tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post5776960680601524311..comments2024-01-15T12:17:49.418+02:00Comments on Midlife Singlemum: Mothers' Day On Social MediaRachel Selbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-81800693624998662682020-05-16T16:20:41.541+03:002020-05-16T16:20:41.541+03:00I just want to add that in normal times I'd go...I just want to add that in normal times I'd go with a more positive stance but in lockdown you can't do any of the things you might otherwise do to improve your life - even just going to the park or out for a drink with a friend. We're all stuck where we are, even if it's only for a few months. And for some people it's very hard. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-52458138839347389522020-05-16T16:16:38.731+03:002020-05-16T16:16:38.731+03:00I agree with you - 90%. I just can't get it ou...I agree with you - 90%. I just can't get it out of my head that some people didn't have the opportunity to make life choices. Or they did and they made mistakes, or were dealt bad luck, or started so far back on the social ladder that life's still difficult even with good choices.Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-10237838423432077372020-05-15T23:49:57.806+03:002020-05-15T23:49:57.806+03:00It really can be so difficult. I don't think t...It really can be so difficult. I don't think there is anything wrong in sharing pictures of your everyday life and I always try to remember how priviledged I am to live where I live, but I can't be responsible for others life choices. Of course it is wrong to boast about what you have, but most of us are not doing that. Mich xMichelleTwinMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666267510923224699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-48498855586668032952020-05-12T04:27:57.261+03:002020-05-12T04:27:57.261+03:00I agree with you that there is a fine line between...I agree with you that there is a fine line between being appreciative and bragging. On the other hand - someone who needs to brag on facebook maybe needs people to witness their life in order to boost their self worth. I think a lot of saying how wonderful your kids or partner is could be done personally and in private. <br />I keep tweaking this post because people on facebook keep agreeing with me about things I'm not sure I meant. I just wrote what I was feeling and everyone's comments have helped me to clarify what I meant. Meanwhile different people have taken the message they want from it. It's fascinating actually, how that has happened. <br />Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-20968850977920453942020-05-12T03:13:50.714+03:002020-05-12T03:13:50.714+03:00I am very tired with everyone having to justify a ...I am very tired with everyone having to justify a post that somehow expresses something joyful or celebrates something - either a private accomplishment or something like Mother's Day. The world is not perfect - it never will be - and some will always be more fortunate than others - be it in a monetary sense, academic accomplishment, status or family circumstances. Does this mean that we can never celebrate any aspect of our lives without first apologizing left, right and centre?<br />I think perhaps what we should be looking at is the way we express things - there is a difference between celebrating, with generosity and appreciation - lording it over someone and boasting is different. Unfortunately some people can no longer see the nuances.<br />I completely agree with you Rachel - let's celebrate where we can. I am single, with no children - and sometimes I do regret those facts - I live in a small rental apt. and yes, it would be nice to own a small house with a garden - but I appreciate what I do have, and I don't begrudge others what they have. It is all in the way you look at things.<br />Happy Mother's Day!Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.com