Dear Diaphanous Weeping, I appreciate your points about tolerance. Perhaps it is like a muscle to be exercised. We might ask who and what are we hoping to be more tolerant? Hopefully each parent can tolerate feedback, even criticism, or at least hearing how their children may have been hurt. Then, move forward together on a path of repair. Best to you, Jess
Dear Ryan, I am so grateful you are listening to what you know if more true than what that person said to you. Stay strong in what you know is best for your wellbeing. Sending you every kindness, Jess
Dear AnnieOakley, Thank you for these comments. So well-said. Wonderful to hear you got to this place with your dad – no easy task for him or for you. And, yes, “the path of estrangement should not be judge collectively.” Peace to you, Jess
Dear Nijinsky, Thank you for your heartfelt sharing. I agree that the message about each child’s uniqueness and following their own creatives paths is so key to us all working toward wellness together. Perhaps honoring ourselves helps us honor every sentient being. Warmly, Jess
Dear Birdsong,
First, an apology – I clicked on the wrong button above and accidently reported your second comment and did not mean to. I agree there is a big difference between blame and accountability and hope we all can take responsibility for our mistakes whether a single person or as a large organization. (As I just have proven, are inevitable 🙂 Thank you for your comments.
Dear Sam, I feel that sigh of disappointment and admire you and anyone attempting repair. Thank you for recognizing your parents trauma too – an intergenerational truth. Sending you the best for breaking the cycle on pain – even if not completely, it is progress toward a healthier world.
Dear Lauren Omartian, A pleasure. Deep healing to all. -Jess
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Dear Diaphanous Weeping, I appreciate your points about tolerance. Perhaps it is like a muscle to be exercised. We might ask who and what are we hoping to be more tolerant? Hopefully each parent can tolerate feedback, even criticism, or at least hearing how their children may have been hurt. Then, move forward together on a path of repair. Best to you, Jess
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Dear Ryan, I am so grateful you are listening to what you know if more true than what that person said to you. Stay strong in what you know is best for your wellbeing. Sending you every kindness, Jess
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Dear AnnieOakley, Thank you for these comments. So well-said. Wonderful to hear you got to this place with your dad – no easy task for him or for you. And, yes, “the path of estrangement should not be judge collectively.” Peace to you, Jess
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Dear Nijinsky, Thank you for your heartfelt sharing. I agree that the message about each child’s uniqueness and following their own creatives paths is so key to us all working toward wellness together. Perhaps honoring ourselves helps us honor every sentient being. Warmly, Jess
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Dear Birdsong,
First, an apology – I clicked on the wrong button above and accidently reported your second comment and did not mean to. I agree there is a big difference between blame and accountability and hope we all can take responsibility for our mistakes whether a single person or as a large organization. (As I just have proven, are inevitable 🙂 Thank you for your comments.
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Dear Sam, I feel that sigh of disappointment and admire you and anyone attempting repair. Thank you for recognizing your parents trauma too – an intergenerational truth. Sending you the best for breaking the cycle on pain – even if not completely, it is progress toward a healthier world.
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Thank you for your comments and the very nuanced point about blame and humility. Warm regards to you.
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I agree, victim blaming is not a small problem within mental health or by society in general. Thank you for your comments and quote about power too.
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