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If there is one thing I appreciate about living in the present day, it is the
possibility of resolving, or at least discussing, different types of emotional issues. In the 'good ole days' there was not much help or information out there, and many were forced to accept and live their whole lives burdened with such things; an isolated suffering, at the same time often inflicting suffering on others, because it wasn't talked out, and most people were not even aware that certain efforts could be made. I know it still happens today. The difference is that help CAN be obtained. This is a great post, and a perfect example of what I am trying to say.
posted by
adnohr
on September 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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Ah, Ciel, you made me cry....for all of you....for all of the people I know who have had/are having the kinds of difficult relationships of which you speak, including people in my own extended family. There are so many incidents of such, for humans are complex and many times the pieces do not fit like a box of odds and ends of many jigsaw puzzles. But the caring and wishing and desire for love and understanding is always there no matter how well it is hidden and otherwise is pretended.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 25, 2011 at 8:18 AM
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There are definitely no rules when it comes to love - or historically "difficult" love. Your note to your children is beautiful and perhaps it, in itself, was cathartic for you. Wishing you and your mother well....
posted by
Troosha
on September 24, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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This is a magnificent heart-felt tribute.
posted by
reasons
on September 24, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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there are no rules but the rule of love....how well written this is
and how forgiving and mature your thinking.
bless you and bless your Mum and i pray that her passing is with dignity and without pain.
posted by
Kabu
on September 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM
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Thanks, Pat, that is just what I am hoping for, too.
And agreed, totally, about loving yourself. No matter how hard that is some days.
posted by
Ciel
on September 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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My wish is that you will be a peace with all this one day soon.
Love yourself. It's the best thing you can do for everyone who knows you. I hope your mother finds solace and peace before she lets go of this life.
posted by
Pat_B
on September 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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