Hi Wendy

Something I just realized today.... I never had a mother growing up. Not one who I felt was there for me whatever I felt, or who I could talk to for advice or to make my lunch and draw little hearts in my PBJ sanwiches. To sit on her lap, to have books read to me... all those great things moms can do. That really explains a lot to me suddenly. Why I would get these deep painful longings when I wasyounger, just wanting to be held by her. Those deep longings lasted long into my life. At the time I didn't connect it to my mom, but just felt so alone at times.

Ok. Glad you've decided to join I hadn't considered switching roles, but why not? Remember, as the person answering, you may not ask any questions of me. I cannot make any statements.

Maybe we can save some work in preparing the theme. It seems Tomi's issue is inner child, oppression by authority figures. Is your issue any way connected?

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rising every time we fall." Confucius