tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post5271629314368094044..comments2023-07-30T03:07:01.753-07:00Comments on Happy Tiler: Paint Party Friday Bullied in Silence! Giggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-11416282573233512062013-10-24T03:08:26.972-07:002013-10-24T03:08:26.972-07:00OH - I am so late in visiting, but as I read your ...OH - I am so late in visiting, but as I read your post I just wanted to give your child self a big hug. It sounds like in the end Karma caught up with her - who wants to be perfect all the time (With OCD! No thank you!) you are perfect with all your imperfections + are living the life you want. I bet she was totally jealous of you growing up (probably still is!) - but I know this is not such a great comfort, because it doesn't negate your feelings at all. I know + have been in a similar situation.<br /><br />So big hugs to you + sorry I can't help with the cyber bullies! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495304925279290058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-9571167852918416322013-10-19T10:09:22.293-07:002013-10-19T10:09:22.293-07:00First, I love your illustrations of the little gir...First, I love your illustrations of the little girls. OMG what a story. I was quite close to my cousins and it is sad that it was your cousin who bullied you so. It sounds as though she had some real issues. And yes, I was considered "different" because of my artistic tendencies but it was with a combination of awe and uncertency...like they did not know quite what to do with me.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601459588027606984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-72951528316048107232013-10-15T16:30:43.429-07:002013-10-15T16:30:43.429-07:00I think for this story I preferred the vintage col...I think for this story I preferred the vintage colors, but they are both very nice! I'm sorry you had that happen to you as a child, I think it's completely understandable that you don't see your cousin often.Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-23452105937309300532013-10-15T12:25:35.353-07:002013-10-15T12:25:35.353-07:00I do not remember having such a cousin... but my c...I do not remember having such a cousin... but my children do have one now:-o. It makes for interesting family meetings as we try to kindly yet firmly navigate/grow with them through this dynamic. I bet drawing these held some measure of therapy for you:-)minnemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672809552936996783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-9958932331968948452013-10-15T10:40:54.356-07:002013-10-15T10:40:54.356-07:00Love your post - stories and illustrations! Our l...Love your post - stories and illustrations! Our lives unfold in the most curious ways. You are the woman you are today because of the experiences of your life. I grew up thinking everyone was like me, and took my abilities for granted. It wasn't until I started plein air painting with 100 other artists, that I realized - "HERE are my people!" Each one saw things as I did, and have a passion that common folk just don't have. Cherish your gifts, big and small, they are what make you so special :)Tammie Dickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216420521724318020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-18573653344540088702013-10-13T15:27:13.803-07:002013-10-13T15:27:13.803-07:00I often wonder what makes people act the way they ...I often wonder what makes people act the way they do...<br />The illustrations that you've created are a great accompaniment to the story.<br />I've been called an "oddball" quite a few times... I like to think of it as a compliment (whether it's intended that way or not).<br />xo<br />KristinKristin Dudishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942927851063431816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-34966473796831858382013-10-13T14:11:06.252-07:002013-10-13T14:11:06.252-07:00Wonderful illustrations to go with your story abou...Wonderful illustrations to go with your story about the bullying cousin. Thanks for stopping in at my blog:) ShirleyxPaper Creations by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587466253656100353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-69457989710966058052013-10-13T13:19:34.979-07:002013-10-13T13:19:34.979-07:00I love your story - and always do! You have such a...I love your story - and always do! You have such a way with words and I love the illustrations that accompany them. <br />Family can be a funny thing, right? At least you know you were the good one :) <br />(Oh, and I love the bold colors ;) xoxoKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-78625862029354167872013-10-13T13:19:31.967-07:002013-10-13T13:19:31.967-07:00I love your story - and always do! You have such a...I love your story - and always do! You have such a way with words and I love the illustrations that accompany them. <br />Family can be a funny thing, right? At least you know you were the good one :) <br />(Oh, and I love the bold colors ;) xoxoKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-41966200620326465362013-10-12T19:45:27.043-07:002013-10-12T19:45:27.043-07:00I wasn't bullied by any of my family members, ...I wasn't bullied by any of my family members, probably because we are pretty closed knit group. However, I was bullied at school for my artsy nature, which was often misunderstood. Blessings!Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489680399355337720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-29796097233275500372013-10-12T08:10:02.907-07:002013-10-12T08:10:02.907-07:00dear and beautiful Giggles. Great and honest post....dear and beautiful Giggles. Great and honest post. Thank you for it. Beautiful illustrations as well. Much love to you :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004290944434469348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-54140629883767541482013-10-12T07:55:03.041-07:002013-10-12T07:55:03.041-07:00Sweet paintings along with a funny story..thats wh...Sweet paintings along with a funny story..thats why I love your posts...my english skills are not good enough to understand all of the meaning, but I love and laugh about what I translate...love the painting with the tricycle ♥ Conny<br /><a href="http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de" rel="nofollow">Piaroms Art Journaling</a>PiaRomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102446458057514540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-28959711197844546742013-10-12T04:36:04.459-07:002013-10-12T04:36:04.459-07:00Lovely illustrations especially considering they a...Lovely illustrations especially considering they are inspired by unhappy incidents in childhood! Kids can be so mean re: Lord of the Flies!Anne Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222052687691094140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-45698291015971575932013-10-12T02:11:17.674-07:002013-10-12T02:11:17.674-07:00your cousin sounds like she has problems with ocd....your cousin sounds like she has problems with ocd. Love your paintings and prefer them bright. A house needs to be overflowing with books and artistic things to feel right..happy ppfLorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798465942659503011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-56950747990510739492013-10-11T17:50:57.534-07:002013-10-11T17:50:57.534-07:00love your illustrations. But feel sad about your ...love your illustrations. But feel sad about your story. I don't understand people like that...even though she has changed, the "hurt" stays with you.Gloria j Zucarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585353549096640493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-59236381193722755502013-10-11T17:24:29.847-07:002013-10-11T17:24:29.847-07:00your pictures really help to tell the story. It&#...your pictures really help to tell the story. It's sad that you were bullied, but I can tell that you are a positive person with a great attitude.xoxo Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571772783087552719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-64559208763499823582013-10-11T16:44:31.148-07:002013-10-11T16:44:31.148-07:00Wonderful illustrations and story! Happy PPF! Wonderful illustrations and story! Happy PPF! Robin Panzer Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048929518208054181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-62234285243679005972013-10-11T16:30:23.430-07:002013-10-11T16:30:23.430-07:00I just adore your pictures - you are like me - ful...I just adore your pictures - you are like me - full of childlike wonder. I hope we never grow up!Studio Kaufmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594457934627321408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-32949759804851362882013-10-11T16:02:16.408-07:002013-10-11T16:02:16.408-07:00I have a rude and belligerent cousin too. Ugh. I l...I have a rude and belligerent cousin too. Ugh. I loved your sad story and the wonderful art to go with it. The paintings are awesome! Heal with art, best way to do it :)SLScheibehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859487267792783947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-61065981566819413532013-10-11T14:56:01.843-07:002013-10-11T14:56:01.843-07:00Of course I read every word you write. It's al...Of course I read every word you write. It's always interesting, sometimes humorous sometimes serious ... Today's is not funny. Nothing your cousin did was humorous! Hurtful is not funny. I'm so so sorry that the adults in your life did not SEE all there was to see in her early behavior. That child had major problems, in need of therapy at a very early age. Seems like they developed into other quite serious mental health issues in her adult years as well. OCD is a serious mental disorder! <br />I can fully understand why you'd choose not to cozy up to her today. <br />But please dear friend, also don't feel inferior to her in any way either. Thank your lucky stars that you do not have her problems, and don't put yourself in her line of fire ever again. <br /><br />Be proud to be a member of the "quirky artist realm"! Really, people only call us that because they don't relate, or understand.<br /><br />Your little girl paintings are delightful, even if the memories associated with them are not! <br /><br />Hugs from me, always! Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-87778176133099090622013-10-11T13:43:15.378-07:002013-10-11T13:43:15.378-07:00Your illustrations really capture your anecdote ve...Your illustrations really capture your anecdote very well! Art can really have a healing effect, and I think you found a great way to express your story in a positive way!Abigail Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137955357361563966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-42631938865521868302013-10-11T12:20:51.253-07:002013-10-11T12:20:51.253-07:00Great post and love the art!!! Your cousin sounds ...Great post and love the art!!! Your cousin sounds a lot like my younger sister. She lived to terrorize me as a child and she did it so well. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-14683530389840079282013-10-11T11:09:08.333-07:002013-10-11T11:09:08.333-07:00Of course I read it all! Your wonderful way of wri...Of course I read it all! Your wonderful way of writing your experiences along with the always vibrant and fun accompanying art keep me wanting more! The other thing is that you always draw the reader in, and I bet we all leave pondering whatever subject you decide to bring up. Just keep on being you!Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-47521134543515022512013-10-11T10:24:31.231-07:002013-10-11T10:24:31.231-07:00What a great post. I think we have all been bullie...What a great post. I think we have all been bullied when we were young. I'm sorry that your cousin was so darn mean and disrespectful to you. It angers me that there are people out there in the world who can be so mean and crass. I always pretty much stuck to myself and still do. The close friends I've had are friends I've had for years. Well no matter what happened, you both have gone on with your lives. I think you did better as you have a family that loves you and respects you. Good for you! Have a great day. <br />Awesome illustrations. Take care.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-68380824819811959062013-10-11T09:46:12.484-07:002013-10-11T09:46:12.484-07:00Fascinating to read..thanks for sharing these stor...Fascinating to read..thanks for sharing these stories and experiences! Hugs, it is hard being bullied..you are one tough cookie though and your spirit shines strong. Such super-Beautiful art telling the stories all the way through..always magical!And always heart-felt and meaningful I must add! I laughed at the oddball artist comment..wear it proudly my friend!I do!! <br />HUgs and sparkles<br />VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.com