I was able to relate to the story "The Code". I imagined how the author must have felt having an aunt like Helen because I also had a cold hearted aunt. Whatever my mom and I did was never good enough for her. According to my aunt her cooking was better than our cooking. I didn’t understand why she didn’t appreciate my mother and I. I felt anger when Aunt Helen didn’t approve of the box cake for Uncle Frank. How dare she look down on someone for taking the time of doing something thoughtful for another person.
Aunt Helen made me realized people who criticize others are the ones who are unhappy. She had nothing better to do but, to talk bad about others even people in her family. Maybe it was jealousy Aunt Helen felt, but I believe people shouldn’t let others put them down. The more confident people are the more anger the other person will feel knowing they cannot bring them down with their words.
After reading the story I felt bad for Aunt Helen she was divorced and lonely. She seemed to always have a negative attitude towards life. I hope one day she learns to appreciate and love life. We only live once and need to live our life to the fullest. I enjoyed reading the story not only did I realize I wasn’t the only one with an ungrateful aunt, but I realized how lucky I am to be able to maintain my cool and not let people put me down.
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I can relate to your story I also have a cold hearted Aunt. She doesn't appreciate me and always wants things done her way.I feel family members need to also be more considerate of one another. Family members should trust each other and love each other unconditionaly.
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