“There are some nights when you just want to know there's someone else besides you in this world"
“I'd try to stuff myself into one of these scenarios, but it's like wearing a size five sneaker when your foot is a seven--you can get by for a few steps, and then you sit down and pull off the shoe because it just plain hurts too much.”
― Jodi Picoult
The above is about how I feel right now - and it isn't even my story.
It's about a boy and a girl who met under maybe somewhat less than ideal circumstances but overcame lots of obstacles only to be heartbroken in the end.
Both boy and girl are amazing people, and I believe that they are so right together, but I also know that what I believe and feel doesn't really matter if they cannot work it out.
Here's where there is such a fine line as a parent - you want the very best for your kids, and you also know that they are going to make mistakes. The mistakes are necessary for growth and to get life experiences so they know how to proceed (and how not to) when confronted with situations again in the future. So - how do you know your boundaries? And at what point is it ok to voice your opinion, and when do you back off because even if you have valid points, they could get backlash because of rebellious tendencies by your darling daughter.
I truly hope that they friendship does last - people are important - and people who love you are even more so. We need to surround ourselves with people who will support us and comfort us and want the best for us. It is so rare to find a person who truly wishes the best for you and loves you unconditionally. Without the life experience that I possess, it is hard to receive this knowledge. And I cannot force anything - it has to be wanted.
I hate that there are hurting hearts out there - but I am hopeful for healing and transitioning friendships/relationships.
And I pray everything works out for the best.
― Jodi Picoult
The above is about how I feel right now - and it isn't even my story.
It's about a boy and a girl who met under maybe somewhat less than ideal circumstances but overcame lots of obstacles only to be heartbroken in the end.
Both boy and girl are amazing people, and I believe that they are so right together, but I also know that what I believe and feel doesn't really matter if they cannot work it out.
Here's where there is such a fine line as a parent - you want the very best for your kids, and you also know that they are going to make mistakes. The mistakes are necessary for growth and to get life experiences so they know how to proceed (and how not to) when confronted with situations again in the future. So - how do you know your boundaries? And at what point is it ok to voice your opinion, and when do you back off because even if you have valid points, they could get backlash because of rebellious tendencies by your darling daughter.
I truly hope that they friendship does last - people are important - and people who love you are even more so. We need to surround ourselves with people who will support us and comfort us and want the best for us. It is so rare to find a person who truly wishes the best for you and loves you unconditionally. Without the life experience that I possess, it is hard to receive this knowledge. And I cannot force anything - it has to be wanted.
I hate that there are hurting hearts out there - but I am hopeful for healing and transitioning friendships/relationships.
And I pray everything works out for the best.