I let it slip.
Joey knows I am (still) blogging.
She wants to read what I’ve written.
My response, “Well, I’ve kept it kind of private. I’ve written pretty candidly about myself, our relationship… mom.”
Joey, “You’ve written about me!”
Me, “Well…. I wrote about my struggling with feeling like you were kind of appropriating my trip.”
Joey, “I want to read it.”
Joey may vie to be the center of attention, but she is also very sensitive. But we had the conversation I wrote about and she heard me and was very supportive.
I don’t want for her to get hurt and I don’t want to hamper my ability to write candidly.
But, overall, I think it is a good thing.
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Welcome to the site Joey. You have an amazing sister (not like you didn’t already know that)! We are Jennifers cheerleaders, fan club, mentors, RV family. Its very exciting to watch her as she prepares to embark on a life altering lifestyle change! Lets all give her the support and love she needs and deserves!
How wonderful you are providing an opportunity for your sister to evolve. As your horizons broaden, so will hers. Good for you!
Dear Angie and Barb,
Thank you for the thoughtful replies. I think Joey will like the blog and all of the great people here reading it!
I’d better get back to cleaning out my garage. Getting rid of stuff is kind of addictive. Surprisingly even more fun that buying things…
; )
Jennifer
Jennifer, you are much braver than I! Im totally scared to have my mother read my blog, she would not understand that these are my feelings, and not appreciate nor validate them in any way. At least you allow the opportunity for conversation, I don’t think I could be that brave.
I am definitely the daughter of a narcissitic mother. good book on the subject written by Karly McBride (Will I ever be good enough?) It taps into the different sort of mothering as well as a little into the siblings as well.
You can find it on Amazon.
It takes you through your emotions and helps to understand and heal instead of blame and antagonize. Good read anyway.
And you are right, getting rid of stuff is definitely addictive as well empowering!!! (and lots of fun!)
Cheers to you Jennifer, keep up the great blog!
Sorry that should read Karyl McBride
here’s a link to her website
http://www.willieverbegoodenough.com/
Dear Karyn,
Thank you for your reply. Do you think there is something with women running off in RVs who have narcissistic mothers? Ha ha.
Thank you for the book recommendation!
Jennifer
P.S. I am not feeling brave. I had a complete panic attack last night about this blog! ; )
,..] livinginmycar.com is one another nice source of information on this issue,..]