When you have been wronged, do you ever seek revenge?

Ah, to fantasize!  Yes, I would be a liar if I didn't have all sorts of thoughts of a baddy getting back what they dish out.  But a lot of times they DO get it back, but not by our hand.  

I have found that to be the case almost all the time. :)

I used to really get so frustrated when I couldn't have the last word, but now I much prefer to let someone make an arse of themselves and leave them to stew in their own words.  I really do believe there is power in that.  Once someone crosses a certain line, I am done and they can have all the last words they want.  I'm not listening.

Why should you stand for it .....be polite up to a point.....but then go for the Jug'ular .....do it so everyone can hear as well...:) 

Trust me, you do not want to push PeaPod into a corner.
She is no pushover.

:)

Exactly right.  It took years for me to really understand that in my heart.  Some people simply don't deserve our effort at all.   

Surprisingly, I have less of a problem of being a push over since I have learned to vocalize my boundaries first then walk away when someone doesn't respect it.  I'm pretty sure that people that know me know I will not stand for abuse.  I've had my share in the past because I was "too nice".  Those that have wronged me are simply out of my life.  I don't need anything more.

Justice is always nice to have.  I certainly will seek it if it can be had and it's worth my while.  

Completely agree.  It is natural to want it at times.  But like you, I will let go of wanting it for real.  

I too believe I need to give it over to God when I can't handle it.  So far, it's been working for me.

I feel you.  I really do.  I sure didn't get like this overnight.  Parts of my life have been a living nightmare.  Those closest to me know of some of those challenges I still face.  I suppose after having enough happen to you, it puts things in perspective.  EVERYTHING used to get to me and it made me an easy target.  I clearly see it now.  I didn't see it then.  I just thought I was destined to have a pretty miserable life.  But somehow, I started to see what I could control and what I couldn't.  In the last decade, I have had some wonderful people come into my life and slowly help me grow.  I also gave up a few toxic people that were killing me inside.  

I think you have what it takes to move forward.  Make no mistake.  I still fall backwards, but somehow I get up again and do it a lot faster.  

I always believed that people come into our lives for a reason.  If we are lucky enough to recognize the ones that are good for us, there is no stopping us.  

Inspiring. 

Thanks.

Absolutely agree with you! 

I became estranged from a younger sister after our mother died when I found out who she really was.  It broke my heart.  I could not understand where all her hate came from since she waited for our parents to both die before lashing.  Sadly, she still lashes from what I hear.  She has lost many great people in her life because of it and that makes me sad for her.  Although she hurt me deeply, she has not made me bitter.  If anything, it has made me appreciate the good people in my life, all the more.  

That really is the best revenge.
My ex-husband said I would never make it without him.
I not only made it without him, but I have lived happier and better then he has without me.

I call it self respect and integrity.  I rather hold my head up and walk away than enact revenge, just for the sake of revenge.

Its negative to put your energies into revenge.  Better to do something positive with your energies.