My first reaction to this was “Yea Right.” There were many years that I felt I was not understood at home and I know my brother has felt the same way recently. What I did find was that no matter if there was understanding there was always acceptance at home. I could come as I was and I would never be turned away. I’ve had a lot of conversations with my mom recently because of some current family drama and she’s wondered what she could have done differently for each of her children. I just tell her “You did the best you knew how to do with he information you had available. The best thing you gave us was a home to come back to when we needed a safe place.” I still feel that way. My mother’s home has and will always be my safe place even when she doesn’t understand me or what I’m going through.

I totally agree. I felt this way growing up and still feel that way about my home. This was a goal for me as a mother of six and many others that came to live with us. No matter where the “home” has been, I’ve wanted my family to feel safe, loved, and accepted.”

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