Posted by daisym on November 25, 2005, at 12:09:23
In reply to Re: family and the holidays and therapists » rainbowbrite, posted by rainbowbrite on November 25, 2005, at 11:14:00
I'm not sure what you mean by "stupid teen stuff" -- can you use an example?
We all outgrow certain behaviors but on the other hand, sometimes our families refuse to let us outgrow them. When I was 5, I fell asleep in the mashed potato pile on my plate at Easter. I don't really like them, so I don't eat them now. But my family brings it up everytime insisting that I shouldn't be embarrassed or worried that I'll do it again. They are teasing me, of course. But geez, I'm 43 -- I can CHOOSE what I'll eat now or not! :) It is amazing how change is encouraged but not really allowed.
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