The rescue mission is Closed…….

The Rescue Mission is Closed.

An open letter …

Stop Look Listen

before you cross the street.

Stop Look Listen

before you cross my path.

You think because I am “old”

you can come and dump on me………

my home is a sanctuary

a quiet healing place

where I serve in silence.

You come rushing

into my life because you

want me to help you……

then stop making a catastrophic epic event of everything

all the time to everyone.

You think your troubles

are more important that taking a quiet cup of tea and listening to the rain.

I, am not, dear heart, your toxic waste dump.

If you sincerely want my help

, be clear, be calm, and be in total control

of your emotions before

you splash your trauma and drama all over me.

Do you know who I am?

Do you even care?

Did you ever ask permission to dump on me?

You want my help?

Can you possibly imagine that I had a life?

That I too, had my challenges?

Rather than dump on me….

why not tell me in a clear concise note

that you have brought with you

that you would like to talk to me

sometime when I have the time, the energy?

If you have a money issue…..go to the bank.

If you are hungry….go to the food bank.

If you are out of control…get professional help.

If you need a friend….

be one to yourself…

be one to me…

then I can be one to you.

If you are a drunk, addict, over-eater, game playing drama junkie

there are places you can get help…

Ask me how I know this…

I am a silent listener

until today

when you dumped on me

for the last time.

Blessings on your Journey dear heart.

I am here for you in the silence.

I am a volunteer….not a volun-told.

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