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What We Know of Love
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What We Know of Love |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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We all know of love in one way or another. Our first experience is with our mothers. Our lives depend on that bond we make with her. Our next taste of love are the first kisses of infatuation. For an unfortunate some, that rush of lust becomes their alpha and omega. When the flames of passion die down they believe that love has died as well. But love lives beyond hormones. It lasts in the lingering red hot coals of its flame. As the coals turn to ash so too lovers turn to gray until they are no more. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
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My first experience wasn't with my mother, but I know where you are coming from. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I'm talking about as a newborn infant. You would have no memory of it. If you had been abused as an infant I do not believe you would have accomplished the things you have in your life. I doubt you would have survived to the age you are. I know it is a sore subject with you, and I know you feel cheated of knowing a mother's love. I also know that infants are hardwired to bond because their survival depends upon it. It is that need to bond that we have as infants that is our first experience at loving and being loved. Infants that are neglected, ignored,not held or touched, die. So I believe that at least you started out okay. And I hope you can take some comfort in that. ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Lori, I take much comfort that I have an Internet friend such as you. You never fail to come to my aid, telling the hard truth, and I think much of you for the many truths you have, over the years offered and pounded into my hard head. Thank you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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