Guest guest Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I am not a writer or a poet but if I had to pick out one thing my nada did that actually helped me be a better person I'd say it was her selfishness. No, don't call out the guys with the little white coats. Because of her selfishness I learned to entertain myself, to be self reliant. Because of her selfishness we moved a lot and I learned how to adapt quickly to new situations and schools (14 of them to be exact). Because of her selfishness, the men in her like never stuck around and I learned that relationships are hard and are not all white picket fences and flowers. Because of that I went into marriage with no expectations and we've been doing great for over 37 years now. So even the bad in a person can help us grow. Sort of like manure on the roses. > > For those who may be in (or cycling back through) the sad part of grieving over our BPD family member: > > Would anyone like to write a tribute or poem to the parts of nada/fada they love? The good parts that were helpful. The parts that give us a reason to stay LC instead of NC. Or for those who are NC, perhaps the things that contributed to your development? Maybe even the bad example that you chose not to be. > > Anyway, I am working on a song. I'll let you know if I get it and submit in poem format here. > > Love to All > And, of course, HEALING! > > +Coal Miner's Daughter > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Holly this is really beautiful. I think the spacing does make a difference, it caused me to almost hear it being spoken with the pauses, etc. Very poignant! Really beautiful, ty for sharing. I too hope one day the two of you can reconnect. Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Holly this is really beautiful. I think the spacing does make a difference, it caused me to almost hear it being spoken with the pauses, etc. Very poignant! Really beautiful, ty for sharing. I too hope one day the two of you can reconnect. Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Holly this is really beautiful. I think the spacing does make a difference, it caused me to almost hear it being spoken with the pauses, etc. Very poignant! Really beautiful, ty for sharing. I too hope one day the two of you can reconnect. Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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