I’m sorry, Goq. It must have been unbelievably painful. And you still came out of it so strong. I have also, unfortunately, been a subject of lashon hara throughout my life, because of my father. Whenever I was at shul, or at a wedding, or any community function, I have always felt stares and whispers about me, about my father, about my family. I just wish they could at least for one day, see what it feels like to be in my situation, so they can understand what it’s like. But of course, life isn’t like that. I tell myself that these people wouldn’t be able to handle my situation, and that is why they weren’t given this test. G-d only gives us things we can handle. And if people talk badly about me, or disgrace my family, that is just a test that G-d is giving me, and I know I can get through it. It even makes me a better person. So really, I shouldn’t be upset at them for putting me down; I should be thanking them, for giving me the opportunity to better myself even more. And as far as their sins of embarrassing others, they will deal will that after 120. That isn’t for me to judge.
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