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Wednesday January 11, 2012
Free and spoiling myself silly
By LOVE THYSELF
MY life has always revolved around my children. Nurturing them to become successful and responsible adults has been my responsibility and, their interests, my priority!
Once they reached marriageable age, though, the situation changed with the introduction of their other half, someone who can help extend or break the family.
My son chose his girlfriend over me! His six-month relationship with the woman apparently supersedes his mother’s 29 years of sacrifices.
So distraught was I that I had bouts of insomnia and depression. The reality of a lost son hit me badly.
Thereupon I have realised that life is all about oneself and no other. Determined not to wallow in sorrow, I decided to put myself first and indulge in passions I had long shelved because of my earlier commitment as a mother.
I enrolled for music and dance classes. I treat myself to sessions at the beauty parlour and spoil myself with a daily body massage and hours of facial massage weekly – luxuries I once thought were a sheer waste of time and money.
I have changed my otherwise bland wardrobe, too, with the hope of growing old gracefully. I also pamper myself with trips abroad.
From within the comfort of my home, I further explore the world and expand my knowledge by surfing the Internet. One is never too old to learn.
For the first time since motherhood, I feel free of encumbrance and spend extravagantly with what would have been my children’s inheritance!
I have discarded any thought of clinging on to my children. To me, great are the parents who are independent of their children.
Whether gleeful, sad or miserable, we, ourselves, dictate our lives. I feel 22 instead of 52. Age is after all but a figure!
TAKEN FROM HERE : http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/1/11/lifefocus/10221986&sec=lifefocus
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