I’ve been building, resisting, and talking about being my own rock. There has been progress and setbacks, and there will continue to be. I’m now prepared to take another step in that direction.
An excellent focus here, Janice. I personally have been my own "rock" since I was about eight years old, a matter of survival. However, when my mother died after having loved her so long and caring for her for 17 years, I wasn't sure who I was any more! No place to put the love, no one who needed me. Took me a while to figure it out, but smooth sailing now ( pretty much!) Thanks, as always, for making me reassess and count my blessings.
We all need others. We all would love to be our own rock. I think we are a community of rocks--there is a solid outside of each of us , which defines our separateness--but think of this...you wrote about being your own rock and COMMUNICATED it so shared it and it became a piece our community and, did not take away your identity, nor your confidence but built on it.
It's a fine place to be. We can struggle and have humor at the same time.
I’ve been building, resisting, and talking about being my own rock. There has been progress and setbacks, and there will continue to be. I’m now prepared to take another step in that direction.
Always sounded so simple, yet is one I am still working on.
An excellent focus here, Janice. I personally have been my own "rock" since I was about eight years old, a matter of survival. However, when my mother died after having loved her so long and caring for her for 17 years, I wasn't sure who I was any more! No place to put the love, no one who needed me. Took me a while to figure it out, but smooth sailing now ( pretty much!) Thanks, as always, for making me reassess and count my blessings.
Hi Sharron, That's it - no place to put that love, and no one who needs me in the same way.
Having been the biggest door mat in the world, I can only read with amazement I really try and buckle all the time. I don’t
want to make anyone unhappy. I work for a man that can not speak. Nothing no noise. I am still jumping through hoops so he doesn’t get angry.
I hope when I get to be your age I can have your courage.
Part of the problem is, people are use to not listening to me. If you pound enough; shame enough; she will bend.
Congratulations for all your hard work that has paid off and brought you the ability to say NO!
Hi Susan, It's a challenge to change long held habits - that's for sure.
Love this concept of being one's own rock! Rock on!
I always thought of Dan as my rock. So when I read Luke's Russert's words - they resonated for me.
I think you are doing so well on this journey. It is very inspiring
Hi Cali, Thank you so much. Some days are easier than others - that's for sure.
We all need others. We all would love to be our own rock. I think we are a community of rocks--there is a solid outside of each of us , which defines our separateness--but think of this...you wrote about being your own rock and COMMUNICATED it so shared it and it became a piece our community and, did not take away your identity, nor your confidence but built on it.
It's a fine place to be. We can struggle and have humor at the same time.