LJ Idol Week One: "Prism Life"

[drippedonpaper]

As a child, solutions seem very simple. Always taller and (shall I say) curvier than my peers, there was probably no nine year old girl that looked less like a ballerina than me. But that, of course, was my ambition: to dance, to glide like the most delicate butterfly

Comments

[dsrmousey]

What people don't realize is neglect can be an abuse of sorts. With seven children I'm sure your parents didn't have a lot of time for nurture.

Breaking that cycle with your own children is a wonderful thing. I tried for the same with my kids. I had an abusive childhood. Wrote a lot about it here but can't get into my old account! Anyway, enough about me.

Happy is something you have to do for yourself. And if You approve of You, then don't worry about your parents, just love them and see them as the totally fallible people they are.

I liked this write very much. And for what it's worth I SEE you, and I approve. Peace~~~D

[roina_arwen]

This is lovely. I’m glad you’re embracing the rainbow!

[mollywheezy]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! :)

[alycewilson]

It's good to be able to appreciate the positive amidst the disappointment. To my mind, it was your family failing, to show you support and love. Glad you're striving to do better for your family.

[static_abyss]

I think it's lovely that you're actively trying to give your children a life different from yours. And I'm glad you were able to reclaim your song.