Friendship
A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow. William Shakespeare. I am a difficult person to get along with at times. I know this. I am not intentionally difficult, but I am seen by some as that way. I am often vocal about how I feel, I am sometimes openly expressive about what I think, and I have great deal of difficulty in keeping my reactions in check at times. I often respond too quickly to things. I am also very sensitive to the things that people say and do, though I don't always share that publicly. (I am more prone to simply react and not explain why...) My ADHD also makes it difficult in interacting with others as they see some of my behaviors as inappropriate, rude, or just plain insensitive. Now while I try to avoid being seen as this way, I often cannot keep it in check. I am resigned to this as my reality. (Don't think of this as a lame...