Absence is an interesting lens to view the betrayal through. Perhaps the lack of worth was a manifestation of that betrayal in the outset. I like the piece. Makes me think.
That’s such an interesting perspective. When I’ve felt betrayed, it’s usually because I had an expectation, like trusting a system or a relationship to show up for me. But with my parents, it felt different. Their absence impacted me, but it wasn’t an active breaking of trust. More like something that was never there to begin with. And maybe that’s where the lack of worth comes in. Not as a reaction to betrayal, but as the effect of growing up without certain things ever being present. Thanks for reading and reflecting on this!
Absence is an interesting lens to view the betrayal through. Perhaps the lack of worth was a manifestation of that betrayal in the outset. I like the piece. Makes me think.
That’s such an interesting perspective. When I’ve felt betrayed, it’s usually because I had an expectation, like trusting a system or a relationship to show up for me. But with my parents, it felt different. Their absence impacted me, but it wasn’t an active breaking of trust. More like something that was never there to begin with. And maybe that’s where the lack of worth comes in. Not as a reaction to betrayal, but as the effect of growing up without certain things ever being present. Thanks for reading and reflecting on this!
You are welcome. A reflective piece of writing offers up a reflective moment right?