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Tired of acting, tired of perfect family.
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<blockquote data-quote="Albatross" data-source="post: 630333" data-attributes="member: 17720"><p>I don't know, when I first posted here somebody pointed out that this hellish journey actually makes us better people, and I thought they were crazy. </p><p></p><p>The thing is, you don't have to pretend that your heart is not broken. As others would say, lean into it. Acknowledge it, and feel it. You can handle it. Because the first thing that popped into my head when I read your post is, "This is a very strong person." Your mom is right (as moms usually are <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/calm.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":calm:" title="calm :calm:" data-shortname=":calm:" />). It IS hard. You have NO control. Accept it for what it is. And go from there. </p><p></p><p>You have the clarity of seeing your own situation for what it is. You don't have the clarity of seeing others' situations, those that look so "perfect" from our point of view. Believe me, they aren't, despite how resentful I feel when others complain about their children and I bitterly think, "Wanna trade?!" There is no point in comparing your situation to theirs. If they are lucky, they will never have to know the things you know. But if they do, they will be looking to you for strength.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albatross, post: 630333, member: 17720"] I don't know, when I first posted here somebody pointed out that this hellish journey actually makes us better people, and I thought they were crazy. The thing is, you don't have to pretend that your heart is not broken. As others would say, lean into it. Acknowledge it, and feel it. You can handle it. Because the first thing that popped into my head when I read your post is, "This is a very strong person." Your mom is right (as moms usually are :calm:). It IS hard. You have NO control. Accept it for what it is. And go from there. You have the clarity of seeing your own situation for what it is. You don't have the clarity of seeing others' situations, those that look so "perfect" from our point of view. Believe me, they aren't, despite how resentful I feel when others complain about their children and I bitterly think, "Wanna trade?!" There is no point in comparing your situation to theirs. If they are lucky, they will never have to know the things you know. But if they do, they will be looking to you for strength. [/QUOTE]
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