It can be hard to put my whole self out there. It can be hard to know who I am in some situations. When someone from the past asks about child #3, they will say things like, How is Prescott doing? How’s he liking England or Portland or his work etc. When that happens now, because everyone important or close has been told, I have to dig deep. Who am I in this situation? Do I just say, “SHE”, and go on with the conversation as if it is nothing big? It is big! Do I smile wide and say “oh, she’s in the process of transitioning”, without going into anything else. Do I let them ask questions? Do I know how to answer? This is her personal journey. I am a bystander, a caring one, but bystander just the same. Do I avoid the subject completely and just be careful with pronouns so that I am not disloyal. If I am avoiding, am I being disloyal? Maybe they haven’t earned the right to hear her story. There is a protective defensiveness that I have to be aware of too. My feelings are still comple...
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ReplyDeleteLove this post to bits, Linda. I'm a believer too! (And a serious Monkees fan!)
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Hold on to every sweet moment!
ReplyDeleteI love how real this is. No flowers or poetry or pink sunsets. Just hardcore real love.
ReplyDeleteTough love is real love!
ReplyDeleteOh dear Linda!
ReplyDeleteyou are such wonderful lady !!!
I sooo loved song ,poetry and tune both are so catchy and delightful!