tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post2082371972105708049..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: The Cold Hard Ugly TruthAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-86684049431972534542017-02-28T08:09:09.568-05:002017-02-28T08:09:09.568-05:00Sorry I so rarely comment. I like to lurk unless a...Sorry I so rarely comment. I like to lurk unless a particular post hits on a subject dear to me. I'm rarely posting to my blog anymore either, though for me it's mostly about giving in and getting on Facebook, so I end up posting most new thoughts there. I'm at the stage where both of my kids are teens, so I sure feel for the common struggle. It is frustrating to see bright kids focus such importance on what their peers think when we all know how little it matters in the grand scheme.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-108087852919005132017-02-28T01:29:19.745-05:002017-02-28T01:29:19.745-05:00Very apt: don't let the bastards grind you dow...Very apt: don't let the bastards grind you down!<br /><br />And I'm sure, when you were Monster's age, you were every bit as pig-headed as she is now, lol. She gets it somewhere, yeah?!<br /><br />Yeah, you do the best you can as a parent, give all the right advice. Even though it seems like she cannot hear it now, I can tell you from the experience of raising 5 kids that they are listening somewhere in the back of their mind. Telling her she is listening to the wrong clique is the right things to say. You are likely just reinforcing what she already knows, but cannot quite admit. She is a kid. Sometimes you have to remind yourself of that, and remember what you were like as a kid too.<br /><br />And, just keep smiling, and know that Rhode Island awaits someday.<br /><br />AS for your mother; terribly sorry this has befallen her. I know you will do the best you can, for as long as you can. Eventually she will require professional, full time monitoring and that will be hard for you. But I know you Anne; you are a good daughter, and you will get through this. You are awesome, and so is your Monster. I can tell you two love each other, and can see how much you love your mother.<br /><br />Good luck Anne; see you when we see you :)dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-59976930717424576792017-02-27T20:10:16.231-05:002017-02-27T20:10:16.231-05:00Susan -- Thanks for your prayers. I'm glad I&#...Susan -- Thanks for your prayers. I'm glad I'm seemingly strong for her, but there are days when I just feel like giving up. I think that's why I hate housework. It's my only act of rebellion. lol<br /><br />Mac -- Yeah, high school. I can't wait. Luckily, sports are her outlet so I'm hoping she keeps her head on straight. Wake Forest is just up the street from the house, so maybe that will give her incentive.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-30800515138299752102017-02-27T12:57:40.524-05:002017-02-27T12:57:40.524-05:00Poor Monster. That's a hard time. (don't t...Poor Monster. That's a hard time. (don't tell her about high school when it gets even worse)Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-8289686727714209802017-02-27T12:54:49.459-05:002017-02-27T12:54:49.459-05:00You're a strong person and I'm sure your d...You're a strong person and I'm sure your daughter has learned from your example. Middle school sucks but it passes. Praying for you and your family.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-16534755591201826712017-02-27T10:52:14.751-05:002017-02-27T10:52:14.751-05:00Bish -- Thanks for always thinking of me. I get yo...Bish -- Thanks for always thinking of me. I get your cards, I say I'm going to send an email and then something happens. I think about you often and wish it was 5 years ago when we were still newbies. I do remember Bound Post Publishing. Thanks for sticking with me.<br /><br />Stacy -- Thanks for stopping by. Yeah, life is messy, indeed. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, or so they tell me. Yes, keep writing. It's the only thing that keeps me sane these days.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-20410437622425817882017-02-27T10:27:39.610-05:002017-02-27T10:27:39.610-05:00Saw your blog post on my side bar and realized it ...Saw your blog post on my side bar and realized it had been awhile since I've seen it, so of course I clicked on it first. Sorry to hear about your mother. Life is messy, indeed. All we can do it live through it, huh? Oh, and keep writing. :) Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-6656244786435041472017-02-27T09:43:55.784-05:002017-02-27T09:43:55.784-05:00I'm still here, Anne. And you are such a troop...I'm still here, Anne. And you are such a trooper. Indeed, all any of us can do is keep on going, and your advice is the best there is. <br /><br />Tell Monster for me, that she is beautiful. I, who was not nearly so lovely when I was her age, realized if I wasn't liked because of how I looked, then those people were not worth my time. Your words to her are absolutely true. My mother used to say, "Don't let the bastards pee on your bound posts." Perhaps you remember... Bound Post Publishing. <br /><br />Hugs to you both. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />You haBish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com