Posted by turtle on November 28, 2008, at 19:20:37
In reply to Re: thanksgiving aftermath, posted by Sigismund on November 28, 2008, at 13:21:21
> When he was about 17 my son took me in hand by showing me how, both adults now, we could continue our thing together, giving me a manly hug.
Sigismund,I think I like your son. Your description of his magic tricks and reaching out to stay connect with you made me smile. It sounds like it was a very sweet (manly) moment.
You are right that I should look at control more. Many of the negative things I feel are all wrapped up with the loss of control. I do tend to be very passive with both of my parents although elsewhere in my life I seem to be able to be very competent. I do try to control what I can though, such as determining where and when I will meet them and trying to limit the involved factors. Maybe there is more that I can do if I think it through.
Thanks!
Turtle
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