First, Charlie, I would like to post a disclaimer: Although I did read your letter, I promise not to say anything to anyone about its contents; I do not even know where you live, so please, do not worry.
Charlie, I found your letter extremely personal and I wondered if this letter represented the first time you intimately expressed yourself. I say this only because I noticed you observe keenly but leave out an actual opinion of your observations- such as with your family. Maybe I could help you with your examination of your family's influence on your psychology. I like that stuff. One thing I noticed while you recollected additions of your mom, is that you seem the most similar than any of the other members of your family to your mom. Does she ever express issues pressing on her heart? I did not get the impression that she does. I think you act the same by your discussion of problems. How do you scale problems? Through your description of "people who have it a lot worse" it seemed to me that you judge the significance of problems by the number of tears shed. Also, you expressed the idea that life goes one, whether adversity obstructs someone or not. I commend you for valuing your well-being enough to try to start expressing yourself and understanding yourself and how you can live the most authentic life that you can. You learn fabulously. I like that about you, Charlie.
I will continue to peruse your letters, if you do not mind. I enjoy your perspective. I know you are not desiring it, but if you ever were to need an outsider's thoughts, I am here.
Hang in there,
Liz
Liz, I definitely think that Charlie says "I don't know" or "I don't remember" quite often. However, I have trouble really believing him. He talks about a story and then stops, right as the major theme inside him is about to come out. It is suspenseful but irritating at the same time.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I liked how you asked permission about continuing to read Charlie's letters, and you promised not to share his secrets. Charlie is looking for support, and what you wrote back to him was sincere! Your comparison of Charlie to his Mom was intriguing because that never crossed my mind. Good thought!
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