Silent no more.
Gossip.
I have never been one for gossip. I loathe it. I will always call it out.
Bringing up past mistakes of others.
I've never been one to shout OUT LOUD about the mistakes and/or challenges of others to make MYSELF look better or attempt to GAIN notoriety I'd rather be the one to go to THAT person and offer love and support, second chances, and help an underdog. When it comes to my past mistakes, believe me, I have made them, I have taken responsibility and paid my debt. It's so funny about the "individuals" shouting out the past mistakes of others They don't seem to ever have a mirror!
If you happen to be SOMEONE that feels the need to bring up MY past and embellish or lie about it, #1, it's none of your business, it's best to keep my name out of your mouth, #2, it's slander and defamation of MY reputation when its embellished and lied about, #3, I am continuing to live rent-free free in YOUR head, because you just can't stop talking about me and that's great!
MY grandmother's.
In my life, I had TWO grandmother's, a Nana and a Grammy. I was both of their ONLY redheaded baby granddaughter and they were smitten with me. I was in love with both of these women. They both taught me of LOVE, not HATE, Jesus, strength, how to be a lady, how to cook, support and how to be family and SO much more. The depth of the relationships with my Nana and my Grammy, shaped me to be who I am today. For the record, NEITHER of my grandmother's HATED me!
MY parents.
I have a mom and dad. I also had a stepmom for a period of time, that I am still close to. My dad went to heaven in 2020 and I was very close to him my ENTIRE life. It's difficult doing life now without him. My mom is far from me in another state. This I do not like. She is talented, thoughtful and has always been in my life. My stepmom is close to me in age, and I relate to her (we are both redheads!) And I have learned much more about my past from her and I love being near her. There is so much more I want to say, but I will just give you the facts. There have been periods of times where I haven’t talked to my parents, like any normal family. But I personally have came back to them with what's necessary to mend and honor my parents as God tells me to. It's always worked out. I would NEVER launder my parents mistakes or ways, OUT LOUD in public to slander or disgrace them. Especially my dad! He isn't here to defend himself. But that's just me! My mom deserves more honor, especially when she has TWO children. She's 83. She has her ways of loving that I always see in her. My stepmom was a GREAT stepmom. She just loved and still does with me. MY parents did the best they could with what they had. Throwing daggers publicly at them is not something I would never do. Shame on ANYone who thinks that using my parents to make their life or "job" look better. You will fail. God sees YOU.
Wrapping it up, I, unfortunately have a sibling. That's how I feel about it. It's been over TWENTY years that this individual hasn't been in my life, by MY choice. There is nothing in my life this sibling knows about. So if you should encounter any gossip, or mentions of me, its just that. Most is lies, slander, defamation and jealousy, all to try to make themself look better. I cut off narcissists and have no place for toxic relationships or people in my life.
I spent many years being intimidated and afraid to speak up. No more. This week and what I witnessed changed ALL of this. I am speaking up for myself and my parents, all of them. Why am I doing this? Because I am 60, and I never have! This has been going on for too long. AND because I AM a WRITER.
Before you feel sorry for "the other side". Don't. Noone has felt sorry over all the harm, hurt and damage that has been done for 20+ years to my parents or myself. I am the other child to my parents.
Think before you speak. I've thought and now I am speaking.
#deliberatelygraced #myside #silentnomore #honormyparents
#speakup
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