My mother and I rarely ever get along. I admire so many of her qualities and strive to mirror them. Then there are other qualities that I react so adversely to. Most times I want to pull out my hair when we get into it about something. And the funny thing is --> the things I dislike MOST about her, I find myself doing. **sigh**
The same things I complain about my mother are the same things my husband sez about me. He speaks volumes of truth when he tells me I have an attitude problem.
Resolve... maybe everytime somebody asks me a question, I should answer it... not think about the motives behind why they asked it. LOL... that would be a wonderful start.
"...when you have nothing to be ashamed of, when you know who you are and what you stand for, you stand in wisdom. Insight. Strength and Protection. You stand in peace." ~Oprah Winfrey
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You are so hard on yourself sometimes. But I guess that's how we learn and grow. It may not be a totally bad thing to be like your mom. It's not like you don't admire her...
I've been told I have an attitude problem--I'm currently working on that. I hope your relationship with your mom gets better.
@chele... i am hard on myself, aren't i? perfection is my measure.
@princess... my mother and i have been at this for 30 years. **sigh** i think i just gotta shut up when it comes to her.
Why do maternal relationships have to be so difficult? *sigh* I know what you mean. I'm still learning the 'best' way to deal with my own mother. And, like you, I'm trying not to mirror the negatives.
@shellyP... you know what i always wonder about is the women who do get along with their mothers. what is their secret?
Dang it, Neena! Is this a Leo thing? Because I don't care too much for "sistah girl" either, yet I'm picking up ALL of her negative "qualities". The one thing I picked up that I like is her laughter.... she cackles! And no matter what's she laughing about, you start laughing too. Oh and sistah girl KNOWS she can make a dollar outta 15 cents.
One day, God will allow me to break the ice with her..... meanwhile, I'll stick to calling her twice a month to see how's she doing and make sure she's not dead (sighing). BTW, Thanks for visiting my blog.
@..youtoldharpo... girl, you are so crazy. LMAOOOO.... i love your blog. thanks for stopping by my spot. **sigh** what do we do with our mothers?
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