Pioneers of My People
Viewing comments for Chapter 22 "Glover's Story, Part 2"Vignettes of my ancestors who made me who I am.
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Comment from lyenochka
I'm always in awe of your mom's dedication and spirit of forgiveness. Any other woman, especially today, would have divorced him. But her tolerance and perseverance helped change your dad. I also liked learning about the times he spent with you. And you paid him back with such loving devotion caring for him in his last years while you were juggling so much!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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I'm always in awe of your mom's dedication and spirit of forgiveness. Any other woman, especially today, would have divorced him. But her tolerance and perseverance helped change your dad. I also liked learning about the times he spent with you. And you paid him back with such loving devotion caring for him in his last years while you were juggling so much!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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Thank you Helen, I loved my Dad, but I felt terrible for Mom because she took so much from him. She didn't want to leave as long as I was home. He actually loved her, but he didn't know how to control his temper. I vowed I'd not marry anyone like him, and I didn't, but Dad became a better husband before he died. I don't know know why he was like that, because his Dad always treated his mom well. Sometimes I wonder if I should leave out the the negative.
Beth
Comment from royowen
Your dad's love for your mother is touching, my mother was the abuser of my father, who was a gentle man, and even long after dad passed away, she blamed him for her ill temper, but it carried on. I'm glad your dad reformed, I'm still in awe of your memory Beth, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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Your dad's love for your mother is touching, my mother was the abuser of my father, who was a gentle man, and even long after dad passed away, she blamed him for her ill temper, but it carried on. I'm glad your dad reformed, I'm still in awe of your memory Beth, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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None of us a perfect. It is sad that anyone would be an abuser but it happens. My dad tried much harded to be a good husband after he realized his actions had caused Mom to leave.
Beth
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I don?t blame her.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
I enjoy reading this chapter a lot. It's nice to research and tell stories of a common man at your dad's time. Your dad worked for him. I like the fact your mom's leaving made him to really appreciate her.
Well done.
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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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I enjoy reading this chapter a lot. It's nice to research and tell stories of a common man at your dad's time. Your dad worked for him. I like the fact your mom's leaving made him to really appreciate her.
Well done.
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Comment Written 19-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much for reviewing this. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this.
Beth
Comment from Brett Matthew West
He sounds like a self-centered, my way or the highway type who never should have been married if all he could do was constantly threaten his wife.
Leaving him was the smartest thing she could have done. She should not have come back to him and live like the second class citizen he always treated her.
Perhaps he never felt successful in life and was not about to allow any woman, his wife or not, to rise above him.
At least she knew his many faults.
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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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He sounds like a self-centered, my way or the highway type who never should have been married if all he could do was constantly threaten his wife.
Leaving him was the smartest thing she could have done. She should not have come back to him and live like the second class citizen he always treated her.
Perhaps he never felt successful in life and was not about to allow any woman, his wife or not, to rise above him.
At least she knew his many faults.
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Comment Written 19-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2022
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Thank you Brett, My dad was a long way from perfect. He was always gentle with me. I think a lot of men of that day believed it was their duty to be in total control. I hated to see them separated but if it had been me, I probably wouldn't have come back. Her leaving did teach him a lesson. He didn't want to risk it happening again.
Beth