My mother used to always put a present under the tree for herself. She"d forget what it was. I always thought that was weirdo when I was a child. Now I think I understand.
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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Dragonflower says,
My mother used to always put a present under the tree for herself. She"d forget what it was. I always thought that was weirdo when I was a child. Now I think I understand.canadafreeze says,
I call it a "to-me-from-me" - spoken really fast. I sometimes do it on my birthday, too:-)accidentaltourist says,
Who else knows you better?Dragonflower says,
Oh, that's what you called my bday cake that I got for myself --a to-me-from-me. Very cute.DynamicDbytheC says,
I love it when I out do myself.canadafreeze says,
That's almost a six, DD:-)