Challenge
Nature vs Nurture
All thoughts welcome.
Upbringing
As we step into their home suddenly it all makes sense.
The nagging
The constant criticism
The doubting
The silence
The TV droning on and on
The flat monotone
The teasing
The dismissal
The under-the-breath swearing
The denial
The frustrated huffs
The shut-down’s
The arguing
The stubborness
The image projecting
The motions of socialization
The alcohol
The flat, emotionless expressions
The tired anger
The going-through-the-motions
And everytime I wonder at the impact they've made
on the sheer amount of patience and grace I must spend every. long. day.
Defusing
& Defending
Understanding
& Undoing
Arguing
& Acknowledging
Loving
& Living
with the beautiful soul buried beneath the scars of fighting to grow up differently.
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