tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079681358332005341.post6433490005991115539..comments2023-03-22T08:50:03.413-04:00Comments on Diary of a Scapegoat: My response to NSM's comments...DisturbedAngelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225187766715006090noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079681358332005341.post-8376522623197337752011-04-22T04:11:18.417-04:002011-04-22T04:11:18.417-04:00A few years ago, I would have made a comment about...A few years ago, I would have made a comment about talking about this a little at a time, choosing your words carefully, pay attention to the timing until the delete button would become the most important key on the keyboard for you. I have learned differently. I tried all those things. I don't know any answers because I am in the middle of this type of thing myself. I can validate that you are reading this whole thing very accurately. Your assessment is clear and your conclusions unfortunately are spot on in my opinion. What is it about adults that they expect the children to put up with whatever and when any thing is said it so not OK? I am sorry this was their approach. Both the letter and the silence are hurtful in their own way. I hope you can set this aside for the weekend and enjoy a break with DH and son. I am planning on munching malted Robin eggs one of my favorite candies that only come out this time of year.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083142637240943607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079681358332005341.post-9673485698578996962011-04-21T13:49:58.624-04:002011-04-21T13:49:58.624-04:00DA, I'm so sorry that you got this response fr...DA, I'm so sorry that you got this response from your step mother. It was apparent that she didn't want to take the time to understand your point of view and just wanted to write over it with her feelings. I've been there before.<br /><br />I think the most frustrating thing is when we had the courage to speak up that something was going wrong and they don't even acknowledge what we said. Instead of indicating they hear or are trying to understand what we are saying - they re-write the letter with only their point of view.<br /><br />I didn't see any demands in your letter - only a request to proceed more respectfully. You held yourself accountable to the same standard.One Angry Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487279217164983944noreply@blogger.com