Life lessons learned from other DISers?

[Papa Deuce]

First of all, I need to say THANK YOU to many of you who finally beat this into my head enough that I was able to "let it go".

So, this is, in a nutshell, the reason for my post - and I will leave out the hostility.

I have a LONG TIME battle with my FIL over just about EVERYTHING. Today, at breakfast he brought up a VERY touchy subject for me. In prior days, this would have become quite a verbal battle that would have set the tone for a very bad day. But not today.

I just looked at him and said, "Today is not the time or place for that, and I am not going there".... and I walked away.

I have to say, it was a nice way to feel. I didn't get all jacked up.

Thanks to many of you, this was a wonderful day.

EDIT: Have you learned anything like this from being on the DIS?

 

[piglet too]

Good for you!

I have learned a lot from DISers, mostly the same as you "just let it go" but also the true value of friendships.

 

[LVSWL]

Good for you Papa Deuce, especially today of all days. Take the high road. It's hard, but worth it in the long run. By the way, how was your trip?

 

[MsDisney23]

PaPa, good for you! You handle that very very well... my hat off to ya!

 

[Papa Deuce]

PaPa, good for you! You handle that very very well... my hat off to ya!

Well, thanks, but my point was " have any other Disers learned stuff like this " from the DIS?

 

[MidgeD79]

I've learned that things that seem like a big deal when you're at WDW are pretty small when you get home.

 

[Virgo10]

Yes. That's it's OK to walk away from toxic relationships, even if they are your relatives.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Yes. That's it's OK to walk away from toxic relationships, even if they are your relatives.

SAME here! Namely my worthless siblings.

 

[Glynis]

I've learned the meaning of the word "friend" here. I've become so close to so many DIS'ers. They have touched my life without ever meeting face to face. For example, on the 23rd my MIL was involved in a car accident that was really bad! The DIS boards were down, but because of my friendships here, I had an email address that I used. I told this person what had happened (mostly because DH had gone to the hospital to be with his mom), and she contacted many other DIS'ers and got a sort of "prayer chain" going for MIL. The peace of mind, knowing that others were thinking of me and my family at this time was amazing! That's friendship; praying for someone you've never met.

Oh, and I think one of the most important things I've learned here comes from the OP's tag line. I, too, want to be a good role model for my 4 children!

Thanks!

 

[Mishetta]

From a Dis'er whom my family has become very close with told me a few days ago "Live life to it's fullest because this is not a dress rehearsal."

Amen to that sentiment.

Much love to my "Auntie L"

 

[phillybeth]

EDIT: Have you learned anything like this from being on the DIS?

Don't have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

 

[HOGFAN]

from lurking on the Disability forum, how blessed I(and my family) are to be healthy.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Congratulations papadeuce!!!

there are always inlaw threads popping up here, and my advice on most of them would be, just as you quote... 'Let It Go!!!!"

It is SOOOOO freeing!!!!

That feeling that you talked about, just walking away...