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Old Sep 19, 2010, 10:37 AM
Anonymous29357
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Originally Posted by LovebirdsFlying View Post
I hate being told to smile when I don't bloody well feel like it.

In childhood the variation I heard most often was, "Wipe that frown off your face right now!" Which means, "You are not allowed to show any emotion that might indicate I'm less than a perfect parent."

As you spoke of your childhood - I can relate.
Though, I always frowned - I was told "I'll give you something to smile about", then a slap across the face followed!

But I'm here and I'm okay though it's taken lots of work - I'm here to stay.
AND Smile if I want to, lol