Greetings Karlin!

My replies follow.

"I am getting a lot out of your blog tonight!!"

Wonderful!

" Three things now, you are hitting the nail on MY head, thanks."

I have never heard that exact expression before: "hitting the nail on MY head" and I find considerable humor in the though of that! In any case you are most welcome!

"About this post - I am also good at disapointing people who want me to be what they think I should be."

Sounds like you are an individual and one who may be surrounded by others who are domineering!

"Family can be the worst for that..."

I agree!

"I tend to 'say it the way I see it', like you do."

You speak your truth. I can appreciate that!

" Your words give me strength as I face a huge battle coming up...."

I'm glad to share encouragement with you!

" I am full of fears what will happen if I say what I feel... these people have power, they really could hurt me where I am vulnerable."

You've really caught my attention and curiosity now! What exactly are you afraid of?

"What makes us vulnerable though? Addictions, possessions, desires, attachments... I have to let those go.
{those are the thoughts of Bhudda instead of Christ, but there are wisdoms in both.}"

And they actually both come together!

"Peace be with you my wise friend!! Stay strong."

Thank You!

My daughter is visiting me from The Netherlands. She inquired with me about attending a family reunion coming up. I told her I wasn't going to be there. She inquired further and I responded with the truth which was multi-layered. We got through a couple layers and she reached a point where she appeared to accept my resolve.

My central principal was the necessity for mutual interest for me to have any genuine active relationship with others (whomever they may be). I said to her that if "family" comes together once every several years and there is no communication in between the long stretch then where is the mutual interest for developing relationships? My daughter said that meeting with the family could be an "opportunity" to connect with them. I responded saying that not meeting with them could also be an opportunity for those family members to contact me and let me know they "missed" me.

I can gift you with an introduction to your "Human Design" and related "Destiny" indicators that would allow us both to see the "vehicle" that you are working through. Then that awareness can support you in being true to yourself, regardless of what others may or may not say to you.

I am what I am through my truth of self!

All The Very Best of Good Fortunes to You, Karlin!