tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444340959264831070.post3741932202704986325..comments2023-05-01T09:53:58.323-04:00Comments on Sweet Water: my ears have poppedJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07096322218536625752noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444340959264831070.post-35617619417441717842009-10-21T13:49:11.120-04:002009-10-21T13:49:11.120-04:00Thank you So much for your comment.
It's so e...Thank you So much for your comment. <br />It's so easy to feel like I'm totally alone in this, you really brought some perspective back for me.<br /><br />I know that his fallback position is anger. I'm totally trying to be logical and philosophical about it - just trying to not be weakened by it at the same time.<br /><br />Let's try to keep one another sane through the difficult spots and laughing through the better ones, shall we?<br /><br />Thank you again, any time you feel like be encouraging, I'd totally appreciate it! ;)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096322218536625752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444340959264831070.post-19670771022448926142009-10-20T22:23:33.075-04:002009-10-20T22:23:33.075-04:00This probably isn't going to help a lot, but h...This probably isn't going to help a lot, but he is grieving too. And poor old men, well, they don't get the same emotional outlets we women do. Still at least you recognize how much you are alike and how problematic that can be. <br /><br />The old guy probably isn't being deliberately hurtful. He's just mad as hell too and you are an easy target and close at hand. Plus, since you two have unfinished business, you are getting the opportunity to get it right. <br /><br />Isn't the universe wonderful that way? <br /><br />I find myself in a similar position with my Moms. No one has died, but I've injured myself in a way that has left me unable to function without exhausting pain. I'm angry, frustrated and bitter. My Moms and I have many similar traits (and consequently get on each other's nerves). Since I'm now dependent on her, I am worse than snappish. We have unfinished business in spades.<br /><br />Be easy on yourself. And keep cooking. Lastly, don't let his grief eclipse yours. Mourn you must and in your own way. But be kind to yourself and let no one steal the joy you can find when things really suck.Maryhttp://www.eatdrinkmemory.comnoreply@blogger.com