FABLE-OUS HAVENS TALES FOR THE MODERN AGE

The Scorpion and the Toad-tally Toxic Friendship

A warning about trust and self-care

When a skeptical frog gets stung after reluctantly accepting help crossing a river from a manipulative scorpion, the frog learns to be more cautious in trusting others while the scorpion vows to be more honest about its harmful nature.

The scorpion and the frog learned the hard way that trust must be earned and that it’s essential to set boundaries with those who may not have our best interests at heart. Photo by Austin Santaniello on Unsplash

For my little rabbit,

May this fable remind you to always be mindful of who you trust and to take care of yourself. May it also inspire you to explore the world around you, to ask questions, and to learn new things.

With love and a lifetime of adventures ahead,

Mark Randall Havens
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The scorpion and the frog were having a discussion about crossing a river. Having helped a turtle cross a river before, the scorpion said that scorpions were perfectly suited to advise frogs on swimming across rivers and that a frog should never navigate a river alone.