Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 155 "The Fall of 1995"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from nancy_e_davis
Yes, I know for a fact children see things differently than their parents do. My children are always joining in on memories and they are so different than what really occurred. They seem to use their imaginations' when storing events of
the past. Well done dear. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Yes, I know for a fact children see things differently than their parents do. My children are always joining in on memories and they are so different than what really occurred. They seem to use their imaginations' when storing events of
the past. Well done dear. Nancy:)
Comment Written 02-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you Nancy, I think our kids have very creative memories I'm trying to convince them my memory is better than theirs. LOL>
Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
In most of our lives there comes a time when we learn that not everyone, especially our children, view us in the way we would have expected. But, never forget, our children looked at things through a completely different perspective, and many times, their conclusions aren't anymore right than ours. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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In most of our lives there comes a time when we learn that not everyone, especially our children, view us in the way we would have expected. But, never forget, our children looked at things through a completely different perspective, and many times, their conclusions aren't anymore right than ours. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you RIc, I certainly how her perspective on her life wasn't that accurate. Whatever she was going through back them, she got past and she eventually decided she didn't have the worse parents in the world after all. LOL
Beth
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Yes, Beth, they usually figure it all out. LOL.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Gripping--and disheartening as to Connie and Christi's flightiness and devastating as to Carol's rewriting history. It was de rigeur back then to be "co-dependent" and blaming parents.
parent's=>parents' house burned
PSYCHOLOGICAL issues (Jane)
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Gripping--and disheartening as to Connie and Christi's flightiness and devastating as to Carol's rewriting history. It was de rigeur back then to be "co-dependent" and blaming parents.
parent's=>parents' house burned
PSYCHOLOGICAL issues (Jane)
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you for the review and comments. Yes, it was the thing at that time to be co-dependent and it was always the parents fault. She hasn't mentioned that word in years and she did manage to reinvent herself. I think she's decided we weren't so bad after all.
Beth
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I abhor the terms "co-dependent" and "in recovery" and "dysfunctional family" and "seeking closure."
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Nice chapter, Beth. I am traveling on the Oregon coast so it is difficult to do a thorough review, but I wanted to take the time to acknowledge my favorite authors. Well done.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Nice chapter, Beth. I am traveling on the Oregon coast so it is difficult to do a thorough review, but I wanted to take the time to acknowledge my favorite authors. Well done.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you for the review and for checking in while on vacation. I hope you're having a wonderful time/ It sounds ideal. I been Washington State several times but I've missed Oregon and it is still on my bucket list.
Beth
Comment from Earl Corp
Thank you for adding the cast of characters list in your author's notes. It helped me out quite a bit. I imagine the surprise you got when you read your daughters journal. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you for adding the cast of characters list in your author's notes. It helped me out quite a bit. I imagine the surprise you got when you read your daughters journal. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you for reading Earl. It probably a good idea to avoid reading what your kids write about you even when they offer it. Of course, they might have a problem with what I'm writing about them.
Beth
Comment from royowen
That must have been shattering with Carol talking that way about you. I'm sure the kids see themselves differently from the way we see ourselves. But I'm sure you aren't that way atall. There was a lady from our church testifying about her life, here parents seem to have treated her badly. But I learnt something about myself from her testimony. Very helpful. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Typo : He spent $500 on a computer 2: Having some ph(s)ycological.
3: the (inside of) our house...
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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That must have been shattering with Carol talking that way about you. I'm sure the kids see themselves differently from the way we see ourselves. But I'm sure you aren't that way atall. There was a lady from our church testifying about her life, here parents seem to have treated her badly. But I learnt something about myself from her testimony. Very helpful. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Typo : He spent $500 on a computer 2: Having some ph(s)ycological.
3: the (inside of) our house...
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you so much for the review. I guess a child's perspective would be different from their parents. I think Carol realized later than she had a good childhood compared with many of her friends. Carol was always extremely close to God. Although the place she went was a Christian facility, I think they harmed her relationship with God. She began to see herself as a goody-two-shoes and she backed off deciding she talked about God too much. I appreciate you pointing out the spags.
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We have to wear our own shortcomings, not blame others Beth, you are not to blame for hers.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Beth, it sounds like you were very busy when your children were college age. You took care of your own father which is very time-consuming. Being a caregiver is a rewarding experience but also trying at times.
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reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Beth, it sounds like you were very busy when your children were college age. You took care of your own father which is very time-consuming. Being a caregiver is a rewarding experience but also trying at times.
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Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you Rosemary. I really appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Annmuma
Beautiful story. A little long - my suggestion would be split it in two chapters -but you are the author and it's your choice. The characters are well defined and, even though I am getting in the middle of story, I feel comfortable. I find your conversation with your deceased husband to be a place where i know the 'feeling'. I've had many conversations in my mind with both of my deceased spouses -- and still do. The relationship is never over -- just different.
Indeed I set up a spot on line where I can go talk, as can my children if they wish-- they often do.
Back to your story, I enjoyed reading this chapter and look forward to the next. ann
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reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Beautiful story. A little long - my suggestion would be split it in two chapters -but you are the author and it's your choice. The characters are well defined and, even though I am getting in the middle of story, I feel comfortable. I find your conversation with your deceased husband to be a place where i know the 'feeling'. I've had many conversations in my mind with both of my deceased spouses -- and still do. The relationship is never over -- just different.
Indeed I set up a spot on line where I can go talk, as can my children if they wish-- they often do.
Back to your story, I enjoyed reading this chapter and look forward to the next. ann
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Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you so much for a great review. It was a bit longer than I've been making them. I'm own ch. 155 and it is still 1995 so if I ever print it, I'll cutting out a lot and maybe making it a series. LOL
Beth
