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The Mother I am Becoming
I've never heard my mother tell me that she's proud of me. Instead, I've gotten things that have always made me feel like my choices didn't matter. Like my life wasn't my own and every decision or choice that I made had to be run by her. I don't know whether it was a desire or her being my mother, but the need to control how I choose to live my life became a problem. I hated it. And yet, despite all of that, there's still a part of me that is aching to hear those words from her.
By Kristony Green2 months ago in Families
Garbage In, Garbage Out
Everything We Take In, Molds Us I often hear people, especially young kids, say, “That doesn’t affect me.” The truth is, everything affects us. The only difference is in how. Some things affect us positively, and some negatively. Either way, what we listen to, look at, or experience always changes us. This is important because garbage in means garbage out. If you listen to bad things and see them constantly, the result is that bad things come out.
By Alexandra Grant2 months ago in Families
I Almost didn't write this tonight
I almost didn't write this tonight. I missed my dedicated writing time this morning, and I feel disappointed. Part of me feel as though I'm falling behind, while another part of me feels like it's fighting a losing battle. For a while now, life has been getting the best of me, and my writing was placed on the back burner. I haven't forgotten about it but realizing that I haven't written anything or edited my book makes me feel as though I'm failing.
By Kristony Green2 months ago in Families
Duck, Duck, Greyduck
You are sitting in a circle talking and playing word games when one of the boys says, "Let's play duck, duck, greyduck, or goose. Your choice. Many had heard of it and even played it before. A few had never heard of it or played it and didn't know if they wanted to participate.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Families
Parenting Tips
I raise two kids, 7 and 4. Things are going good in parenting, so let me share some tips. Time to time, I take them trash picking in the neighborhood. A trash bag and a pair of kitchen tongs. There are many ways to feel good, do good, you all. Visiting shrine is not mandatory. Something valuable for the mother Earth is very virtuous act. Agree?
By Seema Patel2 months ago in Families
The Things I Have Learned After 20 Years Of My Journey Of Child Loss
This for all the parents that just lost a child recently or Its been a few years. Let me start by saying I am so sorry you are having to experience this devastating pain and grief. I know personally how that pain feels. I lost my son Lucas 20 years ago this past January. I never thought I would ever experience this kind of deep pain and i wish no parent would ever have to experience it either. Not how its suppose to go, we aren't suppose to bury our children before us. That's something you cant prepare for. No matter if your child is ill or sick and doctors tell you that its coming. In my case my son died unexpectedly with no sickness or signs or hints that is was coming. He died from an AVM, i never even heard of that before back then and still dont know a whole lot now. I have researched it and stuff but still dont understand how he had it. Its like an aneurysm but his kind though was that it sent a chemical to his brain to make him go to sleep without any pain or suffering. He did say he had a headache and stomache right before he passed away. Only just a few minutes later he was gone. So he didn't suffer long thank goodness. You never know that level of pain untill it happens. Your world instantly gets crushed, your world gets turned upside down. Now what, how do i live life without my child. Its a very lonely & dark road at first, i wish i had someone like myself thst i couldve just reached out to back then. I didnt know anyone that lost a child to help me with what i was feeling or not feeling and if it was normal. That i wasnt losing my mind that it was just grief and heartbreak, your body goes through a process. Your body lets you know way before your mind does that their birthday is close or that anniversary date is coming up. It is a wild feeling. You get physically sick, upset and cry, get irritable. I have done alot of things that im not proud of to try to numb my pain and fill that void in my heart. Only untill i got tired of getting high, and still being miserable, sad,depressed and lonely that i got on my knees & begged God to help me. Cried out and surrendered my all back to him, to take my pain away & heal my heart. To help me get off drugs and stay sober. He Healed my heart and ive been clean & sober for 5 years now. I promised God I Would Live The Rest Of My Life Serving & Worshipping Him. I would make it my passion & mission to help other parents get to know Gods Love & Strength & Goodness. I wish I had a magic wand i could just wave for other parents experiencing this devastating pain. Unfortunately I dont, what I can do though is give you some hope or advice or encouragement & motivation that could ease your pain a little or help you process this whole thing with some clarity. God is the answer to all your pain and grief & worries. All you have to do is ask, he will give it to you. If want to know anything at all know that im here for you. Im on your team. We are in this journey together and while it may have been 20 years for me, I still have my good & my bad days. Think of it this way, We are just on different levels of the journey. If this resonated with you or you know someone going through this and needs a friend not a therapist or counselor you can give them my info. Reach out to me by email, [email protected] .
By Candice Holt2 months ago in Families
To the parent that has lost a child. You are not alone!!❤️❤️
Im candi and just wanted to write to all the parents out there that may be struggling from the grief and pain they feel from losing a child or children. I know personally how hard and painful your journey is. I lost my son 20 years ago at age 7 from an AVM, it stands for atrial Venus malformation. It's like an aneurysm but this kind sends a chemical off in the brain so they dont suffer. I never thought i would experience anything like this in my life. It is definitely not a club i wanted to be in thats for sure. I wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy. I was angry for a long time when people would say, just get over it or they are in a better place. I finally came to understand that they dont know how we are feeling because they have never experienced such loss and pain and it wasnt their fault that they hadnt and that it was ok. Im glad they havent. It took years to feel that my son is in a better place than being on this earth in a world were people are cruel,mean and full of hatred. They dont have any love and compassion like they used to. I know it has turned your whole would upside down and leaves you in a deep dark place in life. I used to call it my black hole. Its a pain and helplessness that you cant just switch off,even at times I wished I could have. I just want to follow my heart and the Holy Spirit to write a short story and maybe help someone that is hurting and let you know I'm here just to encourage you that your not alone and there is some that is on the other side of that pain and despair. I was tired and miserable of being depressed and feeling my life was over, even though I had two other children that was depending on me to be a mother. I stayed secluded and isolated myself in my room for months without ever wanting come out. I didnt want to be around anyone,talk to anyone and i was just existing, i was physically there but mentally i wasnt. There was so many triggers that would set me in a crying mood or panic mood. I couldnt drive for along time either. I didn't want to live anymore because that pain was great and I didn't know how to control it or make it ease a little bit so I tried drugs,alcohol and whatever I thought that would numb that pain or fill that void so I didn't feel it anymore. Of course doing things my way,of the flesh didn't work. I got on my knees one day and cried and begged and pleaded to God to heal my brokenheart and fill that void because I knew He was the Only One that could. Im 5 years clean and sober now and living the best version of myself I possibly can. So if your tired and miserable and want a way to peace and comfort then I would say pray to the God of the universe, The One who Loves You unconditionally. His word says in Psalms 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit". Jesus loves you. Never give up. There is a light at the end of this life and we will see our sons and daughters again. God has a plan and purpose for us all and we just have to surrender our all and follow the Holy Spirit and obey the Word of God. If this has helped please leave me a comment, I personally read them all and will write you back. I pray whoever reads this that God will give you Peace and Comfort and Happiness and Love
By Candice Holt2 months ago in Families
