we bid them a hearty farewell

After the translation, Nueng’s face lit up with a bright smile.Being Thai, she forced herself to smile whenever I looked at her, but her eyes couldn’t conceal her true feelings.Maybe it would plunge her deeper into sadness?Whether it was a battered wife, abused girl/boyfriend, abandoned child, or delinquent adolescent; my home became the most popular haven in our "Mubon" (Thai: village) and "Soi" (Thai: street), a warm and safe place to go when there were no other options.I said, "No (I don’t remember), but if she needs a place to stay, yes, of course, it’s okay with me.Read on.I wasn’t sure if she was ready to talk about her situation.But I personally knew that during the post-breakup shock and blues period, words don’t really help much.Thank you, Mr.Statistics show that recidivism (to repeat a bad habit or return to an abusive situation) is high among abused girlfriends and spouses.I also remember that the woman who accompanied me to the party got very jealous of Nueng – mainly, because Nueng was, as the girlfriend put it, "too friendly" with me.I also remember telling my sister that Nueng reminded me of a girlfriend I had in Hawaii (many years ago).If she heard about my recent experiences dealing with the ex’s infidelity, lies, mental abuse, financial recklessness, and eventual break-up, would it help?By Carl "J.Below is the fifth episode in a series of real life events experienced by the author.Recently overcoming heartbreak, I truly empathized with Nueng, trying to make her feel as comfortable as possible – and failing miserably.Once they were back on their feet again (emotionally, physically, and financially), we bid them a hearty farewell; wishing them all the best for a better life.In her younger years (from ages 16 through 21), she was considered quite a beauty, being the object of desire of all the local men in her village.Many times, when I needed help doing mundane, but vital, tasks (e.Good people, kind actions, and a different, supporting environment soothes emotional wounds better than listening to cliché-sounding advice.Experiences from ‘The Flow’ (3): LOST AND FOUND - Kindred Spirits and Mistakes made in Haste.

To Commiserate, or Not To Commiserate?The only deviations from the truth may be the names of people and places.Need to Heal Your Broken Heart?Since I couldn’t communicate well with Nueng, I could only imagine what she was going through.Pantejo and published internet-wide, keyword: [title of article] or "Carl Pantejo") Pantejo@ynvurcepublishing.