tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post6343705630792335250..comments2024-01-06T16:56:17.910-06:00Comments on Musings & Meanderings: Giving a Piece of MyselfMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-51159215023197494412014-12-11T15:53:50.690-06:002014-12-11T15:53:50.690-06:00I think that was the lesson I had to learn -- no e...I think that was the lesson I had to learn -- no expectations. Thanks for commenting. Blessings.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-88210916867621472014-12-11T15:24:25.233-06:002014-12-11T15:24:25.233-06:00I pray that one day your relationship will be what...I pray that one day your relationship will be what you hope for. It is good to reach out without expectations because it is healing for you, whether it is for them or not. Interesting post and a thoughtful gift.Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends https://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-21451950984781265552014-12-11T14:55:58.933-06:002014-12-11T14:55:58.933-06:00I like your phrasing, "nurture a broken relat...I like your phrasing, "nurture a broken relationship". That was indeed my goal. I have made a conscious decision not to write my parents off, because I don't feel it is what God wants from me. But it has been a difficult road to travel. Blessings.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-26871980522207531492014-12-11T14:54:14.222-06:002014-12-11T14:54:14.222-06:00Karrilee -- Thank you so much for these sweet word...Karrilee -- Thank you so much for these sweet words of encouragement. I appreciate the prayers, as the holidays are a difficult time, but I press on focusing on Advent and the realization that I am trying to be my authentic self. Blessings.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-90353847648346406442014-12-11T14:13:37.735-06:002014-12-11T14:13:37.735-06:00What a wonderful offering. Giving your parents a c...What a wonderful offering. Giving your parents a chance to understand you and feel closer to you was a huge gift. I love that you found a way to nurture a broken relationship while still keeping yourself safe. You did good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852054598900518045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-15374939998989252722014-12-11T12:51:44.038-06:002014-12-11T12:51:44.038-06:00Oh Melanie... what a gift... an offering, really! ...Oh Melanie... what a gift... an offering, really! I love how personal this was and how it gave your parents a little glimpse into who you are and what you love. Praying for you, friend - over the holidays especially!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-16231445846958189832014-12-11T11:43:54.257-06:002014-12-11T11:43:54.257-06:00It took me years to arrive where I am regarding my...It took me years to arrive where I am regarding my parents. While they were not the abusers they did put me in harm's way. They have not been supportive in the ways I needed. This is my approach to honoring both them and me. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-43775908114935134762014-12-11T11:32:18.753-06:002014-12-11T11:32:18.753-06:00Let me be clear. My parents were NOT the abusers. ...Let me be clear. My parents were NOT the abusers. They were neglectful and have been at best unhelpful in my healing. Every surviror must find and walk their own path. I wish you peace, comfort, healing. Blessings. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-3146090214342832792014-12-11T10:56:54.330-06:002014-12-11T10:56:54.330-06:00I give you much, much credit. In reading this, al...I give you much, much credit. In reading this, all I can honestly say is that you are a far better person than I have ever been as a survivor of child abuse. <br /><br />My thoughts and prayers for your healing.Pattyhttp://anothercookieplease.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-34540636938055869782014-12-11T10:11:01.509-06:002014-12-11T10:11:01.509-06:00You are brave and amazing! So many people would ch...You are brave and amazing! So many people would choose to just write off the relationship, yet you gave a gift of vulnerability. I pray that your relationship with your family continues to heal.Lynnae McCoyhttp://lynnaemccoy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-24260235347312011482014-12-11T09:43:36.129-06:002014-12-11T09:43:36.129-06:00Thank you for you kind words.Thank you for you kind words.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-43780945453843265972014-12-11T09:43:08.095-06:002014-12-11T09:43:08.095-06:00What generous words! Thank you :)What generous words! Thank you :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-10176087450004646872014-12-11T09:42:37.732-06:002014-12-11T09:42:37.732-06:00Yes I am aware of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Thank yo...Yes I am aware of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Thank you for your kindness.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-60952557067877228712014-12-11T09:41:50.110-06:002014-12-11T09:41:50.110-06:00Writing has been vital to my healing. Thank you fo...Writing has been vital to my healing. Thank you for your kind words.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-37197136676472149842014-12-11T09:37:39.887-06:002014-12-11T09:37:39.887-06:00Best wishes for continued healing. It takes a very...Best wishes for continued healing. It takes a very brave person to reach out like this.carol danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199172053416419162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-22701274806945990732014-12-11T09:36:10.056-06:002014-12-11T09:36:10.056-06:00What a beautiful display of love and forgiveness! ...What a beautiful display of love and forgiveness! Thank you so much for sharing your heart so openly and bravely! The Incredible Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550604865850346695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-52171091650532432222014-12-11T09:15:15.721-06:002014-12-11T09:15:15.721-06:00Oh my. Very emotional and beautiful. Melanie, are ...Oh my. Very emotional and beautiful. Melanie, are you familiar with Joyce Meyer Ministries? She, too, is a CSA survivor and has quite a story to share. God bless you and you love your parents with boundaries. It's okay. xoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-50982447562282696702014-12-11T09:13:13.353-06:002014-12-11T09:13:13.353-06:00I am amazed and humbled at your courage in being s...I am amazed and humbled at your courage in being so transparent with strangers like me. I am praying for you, Melanie.Barbara Deatheragehttp://www.worthdoingpoorly.comnoreply@blogger.com