Hello everyone:
Oh T! So sorry to hear that you have the f+&*%'n flu!! It sucks!!! Hope you are feeling better real soon! Take care of you.....K......nag..nag..
Hi Jo:
Welcome! Nice to see you posting.
I am not overlly concerned with what noun or pronoun people use, but with the meaning of what they are trying to say.
Yes!!! Looking forward to getting to know you Jo. This is empathy loosely but if you ask me, accurately defined. It might not be in the dictionary as such, but it sure sums it up real well. Thankyou for putting it into these words.
I don't believe my mother is anywhere near as damaging as some, but the damage to me was deep and long lasting.
Jo....the damage to you was deep and long lasting which makes your mother's behaviour just as near damaging as anyone elses. The pain can be easily seen or very hidden. The blows can be sharp and quick or slow and incidious. The results are the same. Harm. Hurt. Pain.
Yours is just as real as anyone else's and you are entitled to speak about it, if you wish to.
I am fairly far along in my own journey...
Glad to hear that. What has helped you so far? Do you feel comfortable sharing about it?
I hope you will find some answers that you are seeking. Best of luck to you too! Hope to hear more from you!
GFN
