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Detachment is not that you should own nothing; it's that nothing should own you.
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<blockquote data-quote="HeadlightsMom" data-source="post: 639614" data-attributes="member: 18284"><p>SoC --- Oh, my. Our difficult child is younger, but many similar events and emotions abound. It does suck. MWM is right in bluntly reminding us that we do NOT owe them. We don't owe anyone who's that abusive toward us -- even if they're our own kids.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Your phrase, above, stuck with me because I can relate. Getting a "little" angry. I used to say that phrase. Truth is (for me -- maybe not you or everyone)... I got a "lot" angry about the garbage. I used to blame myself for that -- expecting myself to be some kind of a saint or something. But then I flipped it around in my head and thought....... "Well, who WOULDN'T be angry at being treated this way?" I mean really..... who wouldn't? Wouldn't it be more odd to NOT be angry about it all?</p><p></p><p>SoC --- You post some absolutely terrific stuff on this site. I learn a ton from you! You have a kind, sage sort of a soul. You are constantly seeking the higher path, the greater wisdom, the gentler good. I admire you for this!</p><p></p><p>Nope....... You don't owe him a home and you have done a great job doing all you could. Sadly, sometimes it just is what it is.</p><p></p><p>But I love that you are loving your grandkids and they are obviously loving you right back! That's a beautiful, beautiful thing on every level. Their beauty and innocence bring such light into our lives when darkness could abound (from difficult child's), if we let it swallow us. Good job recognition their shining light in your life. No doubt you are a shining light in their lives, too. If they're anything like you, well, then, the world is in for a treat in the coming years. How old are they now?</p><p></p><p>Signed, Nana who gets to spend today with her CBE (Cutest Boy Ever -- used to be Cutest Baby Ever, but, well, you know, he just turned 4, so he graduated into "Boy" status. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> C-B-E!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HeadlightsMom, post: 639614, member: 18284"] SoC --- Oh, my. Our difficult child is younger, but many similar events and emotions abound. It does suck. MWM is right in bluntly reminding us that we do NOT owe them. We don't owe anyone who's that abusive toward us -- even if they're our own kids. Your phrase, above, stuck with me because I can relate. Getting a "little" angry. I used to say that phrase. Truth is (for me -- maybe not you or everyone)... I got a "lot" angry about the garbage. I used to blame myself for that -- expecting myself to be some kind of a saint or something. But then I flipped it around in my head and thought....... "Well, who WOULDN'T be angry at being treated this way?" I mean really..... who wouldn't? Wouldn't it be more odd to NOT be angry about it all? SoC --- You post some absolutely terrific stuff on this site. I learn a ton from you! You have a kind, sage sort of a soul. You are constantly seeking the higher path, the greater wisdom, the gentler good. I admire you for this! Nope....... You don't owe him a home and you have done a great job doing all you could. Sadly, sometimes it just is what it is. But I love that you are loving your grandkids and they are obviously loving you right back! That's a beautiful, beautiful thing on every level. Their beauty and innocence bring such light into our lives when darkness could abound (from difficult child's), if we let it swallow us. Good job recognition their shining light in your life. No doubt you are a shining light in their lives, too. If they're anything like you, well, then, the world is in for a treat in the coming years. How old are they now? Signed, Nana who gets to spend today with her CBE (Cutest Boy Ever -- used to be Cutest Baby Ever, but, well, you know, he just turned 4, so he graduated into "Boy" status. :) C-B-E! [/QUOTE]
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