From what I've been learning about my own similar experiences, those people that 'lash out' are those that need our love. This is a difficult lesson, but if we are to grow, it is necessary to respond in love, not anger, hatred, or bitterness. When someone lashes out at us in anger, they are wanting our love. Perhaps he feels guilty, but is not near ready to admit that, and may never be. It is our job, to see that people that do this sort of thing to us, are hurting, and in need of our love (I think I repeated myself). We have to look at the 'whole' of the picture. We need to respond, not react from our own pain. We need to get beyond human, to that higher level of 'love'.
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