tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3973818169698036458.post52379944971832637..comments2023-09-25T03:36:28.649-05:00Comments on Life As A Momma: Renaissance Womanummmhellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605433866154234066noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3973818169698036458.post-8654352477777781852010-08-02T20:23:15.338-05:002010-08-02T20:23:15.338-05:00It took me a few years to understand why my last i...It took me a few years to understand why my last interaction with my father was such a Charlie Foxtrot. He was so MEAN to me, but achingly nice to complete and total strangers--the chemo nurses were practically on his Christmas list. In fact, it actually took me having a toddler to figure it out. <br /><br />Just like a child throwing a tantrum with their favorite parent, my father felt safe with me. He felt safe enough to be scared and angry, but he wasn't in touch with it all enough to just say, "Hey, I'm scared and angry. It's not about you, but you're the best punching bag I've got right now. Sorry."<br /><br />I'm so sorry your mom is sick. You're doing an amazing thing by being there for her, and you're right--you don't have to react to it. But you wouldn't be human if you didn't. I'd come hold your hand if I could, just to reassure you that someone else has been there and understands.Missives From Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485646154495428913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3973818169698036458.post-7277285270962553412010-08-02T14:16:03.111-05:002010-08-02T14:16:03.111-05:00I can definitely see why this is such a touchy sub...I can definitely see why this is such a touchy subject. 1.) She's your mom and you care about her and love her 2.) She's just not appreciative that. 3.) All of this is for a good cause, she'll eventually be all better... hopefully. So sorry you're going thru this but I hope you know that, I'm sure deep down inside, she is grateful for you being an absolutely great daughter. :)Veronica Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472966122223910955noreply@blogger.com