yes, family emotion dynamics can be quite complex huh? the problem is that much of what we do is motivated by subconscious emotional needs and desires, and so we say one thing but do another, because our subconscious emotional needs usually trump our spoken desires, if that makes any sense.

feeling wanted in the world is so important, and that feeling usually comes from one's mother. the extenst that you feel wanted by the world is often the extent to which you feel wanted by your own mother, just one of those things.

anyway, i wish you well and hope your daughters pregnancy goes well.

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