Thank you, Robyn. I was going to tag you to be sure you saw my comments about Joe and Lydia. What wonderful people they were! Hope to see you at the reunion in October! 💜
Thank you for sharing this intimate story. So many of us had complicated relationships with our mothers and I believe it helps others to know that they are not alone. You should be proud of your ability to make lemonade out of lemons. I have always know you as strong and able to move beyond difficult situations. Your stories touch so many lives and are a blessing to many.
Thank you, Lynn. That's always my goal to hopefully share something that offers a bit of solace to others. I know that you too had a very complicated relationship with your mother, and have worked hard to offer a different life for your children and grandchildren. Your family is extremely blessed to have you. 💜
Tears rolling down my face. So much love and respect for your climbing. It is a happy story because are an incredible mother and made me a much better mother than I could have imagined I could be with my role model xoxo
Thank you for sharing this story with us. These things are difficult to dig back up out of the emotional trench but being vulnerable may help so many more people thinking that they were the only one. My mother did not suffer alcoholism, but she definitely did have imposter syndrome and painful social anxiety. She is still here and I am trying to be sure I give her all the love now that she did not get in her childhood. <3
It has been a long journey to get to accepting that she did the best she could with the experience she had and so I accept that she loves me in the best way she knows how. That has to be good enough.
We met for a reason. All who are drawn to our stories can learn and grow. We encounter these ancient wounds, see how they have festered in our families for generations and choose love, we heal. This healing goes backwards and forwards through time to heal our lines; the healed join and share and shine our light until we heal it all.
The understanding you had of your mom’s limited capabilities at such a young age is astonishing. God knew you would need this gift. You were able to recognize this, and nurture it. I know your “climbing” was likely challenging more often than not. Thank you for sharing your poignant story. I’m really looking forward to part 2!
Awww, thanks Mickey. I am looking forward to sharing part 2, a day that filled my soul with love, and delicious homemade cookies from your daughter!!! 💜
PS—Jim and Sharon had a 48 year marriage before he passed away. I have a theory that some children who come from abusive, alcoholic, etc families make a conscious decision to be a better parent than they had. I know Mom did and she’s been a great mother despite the mother she grew up with. She also married a man who adored her and didn’t simply just put up her.
You do have a gift Sue! I admire how you have overcome the difficulties in your life. It humbles me because I don't always appreciate what a wonderful life (pretty darn easy actually) that I have had. So looking forward to seeing you next month!!
Thanks, Sue, for writing through your life with such honesty that I can feel my connections to my own.
That's one of the nicest comments you can post for me, because that is always my goal! 💜
Love your stories…. So many of us have untold childhood trauma that got us where we are today. Bless you for sharing yours
Thank you, Robyn. I was going to tag you to be sure you saw my comments about Joe and Lydia. What wonderful people they were! Hope to see you at the reunion in October! 💜
Thank you for sharing this intimate story. So many of us had complicated relationships with our mothers and I believe it helps others to know that they are not alone. You should be proud of your ability to make lemonade out of lemons. I have always know you as strong and able to move beyond difficult situations. Your stories touch so many lives and are a blessing to many.
Thank you, Lynn. That's always my goal to hopefully share something that offers a bit of solace to others. I know that you too had a very complicated relationship with your mother, and have worked hard to offer a different life for your children and grandchildren. Your family is extremely blessed to have you. 💜
Tears rolling down my face. So much love and respect for your climbing. It is a happy story because are an incredible mother and made me a much better mother than I could have imagined I could be with my role model xoxo
Tears rolling down my face as well, thank you for that sweet comment. We helped each other become better mothers! 💜
Thank you for sharing this story with us. These things are difficult to dig back up out of the emotional trench but being vulnerable may help so many more people thinking that they were the only one. My mother did not suffer alcoholism, but she definitely did have imposter syndrome and painful social anxiety. She is still here and I am trying to be sure I give her all the love now that she did not get in her childhood. <3
Bless you, Patricia, for showering your mother with love! 💜
It has been a long journey to get to accepting that she did the best she could with the experience she had and so I accept that she loves me in the best way she knows how. That has to be good enough.
Patricia, my story exactly. You are a very good daughter, and your mother is lucky to have you. 💜
We met for a reason. All who are drawn to our stories can learn and grow. We encounter these ancient wounds, see how they have festered in our families for generations and choose love, we heal. This healing goes backwards and forwards through time to heal our lines; the healed join and share and shine our light until we heal it all.
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The understanding you had of your mom’s limited capabilities at such a young age is astonishing. God knew you would need this gift. You were able to recognize this, and nurture it. I know your “climbing” was likely challenging more often than not. Thank you for sharing your poignant story. I’m really looking forward to part 2!
Love you🥰
Awww, thanks Mickey. I am looking forward to sharing part 2, a day that filled my soul with love, and delicious homemade cookies from your daughter!!! 💜
And now, you fabulous acrobat you, you're coaching others and encouraging them to climb!
Awww, that's a nice comment. Thank you, Sallie!
PS—Jim and Sharon had a 48 year marriage before he passed away. I have a theory that some children who come from abusive, alcoholic, etc families make a conscious decision to be a better parent than they had. I know Mom did and she’s been a great mother despite the mother she grew up with. She also married a man who adored her and didn’t simply just put up her.
Great post, Aunt Sue. Love you!
Thank you, Margie! I agree with you about making decisions to do things a different way. And I love Sharon and Jim's happily ever after story!
Love you too! 💜
Your strength inspires me...and gives credence to the fact that "you never know what people are going through." Thanks for sharing your journey...
Thank you, Doug. Your words mean a lot to me. 💜
You do have a gift Sue! I admire how you have overcome the difficulties in your life. It humbles me because I don't always appreciate what a wonderful life (pretty darn easy actually) that I have had. So looking forward to seeing you next month!!
Aww, thanks Lynette! I look forward to seeing you soon! 💜
Oh gosh, Sue. Thank you so much for sharing this story. xxx
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I so love you❤️❤️❤️
I love you too, Leah Ann! 💜