Answer

After a rotten day (and even 'rottenier' evening), I have decided that the only way to come to terms with people you trust talking behind your back is to stop trusting those people.

While that is hard in relation to those in the Church, still, you learn your lessons and move on. They have my love and support, but not my trust. I am learning to guard what I say in jest or concern.

The thing is to learn it.