Posted by Dinah on August 3, 2004, at 19:45:31
In reply to Re: Psychobabble, posted by AuntieMel on August 3, 2004, at 11:25:50
It *is* a lot harder when it's family. I fall back into the old patterns that work with him rather than tell him outright that I think he's being less than kind. Gentle suggestions, pointing out the other person's point of view, etc.
My therapist was probing today to see if there were areas where I needed to forgive my father or if there was unfinished business. I can't really think of anything offhand, but maybe if I give it thought it might help the conflictedness of my feelings.
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