Thank you. Destitution of the self. Yes. I'm working on a series of essays about a series of life events, trying very hard not to slip into carelessness or, inadvertently, melodrama. My reaction to each of the people who are at the center of each episode seesaws but little by little I am moving toward peace with the past. Not understandi…
Thank you. Destitution of the self. Yes. I'm working on a series of essays about a series of life events, trying very hard not to slip into carelessness or, inadvertently, melodrama. My reaction to each of the people who are at the center of each episode seesaws but little by little I am moving toward peace with the past. Not understanding. We never know why anyone does anything, do we? Not forgiveness. I don't even know what that means. I think of facing my father, for example, and saying "I forgive you," and I almost laugh. He never thought of asking for forgiveness! So it leaves me, alone, and I want to be able to just look at him, without hatred or despair. But with a cool eye. Good hunting, Dr. Lucy!
I believe acceptance of who they were/are can be achieved and most importantly self forgiveness and compassion. This for me is the key, and the disbelief that I had no idea of what was happening and it was not me but them. I too shared our child with a man who was very manipulative. Letting go of the shame and guilt. P.us if da age occurs before a certain age without any other adult that offers an alternaive it is so normal for it to continue hidden, covert and toxic. But here we both are lovely to meet you....they say the best revenge is to live well. Happy flourishing 2025 🥳
Thank you. Destitution of the self. Yes. I'm working on a series of essays about a series of life events, trying very hard not to slip into carelessness or, inadvertently, melodrama. My reaction to each of the people who are at the center of each episode seesaws but little by little I am moving toward peace with the past. Not understanding. We never know why anyone does anything, do we? Not forgiveness. I don't even know what that means. I think of facing my father, for example, and saying "I forgive you," and I almost laugh. He never thought of asking for forgiveness! So it leaves me, alone, and I want to be able to just look at him, without hatred or despair. But with a cool eye. Good hunting, Dr. Lucy!
I believe acceptance of who they were/are can be achieved and most importantly self forgiveness and compassion. This for me is the key, and the disbelief that I had no idea of what was happening and it was not me but them. I too shared our child with a man who was very manipulative. Letting go of the shame and guilt. P.us if da age occurs before a certain age without any other adult that offers an alternaive it is so normal for it to continue hidden, covert and toxic. But here we both are lovely to meet you....they say the best revenge is to live well. Happy flourishing 2025 🥳