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I am really missing my family right now. But I always end up making the move. I have to call or even text sometimes especially this time of year.
I decided that my basically unappreciated family will not be receiving gifts from me this year. No one really cares anyway & if they don't show it. Thanks for letting me get on the pity pot. I am off now.
I guess I just have to Live & Let Live.
Love you all & thanks for your support!đ
I know what that's like a bit...my family was devoid of empathy also and then when I got to expect it (usual) and not desire something from someone who would not give it I became okay. "Acceptance is the solutions to all of my problems" I learned to love them anyways. Mele Kalikimaka sister. ((((hugs))))
I hear you Kathleen......I am picking my parents up in less than 2 hours, and I know my mother is going to ask if she will be able to see my sons. I give the same answer each year, Sure - here are their phone numbers. And then my kids are dismissive to my parents too. It's so hard to watch - I always hope for different, but this disease seems to be 'here to stay' for now; my hope is before my parents pass, they'll get to see my boys joyful again. It's in God's hands.
I talked to my sponsor just today - I am beginning to get anxious about the various family events I am to attend in the next couple weeks....It is hard to see my cousins and brothers with loving children who enjoy being around them. I too was on my pity pot for a bit. She reminded me how far I had come and how many blessing I have, which is true.
For me, I truly have to stay in the now and stay centered on what's working vs. what's not. (((Hugs))) to you - you are not alone!
Love, hugs and fellowship + prayers & good will headed your way from my world...
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
