Reply #48: MoseyWalker, you did what you could

[ninkasi]

You helped, you were there. YOU were there while Bush stuffed himself with cake, and played air guitar. YOU, and others were there. I live north of Houston, and to my shame, I didn't go. I donated to the victims, but I wasn't there, and you were, and it may be that what you did do was what you were supposed to do. You are being far, far too hard on yourself.

Sometimes, the compassionate ones, like you, act almost like sponges, and soak up the pain and hurt of those they are helping. It doesn't mean you failed, it just means that while you WERE there, you were giving more of yourself than some others who might have stayed longer. Please, be at peace with yourself. YOU WERE THERE! Please, please, let yourself heal.