Give a minute to Your Mother and Father

Pakistan
November 19, 2009 6:39am CST
I started a discussion about parents but can you please give me a minute and say something about your parents. Once you voice out, may be you will feel good and also it will help you to correct yourself if you have hurt them unknowingly. May God bless you all. If you have very personal problems young or old I will be able to help in a sincerely way, once I hear it out. I have been doing this at the Women Business Centre and helped many who are pleased with no charge.
3 responses
• United States
19 Nov 09
My mom: She is one of the most caring people I know. She always puts others first; always has. She worked 2 full-time jobs while I was growing up to support me and my younger sister. Of course, I didn't appreciate it back then because I was the one having to do all the housework, cook, laundry, help with homework, etc. I admire her now for all the hard work and stress she went through. honestly, i feel bad for being such a rebel! She forgives me for it though. My "dad": He is actually my step-dad. But to me, he will always be my one and only dad. He was the one who was there for me and my sister; when neither of our fathers were. He also worked alot; just like my mom. He was REALLYYYY strict; especially with me [I was rebellious, remember] and really pushed me. I thought he was so mean back then, but now I am thankful that he was so strict. My sister and I turned out great & he is a big part of that. My "father": I hate him. Always have, always will. Left my mom when I was a baby...I don't care about that though, because my mom would have never of met my "dad" if they were still together. He never called, wrote, never got a card from him on birthdays or holidays. Although, I DID spend my summers and Easter breaks at his house [my mom was big on trying to build a relationship that was destined to fail..] The last time I seen him was when my mom forced me to visit him on my 16th birthday...he didn't even know how old I was or that it was even my birthday. Pretty shocking really because I am his only kid. My sister's father....well he's even worse. He lives 2 minutes from her and always has lived that close to her. Never sees her, never calls, etc. Thankfully, my sister and I both have our mom and our "dad". :)
• Pakistan
20 Nov 09
Thank you for your kind moment. From the moment a child understand life, what a lot of hurdles. For a moment if we sit and think "which child has a smooth sail until she or he controls of their lives, the answer will be none poorest, poor, middle or the rich. All what you have gone through by yourself is which makes you a perfect person, you don't require somebody to advise you, you have answers to all your questions with tears in your eyes or hurt. Finally, when you take control of yourself all these will bring a smile to your face to think, how did I survive all what I went through my life. You are a stronger person and you will give best to your future with the blessings of God. He is your best friend,
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
19 Nov 09
LOL well I havent hurt them ever so there is nothing to "correct"...they completely destroyed me as a child (and my brother and sister but I'm the only one that doesnt live in denial or keep skeletons in the closet which actually caused issues between my siblings and I) and the damage done was HUGE and will be life long...i have no desire to reconnect with them..I have no desire to have my children even ever meet the male parental unit...As for personal problems their abuse caused me, I dont need help wiht it..I've been helping myself and healing myself for yrs..sadly its a very long road (keep in mind other factors as life went on came into play) Btw I think its great thta you are helping out at the Womens Business Centre..
• United States
19 Nov 09
Okay............My mother is obessed with my sister for my sister looks like my mom. I don't I look more like my dad. She compares me and my brother to my sister who is younger then both of us and around holidays my mom always gives my sister more, I know that the baby of the family recieves better treatment but this is just ridiculous. I try to make her proud of me but it's like talking to a brick wall for she only sees my sister and sometimes I feel like I am not apart of the family like I was adopted so I stopped caring, talking and interacting with my folks as often. Every year it gets worse. I don't know what to do anymore.
• Pakistan
19 Nov 09
First of all may I thank you very much for your reply. I am really sorry and I cried reading your message. We human beings are being created with such feelings so that in life you could qualify an experience which you are going through. You see this is very natural in all home, it is not only in your home. I have 3 grown up unmarried children. Elderst son and 2 daughters. I have given equal affection to all 3 of them but my elderst daughter has this feeling I give more to my elderst son and the youngest daughter. My elderst daughter gave me wrong impression of her education. I get her to enroll her in her studies at the University but she has some excuses and load of lies. Right now she is doing her ACCA and without believing in her I take her personally to the Centre and enrol her, pay the overseas examination fees and her tuition fees. Due to her own fault she is suffering and cannot move forward. In fact she has left the house and staying with her friend. This is the most stupidest thing she did but we could not stop her because she is a hard nut. I know she will definetly come back though she earn 30,000 per her month in 5 days she has no penny in her pocket. While her elder brother does night duty and today he sat his last examine to complete his 4 years of Study to be a Graduate in Civil Aviation. He pay his fees from his salary. He loves his parents though the father always be after his, condemning him but he stuck to his studies. Today, I am so happy that he has achieved his goal. He is a Private Pilot and if God bless him he will continue his Commercial Flying train. Its a lot of money but this his dream and his parents blessings are always there. My youngest daughter is a part-time English Instructress and managing her own fees. She is doing her Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology - 4 years course. She is in her 2 year. May God bless my daughter and everyone. What I am trying to tell you is this is a natural process which you are going through, dont allow this to effect your studies and daily happiness. The moment you get such a feeling go for a long walk and admire everything around you. Hit a branch and see it will bounce back at you. This is exactly what you think about your mother's statement. Dont take it hard on you. Love yourself and enjoy everything good around you.