Sunday, 20 May 2018

mastitis

i learned a new word this week - mastitis.

google search explains it as "inflammation of the mammary gland in the breast or udder, typically due to bacterial infection via a damaged nipple or teat".

that was the diagnosis for my second sis after the check-up. it's good news indeed. and the discovery of the lump and the whole process was something that should have shaken my sis, forced her to review her life's priorities and focus her attention on the now and not to sweat the small stuff. regrettably, it didn't. after realising that it's a false alarm, she went back to her old self.  many of her behaviours, in my opinion, were the cause of the breakdown of her relationship with her children and she refuse to see it that way after sharing with her my observations all these years.

then again, i can only advise so much. the teacher can only be present when the student is ready.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Jeffrey,

    Glad to hear the good news for your 2nd sister.

    I suspect controlling behavior is driven by fear(s). It's hard for people to transition from one status to another. What is the new meaning for their life? Unfortunately, it's not easy to re-invent oneself. For your sister, she will probably transfer her "protectiveness" to her grandchildren and restart the cycle ;-)

    Best wishes, Edwin

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  2. Thanks Edwin. She will have to manage this. As I’ve also told her and reflected - the teacher will appear only when the student is ready. And I don’t ever think she’s ready...

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