What could you tell her?
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What could you tell her?
― Maya Angelou
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I would tell Natalie that I'm so proud that she didn't allow her circumstances to determine her future. Also, she's a real survivor and could help others with her story. I would tell her, her inner strength, drive and belief in herself makes her a beautiful young woman.bigirimanacelestin wrote: ↑14 Apr 2018, 10:46 After all hardishps that Natalie faced, for her step father and all works she did to protect her mother and her siblings; what could you tell her or someone like her if you has a chance to meet her? What could you tell either Alex or Natalie's mother?
For Alex: Provoking your children to anger is a sin in God's eyes. You have demoralized your entire family because of your short comings, failures, and insecurities. Being a bully is nothing. Being a man is to earn respect, love, and appreciation from your family. You have destroyed all three.
For Irma: You lost your self-respect, self-esteem, and self-worth. You allowed your older kids step-father to verbally and physically abuse them. Why? Because you didn't think you had any choice in the matter. Is this how you wish to live the rest of your life? It may not be too late....
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Wow, nice story words here. They are really well deserved by all the three characters.Jamasenu wrote: ↑14 Apr 2018, 21:03I would tell Natalie that I'm so proud that she didn't allow her circumstances to determine her future. Also, she's a real survivor and could help others with her story. I would tell her, her inner strength, drive and belief in herself makes her a beautiful young woman.bigirimanacelestin wrote: ↑14 Apr 2018, 10:46 After all hardishps that Natalie faced, for her step father and all works she did to protect her mother and her siblings; what could you tell her or someone like her if you has a chance to meet her? What could you tell either Alex or Natalie's mother?
For Alex: Provoking your children to anger is a sin in God's eyes. You have demoralized your entire family because of your short comings, failures, and insecurities. Being a bully is nothing. Being a man is to earn respect, love, and appreciation from your family. You have destroyed all three.
For Irma: You lost your self-respect, self-esteem, and self-worth. You allowed your older kids step-father to verbally and physically abuse them. Why? Because you didn't think you had any choice in the matter. Is this how you wish to live the rest of your life? It may not be too late....
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I feel like all three of them, even Natalie, need to hear that because a lot of their actions were really reactions to each other (Yes, even Irma).
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Thanks.....Kibetious wrote: ↑15 Apr 2018, 13:37Wow, nice story words here. They are really well deserved by all the three characters.Jamasenu wrote: ↑14 Apr 2018, 21:03I would tell Natalie that I'm so proud that she didn't allow her circumstances to determine her future. Also, she's a real survivor and could help others with her story. I would tell her, her inner strength, drive and belief in herself makes her a beautiful young woman.bigirimanacelestin wrote: ↑14 Apr 2018, 10:46 After all hardishps that Natalie faced, for her step father and all works she did to protect her mother and her siblings; what could you tell her or someone like her if you has a chance to meet her? What could you tell either Alex or Natalie's mother?
For Alex: Provoking your children to anger is a sin in God's eyes. You have demoralized your entire family because of your short comings, failures, and insecurities. Being a bully is nothing. Being a man is to earn respect, love, and appreciation from your family. You have destroyed all three.
For Irma: You lost your self-respect, self-esteem, and self-worth. You allowed your older kids step-father to verbally and physically abuse them. Why? Because you didn't think you had any choice in the matter. Is this how you wish to live the rest of your life? It may not be too late....
― Umberto Eco, The Island of the Day Before
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"Alex, being the man of the family means being responsible for everyone. Do what's best for your family and not just for yourself. Take responsibility for your actions, stop bullying others to prove your dominance, and stop numbing yourself with alcohol."
"Irma, you know what's right and wrong. Stop second guessing your decisions. You are not property. Stop acting like your opinions don't matter."
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under the trying circumstances. Yes, a person is more than the
circumstances and Natalie's fight is really appreciated.
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