I love being a mentor.
I love feeling like I am helping a young person navigate through this crazy world.
I love that they confide in me.....Or at least use too.
I currently find myself between a rock and a hard place. Somewhere over the past few months my mentees' mother has become my mentor and I don't think they like it.
Their mother is 15 years older than I and we really interact like older/younger sister, although I affectionately call her "Madre S". Over the past few months, she has provided me sound advice as I go through life storms. We workout together, cook and shop each other's closets. I can talk to her in a way I can't talk to my mother or even some of my friends. She really provides me with a wealth of wisdom.
I get the feeling the youngest Mini Me doesn't like this new relationship because I'm taking her mom away and her mom is taking her mentor away. Or maybe it's because when I am around I divide my time between talking to her mom and talking to her.
I'm not really sure what to do. I will ALWAYS be there for both of the Mini Mes and help them when I can. The new relationship between their mom and I can actually work in their favor.
Since their mom and I are so close she has asked for my opinion on several subjects concerning them. Mom tells them "no" on something, perhaps I can help persuade her to say "yes" or think about it. I can also help them see her point if she comes down hard on them. I'm like the third party neutral.
In any event, I love my new family and I thank God for all of them. Hopefully Mini Me 1 and 2 will learn to accept the new relationship as we all grow together.
I love feeling like I am helping a young person navigate through this crazy world.
I love that they confide in me.....Or at least use too.
I currently find myself between a rock and a hard place. Somewhere over the past few months my mentees' mother has become my mentor and I don't think they like it.
Their mother is 15 years older than I and we really interact like older/younger sister, although I affectionately call her "Madre S". Over the past few months, she has provided me sound advice as I go through life storms. We workout together, cook and shop each other's closets. I can talk to her in a way I can't talk to my mother or even some of my friends. She really provides me with a wealth of wisdom.
I get the feeling the youngest Mini Me doesn't like this new relationship because I'm taking her mom away and her mom is taking her mentor away. Or maybe it's because when I am around I divide my time between talking to her mom and talking to her.
I'm not really sure what to do. I will ALWAYS be there for both of the Mini Mes and help them when I can. The new relationship between their mom and I can actually work in their favor.
Since their mom and I are so close she has asked for my opinion on several subjects concerning them. Mom tells them "no" on something, perhaps I can help persuade her to say "yes" or think about it. I can also help them see her point if she comes down hard on them. I'm like the third party neutral.
In any event, I love my new family and I thank God for all of them. Hopefully Mini Me 1 and 2 will learn to accept the new relationship as we all grow together.
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