Six Word Memoirs on Life Stories

Sagacious says,

Sometimes you feel compelled to walk down a path even though your conscious mind is fully aware that the outcome is assured and it aint gonna be pretty. Makes me wonder if you're sabotaging yourself because subconsciously you think that's what you deserve.

Katcan says,

Hate to admit you are right. Bought a train ticket to diaster and boarded knowing the destination. I am hurt but mad at myself for being stupid. Still trying to figure WHY I did something I said I would never do. Thanks for the comment, needed some feedback!!

Level1 says,

Although we live in a cerebral world or primal selves demand to be let out on occasion. I truly think the world would be a happier place if we could acknowledge that there is still a bit of caveman in us all instead of being made to feel bad for having those thoughts and desires (and occasionally acting on them).

ba_miracle says,

Don't take it too hard Katcan sometimes the best decisions bring painful endings as well. If you learn the lesson, it may someday be worth the price.
I went into my last relationship knowing better, I wont do that again even for something temporary.

accidentaltourist says,

I'm with Level1 here....the primal instincts are powerful, and we do ourselves a lot of emotional harm trying to deny them completely.

Katcan says,

Thanks sixers for observations and support. My primal self really showed out!! At 48 maybe about time. Trying to stop beating myself up over it. You have helped me more than you know. Best therapy I've had and sadly I've had a lot!!

Dean6805 says,

I've learned that as important it is to make every effort we can to do the right thing, we also need to forgive ourselves when we screw up- even when we know better. "To err is human, to forgive, divine." These words mean a lot when considered deeply.

Sagacious says,

I did the same thing with my daughter's mother. I entered into the relationship knowing full well that it was going to end in disaster, yet felt compelled to remain in it until the train inevitably derailed. It makes me wonder why I felt I couldn't just walk away earlier and save myself the heartache. I think that it's important to remind yourself (when you're feeling otherwise) that you are worthy of good things happening and that you have the right and obligation to yourself (if no-one else) to walk away from the things you're convinced will turn out bad.

Katcan says,

Thanks Dean, truly meaningful words. Working on the forgiving... I wonder the same thing Sag, difficult to walk away even from pending doom. I am reminding myself frequently that I do deserve good things!