The way you and your brother came to the rescue for each other is clearly in your DNA, he had his wife/family commitment and wanted to get you some rent money and you wanted to show him that it was all good so that he wouldn’t feel guilty or caught between his wife and his brother. For a guy that did not have a dad like mine to teach you these things, which are learned by the time you are 12, you sure had something going right in side of you and it’s a mystery how you found the right voice in your head on your own. Good job ol’ boy
But when you go through what we did as kids it’s hard to let go. And when you see them it’s just a memory of that past and who wants that. So not surprisingly there is a lot of family dysfunction baggage you carry around. There’s a price that’s paid. I don’t have a relationship with my brothers. I tried for most of my life but it wasn’t healthy for me.
I wish them well. I just can’t have them in my life.
The way you and your brother came to the rescue for each other is clearly in your DNA, he had his wife/family commitment and wanted to get you some rent money and you wanted to show him that it was all good so that he wouldn’t feel guilty or caught between his wife and his brother. For a guy that did not have a dad like mine to teach you these things, which are learned by the time you are 12, you sure had something going right in side of you and it’s a mystery how you found the right voice in your head on your own. Good job ol’ boy
Thanks John.
My mom used to say “Michael you were born old.”
Maybe that had something to do with it.
John is a good guy. (My brother John)
But when you go through what we did as kids it’s hard to let go. And when you see them it’s just a memory of that past and who wants that. So not surprisingly there is a lot of family dysfunction baggage you carry around. There’s a price that’s paid. I don’t have a relationship with my brothers. I tried for most of my life but it wasn’t healthy for me.
I wish them well. I just can’t have them in my life.
That shit we went through can ruin people.
OMG!! When I see you, you’re getting the biggest hug I can give you! I’m so glad this one ends with finding AMAZING Lisa!💕
Awe thank you Patty.
I’ll take that hug!
I could really feel the pain in your last place in Virginia as well as the magical meeting of your Angel! Loved this one!
Thank you Diane.
She is an angel right…
Yes she is!
Nice piece, very poignant at the end.
Thank you Jim.
You have the makings of a memoir here, Mike!
Thank you Paul!