I Tonya

A friend asked if I had seen this movie. My reply was no and that I had no interest in it. She understood yet insisted I take the DVD, stating that I would be surprised at how good it is. She was right! Other than a few scenes where I closed my eyes, for the most part, I remained fully engaged in this depiction of Tonya's life.  

Once again I was reminded that childhoods are intricately entwined with destiny. Raised by a highly abusive, domineering mother, it stands to reason, especially in her younger years, that she would attract an influential mate who was violent too. Even though there are no excuses for her complicity in harming another skater, it's understandable as, other than her extraordinary talent, she really didn't  have much of a chance.

That being said, she, like each of us, has been given perfect opportunities for human and spiritual advancement.