my mother is dying

[TheBlackAdder]

65. I'm sorry, kpete. Just remember, no matter how nice a family looks, every one has their problems.

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This is a lesson learned through life, and highlighted by a friendly acquaintance.

We went to one of the wealthiest homes in the region, for a political meeting.
Their children were introduced, more like presented to us, and they were really nice.


When I mentioned how nice they were, this mutual acquaintance said what I wrote above.
They did not go into further detail, as to what they meant, but it really rung true. All of those years wondering about other families, and wondering if dysfunctions in my family and extended family were unique, it all came as a moment of clarity--reflecting back on others with whom I admired. Then, it popped, that they too, were all dysfunctional in their own right. Some more than others.

Humans are an adaptive sort, and we manage to find comfort and escape from pain wherever we can.

It is nice to see that you place a proper perspective on things and adapt accordingly.


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