Adinva, that is awesome - I agree that singing, whether you are any good at it or not, is such great therapy! Plus, great to do something outside of your comfort zone!

I can also relate to growing up in a hypercritical environment - my Mom was not that way, but my Dad was/is. I hated when he criticized my Mom, so guess what? I grew up to be just like him, in order not to be the victim like her. Ugh. It is one of the things I am working on. Yes, my Dad is the same way as your parents - he cares too much about personal "dignity" and not enough about just enjoying life and having fun. Gotta just remember to do what feels good and right. Nobody else lives your life, so who cares what they think?

You go, girl!


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M 11 years
D10 and S8
Bomb drop 9/27/13
D final 7/1/14