tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post7532604003559684458..comments2023-04-13T08:44:10.428-07:00Comments on This 'n That From on the Mountain: "Silent No More"Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-11529603912662530362013-06-13T09:02:50.332-07:002013-06-13T09:02:50.332-07:00Kathi - thank you.
I think as we age/mature and b...Kathi - thank you.<br /><br />I think as we age/mature and become more comfortable with and accepting of who we are, it is easier to like ourselves. When we really reach that point i think caring about what others think has less sway.<br /><br />I am really struggling with liking myself and who i am, which opens the door to being influenced by others more than i should. <br /><br />Because i've dealt with an energy deficit most of my life (tho not as severe as it is currently), i was called lazy and unmotivated when i was young. That coupled with living in a home where i did not feel loved or even liked is something that i struggle to overcome even now. I KNOW in my head that i shouldn't let it effect me, but deep down it is difficult to fight and i can't imagine why anyone would like me at all. It is particularly difficult for me to let anyone see how fatigued i am at times, as "lazy, worthless wretch" plays in my head. Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-87846967865731329232013-06-13T07:41:58.605-07:002013-06-13T07:41:58.605-07:00I agree with Mrs. Mac - It is good for us to hear ...I agree with Mrs. Mac - It is good for us to hear what you're dealing with. I know that many people just do not understand what it is like to live with a chronic illness. And, many think that, for those who deal with it, it's all in their heads. Well, I'm sure that just one day of living with what you're dealing with on a daily basis would be enough to change that attitude toward you.<br /><br />By the way, do you think that as you get a little bit older that you just don't care what people think of what you have to say? I'm finding that about myself as I'm now in my 40s. While I admit that I'm still reserved with some people, I find that while I would not intentionally hurt someone, I really could care less about what they think. It's a freeing attitude to have!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246570111457158878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-55997320645170257882013-06-12T17:41:55.413-07:002013-06-12T17:41:55.413-07:00Thank you, C. Your words touch my heart. Thanks ...Thank you, C. Your words touch my heart. Thanks for the encouragement. <br /><br />Hugs to you on this sad anniversary.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-20114098573330765812013-06-11T22:06:05.998-07:002013-06-11T22:06:05.998-07:00It's good to speak your mind and not be silenc...It's good to speak your mind and not be silenced to the point of being bottled up. Your post here is very concise and well written .. AND gives me a better understanding of what you are going through (without coming off as a whiny post). For that I thank you. May God grant you serenity .. and healing .. to find that place of living without having to filter each day through pain and suffering. Love, CMrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.com