leading to God and praying. It works sometimes yet many times I still tend to carry some of the load and it becomes burdensome. Burdensome friends become tiring and exhausting. I am excited to start the study and am sad to miss out on the first week because of traveling plans.
This is the book we plan to use...The Friendships of Women

Sunshine!

Today is sunny, busy, and my mind is exhausted! I crave the freedom of a child, swinging lazily through the summer breeze below a big oak tree in pure relaxation. Is there ever a time where you are falsely accused of doing something and you want to yell and scream, throw yourself across the floor and become a child raving a fit? You know your family would move you to the town nut house in a split second upon such behavior or you would act upon the feeling! How much do you allow your feelings to control your actions? Are there times where your feelings are much stronger then your self control and you find yourself shocked about your own being?
I did not lose control, I smiled and braved my inner happiness to expose itself after I told my husband I am totally being misjudged and it's is completely unfair. Today I have to move beyond the feeling for I have a house guest and much action, the feelings can't, no matter what control me so a swing, oak tree, sandbox, and even a blanky and nap would comfort me...
God helps me move beyond doubts, hurts and misunderstandings or a bottle of strong brew would tempt me this moment..... ease the pain and misunderstanding I am burdened with at this moment! What would I do without YOU?
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