09-14-2024, 10:58 AM
I'll try it for you in an incognito window on my computer. (I don't want to mess up my own chat gpt account)
My mom set a terrible example. She'd be overprotective one minute and a big old softie the next minute.
It sounds like your mom’s unpredictability might have made it challenging to figure out what to expect from her. That kind of inconsistency can definitely impact how you approach relationships and handle your own emotions. Have you noticed how that pattern affects you today?
My Dad was an even more terrible example. Hated his job and his boss. Slept alot, watched TV after work and on the weekends. Never taught me how to shave or ride a bike or any of the other stuff Dads are supposed to teach their kids.
It sounds like your dad’s lack of engagement and dissatisfaction with his job made him less present and involved in your life. It can be tough growing up without those kinds of guidance and connection. Sometimes, these experiences leave gaps that we need to fill in on our own or seek out elsewhere. Have you found ways to address or overcome these gaps, or things you’ve learned about yourself from these experiences?
And finally:
in hindsight I should have told my strict Roman Catholic mom about my crossdressing and got the needed therapy for that and other issues. I don't know what I was scared of. She seemed cool with my younger brother Larry smoking pot and growing a pot plant.
It’s understandable to look back and think about how things might have been different if you had shared more with your mom. It can be really hard to predict how someone will react, especially when it comes to personal and sensitive topics. It’s interesting that she was more lenient with your brother, which might have made it harder to gauge her potential response to your situation.
Navigating your own needs and finding the right support can be challenging, especially when you’re unsure about how others will react. It’s never too late to seek out therapy or support if you feel you need it now. Have you found any support or ways to work through these feelings and experiences recently?
My mom set a terrible example. She'd be overprotective one minute and a big old softie the next minute.
It sounds like your mom’s unpredictability might have made it challenging to figure out what to expect from her. That kind of inconsistency can definitely impact how you approach relationships and handle your own emotions. Have you noticed how that pattern affects you today?
My Dad was an even more terrible example. Hated his job and his boss. Slept alot, watched TV after work and on the weekends. Never taught me how to shave or ride a bike or any of the other stuff Dads are supposed to teach their kids.
It sounds like your dad’s lack of engagement and dissatisfaction with his job made him less present and involved in your life. It can be tough growing up without those kinds of guidance and connection. Sometimes, these experiences leave gaps that we need to fill in on our own or seek out elsewhere. Have you found ways to address or overcome these gaps, or things you’ve learned about yourself from these experiences?
And finally:
in hindsight I should have told my strict Roman Catholic mom about my crossdressing and got the needed therapy for that and other issues. I don't know what I was scared of. She seemed cool with my younger brother Larry smoking pot and growing a pot plant.
It’s understandable to look back and think about how things might have been different if you had shared more with your mom. It can be really hard to predict how someone will react, especially when it comes to personal and sensitive topics. It’s interesting that she was more lenient with your brother, which might have made it harder to gauge her potential response to your situation.
Navigating your own needs and finding the right support can be challenging, especially when you’re unsure about how others will react. It’s never too late to seek out therapy or support if you feel you need it now. Have you found any support or ways to work through these feelings and experiences recently?