Rent

When I was growing up, I lived in a house that wasn’t made into a home.  I had food on the table, clothes on my back, and somewhere to rest my head, but where could I rest my head when I was emotionally tired?  Nowhere!  Not even on Daddy’s shoulder.  I had to grow up fast!  In order for me to be cared about, I had to pay my Dad ‘’emotional’’ rent.  This ‘’rent’’ was much more expensive!  I’d much rather pay physical rent, because it’s cheaper and the amount is on paper.  I’m now an adult, but I feel I owe my Dad back pay in ‘’emotional’’ rent.  To people who are struggling with the same thing, be careful, because ‘’emotional’’ rent doesn’t have a specific amount, that’s what makes it so expensive.  It has left me emotionally broke!  My Dad hasn’t had to pay anything in emotional damages…His costs are $0.00, while mine was, and still is…well, I’m still figuring it out!

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

How desperately sad and yet how finely you have explained your circumstances and feelings, Jenni.

God willing you will accept that you have paid more than enough emotional rent. Comes a time when you could unburden yourself and think of you and how to turn such feelings into pride and strong ones, because you're already rising way, way above the situation. Maybe now's the time to think of Self, what you have to have in your life and of course, find others to share some smiles with.

[Jenni Bailey]

I have started doing this, yes! I'm striving to rise above it all. Thank you for the review

[emmajoygreen]

Wonderful news, you're a wee hero/heroine! Will be calling in very soon.