For the past year or so, I’ve been going through life changing events which are a bit out of the ordinary. Marriage, motherhood, career. So many things happening so fast. It’s so difficult having to explain these things to some of my friends who are not on the same boat.
Yes, they are trying their best to understand but more often than not…they don’t or they can’t.
I think this is why I really enjoy blogging. This is where I am able to talk about my joys and pain, my hurt, excitement and fear. This is also where I am able to find people who are on the same boat.
Take this blog I found named Etc Atbp as an example. In this blog she talks about her married life, her daughter (who’s the same age as my daughter by the way) her struggles with adjusting to her husband’s culture and her obligation to her immediate family.
When I read blogs like this I feel strengthened. It makes me realize I am not alone in my plight. It really feels good to be able to draw inspiration from other people’s experiences.
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July 8, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Jayant
Hello!
I feel so inspired by reading some of your posts.Take a bow lady,you have got so much strength and you are an example for many many young girls who just give in to the pressure,instead of fighting through it.
I’m going to blogroll you,as I dont wanna miss your posts.In fact i’ve written a post on your blog itself. Please read it.
July 9, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Mitch
Life is such. Sometimes it hurts to know that (some of) the friends (and relatives the most) you expect to understand your situation just won’t understand you or they don’t seem to care.
Thanks to this blogging medium, we are able to express ourselves.
Btw, thanks for the review. If you have time please visit When Silence Speaks (www.mitchteryosa.com) and Everything About Deye (www.mitchteryosa.com/everythingaboutdeye > where I keep a track of my daughter’s milestone).