I commend you, Sue. I am sure it took many years, but you have thoroughly analyzed the passive/aggressive nature of your parental/cultural dynamic and have learned to rise above it! Who do you think you are? Indeed! The answer of course is, you are who you created yourself to be. People can define you only if you let them. Am I a writer? Some would laugh at that idea. But am I writer? You bet I am.
Thank you, Sue, for riffing on my prompt! You did an incredible job,
I've had a lot of problems stretching my body, too. Often leg stretches end in muscle spasms. If we let them, our bodies work to overcome these setbacks.
I am fortunate. My mother, as I've written, grew up homeless and then in an orphanage. She must have heard the phrase "who do you think you are" endless times as she graduated from high school and got her nursing degree. So she never said such a thing to her children.
I commend you, Sue. I am sure it took many years, but you have thoroughly analyzed the passive/aggressive nature of your parental/cultural dynamic and have learned to rise above it! Who do you think you are? Indeed! The answer of course is, you are who you created yourself to be. People can define you only if you let them. Am I a writer? Some would laugh at that idea. But am I writer? You bet I am.
Great post Sue! Congratulations on avoiding the limitations others put on you. Very insightful.
Thank you, David. I learned that not only are "rules" made to be broken, you have to have the stomach to defy the people who influence you the most.
Thank you, Sue, for riffing on my prompt! You did an incredible job,
I've had a lot of problems stretching my body, too. Often leg stretches end in muscle spasms. If we let them, our bodies work to overcome these setbacks.
I am fortunate. My mother, as I've written, grew up homeless and then in an orphanage. She must have heard the phrase "who do you think you are" endless times as she graduated from high school and got her nursing degree. So she never said such a thing to her children.
Another thoughtful and inspirational read from Sue! Thanks.