Fix

Fix

Still looking for that 1/2 hour sitcom solution to all my problems. Heck, I'd even take a 2.5 hour hollywood one. The parent who for years was a miserable one is suddenly redeemed with a simple acknowledgment of their failures and suddenly all is well. Or the spouses who reconcile all manner of complex matters in a single sitting. They never seem to show that real battle in the inner kingdom that is not often redeemed in a moment.

As it is...it's ongoing...seemingly perpetual struggle, fight, fail, retreat, give up, return, struggle, fight....etc etc. Must see and celebrate every millimeter of progress.

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Steve Robinson said…
sigh. I've been living my own "sit-com"/made for TV drama for almost 20 years now. My kids and step kids are still re-building and fragile in some places. Indeed, every good phone call, email exchange, dinner together and incidentless family holiday is a triumph. Demolition only takes a few minutes, rebuilding is a project. Never be too proud to say I'm sorry even... especially...to your kids.
10:47 AM
fdj said…
Well even at my early stage (oldest is 13) I've rebuilding to do...it can be overwhelming at times when we realize there simply isn't a 22 minute fix.
7:18 PM
Anonymous said…
I often feel like Steve. Every day that I survive feels like a triumph. I just wish that triumphal feeling would energize me for the next day. I get so wrapped up in how tired I am.
11:55 AM
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