Dear Gwendolyn:
Last night I had a most disturbing
call from my sister. She called
to inform me of her anger that I am
only having Thanksgiving dinner
for myself and my children.
Growing up, my parents would
have a huge Thanksgiving and
Christmas celebration.
I tried to explain to my sister that
this year I only want to celebrate
with my children. There is a reason for my decision.
I raised my children alone
while my sister has had three husbands
who provided for her a good
living financially.
Both of my children, a son and a
daughter, are good children. My
daughter is scheduled to graduate
from college in May and has been
accepted into law school. My son
has an interest to become a medical
doctor.
My sister has always been jealous
of me. She thinks it is wrong
that I don’t want her son and two
girls to mix with my children.
Gwendolyn, what do you think?
-Gladys
Dear Gladys:
I commend you for taking a
stand against your sister. People
tend to think just because you are
kin, you should be close to the
point you become as they are. To
mix your children with your sister’s
children would 99 percent end
in tragedy. Instead of your daughter
becoming a lawyer, she would
become a drug addict as her
cousins. And your son instead of
becoming a medical doctor would
99 percent find himself behind bars
with his cousin. They would rob as
a team.
Gladys, you are doing right and I
know it hurts, but your decision is a
must. Prepare your turkey with all
the trimmings and enjoy your children.
You are not alone as there are
many in your situation.
E-mail Gwendolyn Baines at gwenbaines@hotmail.com.
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