perceptivei · 36-40, F
I understand this completely. I believe the average person does become softer. I've become more empathetic due to life experiences. Younger people simply can't empathize.
As far as experienced, older people get even older... From my experience, they grew softer (both my grandfathers).
Not to be rude in the least... You're still very young (if your age is correct). The brain fully develops in the mid to late 20's. Frankly, I don't think it's fair to say that you've changed. Maybe you're becoming you... As sad as that may due to the circumstances, you're probably an empathetic and quality human being. I hope you don't have to experience anymore pain in order to understand this.
Treat your mom with as much love as you can imagine. She'll probably forgive you for anything, but it's important that you try.
I'm so sorry about your father. I'm sure he loves you more than you will ever understand... even if he's no longer here.
As far as experienced, older people get even older... From my experience, they grew softer (both my grandfathers).
Not to be rude in the least... You're still very young (if your age is correct). The brain fully develops in the mid to late 20's. Frankly, I don't think it's fair to say that you've changed. Maybe you're becoming you... As sad as that may due to the circumstances, you're probably an empathetic and quality human being. I hope you don't have to experience anymore pain in order to understand this.
Treat your mom with as much love as you can imagine. She'll probably forgive you for anything, but it's important that you try.
I'm so sorry about your father. I'm sure he loves you more than you will ever understand... even if he's no longer here.
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rfatoday · 70-79, M
Losing a parent you looked up to is always hard. Don’t beat yourself up over how you may have treated him in the past. Instead, acknowledge where you may have wished you did things better, then treat those near you today in a new way. After all, as a Dad he’d be happy to know you made changes. Things will get better. Sharing and passing on the good things you learned from him will help honor him and keep his memory alive.
