Ranting - please skip if you don't have any desire to hear me bitch :P

[katie_r_doherty]

Okay... so I leave to go down to Georgia to visit my Mom, Dad, Grammy, Sister-in-Law, niece, and nephew tomorrow. I always have mixed feelings about these trips. First... I love my family and for some reason I remember having a great time with them in the past. But... ever since I moved away from Georgia, and even more recently, I think my

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[irenejericho]

::hugs

[emcic]

Sometimes it's a good thing to lay down the law and say that you will no longer discuss issues pertaining to religion since it's such a sore subject. Also be honest about and let them know that if they want you to feel comforatable coming down and visiting... then maybe it's not a subject to be broached. I know Rebecca had to pretty much do that with her dad... Love you kiddo. *greatbigsmoooshyhugs*

[mocuirdhgalla]

Ah...what *IS* it with those Georgians!?

I hear you.

We have to remember that they really *do* care. So, what do we do? I think it is a fine balance of being able to let go of certain things, and setting boundaries.

I will be thinking of of you this Thanksgiving. I'm relieved at this point that we aren't going. Especially with my sister being a brat.

Love you, Bug! (As in cute as a bug)

[bedlamborn]

Tell her that you will miss her in your afterlife in Asgard where you will be partying with the Vakyries ;)

Hugs

[jpkackley]

For starters, this is nothing wrong with you! We love you just the way you are. My mom doesn't understand my beliefs and we have agreed to disagree. If my mom feels better about herself when she goes to church, that's great. She has learned that I can get that same feeling sitting in a beautiful park feeling the outdoor elements around me. She also knows that I won't teach Madison that one particular opinion is "the answer." I want her to develop her own sense of what brings her comfort.

I think you should have a talk with your family. Remind them that you aren't child, and can think clearly on your own. Let them know that you have found someone (along with a circle of supporting friends) that share your beliefs. If your family wants to continue making you feel less than perfect, you won't be able to come down for a while.

You know what makes you feel good, healthy and most of all loved. Keep a clear head, and focus on those around you :-)