I like to whine about my nonexistent depression issues and so forth, but when it comes right down to it, talking about real issues is hard.

Such as my boss at work. She's a woman in her late forties, and she's married to a man who, judging from comments she makes to me, is verbally and emotionally abusive. Not to mention a passive agressive fellow (almost nothing I hate worse).

Now that's a real problem that can't be solved by taking meds. She's got a hard life. I don't even know what to say to her to help out. When she comes to work crying because her husband shouted profanities at her, what can I do to make it better?

I want to tell her the truth: "Um, excuse me, but you don't deserve to be treated like that!" But how do you tell someone they've made a poor choice in marriage? How do you help someone see what a damaging relationship they're in?

I felt helpless, so I brought in a miniature Christmas tree and put it on her desk (From: Santa). She didn't know it was from me, and it was wonderful to see how happy it made her. The joys of giving. At least I can do something, but it's not nearly enough, is it?

And maybe I don't want a man nearly as much as I thought I did. Not that there aren't great ones out there, and not that I'm changing my mind on it, but I'm just noticing that my life could be harder. A lot harder. I don't have the right to expect more from a life that's given me so much.

Life is such a gift. I only wish that everyone could be as happy as I am in my good moments.

Song playing on my life soundtrack: This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody), Talking Heads

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