Rose-scented
"Why We Need Survival Stories", a catchy headline with a story about a successful businessman, former NFL player who was stranded in the ocean 9 hours without a life-jacket. Do not get me wrong, I am SO glad this guy survived! I am SO glad I was not the one stranded off the coast of Florida being bitten by a myriad of sea creatures. My whole thing is, I wish we liked stories that involved a protagonist who was enduring more than just 9 hours of discomfort. I wish we commiserated more openly with folks who spent their life-time in oceans being bitten by health issues, financial ruin or ill-fated omens. Maybe our heroes can only be scarred momentarily for us to relate. I was complaining to my friend about how most regular people just didn't understand or even care about the travails of special needs parenting. She said these wise words. "I have discovered there are 2 types of trials. There are the types of trial...