This may not appeal to some, and does have sensitive topics involved. But this is an important message I need to spread.
Recently I've been on rough lines with my mother, we've been keeping secrets from each other and it's pushing us away. This made us have a heart-to-heart conversation which ended up with a flood of tears, and it really made me think about family. I've had months to think of this because of leaving Minecraft - and it's honestly helped me improve so much.
Our parents/guardians have raised us, given us food, shelter, life and most of all, love. How do we repay them? By spending hours online, on a computer they most likely bought for you.. Your mother went through so much physical pain to create you, and lacking showing them affection as their own child is now emotionally hurting them. Why spend all your life on social media? Sometimes company is all parents need. Just think, one day they'll be old and dying, and you should be caring for them, so why not start caring now? This isn't a Minecraft hate post, its a parent appreciation post. How our society currently stands, we're obsessed with technology, so trust me, even a small thing with have a massively positive impact on your family. In my conversation with my mum, we discussed how she felt as a failure as a mother, but really I am a failure at being a son. She misses me being a young child, spending every second with her, and maybe your parents do too. Your parents raised you, but they didn't raise you to push you away. In anger, people say they 'hate their parents' and 'wish they never existed', yes, this is in rage, but even saying that whilst in a temper can emotionally affect your parents as you're their own flesh and bones. It'll take a while to help build them back up. Please talk to your parents, treat them and don't lose your bond, make it stronger. Mother's day is coming up soon for us Brits, please do something special for your mum, remind her you love her. Don't just buy her a gift then play Minecraft for the rest of the day, dedicate the whole day to her. Also, why only have one day to treat your mum? You should be treating her your whole life.
I feel like my father would be more accepting of me being a homosexual if I actually treated him like a father. I'd always avoid my father because of his views, how males must follow stereotypes. I can't stop thinking that if we had a stronger childhood bond, he would possibly accept me now. Treat your parents your whole life, they deserve it for what they do for you. The baby photos around the house aren't to embarrass you, they're to remind your parents about you, for love. Love them back.
Not only should we be treating our parents better, but almost all our lives we will be growing up with our siblings. Stop the petty arguments. Stop the constant "I'm the better child" competition. Stop the whining. Start loving them. Like I said, you're all flesh and blood, treat them how you want to be treated. People lack respect for their siblings, always fighting. You should be spending every second of every single day with them. I went on a drive with my sister for 1 hour and 30 minutes just because I wanted to spend time with her. Because of recent events, she's the only shoulder I've had to cry on. My other sister has recently moved to Cardiff - and the last months she had with us, I was saying harsh things behind her and her fiancé's back. I regret it tremendously. I miss her a lot, and we only communicate via snapchat calls once every fortnight. The reality is, when you're growing up, your siblings are growing up too even faster, and sooner than you know it they'll be gone.
Grandparents are also essential. People complain "ew old people", but they are probably the most essential. You have little time with them, and they will be taken away from you when you least expect it. Whilst thinking of growing my bond with family, I thought "I'd drive down to my Nan once I get my driver's license".. then it came to me.. she may not even be alive once I get my driver's license. They watch you grow whilst you watch them die. I know it sounds harsh, but it's true. Years ago my grandfather died of lung cancer, and to this day I still blame myself as being a bad grandchild, I regret not spending enough time with him. His death was very unexpected but it came quickly and I felt it was too late to redeem myself. I even blame myself for his horrible last weeks before death, even though the real killer was the cigars. I think I'm not good enough for anyone in my family and it's constantly dragging me down. I worry that my grandparents can die any second now, and it's tearing me apart. Love everyone who's been a part of your life.
The overall message is:
Shut off your computer,
Put down your phone,
Spend time with family,
Before it's too late.
After all, Who do you love?
I don't know why I wrote this I'm just very emotional rn and I need to get my feelings out and warn you guys to not make the same mistakes as me.
I love you all, make the right decision please.
Recently I've been on rough lines with my mother, we've been keeping secrets from each other and it's pushing us away. This made us have a heart-to-heart conversation which ended up with a flood of tears, and it really made me think about family. I've had months to think of this because of leaving Minecraft - and it's honestly helped me improve so much.
Our parents/guardians have raised us, given us food, shelter, life and most of all, love. How do we repay them? By spending hours online, on a computer they most likely bought for you.. Your mother went through so much physical pain to create you, and lacking showing them affection as their own child is now emotionally hurting them. Why spend all your life on social media? Sometimes company is all parents need. Just think, one day they'll be old and dying, and you should be caring for them, so why not start caring now? This isn't a Minecraft hate post, its a parent appreciation post. How our society currently stands, we're obsessed with technology, so trust me, even a small thing with have a massively positive impact on your family. In my conversation with my mum, we discussed how she felt as a failure as a mother, but really I am a failure at being a son. She misses me being a young child, spending every second with her, and maybe your parents do too. Your parents raised you, but they didn't raise you to push you away. In anger, people say they 'hate their parents' and 'wish they never existed', yes, this is in rage, but even saying that whilst in a temper can emotionally affect your parents as you're their own flesh and bones. It'll take a while to help build them back up. Please talk to your parents, treat them and don't lose your bond, make it stronger. Mother's day is coming up soon for us Brits, please do something special for your mum, remind her you love her. Don't just buy her a gift then play Minecraft for the rest of the day, dedicate the whole day to her. Also, why only have one day to treat your mum? You should be treating her your whole life.
I feel like my father would be more accepting of me being a homosexual if I actually treated him like a father. I'd always avoid my father because of his views, how males must follow stereotypes. I can't stop thinking that if we had a stronger childhood bond, he would possibly accept me now. Treat your parents your whole life, they deserve it for what they do for you. The baby photos around the house aren't to embarrass you, they're to remind your parents about you, for love. Love them back.
Not only should we be treating our parents better, but almost all our lives we will be growing up with our siblings. Stop the petty arguments. Stop the constant "I'm the better child" competition. Stop the whining. Start loving them. Like I said, you're all flesh and blood, treat them how you want to be treated. People lack respect for their siblings, always fighting. You should be spending every second of every single day with them. I went on a drive with my sister for 1 hour and 30 minutes just because I wanted to spend time with her. Because of recent events, she's the only shoulder I've had to cry on. My other sister has recently moved to Cardiff - and the last months she had with us, I was saying harsh things behind her and her fiancé's back. I regret it tremendously. I miss her a lot, and we only communicate via snapchat calls once every fortnight. The reality is, when you're growing up, your siblings are growing up too even faster, and sooner than you know it they'll be gone.
Grandparents are also essential. People complain "ew old people", but they are probably the most essential. You have little time with them, and they will be taken away from you when you least expect it. Whilst thinking of growing my bond with family, I thought "I'd drive down to my Nan once I get my driver's license".. then it came to me.. she may not even be alive once I get my driver's license. They watch you grow whilst you watch them die. I know it sounds harsh, but it's true. Years ago my grandfather died of lung cancer, and to this day I still blame myself as being a bad grandchild, I regret not spending enough time with him. His death was very unexpected but it came quickly and I felt it was too late to redeem myself. I even blame myself for his horrible last weeks before death, even though the real killer was the cigars. I think I'm not good enough for anyone in my family and it's constantly dragging me down. I worry that my grandparents can die any second now, and it's tearing me apart. Love everyone who's been a part of your life.
The overall message is:
Shut off your computer,
Put down your phone,
Spend time with family,
Before it's too late.
After all, Who do you love?
I don't know why I wrote this I'm just very emotional rn and I need to get my feelings out and warn you guys to not make the same mistakes as me.
I love you all, make the right decision please.
