LJ Idol Week 8: My True North

[proceedcyclone]

In the middle of one of Aurora’s tantrums, my mother offered her unsolicited opinion citing her resume of wonderful children. And my husband just lost it. His eyes were wild and his lip quivered (later, he’d quipped, “See, I told you that you’d never really seen me angry before”). The only thing missing was fire coming out of his ears like a

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[karmasoup]

I applaud you for understanding so much about the best path for your family in this, for recognizing the challenges ahead, for being willing to take on the task of trying to fix what you can, and accept what you cannot, especially for your family's sake. I'm so pleased with your husband for never having shown you real anger until it had its justified place, and so happy for you that you landed such a partner... you are blessed in many ways, and I feel you and he as a team are prepared for what you face together, and you got this. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[xlovebecomesher]

I also have to accept the possibility that they will never accept responsibility or, possibly even, acknowledge their part.

It's the hardest thing to accept when parents/family members can't accept their responsibility to their behaviors. I hope one day when I'm a parent that I can figure also how to set down the baggage that I carry and not put it onto them.

Beautifully written <3

[madman101]

Hey. A while back, I was wondering if you ever read or saw, "The Glass Castle"? I thought you might relate to it, [it is based on a true story], even though the dad and mom are made out to be nice people, at times.

Thanks for introducing me to LJ-Idol. I was not able to go for it this year. So, I guess that means I cannot vote for you. I do wish you good luck. And, I was thinking of reposting one of your entries, a few weeks back, as I thought it was very pensive and relevant to issues of mental illness, etc. Would that be OK with you? I can be more specific regarding which post, if you wish.

Take care, and happy holidays!

[proceedcyclone]

I have not read nor seen The Glass Castle, but I actually own a copy of the book as I picked up at a thrift store at some point. Maybe I should read it sooner rather than later.

Some weeks are open to everyone and this week is one of them (you can vote here).

I am curious which post you're referring to specifically. However, I am assuming it was one for LJ Idol and, therefore, those are already public and can be shared. I appreciate checking with me first, though. :)

-Tia

[ragnarok_08]

Thank you so much for sharing this ♥

[oxymoron67]

It is always easy to think "What I've dealt with isn't so bad. Others have had it so much worse." God knows I've felt this.

Trauma is trauma.

I related to this very strongly.