I know it doesn’t look like it, but I AM writing! Today I shared a story very close to my heart over on the sisterwives blog. I’d be honored if you read it.
He was found by his aunt in his home at the age of two, abandoned by his alcoholic mother. Just a baby. Scared. Hungry. Crying.
She took him in and cared for him for a while, but eventually she had to hand him off to another family member. Over the years, he was passed around to just about everyone. Some were incredibly kind; some merely tolerated him. For one short stint he stayed with a California aunt and uncle. The alchoholic uncle got drunk one night and attempted sexual abuse – a common occurrence – with the now seven year old. The orphan tried to protect himself and a shoved the man; he fell and smashed his head on the corner of a metal coffee table.
The head injury was fatal.
The orphan was then sent back to the East Coast to live with his grandparents, Ma and Pop, whom…
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Beth Teliho 
I loved this just as much the second time….haunting.
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I want to eat chocolate off you. That’s how much I love you today, Michelle.
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*stands up*
Bravo!
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*glows* thank you, Blog wife. xo
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Sharing a person like your dads story is so important. I completely understand that. Understanding where our parents come from is a vital part to understanding who and how they are. It takes courage to dig as deep as you have, understand and not judge. Great write, Beth.
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Thank you, Dawn. That means a lot. I can tell from comments that his story did touch people, and/or perhaps give a little perspective. That’s all I wanted. And to honor him.
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Oh gosh, this is a haunting story already. I am off to read the rest of it. And coming from the comments, I am learning that this was your dad? Wow. Just wow.
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omg…I just can’t even say anything other than it is great to be a survivor…but the passing it along…I just cant even imagine that kind of pressure…this is a fabulous post Beth…
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thank you so much, Stephanie! I appreciate you reading and commenting. xo
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A beautiful piece which I commented on over there, but came over here to follow you. Because you are pretty damn awesome, I suspect. It will be fun finding out if I’m right.
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Hey Elyse! I saw your comment and replied. Thank you so much for reading, commenting, and following! You’re rockin’ my socks off today. In my reply to you over there, I mentioned my brother who suffers from terrible mental illness as well. I wrote about it once and I’d love for you to read it. I suspect we have a ton in common.
https://bethteliho.wordpress.com/2013/12/18/the-phone-call/
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I read it and haven’t stopped thinking about it. I wrote a lengthy comment. And my heart is heavy. So sad when you love someone and life gets complicated.
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I saw your comment and I’m so glad you saw the link! I was afraid you didn’t subscribe to replies and would miss it, and I felt like it was important for you to read. I KNEW we had so much in common in regards to this after you mentioned your bro and how he is like my dad. I felt almost desperate for you to know about my brother too. I’m heading over to the SW blog to reply to your comment there. xo
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wow. I think I must have read this once before. How very touching.
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thank you for reading. 🙂
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