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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 669781" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>I think having some feelings of resentment is normal when you have a Difficult Child.</p><p>I know I had my share of feeling that way and it took time to let those feelings go. On occasion those feelings have tried to resurface but I am better equipped now to let them go.</p><p>I work with a group of women who all have grown children and they go on and on about how great they are and all the things they do together. Then there are times they will complain about there adult kids for really some really petty things. One of the ladies can't stand that her son sends her a text to wish her a happy birthday. It's been at least 15 years since my son acknowledged my birthday, mother's day, Christmas, or any other kind of day, the only communication I've had with him is in the form of him wanting something. The other day one of the ladies received flowers from both of her kids "just to brighten her day" and she complained that they can't afford it. (I know they can because they are both successful and have really good jobs)</p><p>I think there will always be a sadness but I no longer have feelings of resentment. I'm happy for the women I work with but also I feel sad for them too as they truly do know how blessed they are to have adult kids that are not difficult.</p><p>It reminds me of the saying "you don't know what you have until it's gone"</p><p>It's not an easy thing we Warrior Mom's have to endure. You are not alone in how you feel.</p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/group-hug.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":group-hug:" title="group hug :group-hug:" data-shortname=":group-hug:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 669781, member: 18516"] I think having some feelings of resentment is normal when you have a Difficult Child. I know I had my share of feeling that way and it took time to let those feelings go. On occasion those feelings have tried to resurface but I am better equipped now to let them go. I work with a group of women who all have grown children and they go on and on about how great they are and all the things they do together. Then there are times they will complain about there adult kids for really some really petty things. One of the ladies can't stand that her son sends her a text to wish her a happy birthday. It's been at least 15 years since my son acknowledged my birthday, mother's day, Christmas, or any other kind of day, the only communication I've had with him is in the form of him wanting something. The other day one of the ladies received flowers from both of her kids "just to brighten her day" and she complained that they can't afford it. (I know they can because they are both successful and have really good jobs) I think there will always be a sadness but I no longer have feelings of resentment. I'm happy for the women I work with but also I feel sad for them too as they truly do know how blessed they are to have adult kids that are not difficult. It reminds me of the saying "you don't know what you have until it's gone" It's not an easy thing we Warrior Mom's have to endure. You are not alone in how you feel. :group-hug: [/QUOTE]
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