Holiday Question Answered by Naomi W. Dumfries
A Wild Ride welcomes Naomi from Tales of a Single Parent . Naomi answered our question:
Every year my family falls short of giving me a thoughtful present. It hurts my feelings about how little time they spend on my gift while I devote time, energy and money on theirs. I'm not asking for anything expensive. How can I get my family to honor me?
In addition to learning to honor herself, it is also important that she verbalize how she feels to her family. Maybe they are unaware of her hurt feelings. By talking with them, her family can begin to understand where she is coming from. Communication goes a long way.
Thanks for the reminder that sometimes we suffer in silence not because our family is cold and insensitive but because they simply do not know what's on our mind. Visit Naomi's site, Tales of A Single Parent, for some excellent self-care suggestions!
