tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post1276484214830669249..comments2014-04-27T07:27:25.040-04:00Comments on Blissfully Discontented: To blog or not to blog...Blissfully Discontentedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328192637420062626noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post-74661455904977803222012-03-10T18:50:57.672-05:002012-03-10T18:50:57.672-05:00Wow. What a powerful post. I was very moved by you...Wow. What a powerful post. I was very moved by your honesty and your pain. I relate to your family dynamic. My mom was the same way with me and my little sister (there are only two of us). One day I just completely broke down and asked my mom why she spent more time with my sister, called her more, gave her more, and even hugged her more. In short, why did she love my sister more than she loved me? My mom looked shocked and told me, "You've always been the strong one. I didn't think you needed me." It was strange to hear that, but true in a way. I was usually the one holding it all together, even when we were kids. I'm wondering if you had a similar experience and if it comes with being the oldest? You are so lucky to have your other sister. I really wish I had a sister like that to relate to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962091404264725580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post-69718686930950702792012-03-08T15:45:12.552-05:002012-03-08T15:45:12.552-05:00I hear you and I know your pain, only it's my ...I hear you and I know your pain, only it's my Dad and stepmother that treat me this way. I'm sorry you have to deal w/ it. Most the time I'm fine w/ it and have come to terms w/ it, but there are days that I KNOW my kids would so LOVE to spend time w/ my Dad, he's a great Grandpa when he's around. That makes me sad, but mostly I try not to think about it and muddle through. Hugs to you and your family, some of us do understand :DMommyOntheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724609195596015786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post-61146643379706154092012-03-08T12:59:17.485-05:002012-03-08T12:59:17.485-05:00I recieved some very simple yet amazingly effectiv...I recieved some very simple yet amazingly effective counseling on this subject not long ago. Live YOUR life for YOU. Set your own personal expectations and reach for them not the expectations of others. It's not selfish. Learn to be comfortable with it and you will be free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post-69976704597982369992012-03-06T15:17:29.882-05:002012-03-06T15:17:29.882-05:00Sorry. I have a similar relationship with my pare...Sorry. I have a similar relationship with my parents. My mom and I only communicate via facebook, and my dad and I talk once every few months and haven't seen each other in 10 years. I love them, and know that they love me, but they just suck at maintaining a relationship with me and I have stopped trying. My sister puts in a ton of effort, so she speaks with them more often. After I had my kids, I decided that is where my focus needed to be. It is still hard sometimes. I am glad that you have your sister. I, too think mine keeps me sane.(so not) SuperRunnerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445977624551721552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post-72377676479396951372012-03-06T08:00:41.212-05:002012-03-06T08:00:41.212-05:00wow....so hurtful and confusing....just embrace yo...wow....so hurtful and confusing....just embrace your family and know that your kids feel loved and wanted and that they love and appreciate you! thinking of you!nitty gritty mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200822603424009480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276679151860661415.post-54901560107448217412012-03-06T01:46:45.658-05:002012-03-06T01:46:45.658-05:00Sending you much love and prayers tonight. Just k...Sending you much love and prayers tonight. Just know that your relationship with YOUR babies will never be that way because you know how much it hurts. And I would have blogged about it too. I think that baring your soul gives you an inner strength and helps you get to know yourself better. At least that's what I've learned through my writing. Hugs dear!Andrea Boringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947044175385644058noreply@blogger.com