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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 112403" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Linda,</p><p></p><p>as far as "mothering" goes, my situation is the opposite of yours. I didn't want to mother or parent as my mother did. Over 1/2 of what she did I consider wrong parenting choices. Naturally I don't hold it against her because we all bring baggage to our choices and I think she feels she did her best. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I had an awful childhoon. It is rather that I made a real choice to do it differently.</p><p></p><p>I think is is normal to feel reflective upon this first year and combine that with this time of the year. I was actually much closer to my father, I am very much like my dad. When he passed unexpectantly four years ago, it was devistating. I have gotten to the place where my heart is filled with gratefullness and joy when thinking of how blessed I was with him as a dad. And, his passing has had another benefit in my life. My mother and I have worked through many of our "issues" and I am closer to her now than I ever was. Life has a way of giving us little blessings when we least expect them. I love what you said about your mom living deep within you. It is a lovely sentiment and it shows the love and respect you held for your mom.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 112403, member: 805"] Linda, as far as "mothering" goes, my situation is the opposite of yours. I didn't want to mother or parent as my mother did. Over 1/2 of what she did I consider wrong parenting choices. Naturally I don't hold it against her because we all bring baggage to our choices and I think she feels she did her best. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I had an awful childhoon. It is rather that I made a real choice to do it differently. I think is is normal to feel reflective upon this first year and combine that with this time of the year. I was actually much closer to my father, I am very much like my dad. When he passed unexpectantly four years ago, it was devistating. I have gotten to the place where my heart is filled with gratefullness and joy when thinking of how blessed I was with him as a dad. And, his passing has had another benefit in my life. My mother and I have worked through many of our "issues" and I am closer to her now than I ever was. Life has a way of giving us little blessings when we least expect them. I love what you said about your mom living deep within you. It is a lovely sentiment and it shows the love and respect you held for your mom. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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