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Re: My mothers family dynamics
By:ktc
Date: Friday, 8 September 2006, 3:16 am
In Response To: Re: My mothers family dynamics (Jane)

Thanks Jane. After I finished writing that, I realized the same thing. Where are all those "brothers?" And where is this wonderful one wife vision that's supposed to work out. Aaargghhh...
Yes, like you, though there are many things I've regretted, I've never regretted any one of my kids, and I never will. People even in TF used to think I was weird being a single mom, because I just loved being pregnant and having kids. And I know that the rewards of children far outweigh the heartache that went along with their deadbeat dads skipping out. I'll have my kids and grandkids forever. And I hope to have tons of those little guys around me when I truly start looking and feeling like a granny.

I've been through the tempest with each of my kids when they've reached teen age. Thankfully, I've learned that the "if looks and actions could kill...." part goes away. And I've still got a few more left to make it through that stage with. I haven't always handled it all that gracefully, but I know there's an end to it...ha.

I know to some extent they all kind of get it, that is the wrongness of things in TF. And as my kids have gotten older, they've asked about their dads and when I felt the time was right, I told them. I have a hard time with the part about the dad that did stick with us and his marital status and wondering how in the long run it will affect them morally. But its the reality of my situation. And I figure I've got to do what I've got to do and what I feel is best for them at this certain point.
Anyway, thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it.

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