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As I wrap my son in pride --you wallow in your own. As I plan the future you spend the same amount of time in the past. My failure to become the child you want has prevented you from loving the grandchild I've given. So I will hide my triumphant blessing and keep him from the judgement I faced. And since I am such a horrible letdown --you have four other children to be "good enough" for you. And I would wish you greater pride in them but you already have enough in yourself. There has been much growth in myself like the grass in the spring and with that growth I see life and decay For I am learning to be good enough for my baby and not perfect for you.
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Oct 12, 2018
Oct 12, 2018 at 4:12 AM UTC
Father's Judgement
As I wrap my son in pride --you wallow in your own. As I plan the future you spend the same amount of time in the past. My failure to become the child you want has prevented you from loving the grandchild I've given. So I will hide my triumphant blessing and keep him from the judgement I faced. And since I am such a horrible letdown --you have four other children to be "good enough" for you. And I would wish you greater pride in them but you already have enough in yourself. There has been much growth in myself like the grass in the spring and with that growth I see life and decay For I am learning to be good enough for my baby and not perfect for you.
I've spent a lot of time working through this feeling. I hope someone can relate to what I'm feeling. I just want to feel like I am not alone anymore. Or at least have someone feel they have me.
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Oct 12, 2018
Oct 12, 2018 at 4:12 AM UTC
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