Our Mother Who Art in Heaven
Dear Mother, You must be pleased that I married someone emotionally and morally similar to you and to my sister? And equally contented that YOUR family shows unyielding loyalty to…
Walls or Bridges
While I am enjoying the peace and slow pace of an undemanding Thanksgiving Break for myself, my heart is so fucking heavy from what family occasions do for my older son. Especially sensitive(always deeply concerned that someone is angry with him), he struggles daily with wanting to “please” both his father and me. I do not need for him to hustle or to please me. To be kind, honest(not just speaking words factually related to truth but intentionally matching actions to words, no matter who is present), and courageous is what I preach. Three out of the four of these are in direct conflict with the expectations of his father and extended family. The tension between (us) his mom and dad (escalated by my own “family’s” presence and agenda) affects him daily and deeply. (more…)
Gentle Thanksgiving
I am deeply grateful for Considerate Birthdays, Mellow Halloweens, Compassionate Christmases, and today--a Tender Thanksgiving. I cannot know for sure, but suspect that if I would have experienced some of…
Happy Birthday ?
Thank Good Gawd Almighty for the most marvelous friend ---who loves family, God, selfies, presents, fun, joy, travel, celebrating, and even me--- to the end of the earth and back, she…