I am on a facebook group for “Unloved Daughters”. It is run by Peg Streep and she addresses many of the issues I have dealt with over the years. Just ordered her book, “Mean Moms”. I will keep you posted. Her post this morning talked about Unloved Daughters not feeling they have a voice. I have often felt like that in personal and professional relationships and it lead to an interesting day at our house. What follows is my face book post this morning:
It has been an amazing morning so far. John and I had a conversation we have never had before.
Me: Can we tile today?
John: Is that what you want to do?
Me: Yes. We can do the door tomorrow.
I said yes with no hesitation, no “if that is okay with you” and my voice was strong. I have always answered with hesitation. Very cool growth!
And when we put down tiles this afternoon I was tempted to use a passive voice but I didn’t do it. I told my husband what I was going to do and asked him for help, with confidence, that I could follow directions he gave. He has disabilities that make some things difficult to do which has led me to doing thing that I haven’t done in many years. Today, I did it with bravery and I learned what to do! Another cool healing moment.
Joyful Healing, Dogs and Quilts 