tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post6409456845737522934..comments2023-04-04T07:26:09.997-07:00Comments on Searching for our silver lining: Tasting privilegesCristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317873211902543387noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-36800198359293738772020-02-21T10:22:45.470-08:002020-02-21T10:22:45.470-08:00I am not a huge fan of the whole "privilege&q...I am not a huge fan of the whole "privilege" discussion, because no matter how well intentioned I feel like it easily segues into a blame discussion. But...certainly we benefit and suffer based on things outside our immediate personal control. It's something worth thinking about.<br /><br />When I think about my "privileges," in the sense of things that have a positive impact that I personally had nothing to do with, a stable family is top of the list. In my case it was a stable nuclear family at least; the extended family was more troubled for a variety of reasons. But still that made an incalculable difference to me. I don't know that I'm fantastic but without my inner sense of security, value and resilience I could have been much worse.<br /><br />Anything you are doing to make your children's lives stable, and give them a safe home life, is a win, win, win. Even if it's not perfect. It's never perfect. torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-18581257774377190322020-02-13T05:45:18.478-08:002020-02-13T05:45:18.478-08:00It's wonderful that you're able to have so...It's wonderful that you're able to have some help at this point. Hope the trip goes well!<br /><br />It's a tricky balance, isn't it? Adversity and privilege are the kinds of experiences that having too much or not enough both ruin things. Definitely it's a new sort of challenge having to learn to ask for help and trust that it will be there. Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976973387918064285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-27389887611105813152020-01-28T08:31:18.635-08:002020-01-28T08:31:18.635-08:00I can't believe that trip was 2 years. I remem...I can't believe that trip was 2 years. I remember you getting ready for it.<br /><br />You're right. There is something to be said for facing adversity and coming through the fire more refined and honed. <br /><br />I'm holding space that things with Moon and Lucas continue to go well. And that your current trip is an easy and successful one.Lori Lavender Luzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394441222262940632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-45136911616983629632020-01-27T10:06:42.966-08:002020-01-27T10:06:42.966-08:00I'm glad you have some great help, friend. It ...I'm glad you have some great help, friend. It takes the mental load off of you so much. Flying with kids is no joke. Wishing you lots of luck that everything goes smoothly. Risa Kerslakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446679711343114478noreply@blogger.com