tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post5823000866798280933..comments2024-03-27T09:14:22.763+00:00Comments on Life, Ninja Killer Cat and Everything Else ...: A Tale of Two MothersClaire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-63055579402060236782015-08-22T22:20:39.894+01:002015-08-22T22:20:39.894+01:00What a touching story. I can see similarities with...What a touching story. I can see similarities with my family especially the mental health issue and the drifting apart. I hope that one day things will be easier with your son. Thanks for sharing xxxxtinkertink2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811293282613198960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-91127469108854560922015-08-17T21:36:09.310+01:002015-08-17T21:36:09.310+01:00I have tears reading your story. Your last sentenc...I have tears reading your story. Your last sentence in the post is what I need to really remember xVaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082974379301225614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-50594337045134290802015-08-10T17:38:55.478+01:002015-08-10T17:38:55.478+01:00Oh what a sad story - such a hard time for you all...Oh what a sad story - such a hard time for you all <3 xSarah Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823490298372794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-68154632752124518932015-08-10T11:11:10.638+01:002015-08-10T11:11:10.638+01:00Such a sad story but it does highlight that there ...Such a sad story but it does highlight that there is definately a shift towards better mental care these days. I am so sorry you didn't get to say goodbye and I hope your son comes round tooKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-20016628275239586672015-08-09T11:29:40.760+01:002015-08-09T11:29:40.760+01:00Thank you, it does make it easier being able to ta...Thank you, it does make it easier being able to talk about it xTracey Abrahamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645995238253581548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-43409304884953806672015-08-08T08:01:10.694+01:002015-08-08T08:01:10.694+01:00A very sad story. It sounds like it was a hard ti...A very sad story. It sounds like it was a hard time for everyone: your mother coping with mental illness and you coping with all that growing up. Sounds like you didn't get the help from social services that you needed either. xErica Pricehttp://92three30.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-43533243142436701462015-08-07T21:46:42.719+01:002015-08-07T21:46:42.719+01:00Aw I am sorry that she passed before you got a cha...Aw I am sorry that she passed before you got a chance to see her xbeautyqueenukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999507823528783542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-88276573643330133282015-08-07T11:26:35.739+01:002015-08-07T11:26:35.739+01:00So beautifully written. I was in tears reading it....So beautifully written. I was in tears reading it. I have been estranged from my Dad since 1986 and I worry about the guilt I will feel when he dies. I learnt after losing my Mum who I was very close to that no matter what the relationship is like, good or bad you will always feel guilt after the passing of a loved one. Thanks for sharing xEmma@christmascupboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939624431408633740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-89903839844974074322015-08-07T08:52:09.396+01:002015-08-07T08:52:09.396+01:00It is always good to see the positives and I am pl...It is always good to see the positives and I am pleased you have happy memories of your mother. Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348404541968518686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-23885443756014871542015-08-06T22:51:06.036+01:002015-08-06T22:51:06.036+01:00I can not imagine the pain you must have had to go...I can not imagine the pain you must have had to go through as a child an d also what your mother went through. Thankl you for sharing such a brave and moving post Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-5678113632270501472015-08-06T21:52:19.641+01:002015-08-06T21:52:19.641+01:00This must have been a hard post to write but you s...This must have been a hard post to write but you seem to have a positive outlook on life. So sad to read what has happened over the years. Make sure you look after yourself as I'm sure you will x Charly Dovehttp://www.podcastdove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-127606430088192832015-08-06T19:58:07.520+01:002015-08-06T19:58:07.520+01:00Such a tragic story of mental health and how impor...Such a tragic story of mental health and how important it is to get help and support needed as soon as possible. Look after yourself and enjoy your own family xxLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377015297118875076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-10491153628788073952015-08-06T18:41:53.850+01:002015-08-06T18:41:53.850+01:00This is really moving and sad. I'm sorry about...This is really moving and sad. I'm sorry about your mother and the loss of contact with your son. Your message is really important though - I think we could all learn from it (ninja cat)<br />family travel timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253129730240938777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-13690214314111666222015-08-06T18:26:43.788+01:002015-08-06T18:26:43.788+01:00I'm sorry she passed away before you got to se...I'm sorry she passed away before you got to see her and this is a worry I have as I haven't had contact with my mom for the last few years. I do hope you can rebuild your relantionship with son. Mental health effects people in so many ways hugs xxxSara xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060884332479801540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-65832829672632512382015-08-06T15:41:05.151+01:002015-08-06T15:41:05.151+01:00How very sad that she passed away before you got t...How very sad that she passed away before you got the chance to see her again. I worry about this with my own parents, I feel bad that I don't make the effort to see them very often. Life really is short and we really need to take the time to appreciate the people around us. *Hugs*Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13746263510506534586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-77397488662509783642015-08-06T13:15:08.588+01:002015-08-06T13:15:08.588+01:00I think the message that life is short and try to ...I think the message that life is short and try to be kind is one that we could all do to be reminded of from time to time. I hope that sharing your story brings you some peace.Nadine Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966257032498601646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-29963816476978732172015-08-06T13:10:23.161+01:002015-08-06T13:10:23.161+01:00Hi, thank you for taking the time to comment.
The...Hi, thank you for taking the time to comment. <br />There was a little technical glitch this morning, and some of the post didn't come up, so I would feel bad about accepting your praise without giving you the chance to read the second (not so positive) side of the story xTracey Abrahamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645995238253581548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-60406533536302576422015-08-06T13:07:24.885+01:002015-08-06T13:07:24.885+01:00Thank you so much Claire for giving me the opportu...Thank you so much Claire for giving me the opportunity to tell my story, and thank you for taking the time on your holiday to sort the techno problems, your a star xxTracey Abrahamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645995238253581548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-34252522702292459542015-08-06T10:44:02.828+01:002015-08-06T10:44:02.828+01:00I am so glad you have some happy memories of being...I am so glad you have some happy memories of being with your Mother, you sound a positive person. This is a great post to share as I am sure it will help others who have suffered similar & may feel alone.<br />Thanks for writing it & Claire for sharing on here. x theuncheshirewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17730656608410708111noreply@blogger.com