First, my mother’s name is Joanne (she passed away about six years ago but I still say her name “is” not “was”), so you are Joanne, who is providing me tips that Joanne didn’t … makes me smile!
I too get on my self-reliance high-horse more than I should. A legacy of trying to act like I was way more confident than I was as a teen trying to fit in, compounded by 20+ years as a single mom to my son.
Your story is very familiar and I enjoy your writing style, thanks for sharing this insight!
First, my mother’s name is Joanne (she passed away about six years ago but I still say her name “is” not “was”), so you are Joanne, who is providing me tips that Joanne didn’t … makes me smile!
I too get on my self-reliance high-horse more than I should. A legacy of trying to act like I was way more confident than I was as a teen trying to fit in, compounded by 20+ years as a single mom to my son.
Your story is very familiar and I enjoy your writing style, thanks for sharing this insight!
It wasn't easy to confess how foolish I felt standing in that puddle of salad dressing. But I hope my story helps other overly self-reliant souls