Posted by gardenergirl on June 18, 2005, at 18:48:10
In reply to Re: Daisy, how are you today? » Daisym, posted by jazzed on June 18, 2005, at 17:47:30
Hi Daisy,
I asked how you were doing in your other thread before I saw this one.I didn't watch Oprah, but I agree with whoever it was who pointed out that a sixty minute show cannot possibly present the entire picture of such a complex issue. It does sound like you resonated with it. And with your friend.
I do think that there is grief involved about giving up the hope for having a normal relationshop with your parents. I do think you have to grieve that, and the injuries of the past in order to move on. I'm not sure I would call that forgiveness, but it does lead to constructing a new meaning for yourself.
At any rate, now is an absolutely appropriate time for you to be selfish, regardless of your anniversary, Father's Day, or whatever. You can choose what you want to do and are able to do.
((((daisy))))
Sending along comforting and healing energy.
gg
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