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Why Do I Try?

Been trying with my mother for 52 years to no avail

3 total reviews 
Comment from Regina Elliott
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Hi Monica, you, my daughter,
and I can definitely commiserate on the mothers
and mother-in-law toxic
personalities. I haven't seen
my mother in over 30 years.
She was always so critical
towards me. She will turn
91 this August. I wish you
well with what you've had to
put up with. Many blessings
to you. ~

 Comment Written 20-May-2023


reply by the author on 20-May-2023
    Thank you for reviewing and sharing. Maybe we should become pen pals so we can share our experiences.
reply by Regina Elliott on 20-May-2023
    Sure, just let me know which form of
    communication you want to use.
reply by the author on 20-May-2023
    I actually love snail mail. I can start, if you want to send me your address.
reply by Regina Elliott on 20-May-2023
    Ok, my email is: unc4gina@aol.com
reply by the author on 20-May-2023
    What is your mailing address, if I may ask?
    Mine is
    Monica Chaddick
    4510 Common St
    Apt 25C
    Lake Charles, La. 70607
reply by Regina Elliott on 20-May-2023
    Hi! Mine is: Regina Elliott
    31 Meadow Walk Court
    Fletcher, NC 28732
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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A very sweet yet poignant verse contained in a 5-7-5 haiku about a tension within a parent-child relationship. The emotions are simply yet dramatically expressed. There is some alliteration which always adds cohesion to the verse. Well done and good luck. Debbie

 Comment Written 19-May-2023


reply by the author on 19-May-2023
    Thank you so much, Debbie. Sadly, it is all too true. My son and I have to take a 9 hour road trip today and won't be back until around 8 or 9 tonight. We are both diabetic, but she says we don't need to eat within that time. She gets on the road and insists she has to eat every few hours because SHE is diabetic.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I know those feelings and you learn to accept what you cannot change and some people go to their graves without being enlightened, a poignant and sad poem, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-May-2023


reply by the author on 19-May-2023
    Thanks, Dolly. Sadly, it is a true reflection. I spent a week with my mom in the hospital and she was on a liquid diet after surgery. She got angry because they brought me food trays. She said I shouldn't eat if she couldn't eat. My son and I will be going out of town for 9 hours tomorrow (we are both diabetic) and she said we don't need to eat within a 9 hour period - we are being greedy. For more on her, check my portfolio for the stories about Ethel.
reply by Dolly'sPoems on 19-May-2023
    Your Mum sounds controlling, I know what that feels like x x x