Tomi, it's all good, even the bad things have been times where I could learn. And, through it all, I learned an enormous truth and that was that God never abandoned me. Little miracles occurred - being in the right place at the right time, unknown people leaving baskets of food at my door, and other little things like that made me understand that God and human kindness was never far away.
Getting caught up in nasty stuff is tough to avoid, particularly when someone tries to make me feel as if I need to explain or defend myself. I don't have to do that, especially with family members! So, the quote from Titus applies to everyday situations, as well.