tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post7089618699536757006..comments2023-05-22T04:04:55.689-04:00Comments on Sevin Sweetness: The "Perfection" CureAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01398598694179761122noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-65044552529024790112011-02-25T18:35:39.625-05:002011-02-25T18:35:39.625-05:00Talk about a dose of reality. That is exactly wha...Talk about a dose of reality. That is exactly what I needed to hear today. I think many people, namely moms, suffer from the need to be perfect. Then we beat ourselves up when we are not. Thank you for sharing.Carlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878540527208189492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-65076204589102208882011-02-25T15:42:51.139-05:002011-02-25T15:42:51.139-05:00Thank you so much for sharing. I really struggle ...Thank you so much for sharing. I really struggle with blogging about the difficult parts of life-the imperfect parts. I don't put myself out there and only let y'all see what I want to be seen. Which, honestly, isn't much. I've been wanting to get more "real" with my posts but have struggled with how.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198223539600395057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-69038615928504088922011-02-25T15:26:16.334-05:002011-02-25T15:26:16.334-05:00This is wonderful. I have many of the same things...This is wonderful. I have many of the same things on my list of imperfections!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-28409104826848741702011-02-25T00:11:55.309-05:002011-02-25T00:11:55.309-05:00This post really hits home. I think so many of us ...This post really hits home. I think so many of us women want to look like we have it all together when we just want to break down into a 2 yr old tantrum. We want to look successful when we have no clue how to do it or get there.. I appreciate this. I think it's so important that us women stick together! That we help build each other up and support our strengths, fears, and emotions! <br />I actually love the photo at the top, but the one of him holding the yarn was priceless. :) <br />If I posted this, I wouldn't have been able to stop about what I feel guilty about, or how imperfect I am!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618943514322340762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-9046290271452170502011-02-24T23:03:34.759-05:002011-02-24T23:03:34.759-05:00I need to go read this article. I can so relate to...I need to go read this article. I can so relate to what you've said here. I applaud you for putting it out there. For being real. I am guilty of so many of the things you revealed. And many more. <br /><br />I try to be real on my blog, but I do put a lot of the "perfect" out there. For me, I am more of a glass half empty girl so putting out "the perfect" helps me realize how blessed and wonderful my life is.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648861548786258875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-77393166315091478412011-02-24T22:22:30.248-05:002011-02-24T22:22:30.248-05:00Wow, what a powerful post. I thank you for sharin...Wow, what a powerful post. I thank you for sharing this with us, and I applaud you for your candidness and honesty. I remember talking with a friend a while ago about my blog. She said, you have such a happy life. I told her I do have a happy life and feel very blessed in many ways, but I have my struggles too but I don't blog about them, I only show you what I want you to see. I too must have suffered from the perfect disease then too. Since recently losing both of my parents, my shell has been stripped away and I've been brought to my knees. One of my goals with my 365 was to share my life, the good, the not so good, and the painful moments that I am experiencing in the face of grief and reality. I read the article you linked to and think it makes some really awesome points, and I'm inspired by the movement it's causing. And I want to give you a hug for sharing your imperfections. I can especially relate to your first one about your trying to fix things but actually making them worse. I just experienced a similar situation and it makes me sad every time I think about it. I actually blogged about it last night but haven't had the courage to publish it. After reading this, I think I need to just do it because it is what I am feeling in my heart and it is real, even if it isn't perfect. Thank you.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488714641006644127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-8933752615547289792011-02-24T20:47:03.836-05:002011-02-24T20:47:03.836-05:00Wow, you hit the nail on the head with so many of ...Wow, you hit the nail on the head with so many of your comments. I think as moms, particularly, we struggle with feelings of self-worth, guilt, and our inner struggle to raise good kids, in a good family, with good values! I suppose every now and then, we should all take a step back, a deep breath and relax. Thanks for such a great post!!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383448183059063152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-35370504861156722002011-02-24T18:34:00.061-05:002011-02-24T18:34:00.061-05:00awesome post. I felt like I was reading about mys...awesome post. I felt like I was reading about myself! I always feel like i have to portray myself with a perfect life, but I struggle with similar feelings, especially the stay at home mom thing. And I am always comparing myself with other photographers who seem perfect, feeling inadequate, trying to get my photos to be a good as theirs too. I totally feel you! oh and I love the picture.Janellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322654353102996946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-5450440091758336862011-02-24T18:11:49.587-05:002011-02-24T18:11:49.587-05:00Amanda, I can relate to many of your admitted weak...Amanda, I can relate to many of your admitted weaknesses. Over the last few years I've been working on shedding the masks I wear and just being real with others. I feel it's sometimes a really hard thing to do, but it is really freeing. Thanks for putting it all out there. And thanks for linking to that article - I'll definitely read it.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327975199366234582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458773.post-21156163550658360742011-02-24T15:33:31.420-05:002011-02-24T15:33:31.420-05:00Oh I know all about this subject. I've lost f...Oh I know all about this subject. I've lost friends because they thought I needed to be perfect all the time. Over the years I've learned that no one is perfect. No one. We all can put on a brave face to the world, and it is normal to only share fustrations & shortcomings with trusted friends.<br /><br />We are all flawed...I loose my temper more than I'd like to admit...and I raise my voice too often. C'est la vie. We should learn to celebrate our imperfections more!Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062138526703044512noreply@blogger.com