Sometimes when I feel like I am so stressed out; I just need to write (or blog...because it's faster than writing for me now). A recent tragedy helped me to take a step back and look at my own life. That is probably what prompted this post (which will veer off into many other directions... I apologize lol).

The last 2 weeks have been filled with uncertainty. Nothing in my own life has changed. My busy life goes on as usual. But a friend of mine lost her eldest 17 year old son in an accident. We have all heard of or maybe even been close to someone who has gone on too soon.

This one floored me. Maybe because I have children of my own. Children approaching the age of seeking acceptance have a human inescapable desire to be "accepted". This does not necessarily mean by their peers...although that is also a human need. However, it would take a STRONG positive environment in the home to counteract the effects of peer reject or LET ME MAKE THIS CLEAR negative peer support.