From huge resentment to compassion
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@trinidad...I think you are right about one thing, the feelings must be different depending on the type of relationship. If it is a spouse or significant other, it may be harder to find that compassion once lost than if it is a brother/sister/child.
I cannot begin to fathom what it was like for my mother growing up. My mother is an adult child of alcoholics (mother, father, and step-father). I can only begin to understand what it must take for the child of an alcoholic to extend compassion to the alcoholic parent.
Oh, yes! 'How could I let him/her do this to me?' 'How could I have been so stupid as to let THAT happen AGAIN!'
Maybe letting go of our own disappointment in ourselves, first, is really a big part of this, too.
I cannot begin to fathom what it was like for my mother growing up. My mother is an adult child of alcoholics (mother, father, and step-father). I can only begin to understand what it must take for the child of an alcoholic to extend compassion to the alcoholic parent.
Originally Posted by onceuponatime2
To be honest, I think that I was/am just as angry at myself as I was/am at him.
Maybe letting go of our own disappointment in ourselves, first, is really a big part of this, too.
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Originally Posted by Seren 
Bumped since this seems to be a topic this evening...
But I made through your OP.
As you say . . .
Peace in the valley.
Maybe some day. Soon, or soon enough.
Thank You.
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I think compassion comes when you are ready for it, Hammer. It's not something you can force--I certainly couldn't. And it is something I still work to extend to my stepson, not a way that I feel each morning.
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ohhh, nooo. no. no.
I want this Getting Better stuff, NOW.
Double Order of Compassion. With Instant Gratification. Now.
Got My Truck, heading to the Drive-Thru.
Super-Size me, Jesus. Double Order of Compassion.
(see what Mrs. Hammer has to deal with, regarding me? Maybe that should point towards some Compassion for her -- damn, look at that -- this stuff is starting to work, already.)
I want this Getting Better stuff, NOW.
Double Order of Compassion. With Instant Gratification. Now.
Got My Truck, heading to the Drive-Thru.
Super-Size me, Jesus. Double Order of Compassion.
(see what Mrs. Hammer has to deal with, regarding me? Maybe that should point towards some Compassion for her -- damn, look at that -- this stuff is starting to work, already.)
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Originally Posted by Seren
Hmmmmm....
Ok.
I will keep it under Mach 2, and have it home by supper.
And no need to worry about stall out at this approach, as it can fly straight up since I have more engine than weight.
Should be a good flight.
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