Not Always As It Seems...
By: Connie J..., April 27, 2026
It's hard, sometimes, to remember there are a MINIMUM of two sides to every story.
When you factor in the truth, the incredibly creative fiction a mind can come up with, plus there is each individual's perspective - any situation can get blown out of proportion so fast, it's not even funny!!!
Sometimes, the best thing a person can do is step back, close your mouth, and wait for the smoke to clear.
It's hard to do - but if you don't, it can evolve to even bigger problems than were there, to begin with.
What do YOU think???
We would LOVE to hear any insight you might have. Please contact the ministry via this website; or email us at Ozer Ministries, Inc - ozerministries@att.net; or my email - Connie J... - beamererin@yahoo.com. Have a good day, and be safe!!! #ENDtheSILENCEofVIOLENCE #isityou #domesticviolenceiseverywhere #youarenotalone #doyouknow #choicesmatter
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