I won a statewide contest in 2nd grade. I've always thought I've known the reason for my victory. But lately, I'm beginning to reconsider what actually happened and why.
Thank you so much for sharing this Colby. I feel like it’s pretty brave to be willing to reframe one of your favourite memories in life, under a different light. And a difficult light as well because of trauma. But you balanced it really nicely by showing understanding and forgiveness of your parents own struggles and traumas - a crucial step I think in anyones journey from a place of resentment towards anyone who may have intentionally/unintentionally hurt us.
Continuing to enjoy all the perspective shifts as always from over here in the UK! Thanks Colby ☀️
I, too, have had to reframe so much of my childhood over the years. My dad grew up during WW2 in northern England and was completely traumatized from the bombings and air raids (one bomb went off 2 blocks from his home and threw him from his bed). My mom had a verbally abusive father and had 'dealt' with it through having her friends pray over her. She wasn't kind growing up. I told my daughter (31) recently that I didn't want different parents. I wanted my parents to be different. It's hard and brave and so good to look at memories clearly. Thank God for therapy!! :0)
Thank you so much for sharing this Colby. I feel like it’s pretty brave to be willing to reframe one of your favourite memories in life, under a different light. And a difficult light as well because of trauma. But you balanced it really nicely by showing understanding and forgiveness of your parents own struggles and traumas - a crucial step I think in anyones journey from a place of resentment towards anyone who may have intentionally/unintentionally hurt us.
Continuing to enjoy all the perspective shifts as always from over here in the UK! Thanks Colby ☀️
I, too, have had to reframe so much of my childhood over the years. My dad grew up during WW2 in northern England and was completely traumatized from the bombings and air raids (one bomb went off 2 blocks from his home and threw him from his bed). My mom had a verbally abusive father and had 'dealt' with it through having her friends pray over her. She wasn't kind growing up. I told my daughter (31) recently that I didn't want different parents. I wanted my parents to be different. It's hard and brave and so good to look at memories clearly. Thank God for therapy!! :0)
Love your precious 7 year-old-self and love you. I appreciate your willingness to share these glimpses into your self-reflection.
Love this, Colby. Without having actually lived your life, I think you are probably spot on, based on what I’ve learned about my own trauma.