tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689734281953308833.post2446199711178857108..comments2023-04-17T08:22:51.928-06:00Comments on Confessions of a 21st Century Wonder Woman: defeatedRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902020363922743379noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689734281953308833.post-84882831719802173742011-05-07T22:44:54.032-06:002011-05-07T22:44:54.032-06:00I so empathize. These teen years are so tough. T...I so empathize. These teen years are so tough. There are days when I wonder if my daughter even likes me anymore. I hate to be the one who has to get after her when expectations aren't met etc....<br /><br />Love you. I hope that there are some priceless moments in there amidst the crap.The Michigandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959866822660897033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689734281953308833.post-24209845699790239572011-04-07T18:59:30.013-06:002011-04-07T18:59:30.013-06:00I may be missing the mark completely so take from ...I may be missing the mark completely so take from this what you will...or not. <br /><br />As I read this I am sadly reminded of my shithead-adolescent stage. I was horrible and rebellious and all my mom wanted at the time was to get along and have me make the right choices. She was at her wits end when one of her friends reminded her that if your child, just like any other person, isn't treating you with respect (for everything you've done and continue to do/your job & just for being a human being) then why do you owe them such great respect and accommodations in return? <br /><br />I'm ashamed to look back and realize that when my mom stopped trying so hard and (seemingly)caring so much it made ME sad and made ME want to reach out to her. I had to earn her respect back and did so by making her proud. <br /><br />Sorry for the long-winded comment. I just want to remind you that you are an amazing mom and person-I've witnessed it with my own two eyes and personally felt it when you were there for me. <br /><br />Remember that this, like any other relationship, won't function properly if it is one-sided. And that you can't force someone to desire and take pride in something but there still isn't a killer like the disappointment of a mother-you'll always have that card in your hand if need be. ;) <br /><br />Good Luck & Lots of Love!<br /><br />It will all work out it in the end! <br /><br />IishaIi$h4https://www.blogger.com/profile/01559508260538265248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689734281953308833.post-65532652507536693882011-04-03T07:57:04.405-06:002011-04-03T07:57:04.405-06:00Your are in the throes of parenthood. Don't t...Your are in the throes of parenthood. Don't try to do it alone. Remember, Gabi is going to make her own choices. Don't give up, just show her unconditional love and take care of yourself. LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com