Comments | nyssa23: In Which Family Matters. Or Not.

nyssa23

In Which Family Matters. Or Not.

Jul 05, 2008 10:23

Just found this little turd in my e-mail box from my stepmother-in-law ( Read more... )

bat mitzvah, my inferiority complex, personal, angst, anger, judaism

Comments 17

invader_tak_1 July 7 2008, 02:44:13 UTC

I want to say something supportive, but I don't go to anyones service of any faith, and I leave the room if anyone prays. So I guess I'm noone to talk.

The only certain feelings religion generates are strong ones. Its one of the reasons I don't allow it in my life.

nyssa23 July 7 2008, 04:41:15 UTC

Hey, support is support. Thanks for yours! *hugs*

muliebrity July 7 2008, 05:51:45 UTC

Wow, what a dick move. I'm really sorry. :( I would come if I weren't, you know, thousands of miles away. I know it's so meaningful to you.

nyssa23 July 7 2008, 06:46:01 UTC

Aw, thanks. :) I'd love to have all my friends here but it is terrific just to know that so many of y'all will be thinking of me; that really helps! *hugs*

the_shoshanna July 7 2008, 13:44:48 UTC

Somehow I missed seeing this when you posted -- I'm so sorry to hear that they've failed to support you like this. It's really sad (and angering) that they can't be there for you, but have to filter everything as though it applied directly to them: they're not Jewish, therefore they cannot show face at a Jewish ceremony. I hope that you will have many other family and friends showering you with love and congratulations on the day!

nyssa23 July 7 2008, 15:05:56 UTC

Yeah, it was weird how they never gave any indication that they felt so strongly and then didn't even have the guts to call and tell me. :(

Well, even if I haven't got as many folks coming as some of the other gals (one of whom has invited 150 people), at least I know I have all of y'all behind me. :)

Support! anonymous July 7 2008, 20:20:45 UTC

As a raging Catholic, I support your strength and resilience in regards to your upcoming religious ceremony. I would be there to cheer you on, if I lived closer. Plus, I'd love to learn more about bar/bat mitzvahs. Sounds cool. Your kids will enjoy your dedication to your faith as they receive the fruits of your efforts. You already know that they are the ones who are not "doing it right." You're doing it all right, and that's all that matters. We'll be praying for you on July 19th. - DancingQueen

Re: Support! nyssa23 July 8 2008, 05:24:27 UTC

Thank you! ^_^ I haven't posted much about my bat mitzvah because I've been so nervous/stressed out/resentful about it, but I may do so more as the date approaches. I very much appreciate your support and hope you & yours are well.