"I Don't Know Who You Are Anymore..."

[Stanley_9875]

Originally Posted by Neytiri_Quest

Hi Stanley. I'll keep my comments short, since so much good advice and support has already been given. I don't know you very well, but from what I've seen, you are one of the most pleasant and considerate people on this list, and have a good head on your shoulders as well.

People are afraid of what they don't understand, and naturally try to control that which they fear. As long as you are living at home, you will have to understand this and make certain concessions. I'm guessing you've changed so much from the AVATAR Experience that your family (especially your mother) is somewhat confused and frightened by these changes. You're not so easy to figure out or control anymore. You're becoming your own man. And from what I can tell by your posts, these changes have been mostly beneficial ones for you.

I'm sure many of the people on this list can relate to the confusion, hurt feelings, and alienation you must be feeling right now. Just hang in there and know by all the heart-felt responses you have gotten so far that you have many good and sympathetic friends on this site, and you are not alone during this difficult process.

You always have such an amazing way with words (I know this because when I read your Why We Love Neytiri essay-type thing (lol) I was reading thinking, "there is no way I could write like this, but it describes my feelings and her so perfectly!"

And like I said about the Neytiri essay, you said it perfect. She probably is a bit confused... maybe a lot. And along with just the growing up and becoming a man, this whole Avatar experience definitely threw in a lot more.

And I think of you all as my family... thank you very much for your kind words

Originally Posted by Sight Unseen

I know exactly how you feel. It seriously gets old being interrogated 24/7. I can't honestly believe that your/my parents would believe we would do this. As for being questioned about PAD, I've been in a semi-PAD state for a couple years now. My mom has more than once threatened me with professional help if I didn't "let up on that damned incessant cynicism".

No, its not like she accuses me of it, more of like a "well I should make sure" type of thing, like a second thought. its hard to explain, but she isn't accusing me of them... don't know if that made sense.

And as for PAD, it would be constant on and off. Mornings through work till college PAD, then after just chilled and laid back.

[Human No More]

Originally Posted by Sight Unseen

I know exactly how you feel. It seriously gets old being interrogated 24/7. I can't honestly believe that your/my parents would believe we would do this. As for being questioned about PAD, I've been in a semi-PAD state for a couple years now. My mom has more than once threatened me with professional help if I didn't "let up on that damned incessant cynicism".

So sad... They don't understand when people are just waking up. So many people are just scared, because they've been in this little bubble of theirs, ignoring the truth for so long, and it scares them that it might cause them to question things themselves...