I thought “Oh My God” was an indictment of God. Then I learned it was sung by Christians. I still sing along today, though I’m not sure I hear it the same.
Tag: emotional
For As Long As: Trust Without Sight, Again
How do I decide what love requires when our interests can’t be separated, when she can’t tell me what she wants, and when either decision is irreversible?
Protecting Dad’s Feelings Cost Me My Own
I thought protecting Dad’s feelings was right. It wasn’t. It was quiet self-abandonment. If you tiptoe around someone’s feelings long enough, you lose your own.
Listen to your heart, think for yourself.
Mom gave me a guiding principle to live by when I was small. It’s our family motto: listen to your heart, think for yourself.
Something’s Bothering Me
I’ve been anxious forever, but it got worse after Dad died. Knowing I’ll never fix things with him makes me feel perpetually Bothered. That’s hard to swallow.
emoting into my cups, in the pantry, re. 6/15/21
Sweetie, I love you so
Dad