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I remember once when I was 7 or 8, I was riding horses with my mum

We lived in a mountain range, and there were sprawling trails. My mum decided we should go forward into an uncleared area, the brush was so thick. You really couldn't see anything in front of you, and there was a lot of swamp around

She got angry at me because I didn't want to go in there, and turned to me and called me a stick in the mud, and said I'd never get anywhere if I didn't take risks

I still think about it often, and imagine how disappointed shed be in me. I am still overly cautious and I can't help it. I was always a reluctant and avoidant child and I am the same as an adult
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WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
Doesn’t sound like you were a reluctant and avoidant child… sounds more like mom couldn’t see past her own desire in this scenario

If my child was extremely uncomfortable with any situation i was voluntarily about to put us through, I would change my route or talk it through if I truly thought they would enjoy themselves

It’s not about ME in those situations. It’s about their safety and I like to be sure they feel heard/understood