I have two brothers and five sisters (four plus Kathy Jo who passed away in '79). I haven't seen one of my sisters since I was 6 years old. I envy people who have close relationships with their siblings.
I totally understand Mind, I have 4 brothers and 1 sister...one brother I've never ever met, and I've got 2 brothers I don't care to ever see again...in fact one of them, I've decided I want to see him one last time...at his funeral...not to say goodbye but to make sure the ****** is really dead! The other one, well, I could care less what happens to him...I'll acknowledge his existance and if he speaks to me I'll be polite, but I'll never consider him a member of MY family and will never speak to him first nor tell him anything of any importance. So I really do only have 1 brother and 1 sister. It's sad and I'd love to have a family where everyone was really close and loved each other. I am fortunate though as my little brother (the one I will stay in touch with)and I NEVER got along growing up and now, as adults we have learned not only to tolerate each other but to respect and even love each other. And my sister and I are friends as well...so it's not as bad as it could be...but for years I did long for a close family. I do hope that one day you and your siblings can come to know, understand and love each other to become friends. If they don't Mindi, then it is their loss as you are an amazing woman who is a joy to know!!
Lovebug, if you can see that you've been holding onto past hurts, then you do truly have the ability to move forward. I know letting go can be difficult and forgiveness is even more so, but it is worthwhile, YOU are worthwhile and DESERVE to be happy! Whatever negative things were said to you reflect the unhappiness of the person(s) who said them, they do not reflect you or the person you are! So don't hold them, your friends know you are a good person, they see the good in you, that's what draws them to you! Don't let someone else's bitterness, anger, spite or pettiness prevent you from being happy, or from fulfilling your dreams and just being happy! YOU CAN DO IT! Believe in yourself & the good person you are. YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Telling something about myself, I've been thinking and thinking but really can't think of anything about me that's surprising or shocking. Well, I guess since many here remember me from high school, this might be surprising: It takes a lot to make me angry. I seldom ever lose my temper, in fact, the only time I get really angry is if someone dares to hurt someone I care about.
Hmm, I'm not really sure if there is anything shocking to tell about myself. Something strange about my family is that my mother's fiance is my father's wife's ex-husband. Leaving me surrounded by a less than pleasant group of the same step-brother's on both sides of my family.
I have two brothers and five sisters (four plus Kathy Jo who passed away in '79). I haven't seen one of my sisters since I was 6 years old. I envy people who have close relationships with their siblings.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand Mind, I have 4 brothers and 1 sister...one brother I've never ever met, and I've got 2 brothers I don't care to ever see again...in fact one of them, I've decided I want to see him one last time...at his funeral...not to say goodbye but to make sure the ****** is really dead! The other one, well, I could care less what happens to him...I'll acknowledge his existance and if he speaks to me I'll be polite, but I'll never consider him a member of MY family and will never speak to him first nor tell him anything of any importance. So I really do only have 1 brother and 1 sister. It's sad and I'd love to have a family where everyone was really close and loved each other. I am fortunate though as my little brother (the one I will stay in touch with)and I NEVER got along growing up and now, as adults we have learned not only to tolerate each other but to respect and even love each other. And my sister and I are friends as well...so it's not as bad as it could be...but for years I did long for a close family. I do hope that one day you and your siblings can come to know, understand and love each other to become friends. If they don't Mindi, then it is their loss as you are an amazing woman who is a joy to know!!
ReplyDeleteI have wasted so much time holding onto past hurts I wonder if I really will move forward.
ReplyDeleteLovebug, if you can see that you've been holding onto past hurts, then you do truly have the ability to move forward. I know letting go can be difficult and forgiveness is even more so, but it is worthwhile, YOU are worthwhile and DESERVE to be happy! Whatever negative things were said to you reflect the unhappiness of the person(s) who said them, they do not reflect you or the person you are! So don't hold them, your friends know you are a good person, they see the good in you, that's what draws them to you! Don't let someone else's bitterness, anger, spite or pettiness prevent you from being happy, or from fulfilling your dreams and just being happy! YOU CAN DO IT! Believe in yourself & the good person you are. YOU ARE WORTH IT!
ReplyDeleteTelling something about myself, I've been thinking and thinking but really can't think of anything about me that's surprising or shocking.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess since many here remember me from high school, this might be surprising: It takes a lot to make me angry. I seldom ever lose my temper, in fact, the only time I get really angry is if someone dares to hurt someone I care about.
Hmm, I'm not really sure if there is anything shocking to tell about myself. Something strange about my family is that my mother's fiance is my father's wife's ex-husband. Leaving me surrounded by a less than pleasant group of the same step-brother's on both sides of my family.
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