> When your thought is accurate, however, closer examination only serves to make you more painfully aware of just how hopeless and helpless your situation is. This is NOT a good thing.
Hopelessness and helplessness are learned responses. They might not reflect the whole of reality. One can remain constructive and hopeful while they look for alternatives in life. If none exist, then there might be alternative ways to deal with a lack of alternatives. However, if someone is functioning well within a milieu of denial, it might be best to just leave them alone.
I have been in such places. The only thing is, God never came down and told me that there was no hope for me. I probably wouldn't have believed him, anyway. :-)
- Scott
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