Shambles
overcoming shame
I love
old decrepit houses. They are so full of history
and nostalgia; yet people often just leave them to waste
away, and only the most beggarly would abide under such
roofs. We look at these places and think, “What a shame!”
But you know, if someone had taken the time long ago, there
would still be life within those walls.
Not too long ago I had to face up to the fact that I had made
an utter fool of myself over a two and half year period. I
chased after things that were never meant to be mine and
it wasn’t a private thing either. I had to confront those closest
to me with this painful misguidance. Though her response may
sound harsh, the greatest comfort came from my mom.
I told her “I feel like such a fool!”
“Well,” she said “that’s just life; and sometimes we will make a
fool of our self.”
That was exactly what I needed to hear! I was encouraged
to know that millions of other people have made ridiculous
mistakes, have also made fools of themselves, and have
had to bear the shame.
By Samantha Trenkamp
Photography by Rae Schrock
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