Tag Archives: orphan
Out Of My Life… Three Years Later
On June 16, 2012 I saw my mother for the very last time. It was brief; she was just dropping off my sister, thirty minutes late. I was getting married and my sister was my flower maiden, she was going … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, home, Journal, Life, Parenting, People, Relationships
Tagged "child abuse", "toxic relationships", cutting a person out of your life, forgiveness, growing up, letting go, mother, motherless, moving on, orphan, survivor
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Orphan No More: Finding A Father As An Adult
My name is Michael. I’m thirty years old. Both of my parents are living, but I’m an orphan. This has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember – the orphan part. And now I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Parenting, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts
Tagged "child abuse", father, forgiveness, moving forward, neglect, orphan, reconciliation, redefining relationships
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Visitors Are Coming!
At the end of this week, we’re having houseguests. Normally, it wouldn’t be a big to-do. I mean we’d have the house clean, but it’s always pretty tidy, and for most people we don’t even dust off schedule, because nothing … Continue reading
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Tagged "child abuse", "house guest", "reaching out", "self image", "self love", "spring cleaning", father, hope, orphan, parents, visitor
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