That’s a shame Nick. I don’t think it has anything to do with cookies. There was something much deeper going on. I feel this is a good example of stories we make up on our head that in reality aren’t true. But we believe them and they consume us. It’s all very low vibrational energy which leads to illness. It’s a good lesson for everyone else and example of just how powerful the mind is. For both positive and negative. A question to ask ourselves. What stories and beliefs are we making up?
And no, you can’t help anyone who doesn’t want to be helped. Hence the saying, you can’t help anyone lead a horse to water but can’t force it to drink.
It’s sad but it’s life and it’s a lesson as everything is.
I had to alienate myself from my dad for 10 years but that was to save myself. I also mourned the loss for all those years. Everything is different now he is gone as I finally understand why he was the way he was.
Thank you Colin, I really appreciate your take on this. Definitely agree that we can become our own worst enemy when we live in our head for too long. I'm sure she was doing that because she had such a small social circle after that. Oftentimes, loneliness brings out devilish thoughts. Support from a community, no matter who it is can help get us out of our heads and process what is really going on. It's hard when someone does not wish to seek help for these things.
That's an incredible share about your dad, I can totally understand the need to distance yourself from a family member to preserve your own sanity and take care of yourself. It is truly hard when we have to accept something that was not the ideal plan to begin with. We can't change them, but we can forgive and send good vibes that they will find peace and clarity where they need it. Thanks for sharing your personal experience with this.
Nick this is so tragic on so many levels. I suspect that your poor aunt struggled with much deeper problems, stemming perhaps from undiagnosed mental illness. Often unwell people isolate themselves and suffer in silence; alienation from family and friends is actually a sign that something is very wrong. I am truly sorry for your loss. This story is especially heartbreaking for your aunt and gram but for the entire family really. May she find some semblance of peace now. Thanks for sharing such a difficult piece. 🩵
Hey Grace, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. It really is tragic, I so wish things would have been different. You're right she definitely had much deeper problems going on, I suspect with upbringing. But I don't know much about what went on in their household. I think a lot of neglect went on though. I do feel that she is no longer suffering so view that as a positive. I keep reflecting on what can be learned from this experience so hopefully it doesn't happen again. That's one of the best things we can do, "learn from the experiences of others". Thanks again for reading and for your support.
That’s a shame Nick. I don’t think it has anything to do with cookies. There was something much deeper going on. I feel this is a good example of stories we make up on our head that in reality aren’t true. But we believe them and they consume us. It’s all very low vibrational energy which leads to illness. It’s a good lesson for everyone else and example of just how powerful the mind is. For both positive and negative. A question to ask ourselves. What stories and beliefs are we making up?
And no, you can’t help anyone who doesn’t want to be helped. Hence the saying, you can’t help anyone lead a horse to water but can’t force it to drink.
It’s sad but it’s life and it’s a lesson as everything is.
I had to alienate myself from my dad for 10 years but that was to save myself. I also mourned the loss for all those years. Everything is different now he is gone as I finally understand why he was the way he was.
Thank you Colin, I really appreciate your take on this. Definitely agree that we can become our own worst enemy when we live in our head for too long. I'm sure she was doing that because she had such a small social circle after that. Oftentimes, loneliness brings out devilish thoughts. Support from a community, no matter who it is can help get us out of our heads and process what is really going on. It's hard when someone does not wish to seek help for these things.
That's an incredible share about your dad, I can totally understand the need to distance yourself from a family member to preserve your own sanity and take care of yourself. It is truly hard when we have to accept something that was not the ideal plan to begin with. We can't change them, but we can forgive and send good vibes that they will find peace and clarity where they need it. Thanks for sharing your personal experience with this.
Thanks Nick. Yes, it is hard when friends and family could do so much better if they sought some help.
Nick this is so tragic on so many levels. I suspect that your poor aunt struggled with much deeper problems, stemming perhaps from undiagnosed mental illness. Often unwell people isolate themselves and suffer in silence; alienation from family and friends is actually a sign that something is very wrong. I am truly sorry for your loss. This story is especially heartbreaking for your aunt and gram but for the entire family really. May she find some semblance of peace now. Thanks for sharing such a difficult piece. 🩵
Hey Grace, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. It really is tragic, I so wish things would have been different. You're right she definitely had much deeper problems going on, I suspect with upbringing. But I don't know much about what went on in their household. I think a lot of neglect went on though. I do feel that she is no longer suffering so view that as a positive. I keep reflecting on what can be learned from this experience so hopefully it doesn't happen again. That's one of the best things we can do, "learn from the experiences of others". Thanks again for reading and for your support.