You never expect it to be someone you love. That’s what they always say. When something bad happens it is easier to digest it when it isn’t someone that claims to love you. Whether it be friendships, relationships, or something else entirely, it’s hard to accept when someone we have put our faith in has led us astray. I have spent many years of my life being lied to by the people I’ve trusted the most–and it wasn’t just romantic betrayals either. Sometimes, our friends are the ones that are truly out to get us. 

When I hear the phrase “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” I think of “Little Red Riding Hood.” This classic children’s tale follows a little girl, Red, who is walking through the woods to visit her grandmother. On the way, she encounters a wolf. Being naive, she shares where she’s headed with him. He ends up going to her grandmother’s house and murders her. The details of the story vary depending on which rendition is being told, but the outcome is the same–her naivety ends in disaster. 

Much like her, I often find myself lending out my heart too much. No one walks around with a sign above their head proclaiming they have ill-intentions. Yet, sometimes it’s hard to even accept them when they do admit to their faults. It is not easy to admit, but we often make excuses for the people we love. If someone we love is historically making mistakes or even conscious decisions that are hurting us, it can sometimes be difficult to hold them accountable. We make excuses and explanations, but we never stop to think about why we are allowing ourselves to get hurt. Why do we have such a hard time standing up for ourselves? 

Whether it is self esteem issues or just genuine dismissal, dealing with confrontation is never easy, especially when it’s from those that we hold near and dear. But we must confront things in life sometimes–even our wolves. 

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