Songs in T-Minor - 1. Mother Knows Best

Sometimes you need a doubting voice. But now you need one of unconditional reassurance and support. Your poem conveys this deep need so clearly. You’re not alone. 

6 hours ago, Parker Owens said:

Sometimes you need a doubting voice. But now you need one of unconditional reassurance and support. Your poem conveys this deep need so clearly. You’re not alone. 

Thank you, Parker. ❤️

Not everyone is going to understand.

Don't let that derail your journey.  Be who you're meant to be.

I had a friend many years ago who converted to Judaism. It's a process that took seven (7) years -- and she'd been practicing for almost that long after.  Her mom still called it "a phase."

Try not to listen the doubting voices -- either the external ones, or the more insidious ones that whisper in your own mind. Be who you know you are meant to be; and know that there are those who love and support you, even if only through a keyboard.

4 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

Not everyone is going to understand.

Don't let that derail your journey.  Be who you're meant to be.

Thank you Wayne, and thanks for listening to me on Hangouts earlier, too. I appreciate you. ❤️

4 hours ago, Fae Briona said:

I had a friend many years ago who converted to Judaism. It's a process that took seven (7) years -- and she'd been practicing for almost that long after.  Her mom still called it "a phase."

Try not to listen the doubting voices -- either the external ones, or the more insidious ones that whisper in your own mind. Be who you know you are meant to be; and know that there are those who love and support you, even if only through a keyboard.

Thank you, Fae. ❤️ I think in a way it would be easier for her if I just went ahead and did all the things. She’d be concerned and upset still, but she’d also have some kind of peace. But I’m not ready yet. I haven’t made up my mind about it all, and that’s okay too.

4 hours ago, Thorn Wilde said:

and that’s okay too.

Yes - yes, it is. 💛

I can't exactly understand what you are feeling/going through. I would like to think I  could be empathetic. I do believe "To your own self be true. Thou canst not then be false to any man." Because it's Mom, that makes it harder. At least it would be for me. Your poem does a good job explains your feelings. I am sure you have people who support you. 

8 hours ago, JeffreyL said:

I can't exactly understand what you are feeling/going through. I would like to think I  could be empathetic. I do believe "To your own self be true. Thou canst not then be false to any man." Because it's Mom, that makes it harder. At least it would be for me. Your poem does a good job explains your feelings. I am sure you have people who support you. 

I do, thankfully. Both online and irl, and both friends and family. I'll keep muddling on, don't worry.  Thanks for taking the time to read and comment!

How beautifully human. 

Thank you,

v

2 hours ago, MCVT said:

How beautifully human. 

Thank you,

v

Thank you for reading it.