tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224140907316719369.post2855571947643938726..comments2022-10-31T12:48:21.698+00:00Comments on purple arabesque: a letter to explain (Sat Dad)Piano_Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530948865545123579noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224140907316719369.post-52168282778786552142013-07-20T12:08:56.473+01:002013-07-20T12:08:56.473+01:00Jo, I am so glad you linked up with us, thank you....Jo, I am so glad you linked up with us, thank you. This explanation of your relationship with your dad is so honest and this must be so exhausting for you. <br /><br />I found it really interesting to read the way you described these conversations that leave us drained and powerless. I have felt like this often in certain relationships, but had never thought about the psychology behind it. It also make me think about situations where I may be the 'drainer'!<br /><br />I admire the way you have understood your dad's behaviour and rationalised it. It sounds as if you have a lot of patience. It's a shame that your own feelings seem to have had to take a backseat to all else that your family has been through. You are important and your problems and experiences and feelings are valid too!<br /><br />Thank you for your honesty, thank you for showing the frayed bits for what they are. It makes it easier for us to be honest about our frayed bits too. Lots of love xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598575186855421060noreply@blogger.com