![]() That woman is wise, and as we talked, several points about disclosure arose. He would not understand and it would not be helpful.” “Don’t you think your son would benefit from knowing?” She’s writing about it, but has no plans to show her stories to family members. Eventually she recognized the problems for what they were. ![]() She was unaware herself until the marriage ended. One person I know, I’ll call her Clarissa, was so subtly abused by a former spouse that nobody noticed. I acknowledge her ugly treatment of the scorned one and though I admit to fond feelings for her, I do not eulogize her for the affection she showed me.Īll too often hurt and resentment remain secret. My cousins, siblings, and I and have discussed that divide. In my family it’s no secret that my maternal grandmother had both favorites and those she scorned. ![]() Sometimes that truth is known, and nothing you write will be a surprise. And, it’s prudent to consider all aspects of that decision before sharing or publishing what you write. It’s your story, you have the right to tell it!” Telling by writing is good. You’re surely aware of the widespread encouragement to “Be brave. Tarnishing the memory of someone friends, family or others hold dear is not a step to take lightly, but it’s a risk some of us must take if we dare to share the truth of our differing personal perspective on that person. ![]()
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