terrshee's Diaryland Diary

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Home After a Visit Home

I find myself browsing through one of my favorite books, "The Devil's Dictionary," in hopes of finding a pity definition for the way I feel about my family.

I just spent most of the day in the company of my mother and two of my sisters (I have three, and two surviving brothers). I love them all dearly, but at times the family dynamic is a bit overwhelming.

Is it because we don't see each other often, particulary in groups, that it becomes so intense? Perhaps if I made the effort to stay in closer touch it wouldn't be such an assault of intimacy. There's always so much to process, both information and emotions, that I get quite glassy-eyed by the end of the day without being able to shut down at all.

Ah, well, I'm home now and have only the cat to worry about, and dinner and a little targeted scritching will take care of her needs.

9:56 p.m. - 2004-12-04
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