tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post7738137768318985741..comments2023-11-03T03:14:43.155-07:00Comments on Pseudo's Spot: Spin Cycle: There is no Black or White, Just Shades of GreyPseudohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-40468630121288835012011-10-19T22:43:47.198-07:002011-10-19T22:43:47.198-07:00Knowing you are loved counts for a lot. This is a...Knowing you are loved counts for a lot. This is a beautiful post, Pseudo. I'm glad you feel good about the trip and your family. And I really hope those foot prints are still at the house.<br />xo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-51502382839088515102011-10-19T19:35:16.227-07:002011-10-19T19:35:16.227-07:00Oh Pseudo. Ah sweetie... You've reached the so...Oh Pseudo. Ah sweetie... You've reached the source, linger awhile, this is one of those things that get clearer and then fog up but once you've been there it's easier to get there again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-75681059691427556162011-10-19T18:04:01.106-07:002011-10-19T18:04:01.106-07:00Wow Pseudo, just wow. This was beautifully written...Wow Pseudo, just wow. This was beautifully written (as usual). I am so glad you had some stability in your grandparents but sorry you had to deal with shortcomings from your immediate family. It is hard to let go of that resentment... I still don't talk to my biological father and haven't since I was 18 and old enough to not have to.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477976300026766137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-89439292880741919512011-10-19T14:51:50.844-07:002011-10-19T14:51:50.844-07:00That's one of the ten best things I've eve...That's one of the ten best things I've ever read on a blog...period.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158978490041796686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-42347021198902228822011-10-18T15:42:26.547-07:002011-10-18T15:42:26.547-07:00First of all: Great song. It's been one of my ...First of all: Great song. It's been one of my faves of hers for a long time.<br /><br />Second: What a beautiful post, Pseudo. Thank you for sharing. There's so much pain, and yet so much love, in your words.<br /><br />"How can one describe the layers of all one’s former selves drifting in and out, together and yet separate from this person I’d become?"<br /><br />I think this is a new fave post of yours for me.Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-63882184907350541222011-10-18T13:52:10.108-07:002011-10-18T13:52:10.108-07:00It is perfectly normal to harbor a bit or a bunch ...It is perfectly normal to harbor a bit or a bunch of resentment towards those that should have protected you. Giving that resentment to the wind is the sign of a strong and wonderful person. I'd say you passed that test.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995260386315141412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-84554488234980717992011-10-18T11:10:30.686-07:002011-10-18T11:10:30.686-07:00What a very touching and hauntingly beautiful post...What a very touching and hauntingly beautiful post! You brought me to tears. I guess we all have to come to terms with the ghosts of our past. <br /><br />Great song too. I've always liked Miranda Lambert.<br /><br />I hope you can feel this hug I'm sending you from GA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-80856706255041729472011-10-18T10:45:17.884-07:002011-10-18T10:45:17.884-07:00No truer words ever written. "For anyone harb...No truer words ever written. "For anyone harboring a life of lies, here's a warning. Death and dying sometimes have a way of bringing everything to the surface."<br /><br />Hugs to you. Looking back always stings, a little. xoxNubianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684802193733592184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-50608522346477614642011-10-18T09:37:50.410-07:002011-10-18T09:37:50.410-07:00Freeing yourself from someone else's manipulat...Freeing yourself from someone else's manipulation will usually cause pain to the aggressor, but you have to do it. <br />And you did. To feel an ultimate peace as you said your prayers, I'm sure they're thankful for it too.<br />Haunting.<br />You're linked!Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-89533730761647089492011-10-18T09:37:50.137-07:002011-10-18T09:37:50.137-07:00Freeing yourself from someone else's manipulat...Freeing yourself from someone else's manipulation will usually cause pain to the aggressor, but you have to do it. <br />And you did. To feel an ultimate peace as you said your prayers, I'm sure they're thankful for it too.<br />Haunting.<br />You're linked!Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-89634284009113261032011-10-18T08:57:06.931-07:002011-10-18T08:57:06.931-07:00Isn't that a fantastic song?
I really don'...Isn't that a fantastic song?<br /><br />I really don't know one person who thinks their childhood was fantastic. Really we all have something. Sad that some children have to go through so much.Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-79922879330482048832011-10-18T08:55:54.908-07:002011-10-18T08:55:54.908-07:00It would seem there is a great maturity in the wom...It would seem there is a great maturity in the woman looking back now. An opportunity to find some comfort now. I hope so.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-49476762513216889992011-10-18T07:33:07.798-07:002011-10-18T07:33:07.798-07:00"Does it make me sound like a horrible person..."Does it make me sound like a horrible person to say this aloud? To write it, even anonymously?"<br /><br />NO. <br /><br />I spent four days last weekend having a VERY painful email exchange with my sister, who is probably the most malicious and manipulative person I've ever met. I was forced to relive a great many horrible things from my life, things I had come to an uneasy peace with, just so she could feel better about herself, before I put a stop to it. <br /><br />You are NOT a bad person for admitting how you feel, because you're right - you were loved. That matters far more than any of the rest.Janhttp://www.janssushibar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-85913896924768550262011-10-18T06:54:36.610-07:002011-10-18T06:54:36.610-07:00In the final analysis, all of our lives are dysfun...In the final analysis, all of our lives are dysfunctional, in some ways. We all lie to ourselves and to our loved ones too, to keep up our fantasy in one piece, to create a world we can all feel protected in. Yes, I can relate to all you mentioned.<br /><br />Now, in your fifties, you too have to sort it out, and weigh it out, and then put it behind, so to live your truth.<br />Most people don't bother to go through this analysis, to rewind and recycle through their emotions and try to make sense of them.<br />You are brave, and strong and most courageous, especially for driving on the 405!<br /><br />Peace and joy to you across the waters.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-32710562045545422752011-10-18T06:52:02.586-07:002011-10-18T06:52:02.586-07:00I'm glad you are finding peace. Hope you find ...I'm glad you are finding peace. Hope you find your footprints and have a restful trip.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-69890797824795743242011-10-18T06:26:07.679-07:002011-10-18T06:26:07.679-07:00So many families have so much dysfunction that I w...So many families have so much dysfunction that I wonder if there are any fully functioning ones.. I have unbloggable stories that I could tell, and can't for different reasons. You know that you were loved, that's more than a lot of people end up with. Hang in there.. and let us know if you go see your footprints :)K Dubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860159504793727118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-49404397552080381622011-10-18T05:28:54.618-07:002011-10-18T05:28:54.618-07:00smiles. what a beautiful realization you had...you...smiles. what a beautiful realization you had...you are loved...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-13468483535549035192011-10-18T03:49:02.996-07:002011-10-18T03:49:02.996-07:00What a healthy attitude about the past pains and d...What a healthy attitude about the past pains and disappointments. You rock.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-20002648103469118922011-10-18T03:24:17.854-07:002011-10-18T03:24:17.854-07:00Tears flow. Peace to you.Tears flow. Peace to you.hillgrandmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805698959846687562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-83799355063763247542011-10-18T02:44:32.543-07:002011-10-18T02:44:32.543-07:00The continual realisation how much we were loved c...The continual realisation how much we were loved can be paralysing, by emotions of regrets and longing to turn back time.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-35522344461266279922011-10-18T02:40:47.758-07:002011-10-18T02:40:47.758-07:00This has me tearing up. That's all I have righ...This has me tearing up. That's all I have right now. <br /><br />xoxo <br />Great song too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com