Today’s writing prompt is ‘Bridges I have burned.’
Today’s writing prompt is a good one that I could go into a lot of detail, but I won’t. The reason being is because I know the people I have burned these bridges with read my blog. Which, whatever. Even if they didn’t, I still would not name names because that is not the kind of person I am.
I burned bridges with these people because they are very hurtful, angry, disrespectful people. They like to keep things stirred up and that is not good for anyone involved in the situation. I don’t want to be around that, and I sure as well don’t want my daughter around that. I like peace. That’s all my family and I have wanted since everything happened. It’s not our fault that people cannot respect our wishes as people, and especially as parents. Honestly, would you want to continue being disrespected? I doubt many of you would want that.
It honestly sucks burning bridges… but you have to do it to show that you have values you stand for and that you deserve the best. It’s hard, but it has to be done. You can’t continue to be torn down by people and situations. You have to come out with your head held high and do what’s best for you and your loved ones. This is especially true when there are children involved.
I honestly hope that those people change for themselves for the better. But my family and I are not forgiving them and risking being hurt again. It’s not worth it because we are not going through that again. And there’s nothing wrong with saying no. Miles and I will not regret doing what we had to do because it’s what was best for us and our family.
Readers: Have you ever had to burn any bridges? Are you glad that you did, or do you regret it?
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
I burned the bridge between me and my immediate family. Long story short, they didn’t like my hubby. They made it very clear. I tried to mend things but it got to the point where I just got so tired of hearing the hatred they had for him. When they called my son a mistake, I burned the bridge and burned it for good.
Those are two very good reasons for burning your bridges with them. No family should disrespect their son or daughter’s husband, and ESPECIALLY should not say their grandchild was a mistake. That is one of the worst things to ever say!