My friend, I want you to know I've heard - "you care too much." And I thought, what the heck does that mean? How can one care too much. And then I decided, I care as much as I care. If they dont like it, their problem, not mine.
But it took me a long time to get there. Because as much as we dont want to admit it, what our mother says, and our h's say, affects us. They are probably two of the most important relationships in life.
Then I learned that what they feel about me doesnt make it so because they have those positions in my life. And they were wrong - plain and simple.
And I think that you are right. They dont like that you didnt whither up from their behaviour. And good for you that you didnt.
Nero, I am so happy you are trying to see you through others' eyes. Different mirrors. Clearer waters.
I know what we see. And we are not wrong. It is so very clear, really and truly. You are an amazing soul, with such depth and clarity and heart. You see right through to the crux of the matter.
I am so very happy to get to know you. And happier still to see you take this journey.
