“You don’t like me because I’m not like you. Take time to understand that I’m different, because I’ve invested a lot of time and effort in being so, in giving a structure to my life that helps in nurturing my own dreams.”
Tears well up in my eyes, obstructing further reading of the note. Only an organized thought process could sum up a complex reality in two sentences.
Was I being unfair to her individuality,for I wanted to fulfill my dreams through her?
Alas,it’s too late to confess or make amends…. her flight would’ve taken off by now.
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Breaking away, and finding your way is always difficult in family dynamics.
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Agree. Thank you, Susi!
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You’re welcome, Reena!
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‘Only an organized thought process could sum up a complex reality in two sentences.’ So true for you.
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Thank you 🙏
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Welcome, dear.
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It’s so touching. Nice SSS.
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Some parents learn too late that the children are not clones or a mini-me. It gave me great joy to watch my children grow up to be strictly themselves.
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Start a parenting training course ☺️
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A thought-provoking piece, Reena.
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Thank you, Jenne!
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Alas, sometimes we become dependent upon another without letting ourselves know. With the best of intentions but not necessarily the best of outcomes.
Thought-provoking Six
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Profound!
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Fly away fast! Great Six.
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Thank you, Susan!
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You’re most welcome. ❤
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Such a sad story. And too often true.
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Thank you, Sadje ☺️
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You’re most welcome
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Unfortunately, too many parents want their children to march to their drum beat instead of their own.
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It is just a limited perspective.
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Quite moving relational introspection, healthy thought-pattern encouragement 💙
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Thank you!
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As long as there is breath there is hope
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Absolutely. Thank you, UP!
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It’s never too late to repent although the other person may no longer be there. There does seem to be some underlying manipulation going on in that relationship.
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Yes. Thank you, Frank!
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