There comes a time in our life when we realize who we are. This is after all of those years of trying to be who I'd like, while constantly being faced with who I am. When the two don't coincide, conflict happens. Even when they do coincide, they don't always work out for the good. If you've always wanted to be a drug dealer, and you have the characteristics, abilities and desire to do just that,, you'll probably be a pretty good one. Of course, that doesn't mean that is acceptable. Redirecting those talents into something more mainstream and productive would be the best bet.
After nearly 54 years, I now have established who I am; not who I wanted to be, or who I thought I was, but who I am. And when I'm with friends or family, I would appreciate some considerations:
1. When you are talking to me, I'll begin to lose my focus after a minute or so. It's not that I don't care.
2. Losing focus might mean that I glance around - looking at the so called "shiny objects". Again, don't
take it personally.
3. Keep instructions succinct ... around step 4 or 5, I will forget the first three.
4. When you wander from your topic, I will be unable to wander back with you. You might as well tell
the story in a strange, lost language ... I'll be able to follow and understand just as much.
5. If you really want something done, don't ask me. No matter how badly I want to please you by doing it,
4 out of 5 times it won't happen.
Sorry, but these are today's realities. I've faced them, now I would like for you to do the same. I'm sorry I'm not who I was, or who you want me to be, but that's just the way it is. As soon as you accept this fact like I have, the better our relationship will be.
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