People can change!
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Those of you who have heard me speak before, may know a little about my upbringing. When I was born my parents were not prepared to be parents. So they sent me to my grandmother and she raises me until I was at age for school then my parents pick me up from my grandmother. Growing up … let’s just say they never hugged me or told me they love me. Eventually I did understand where they were coming from, not that I am saying what they did was right. I am just saying I understand they did what they knew; they did the same thing their parents did to them on me.
My brother came along 6 years after I was born, again they didn’t raise my brother either, they had my other grandparents raise him. My parents did a lot better with my brother in the sense that, my brother never got daily beating and he never had the Constance verbal abuse.
My parents and I has long made our amends, and we have made peace with each other. And this holiday I was happy to fly my parents out to visit us and for them to spend time with their grandson, my almost one year old baby.
The most amazing part of this for me is to see with my own eyes, how loving they are with my son. To see the hands that were used to deliver countless strikes, today those same hands are so gentle and loving. To hear from the lips that were used to speak such hateful and disgusting words, today those same lips are giving endless kisses and sweet smiles.
Seeing the joy in my parent’s eyes and watching my son playing with them. What a transformation… If you would have showed me photos of what I saw today, back when I was growing up. I would have told you that is impossible! They can’t be the same people!
By no means, am I saying that we are the perfect family!? All I am saying is that people can change for the better, people can heal from the pass. Most of all, we all have the ability to be loving people. And that is a something worth sharing…
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Giovanna Garcia
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That was beautiful Giovanna, the way you can accept them for who they are and not who they were. I reckon you will make a great mother in that you already know what not to do, and so your battles with child rearing is already half won. I hope you have fun learning what you should do
Amazing post.
Knowing the difference from one’s situation from another is great because not only do you know how one’s bad situation is but you can also have a comparison to the better comparison and be thankful for it.
Hi Sire
Thanks for the kind words. It is very remarkable to see my parent’s recovery.
Knowing ‘what Not to do!’ does help. I know I still have a lot to learn. Thankfully, I do have a great support system :-), nice people such as yourself
Thank you for the comment and support.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Trevor
I do think I am very bless, because I get to see them changed. So, like you said I can compare. Some people never get to see that…
Thank You for your comment, stop by anytime.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Awesome post!
Hi Josh
Thanks for the comment. Happy Holiday to you
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Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Giovanna, thanks for sharing this post. It is a bit sad but beautiful at the same time. Your parents are very lucky to have such a loving daughter.
Hi Gio .. how heart rending .. but how wonderful you are together now .. especially with Dylan and in such a loving special environment .. enjoy all the times you have together - Hilary
It is inspiring to know that people can change over time. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Antonio
Thanks for the kind words
We all are very lucky. I am bless to get to see them change. Some people never get to see anyone changed for the better.
Thank you for your comment, I hope to see you again soon.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Hilary
Yes, we are very bless to be able to spend time together. To see Dylan with is grandparents :-), for me to see my parent’s recovery. It is all just fantastic. Happy Holiday to you!
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi San Diego Tim
That is the beauty of life. We can change!
Thanks for the comment, come back anytime
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Powerful story. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Almost Millionaire
Thanks for stopping by, and your comment!
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Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Giovanna,
Thanks for sharing your story. It’s very inspiring to know that people can change for the better. Sorry for all that you went through growing up, but glad to know that somehow you accepted it and are able to make your parents be in your life today.
Great story Giovanna. I am here watching and living it with you. Your parents are really good with Dylan and I am so glad we’ve been able to dome together as a family and work together for the common good. Love, Life & Family!
Hi Nancy
What happened is in the past,and it helped me become the person I am today:-) I am totally fine with that. My parent’s recovery is really amazing. Yeah, watching them. I know for sure that people can change.
Thank You for your comment, I look forward to reading more from you.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Craig
I am thanksful that you have been with me every step of the way. It had taken a long journey but we are here together as a family. I love you, and thanks for your love and your support.
I am truly blessed.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Giovanna
Maybe that imperfect beginning with your parents was a perfect way to achieve your desired life of today, as you have the family and work you have maybe dreamed of before.
It seems that life is imperfect action, and that’s is the only way to a perfect life.
Very motivating love story, congratulations and thank you!
Hi Gabriel
Things happen for a reason, we all learn and grow from it. Perfection is a journey of many imperfect action.
Thank you for your comment, I enjoyed reading it. You have added more to this post.
Stop by anytime.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action