Since leaving the JW life. I see people for there good, even if it is hard to find. Sure people get under my skin at times. I have a long way to go. Even the troll and 007 I realize there must be a reason for the insensative remarks they have made. That being said... My difficulty came today at the local dump.
Now remember I live in a poor area. So..... I pull up to the dump and see a common seen. Three people, two men and a woman. They look like they are 90 but probably in there 40s. You know the type? They give WV our reputation. No teeth, dirty, long scragaly hair. The boys are looking at me like I'm a fresh piece of deer meat. All that being said the woman is dumpster diving. Looks like the men got a few "treasures" also. I knew they did this so I always schread papers and I leave food at the top of my garbage bag. Todays treat for my dumpster divers was the oil that we fried our deer meat in last night. Hey they wanted dear meat right?
This is how I've changed. Years ago when I'd see them I'd be scared and not look at them. Today I smiled at the woman and said some "niceties" and the men, didn't want to provoke more looks but I even gave them a small smile. I got back to my car and it caught my attention that I have changed, for real.