Post by mrsukyankee on Jul 10, 2013 5:40:25 GMT -5
Yup - mom is proud, dad is proud and both step-parents are proud. I grew up being told that I worked hard, took risks and did my best and that's all they ever wanted for me.
Yes and no. My dad is proud of me, sorta. He'll be more proud of me when I start making more money. I know my grandmother(s) and Tia D are proud of me. Not on the basis of really any thing material, but she says all the time she loves the person I have become, how kind I am, ect. I don't see it, but it is very reassuring that she apparently does. My other grandma and my Tia love me for those same reasons, but are so proud that I have made a really good come back and have started back on track for my life. So I guess they are relieved/proud.
I am late to the convo, as usual. I can't help but put in my $.02.
@misoangry I met you once for a few hours a few years ago. In that short time, and in our sporadic internet exchanges, you struck me as intelligent, caring, well-spoken, and (best of all) hilariously witty. I am not alone. You have positively affected at least six pages worth of internet friends! I am sorry your dad cannot see in a lifetime what we have seen over years, months, or even days.
MISO. It pains me that your parents don't realize how awesome you are. If I could, I would make babies with you who would be super smart and super sarcastic and wear awesome shoes and eat awesome food and kind of look like Kimora Lee Simmons only less slutty and probably really short too.
Post by cuddlyevil on Jul 10, 2013 11:21:51 GMT -5
I think they are happy that I worked so hard to persevere out there when I could have run home. I think they're a little disappointed with how things have been going over the last year or two. I don't know if they'd be disappointed or proud that I am finally standing up for what I want my marriage to be--even if it means divorce.
Post by sherbanator on Jul 10, 2013 11:26:44 GMT -5
My parents are proud of me but my dad is over the top proud. He always brags about me to his work friends because his career was to fix the equipment/radios that we use so it has come full circle for him. He always asks if I swing my headset around because radio maintenance hates that which is funny because we do and yes they still complain about it.
Yeah, they definitely are, although I don't know what there is to be THAT proud about. I mean, I'm doing well as a mom, and I am holding a steady job, but I figured that was just expected....
But my mom and dad will both randomly text me to tell me they're very proud of me a few times a year. It's definitely nice to hear.
Post by messykitchen on Jul 10, 2013 11:53:09 GMT -5
Yes. I could murder someone and my dad would think they deserved it.
Not that I would murder someone. Takes too much energy!
Miso, I know we don't know each other, but I think you are amazing. You have many qualities I admire. You are driven, not afraid to speak your mind, you give great advice, and do not let anyone push you around. All qualities that I wish I had. I want to be you when I grow up!
Yes. I could murder someone and my dad would think they deserved it.
Not that I would murder someone. Takes too much energy!
Miso, I know we don't know each other, but I think you are amazing. You have many qualities I admire. You are driven, not afraid to speak your mind, you give great advice, and do not let anyone push you around. All qualities that I wish I had. I want to be you when I grow up!
Thank you so much, messykitchen. I am so impressed by your enormous heart and caring for children.
Yes. I could murder someone and my dad would think they deserved it.
Not that I would murder someone. Takes too much energy!
Miso, I know we don't know each other, but I think you are amazing. You have many qualities I admire. You are driven, not afraid to speak your mind, you give great advice, and do not let anyone push you around. All qualities that I wish I had. I want to be you when I grow up!
Thank you so much, messykitchen. I am so impressed by your enormous heart and caring for children.
Ah @misoangry, thank you! You just gave me the warm fuzzies!
I'm proud of you girl. And it has nothing to do with your job or your house or anything material. I just think you are pretty awesome, just because you are you. Internet hugs!!
Post by sherbanator on Jul 10, 2013 12:35:21 GMT -5
I just finished reading all of the replies and I am so disappointed in some of your parents. I wish they could really know how they make their children feel. :-\
Maybe I'm in a lala land but I think if most parents really knew how they were perceived they would be a bit more generous with their feelings.