I used to wonder 'why'? Why certain things happened to me, now I know. They were there to make me the person I am today. Which, I believe to be a STRONGER, more Loving (though that can be tested daily...LOL) and BETTER (better than I used to be...that is my goal now...not to be better than any other person BUT to be better than I WAS, a moment ago) woman than I may have been, without the experience. I do believe it has made me more compassionate... yet still have issues with patience, at times... also.
Sometimes, my compassion becomes tested with folks that you know, know better....LOL.
Oh well, as long as we awaken each day, we get the chance to do it, better .