Hi ALL
I'm sort of caught up on here.
THH-I'm sorry that you had to be your mother's mother. That is how it is with my sister and her DD who my parents raised. So it is very frustrating to her to get advice from someone that never mothered or can keep herself or house in order. My younger sisters would have to be my nieces, since they are closer in age than my sisters.
So it has been interesting growing up.
That's funny about your Dad and you just spitting on your owie, and calling it good. My father was more my nurturer, because he was calmer and was home before my Mom came home. He was the one that taught me how to swim, change a tire, and other things. My Mom was exhausted when she came home and then would take a nap, then get up to fix dinner unless an older sibling cooked or I did. I did the housework as well. I did get paid for it though.
CJ- I have to work on positive self-talk as well. Sometimes I'm good at it, but lately, of course, I've slacked off and really need it. Ugh. I need to go back and read more of your posting. I had phone call interrupt my thoughts.
Mike--I like the idea of working on assertive training as well. Thanks for all you do!
Paislee