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Post by gibson on Aug 3, 2019 5:39:09 GMT -5
I think I need to help my mom today. I don't know how, but it's my goal. She's seemed to hate me for years and I've always been defensive. But maybe she has a lot going on that I don't know about. I'm going to TRY my best to be understanding when she yells today and then help her anyway I can.
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Post by Grandpa Redwood on Aug 3, 2019 6:11:01 GMT -5
I wonder what makes parents get so bitter when they hit 60+. Mine seem to hate me too.
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Post by xea989 on Aug 3, 2019 6:11:32 GMT -5
This is a good idea. I do wonder HOW I can help mine. It might be a big load of anxeity. But I can't make it worse.
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Post by deathstar on Aug 3, 2019 6:22:46 GMT -5
My mom has been the cause of all of my stress the past week. She's one of those people where you can bend over backwards to save her life, and she'd complain about HOW you saved her.
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Post by xea989 on Aug 3, 2019 6:23:19 GMT -5
I know parents are difficult. Let's send each other a little optimism. Hopefully there will be some good stories by the end of the month.
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Post by porcelaindoll on Aug 3, 2019 6:24:18 GMT -5
Good relationships can take a lot of time. I don't know why parents can be do difficult. It's like you go from their baby to their enemy one day and then it just stays the latter. I will TRY to get in touch with mine too within the next week.
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Post by Abyssinian on Aug 3, 2019 6:25:07 GMT -5
*gulp* I help mine in every way possible, but she favors another sibling and all I do is wrong. So, it's hard. I don't know how to help our relationship.
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Post by Ventman on Aug 3, 2019 6:25:48 GMT -5
I think I need to help my mom today. I don't know how, but it's my goal. She's seemed to hate me for years and I've always been defensive. But maybe she has a lot going on that I don't know about. I'm going to TRY my best to be understanding when she yells today and then help her anyway I can. Sometimes, the grumpiest people need the most compassion. Maybe it'll rub off on her. Good luck. |
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Post by SpaceUnicorn on Aug 3, 2019 6:26:38 GMT -5
I think I need to help my mom today. I don't know how, but it's my goal. She's seemed to hate me for years and I've always been defensive. But maybe she has a lot going on that I don't know about. I'm going to TRY my best to be understanding when she yells today and then help her anyway I can. Sometimes, the grumpiest people need the most compassion. Maybe it'll rub off on her. Good luck. They ALWAYS need compassion. It's just hard to sympathize when they can be so mean and you take so much abuse from them. |
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Post by Inktoxicated on Aug 3, 2019 8:17:10 GMT -5
I will try to be calm and understanding today. I will take deep breaths. I will help her understand. She's not bad!! She can't be.
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Post by uncognito on Aug 3, 2019 9:13:15 GMT -5
It's hard to help the ones who need it most. It can also be hard to offer compassion to mean people, but it's worth it to try.
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Post by mamafrito on Aug 3, 2019 12:01:39 GMT -5
I helped my relationship with my dad today. I opened up to him and things were good.
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Post by palisades on Aug 3, 2019 13:00:11 GMT -5
Good luck to all of you reaching out. It's hard, but worth the effort. At least you tried. Sometimes that's all you can do.
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Post by bluebaby82girl on Aug 3, 2019 14:06:09 GMT -5
I am in contact with my parents, but not everyone in my family. We've never been super close. I will try to reach out more.
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Post by lucy hanson on Aug 3, 2019 15:50:53 GMT -5
I texted my mom. I haven't heard back. I opened the door to offer her support.  |
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