This is so true. In my long journey with family estrangement - 22 years almost - I have met many people who felt their opinion on my relationships was more valid than their own. I have found they usually have much more difficult family relationships than me! As if my pain somehow makes their pain better.
Bravo. I really like Platitudipusses. I've definitely encountered those. Recently, aside from a quick stomach-flip "eeeu," I responded with a very calm and non-committal comment, and went on my Mary Poppins way. Thanks for the reminder that hey, I guess I have made some progress! :-)
This is so true. In my long journey with family estrangement - 22 years almost - I have met many people who felt their opinion on my relationships was more valid than their own. I have found they usually have much more difficult family relationships than me! As if my pain somehow makes their pain better.
Good writing. Yes, sometimes you have to get rid of the surrounding bushes to knock down the dead tree.
Bravo. I really like Platitudipusses. I've definitely encountered those. Recently, aside from a quick stomach-flip "eeeu," I responded with a very calm and non-committal comment, and went on my Mary Poppins way. Thanks for the reminder that hey, I guess I have made some progress! :-)