Oh Nora, I just want to wrap my arms around you. I'm so sorry you were subjected to such bewildering levels of crazy-making and nonsensical abuse. I'm so sorry that none of the adults in your life provided the safety, consistency, nurturing, and love you needed and deserved. That you survived and grew into the amazing, beautiful, joyful woman you are is a testament to your immense inner strength and light. Thank you for surviving and becoming who you are. You are so very loved.
I'm so so sorry Nora for what you and your sister went through. Your mother sure was some piece of work, it makes me so mad for the selfish ways those who should have our back and protect always just ignores the responsibility they took on the day they decided to sprog off. Unfortunately it's not unique either, and it makes me wonder where the f humanity went so 'kin wrong.
I know it won't really help this late on but big hugs to you, Nora back then, and hug your sister from me too. You are a beautiful human being that unfortunately was forged like something from a blacksmiths smithy. I am very grateful you survived, and not only survived but also chose to thrive after all of that. Much love <3 <3 <3
Thank you. It actually took me many years to understand my mother's part in this. If I had seen her behavior clearly back then I don't think I could have survived it. So for a long time, in my head, he was the villain and she was the "good parent" in the house.
Yeah, I mean I knew she was choosing him over me and yet I could not clearly see it all back then. Also, there were things I did not know that I now know that enable me to see it all more clearly.
And yeah, there were moments even back then when I would hear her say something like, "What's happened to you, Nora? You used to be so happy all of the time." And I would think to myself, "She has lost her fucking mind."
Nora, I say the same to you as all of your post's loving, supportive comments. I am so full of joy for you that you have created a world where you are not only safe but also full of loving beings and you model for all of us who have endured cruelty, abuse, trauma etc., the truth of the trauma and the strength to heal and shine in love. I am so sorry you had this horrible childhood. And thank you for being the most beautiful, clear, loving YOU.
I’m so very sorry, Nora. How you ever found your way to healing and healer is miraculous. YOU are miraculous! Much love to you . . . Through all time and space❤️
Wow. I felt so much emotion reading this… anger, horror, grief, disgust, and deep sadness for the young Nora whose mother didn’t protect her in so many moments.
This is years of your experience you’ve been able to share in one writing piece. I hope our shared witness to this part of your story can help lighten the weight of it, even if just a little.
Big warm fuzzy love to you and your perfect younger parts 🫶💖🐬
Wow Nora, I just had no idea. It’s really nice to get to know more about you and your life and your insides. You show up for us and help us heal and process our traumas and grow and it’s just a really beautiful feeling to get to see more of your life and what you’ve been through. Thank you for trusting us and letting us in. I am SO FREAKING SORRY for the pain you and your sister had to endure and I’m also so grateful for all the ways you’ve alchemized it into such power and compassion and healing as an adult. The world is better with you in it. ✨🙏🏼💕
I am sorry for your suffering. Deeply sorry. Thank you for becoming the wonderful woman you are in spite of all the obstacles they have put on your path.
I don’t know how but I’m glad you survived this. You are an amazing light.
Thank you so much, Lisa
I’m in awe of you, your strength, wisdom, kindness, just everything about you Nora❤️
Thank you so much, Marcy. I love you.
Oh Nora, I just want to wrap my arms around you. I'm so sorry you were subjected to such bewildering levels of crazy-making and nonsensical abuse. I'm so sorry that none of the adults in your life provided the safety, consistency, nurturing, and love you needed and deserved. That you survived and grew into the amazing, beautiful, joyful woman you are is a testament to your immense inner strength and light. Thank you for surviving and becoming who you are. You are so very loved.
Thank you so much, Amy Beth. Sending you my love in return.
I'm so so sorry Nora for what you and your sister went through. Your mother sure was some piece of work, it makes me so mad for the selfish ways those who should have our back and protect always just ignores the responsibility they took on the day they decided to sprog off. Unfortunately it's not unique either, and it makes me wonder where the f humanity went so 'kin wrong.
I know it won't really help this late on but big hugs to you, Nora back then, and hug your sister from me too. You are a beautiful human being that unfortunately was forged like something from a blacksmiths smithy. I am very grateful you survived, and not only survived but also chose to thrive after all of that. Much love <3 <3 <3
Thank you so much. Hugs and love received and returned.
"it makes me wonder where the f humanity went so 'kin wrong" - agreed
Wow! What a psycho. I’m so sorry you went through that.
My mom had a different version of this type of thing so I totally get it.
I can’t help but wonder at you and your sister being clear on how crazy they both were. Im glad you kept that awareness
My mom ( who is an Aquarius) had that awareness
Get two sisters however became it to survive.
Sorry typo. My moms two sisters became it
Thank you. It actually took me many years to understand my mother's part in this. If I had seen her behavior clearly back then I don't think I could have survived it. So for a long time, in my head, he was the villain and she was the "good parent" in the house.
Ya, I think that is normal to maintain sanity.
And still your deep insides knew the situation was fucked up.
I remember sitting at Hanukkah dinner with my moms family. I was about 15 and I remember thinking in my Goth outfit. 😂😂😂😂
These people are fucking crazy.
LOL
Yeah, I mean I knew she was choosing him over me and yet I could not clearly see it all back then. Also, there were things I did not know that I now know that enable me to see it all more clearly.
And yeah, there were moments even back then when I would hear her say something like, "What's happened to you, Nora? You used to be so happy all of the time." And I would think to myself, "She has lost her fucking mind."
Nora, I say the same to you as all of your post's loving, supportive comments. I am so full of joy for you that you have created a world where you are not only safe but also full of loving beings and you model for all of us who have endured cruelty, abuse, trauma etc., the truth of the trauma and the strength to heal and shine in love. I am so sorry you had this horrible childhood. And thank you for being the most beautiful, clear, loving YOU.
Thank you so much, Susan. I love you.
I’m so very sorry, Nora. How you ever found your way to healing and healer is miraculous. YOU are miraculous! Much love to you . . . Through all time and space❤️
Thank you, Shannon. Received. I love you too.
Miraculous...that's the word..
Wow. I felt so much emotion reading this… anger, horror, grief, disgust, and deep sadness for the young Nora whose mother didn’t protect her in so many moments.
This is years of your experience you’ve been able to share in one writing piece. I hope our shared witness to this part of your story can help lighten the weight of it, even if just a little.
Big warm fuzzy love to you and your perfect younger parts 🫶💖🐬
Thank you so much, Jess. I do feel lighter after sending it out this morning. Big love right back.
Wow Nora, I just had no idea. It’s really nice to get to know more about you and your life and your insides. You show up for us and help us heal and process our traumas and grow and it’s just a really beautiful feeling to get to see more of your life and what you’ve been through. Thank you for trusting us and letting us in. I am SO FREAKING SORRY for the pain you and your sister had to endure and I’m also so grateful for all the ways you’ve alchemized it into such power and compassion and healing as an adult. The world is better with you in it. ✨🙏🏼💕
Thank you so much, Helen. I love you.
I freaking love you too! 🤘🏼💜
I am sorry for your suffering. Deeply sorry. Thank you for becoming the wonderful woman you are in spite of all the obstacles they have put on your path.
Thank you so much, Max. I love you.
Holy shit, Nora. I have no words for that. It’s amazing you emerged so beautiful.
Thank you, Jay. I love you.
Your sister and I share a birthday!
Libras