One of my earliest and most vivid memories as a child is laying in bed, hoping my father would make it home safely from the bar, but knowing that once he did all hell would break loose. It was bitter-sweet hearing his truck pull up in front of the house.
04 May 2008
Sunday Secret
One of my earliest and most vivid memories as a child is laying in bed, hoping my father would make it home safely from the bar, but knowing that once he did all hell would break loose. It was bitter-sweet hearing his truck pull up in front of the house.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
18 comments:
Ouch. I know others who have had that same bittersweet feeling. Sad. Cheers Dana.
I remember laying in bed at night hoping my parents were okay. I'd stay awake until I heard them come home and fight. Then I knew they were.
I think I'm lucky that my father's alcoholism was mostly hidden from me.
What a tragic mix of emotions to have to endure. Something no child should have to wrestle with, but unfortunately so many do.
Awww that's a sad one. :(
Sorry sweets. have you been able to make some other more pleasant memories of him? I never had any of those issues...but I knew some who did. It's sad.
{{{ hugs}}}
My Dad never drank. Believe me, the fights still go on with sober parents too...
sadness....
So tough for a kid to go through. At least you know that you provide better for your son.
Hits home. Not alcohol but my Mom was a manic depressive. She could change in a split second, seen it, not good not good. But she was a dear and my Mother. I loved her fiercely. She passed in 1995.
Matt-Man, I think there are far too many of us out there, but I can make sure it doesn't happen in my home!
Leighann, I think there were more of us who did that back in the day ...
Tali, I don't know if that is a good thing or not.
Jeff, emotions that were way beyond my ability to process.
FF, there are a few of those!
tt, I wish I could say that I had, unfortunately, I haven't had much of an opportunity to do that.
Buff, fighting is certainly not limited to those who have been drinking!
DB, I may not be able to change it for myself, but I can change it for my son!
Karen, that I do!
Lu, I know that I should attempt to make amends with my father before it is too late, I just haven't been able to do it.
are we sisters?
your life and mine is like a circle.
I'm sorry to hear that, no child should go through that!
Jahooni, the similarities in our lives make me think we might be!
Matty, no, they shouldn't, but too many do!
Good for you for breaking that cycle and providing a better life for your child. He is a lucky kid to have you.
Post a Comment