Poor Walter's Almanac

What Do You Do When You Are Making Changes and People Are Still Angry At You?


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If you enjoyed this clip, you'll want to see the entire video, "Can People Change?" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-d4iSppnG8&t=467s

When you have been abusive and toxic to loved ones, and you eventually realize that you need to change, and you start making changes, you discover that they aren't warm and fuzzy towards you. They're still angry and resentful. That's because you caused the damage in the relationships, and it's going to take time, even with your best efforts, for them to heal, let go of their anger, forgive you and respond to you with more warmth and affection. So you need to be patient and not get angry if you're not getting the results you want fast enough. If you make a big deal out of it, you set the entire process back. They'll see that you're still into controlling everything and trying to get your way, and it will take longer for the trust to be restored and the healing to be accomplished.
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Poor Walter's AlmanacBy Walter E Jacobson