Costly Misreading

Opposition on multiple fronts. Confusion misread as antagonism.
No companions for the journey. Leadership misread as isolation.
The burden of proof remains on me. Challenge misread as burden.
New bruises and scars daily. Learning misread as failure.
Refusing to give up. Stewardship misread as denial.
Mustering the will to choose again. Growth opportunity misread as discouragement.
Death. Vindication misread as judgment.