My attachment style was probably avoidant. My Mother lost both of her parents as a teen and she was never available in ways that would have provided me with what I needed as a child.
As if being a teenager weren't hard enough, the grief your Mom felt was probably immeasurable. Losing both her primary caretakers and role models undoubtedly affected the rest of her life (and her children.) I'm so sorry.
Hi, I know that's true and my heart hurts for her when I think about it. Her sister and brother died in their early thirties as well. I wish that we could have talked about it - but understandably she could never open that door.
My goodness...that's a tremendous amount of loss. My family had its own 'closed doors' and how much better it would be if we could've openly communicated, and grieved, together.
I'm fairly certain being in a foster home from infancy to being adopted at 3 months had a significant impact on me. After reading this, it touches the surface.of emotional and relationship issues I've had for years. Good read. Hope your time off is spent with joy and good health.
No doubt; I read some articles regarding foster homes/orphanages and the lack of attention and bonding so critical to healthy development. It's amazing what can happen (or not happen) in such a brief, but crucial time.
Thank you for the good wishes; I'll be hosting my Florida kids. With a 4 and 2 year-old running about I doubt much writing will happen! 😆
My attachment style was probably avoidant. My Mother lost both of her parents as a teen and she was never available in ways that would have provided me with what I needed as a child.
As if being a teenager weren't hard enough, the grief your Mom felt was probably immeasurable. Losing both her primary caretakers and role models undoubtedly affected the rest of her life (and her children.) I'm so sorry.
Hi, I know that's true and my heart hurts for her when I think about it. Her sister and brother died in their early thirties as well. I wish that we could have talked about it - but understandably she could never open that door.
My goodness...that's a tremendous amount of loss. My family had its own 'closed doors' and how much better it would be if we could've openly communicated, and grieved, together.
I'm fairly certain being in a foster home from infancy to being adopted at 3 months had a significant impact on me. After reading this, it touches the surface.of emotional and relationship issues I've had for years. Good read. Hope your time off is spent with joy and good health.
No doubt; I read some articles regarding foster homes/orphanages and the lack of attention and bonding so critical to healthy development. It's amazing what can happen (or not happen) in such a brief, but crucial time.
Thank you for the good wishes; I'll be hosting my Florida kids. With a 4 and 2 year-old running about I doubt much writing will happen! 😆
You may not get much writing in but look at the inspiration and nuggets of wisdom gained from family! Enjoy!