Today I feel good. I'm a bit tired, because my sleep pattern is chaotic. That's not a big concern. Yesterday, myself and two others from my speakers group gave a talk at the local alcohol and drug treatment center. I had to sign an anonymity contract. I cannot talk about what the members said, onl...
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Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 10:37 PMSorry -- I am working in the dark so I can't see the keyboard, only the monitor, and I hit something that made it post 3 times. Mom gets worried if she thinks I am staying up too late. After all, I am only 50 yrs old.
Carolyn
reply(S).. Mothered ! Always the child
Chris
Friday, October 03, 2008 at 03:50 AMOh, Carolyn,
Lol, but in sympathy and tearful empathy of course! I hope you will understand.
Your comment rings so true for me down the years, even though at this time of year I am constantly reminded and thinking with pangs of my mother's gradual bravely dignified yet suffering fading. She passed 28th October 5 years ago aged 83.
Even in mature adult life I felt that 'good little girl role' in her company and her expectations of me so strongly as to feel absolutely stifled sometimes.
I recognise my 'stubborn streak' was an early developed inner protection by me, against being overwhelmed by my dear ,loving ,but anxiously overprotective directive mother. (It was not her fault but her very sad early life experiences, but they certainly had a huge knock on effect on me.
Best wishes
Chris UK
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Chris
Friday, October 03, 2008 at 03:54 AMHello Dave,
Glad your meeting went well .You were obviously rightly appreciated. Keep spreading the hopeful news ,sharing and educating others.
Congratulations!
Chris
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Hello
Christina Bruni
Friday, October 03, 2008 at 07:40 AMre: Hello
David Robbins
Friday, October 03, 2008 at 07:45 AMThank you Carolyn, Chris and Christina! Your strength is what pushes me forward. I appreciate all your words of encouragement. Thank you from my heart.
humbly,
Dave
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One speaking engagement done and moving on to the next -- contratulations!
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