August 6, 2009

  • Dredging up the past

    During the course of surfing Facebook I discovered an old friend who I haven't contacted in years.  We were always close and I have no problem with her.  However, I haven't added her as a "friend" yet because on her friend list are mutual acquaintances to whom I am hesitant to become exposed again.  Some of the names on her list bring up painful memories. 

    Are we allowed to hide from our past? or should I accept it as a chapter of my life that I must face?  I'm sure nothing bad would happen if I were to come into contact with those people again, but it might be awkward.  Maybe sufficient time has passed to allow us to move on like adults.  Actually, it's one person in particular who I am scared to face.  I feel as although I abandoned that person in his greatest time of need. Hopefully, I have grown and matured since that time period, but he might not feel the same way...