Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
If there is an indication hat she is in trouble, they will offer to help her get out of the home or suggest that he leave for a cooling off period. If there are signs of injury, they (depending on your laws) may make an arrest on the spot.
You are not "getting anyone in trouble". If you are wrong abut what is happening, the police will just check and leave. If there is an assault going on, you didn't get them in trouble, they got themselves in trouble.
Be a good citizen and a good neighbor. Call the police when this is happening. You can make it an anonymous call.
You are right. I would never butt in where I am not welcome and she has never asked for help or voiced any concerns to me. But, most abused women don't from what I know and have experienced myself.
I will continue to watch and listen but if at any time it looks like she is being physically abused I will not hesitate to phone the police.
Your kind heart is showing. I understand your concern and how you feel the need to do something.
Since you saw her that tells you she is okay today.
You may not have enough information to make a complaint except for disturbing the peace. In domestic disputes, even the authorities go in with trepidation because all too often in these dynamics, the victim will turn on
the rescuers.
Has this happened before, or is this new?
If you decide to do anything, don't act alone-get a witness-do it anonymously. If you are ever afraid, call the police to your home.
Or call the fire department if you overflow the sink, or burn something on the stove because you're distracted using the glass to the wall.
In the U.S., people are calling the police if there is just a couple shouting.
I would call if I heard someone screaming for help.
I understand people are more polite in Canada. Has anyone else heard this or been disturbed? Not asking because I don't believe you, but because if others join in, there are safety in numbers.
Or, if you have a landlord, tell them.
Keep a low profile, stay safe.
She seems nice and sweet and I feel so sorry for her. I don't know if he is violent with her but he sure sounds violent. So............what should I do, if anything. I don't want to get anyone into trouble unnecssarily if you know what I mean.But I hate to hear this all the time and if I can help I would like to.
Has anyone noticed how many reality and other celebs families deal with dementia in their families? Leeza Gibbons mother had it before her death. Lisa Rhinna's parents had it. Her father has passed, but, her mom is still living with it.
Also, David Hyde Pierce's grandfather had AD. There are really so many families that have been effected.
I appreciate all she did for animals and diabetes too.
Like your new avatar, the balanced rocks-that is so zen!
The tiny little buggers here are bad enough, I'm glad I don't have to live where there are huge slugs. The largest species is the European keelback slug (Limax cinereoniger), which grows to 20 cm, double eeeeewwwww.
My garden once was green and lush.
Until on mass there came a mush
of leaf munching slimy things.
Vegetation annihilating thugs…
…an invasion of Spanish Slugs.
I’ve tried to stop them but I can’t.
They’ve decimated every plant.
In my shrubbery they dine like kings.
Sombrero wearing baronets…
…proudly clacking their castanets.
There was a joke on SNL tonight that made a reference to celebrity gossip- I remember when the story first surfaced many years ago but not how it was spread - certainly wouldn't have been on the evening news
I love cats, dogs better, but no longer own either pet.
You are funny MsMadge.
Did you see how many cat avatars there are now?
And Duck, what's with that? Looking like a cat now, good for you! No worries, whoever is left after the revolution (growing in numbers as we speak) can help you revert back to a quack. Lol. Thank you for joining in Duck.
Was that you in the cat food aisle?
Ha ha ha
"Nothing like going grocery shopping on a Saturday night to feel like a cat lady- why do old women go the grocery store at night ?"
Shut up! I just got home from the grocery store! Lol.
I bumped into the same old woman in nearly every aisle finally ending up in the cat food section - I hope she has a cat and isn't trying to make ends meet
Yes I bought two little cans of kitten food if I see the white kitty tomorrow- there's a woman at work who wants a white cat - if I can connect the two then that will be my good deed for the year - I try to have one a year - no more no less
Trying to stay awake to finish laundry and see the opening monologue of SNL
about 19 hours ago
Be more confusing...become a cat avatar and everyone look alike!
Click on the cat avatar, download it to your photos, then post it as your avatar!
The apalled cat expression
May leave an impression
Cool cats are still here
But we're appalled.
I can't tell you two apart - twins separated at birth?
There's a little bitty white kitty in the front yard hiding under the pine tree- looks so cold and scared
A few years ago a little tuxedo had her litter in the flower bed - mom had just come home from the hospital so there was no way I could bring her inside
I spent three weeks taking care of her the best I could and looking for a home for her - through the grace of god I was put in touch with a rescue team associated with Warner brothers studio - seems Mickey Rooney brought a bunch of cats onto the set years ago to control rats and so...
Anyway, a woman drove miles on Mother's Day to come get them and take them to a foster home - mom and all 3 boys were healthy and foster home kept mom because she was just so sweet - I'm not a cat person but I loved that little kitty