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Father spits in sink and on street. I have asked him not to do this but it falls on deaf ears. Also, since I live with him, he thinks we are companions. He constantly cites "us", "we like this", "we like that", "we watch certain tv shows". I am ready to scream and / or move but if I move he will be completely alone since my sibling cares little for him and sees him when it's convenient. The last excuse was that her 25 year old daughter had out patient sinus surgery and she was "tied up " with the girl.
Welcome Anne.......the right place to come for friendship and comfort.....the ability to vent and yell and say whatever you need to......and to find out that you are not alone with "bad" siblings and children...........
Cuz that was great that poem should be in every nursing. Years ago I had an elderly pt. I was kind to him but never thought to talk to him and after he died I read his obit and was shocked that he had had such an interesting life. After that each pt. I took care of I would ask them questions about their jobs or life and found out such interesting things some I would pass along to other nurses one day my manager said how do you know so much about the pt's -I said I talk to them. Most people do have long term memory. My grand-daughter is on her way to India she left from NY on the plane -12 hrs. to France then transfer then another 9 hrs. to India she will be there for 4 months for college. I t is so pretty outside with all the snow and the sun is out-we may get another storm this week.
Miz!! Loyalty!! Thanks for being such a great friend and thanks for your support to me in my times of trouble. I can't wait to see you!! WooHoo.
Cuz: you rock! what a great story and what a great poem. How is your mom? Ear infections are awful. Tell her I said hi and that I always remember her with great affection!
Rossella! you are BEAUTIFUL! I see you kissing the cat, but hey! you are a gorgeous!
Pat! love reading your posts and I hope you and your mom have a nice time with the strawberry malt! thanks for giving my cuz the hugs. he is the Stuff!
Tenny and lil Tenny! hope you guys are doing ok with your battles with City Hall and that you are winning! I would love to see you victorious on behalf of that blow 'em up stuff next to the school and on behalf of your landholdings.
Jam! I am so sorry you have to listen to the rantings of idiots. I know exactly how you feel having been there quite a few times in my life. Amazing having people say mean stuff about you that isn't true and how they come up with such stuff and how in the world some people could miss the point so dramatically? I know that you miss your mom like Miz misses hers and I miss mine and Angie misses her dad and all of the losses we have had here on this thread. I am so sorry that you have to endure the nastiness of your own daughters. Betrayal is the worst and boy have I been there with my own family. I know it from my end and I can only imagine how terrible it is on your end. Glad you have your son.
Pirate! Gurl, you know that one day you and I will hang out on this boat, on some boat, somewhere and have boat drinks with little umbrellas. You've been through hell and are still in the trenches. I am always happy to see your posts and hope that you are doing well in spite of all the craziness.
Linda! love you and kiss Pa for me. glad you all have each other. Man, will WE have a goofy time together. Probably get arrested.
Maxine! You are a genius and always have good advice. I love to 'see' from you and when are you coming to the boat?? We have to make a plan. INDIA!?! amazing. what a wealth of knowledge and experience she will gain.
Georgia! hey hey GP, Love to your husband and I'm looking forward to seeing you both in the not too distant future. Maybe we hook it up for when Miz and her husband is here? We have enough room! I'll sleep in the single and you guys can have the Captain's cabin. The Cat will be drunk with choices of who to bunk with! Pancakes and coffee and real Maple Syrup? Ahhh, the simple things.
RIP!!! I know how you are struggling with it all and that it's abnormally tough right now. You have my love and respect and I know that you are strong and have courage. Are you feeling any better? hope so.
Jen! you are so funny! I am sorry that you are miserable but I am happy that your mom is figuring it out and I know it's too much to ask that she gets what you have been doing all of this time but that is usually how it is with cleopatra queen of De'Nile. Man, we all know some Cleopatras don't we?
Kuli!! what a sweetheart, how are you doing?
christina! how are you? I know that you have been posting your biskits off and I'm hoping that it's bringing you some peace.
Flex! your nephew is an a$$hole. Love to your mom and I hope that you both have some good times while everybody else is losing their minds.
TrueColors! whassup sweet cakes? hope you're doing ok and don't have much craziness to deal with. check in and let us know how you are.
Ted! here's hoping you get help with dealing with the sibling that is trying to hurt you. Oh man, is she gonna get hers.
Deef!! got to love that Deef! you are a busy busy lady and I hope you get some rest! I saw pictures of your craft work and you are Talented!!
Castoff!! I know it's been awful tough and I hope you check in to let everyone know how you are. We're here for you!
Selfish Sib! whassup!! Hard doing all the work by yourself so I hope you keep healthy so we can meet up some day.
sskape, dogz, hey girl what's going on? hope you're having a good Sunday. Whatever name you want, I don't care as long as you're here with us!!
Angie! how's it going kiddo? love to your mom.
ddotal! how are you? please don't let the stupidity of one or two people keep you from expressing yourself here with us. I am so sorry that you and others were attacked by a coward. Sad sad sad.
Babzgirl, I didn't get to welcome you to the thread and I hope that you will post with us again. all of this is so tough and you have my absolute respect. Vent on and on!!
Anne, welcome to the right place. Just get it out. Vent and live. As all of these people will tell you: this is the hardest thing you will ever do and unless someone else has walked this walk, they don't get it and never will.
And as always, if I have the early onset and have forgotten anyone, chew me out with a hug!
I love all you guys and hope you have some laughter and peace today.
Beautiful Sunday and now I am going to make some pancakes with real Maple Syrup!! like I said: Ahhhh, the simple things.
OK: here's a joke. NOT FOR LITTLE CHILDREN!!!!! someone really special emailed it to me and said: I don't dare put this on the thread. Well, I dare to put it up. If you get offended easily, don't read on.....
A little boy goes shopping with his mother and is waiting right outside of the ladies dressing room for his Mom to come out.
While waiting the little boy gets bored , and just when his Mom comes walking out, she sees her son sliding his hand up a mannequin's skirt.
"Get your hand out of there!" she shouts. "Don't you know that women have teeth down there?" The little boy quickly snatches his hand away and thanks his lucky stars he didn't get bitten.
For the next ten years, this little boy grows up believing all women have teeth between their legs. When he's 16, he gets a girlfriend.
One night, while her parents are out of town, she invites him over for a little action. After an hour of making out and grinding on the sofa, she says, "You know, you could go a little further if you want."
"What do you mean?" he asks. "Well, why don't you put your hand down there?" she says, pointing to her crotch.
"HELL NO!" he cries, "you've got teeth down here!"
"Don't be ridiculous," she responds, "there's no such thing as teeth down there!"
"Yes there are," he says, "my Mom told me so."
"No there aren't," she insists. "Here, look for yourself."
With that, she pulls down her pants and gives him a little peek.
"No I'm sorry" he says. "My Mom already told me that ALL women have teeth down there."
"Oh for crying out loud!" she cries. She whips off her panties, throws her legs behind her head and says, "LOOK, I DON'T have any teeth down there"
The boy takes a good long look and replies, "Well, after seeing the condition of those gums, I'm not surprised!"
Well someone is going to get this storm after it dumps on us......revised overnight to say we are going to get 10 inches....not so bad now that I am not working, but since I have to carry one of the doggies outside I go out the garage door and to the side yard. The main living area is upstairs no matter which door we use. Down stairs to family room, laundry, etc.....so I do get constant exercise. COL woke up this morning and watched her stumble around and then plop on the arm of the sofa. Says she doesn't hurt, just doesn't feel good and is weak. Doesn't want food...told her to beep me on the intercom when she decides she needs to eat. She refuses to drink water but I bought her a bottle of strawberry/apricot water the other day and gave it to her to take her morning meds with.....drank it half down in the matter of about 2 min and it was probably a 16 oz bottle.....mmmmmm tasted good huh? Looks like I will be running up and down stairs all day.......I hope everyone has a peaceful day and a peaceful night.
Good Morning Everyone. Jam, you are in my prayers and feel so badly for you. It is so pointless and painful to have family dissension, I know. On children, not your own: When my son was 8 and my daughter just a baby, we took in my niece as a foster child. Her mother was alcoholic, my brother worthless, no one else taking their heads out of sand to step forward. She had been abused. She was eating for comfort at 7. Every time she told me she wanted a treat, I would give her a big hug and kiss and tickle. She was the most precious beautiful little thing. She was smart, had fortitude, and no responsible parent. We tried to keep her longer than the 8 months she was with us, but it is the "system's policy" to get children back to the parents, no matter what, apparently. Before she was 18, her Mother died of a drug/alcohol overdose, and her father was in prison. We tried to get her back for as long as you can get an 18 year old, before they want to be on their own, but it was too late. Her even sicker Grandmother got her, and we did not see her for years. It is an even more complicated story which I will not explain, but each family has those who step out, speak up, and seem to get some sort of punishment before seeing positive results. I am still hoping to see something positive for my niece, although she is still playing the victim role in the way she chooses poorly, lives on the edge, and blames everyone else for her life. I think to stand for certain principles is very tough, and you risk alienation, but it is worth it in the end. You never know when the love, honesty, and time spent it is going to register with one of those kids you took a firm stand with. Friday was my son's birthday and I haven't seen him for a month. Beginning of December everything was great, then he got back with a girl who loves to have everything her way, and now we have to wait for him. "Oh Well"--another motto of mine. Again, I get the message here that I have rocked the BOAT. Have a great day. christina
christina, what do you mean that you get the message here that you have rocked the BOAT? Something bad? Cause I don't see anything bad that you posted. I'm a bit confused. :)
I still feel bad about what happened with the post where I gave my stupid advice, and then got a lecture, after I had apologized. I didn't mean anything critical AT ALL, and I think everyone has so much stress sometimes, that the energy collides and there is nothing to do but wait until it dissipates. Then, I wanted to know what the fuss was about with the person who was attacking the Captain, and I didn't see anything, so I went to their wall and posted a very harmless, neutral message, but then got to thinking I was being disloyal to the Captain. Curiosity killed the cat? Well, it's my problem. I am exhausted, in pain, and having a multitude of family problems with my sister, brother and now my son, too. I probably have a bit of the same paranoia my Mother has. Great. I have 3 more people in my house now, and I like to be alone. I cooked for a football party last night and it was as loud as a packed stadium in my family room. Mother was fine, but cried when she went to bed. She woke up at 3:30, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7:30 all to pee, and got up at 8:30 for the day. Sorry. I'm crying now, and I have to go cut my husband's hair. I have issues with being ignored from my childhood, and when I get stressed, they resurface, no matter how much therapy I have had. Thanks for listening, Miz:)
this boat is rocking for REAL! windy here and there's a lot of commercial traffic on the river so about a minute after the ship, barge, tug or whatever goes by the wake shows up and we rock. Rocking the boat is actually very relaxing.
Christina! Relax! You're among friends if you let yourself!!
3 yrs old "Mommy I love you" 10 yrs old " Mom whatever" 16 yrs old "My Mom is so annoying" 18 yrs ols " I wanna leave this house" 25 yrs old "Mom you were right" 30 yrs old " I wanna go back to my Mom's house" 50 yrs old " I don't wannna lose my Mom" 70 yrs old " I would .... give up EVERYTHING for my Mom to be here with me"
Oh Christina, you have not done anything wrong or disloyal! You are so sweet and don't worry! we are all thinking individuals here and we do what we want! If we are all rowing together it's a beautiful thing because we can be united in our care of someone who really needs a crew of people in their corner! figuratively, this is a big strong boat and like I have said before no one person is going to hurt it. Actually, a few have tried and I feel bad for them as opposed to angry or upset. If you are referring to when i said 'you have been posting your biskits off...', I am sorry if that made you think about something I didn't mean. When I first joined this site and before I came up with the Grossed Out thread, I posted on many threads and the more I wrote, the better I felt. That's all I meant and it DID bring me peace! I am not here to cause you any stress! You are safe and sound!
Christina, please don't worry so much. I have issues too that I deal with everyday and I have decided that therapy does not work for me anymore. I hear the same old same old stuff that I already know and then pay for it? Not anymore, I guess unless things get REALLY bad. I find this thread to be therapeutic. You're okay, sweetie. Like Bobbie said, relax. :) I know, it's easier said than done.
Thanks, no I'm not doing therapy anymore, but the family stuff is so awful. My husband and daughter are wonderful. And my cat. She is a cg, too. Yesterday morning, she was sitting on the dining chair where my Mother sits for meals. She was warming it up, because Mother is always so cold. It was so sweet. OK. I am cried out now. Thanks for being there. Going to cut hair. With Scissors. Love, christina
christina, I'm so sorry you are dealing with such bad family stuff. I have some of that shit too. I find it's best to either put it out of my mind or vent on here or to hubby about it. We're here for you sweetie. And we won't ignore you. Careful with them scissors. ;)
Here is one more then I am done for awhile unless you need more. Thanks for letting me share with you guys love cuz
ASAP.....
Ever wonder about the abbreviation ASAP? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.
There's work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare, But as you hurry and scurry, (ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer. In the midst of family chaos, Quality time is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest, (ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
It may seem like your worries Are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather, (ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease our cares, And He'll respond to all your needs, (ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you! Pass this to people you want to bless.......ASAP! GOD BLESS YOU!
anybody want to guess who sent me the 'teeth in the private area' joke?
I will tell you all this. Just like Cuz wrote about the 'infectious smile', choosing to goof around when we are sad and upset can be very healthy! It's the only reason I am still alive!!
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Also, since I live with him, he thinks we are companions. He constantly cites "us", "we like this", "we like that", "we watch certain tv shows".
I am ready to scream and / or move but if I move he will be completely alone since my sibling cares little for him and sees him when it's convenient. The last excuse was that her 25 year old daughter had out patient sinus surgery and she was "tied up " with the girl.
Miz!! Loyalty!! Thanks for being such a great friend and thanks for your support to me in my times of trouble. I can't wait to see you!! WooHoo.
Cuz: you rock! what a great story and what a great poem.
How is your mom? Ear infections are awful. Tell her I said hi and that I always remember her with great affection!
Rossella! you are BEAUTIFUL! I see you kissing the cat, but hey! you are a gorgeous!
Pat! love reading your posts and I hope you and your mom have a nice time with the strawberry malt! thanks for giving my cuz the hugs. he is the Stuff!
Tenny and lil Tenny! hope you guys are doing ok with your battles with City Hall and that you are winning! I would love to see you victorious on behalf of that blow 'em up stuff next to the school and on behalf of your landholdings.
Jam! I am so sorry you have to listen to the rantings of idiots. I know exactly how you feel having been there quite a few times in my life. Amazing having people say mean stuff about you that isn't true and how they come up with such stuff and how in the world some people could miss the point so dramatically?
I know that you miss your mom like Miz misses hers and I miss mine and Angie misses her dad and all of the losses we have had here on this thread.
I am so sorry that you have to endure the nastiness of your own daughters. Betrayal is the worst and boy have I been there with my own family. I know it from my end and I can only imagine how terrible it is on your end. Glad you have your son.
Pirate! Gurl, you know that one day you and I will hang out on this boat, on some boat, somewhere and have boat drinks with little umbrellas. You've been through hell and are still in the trenches. I am always happy to see your posts and hope that you are doing well in spite of all the craziness.
Linda! love you and kiss Pa for me. glad you all have each other. Man, will WE have a goofy time together.
Probably get arrested.
Maxine! You are a genius and always have good advice. I love to 'see' from you and when are you coming to the boat??
We have to make a plan.
INDIA!?! amazing. what a wealth of knowledge and experience she will gain.
Georgia! hey hey GP, Love to your husband and I'm looking forward to seeing you both in the not too distant future. Maybe we hook it up for when Miz and her husband is here? We have enough room! I'll sleep in the single and you guys can have the Captain's cabin. The Cat will be drunk with choices of who to bunk with! Pancakes and coffee and real Maple Syrup? Ahhh, the simple things.
RIP!!! I know how you are struggling with it all and that it's abnormally tough right now. You have my love and respect and I know that you are strong and have courage. Are you feeling any better? hope so.
Jen! you are so funny! I am sorry that you are miserable but I am happy that your mom is figuring it out and I know it's too much to ask that she gets what you have been doing all of this time but that is usually how it is with cleopatra queen of De'Nile.
Man, we all know some Cleopatras don't we?
Kuli!! what a sweetheart, how are you doing?
christina! how are you? I know that you have been posting your biskits off and I'm hoping that it's bringing you some peace.
Flex! your nephew is an a$$hole. Love to your mom and I hope that you both have some good times while everybody else is losing their minds.
TrueColors! whassup sweet cakes? hope you're doing ok and don't have much craziness to deal with. check in and let us know how you are.
Ted! here's hoping you get help with dealing with the sibling that is trying to hurt you. Oh man, is she gonna get hers.
Deef!! got to love that Deef! you are a busy busy lady and I hope you get some rest! I saw pictures of your craft work and you are Talented!!
Castoff!! I know it's been awful tough and I hope you check in to let everyone know how you are. We're here for you!
Selfish Sib! whassup!! Hard doing all the work by yourself so I hope you keep healthy so we can meet up some day.
sskape, dogz, hey girl what's going on? hope you're having a good Sunday. Whatever name you want, I don't care as long as you're here with us!!
Angie! how's it going kiddo? love to your mom.
ddotal! how are you? please don't let the stupidity of one or two people keep you from expressing yourself here with us. I am so sorry that you and others were attacked by a coward. Sad sad sad.
Babzgirl, I didn't get to welcome you to the thread and I hope that you will post with us again. all of this is so tough and you have my absolute respect. Vent on and on!!
Anne, welcome to the right place. Just get it out. Vent and live.
As all of these people will tell you: this is the hardest thing you will ever do and unless someone else has walked this walk, they don't get it and never will.
And as always, if I have the early onset and have forgotten anyone, chew me out with a hug!
I love all you guys and hope you have some laughter and peace today.
Beautiful Sunday and now I am going to make some pancakes with real Maple Syrup!! like I said: Ahhhh, the simple things.
lovbob
NOT FOR LITTLE CHILDREN!!!!!
someone really special emailed it to me and said: I don't dare put this on the thread.
Well, I dare to put it up. If you get offended easily, don't read on.....
A little boy goes shopping with his mother and is waiting right outside of the ladies dressing room for his Mom to
come out.
While waiting the little boy gets bored , and just when his Mom comes walking out, she sees her son sliding his
hand up a mannequin's skirt.
"Get your hand out of there!" she shouts. "Don't you know that women have teeth down there?" The little boy
quickly snatches his hand away and thanks his lucky stars he didn't get bitten.
For the next ten years, this little boy grows up believing all women have teeth between their legs. When he's 16,
he gets a girlfriend.
One night, while her parents are out of town, she invites him over for a little action. After an hour of making
out and grinding on the sofa, she says, "You know, you could go a little further if you want."
"What do you mean?" he asks. "Well, why don't you put your hand down there?" she says, pointing to her crotch.
"HELL NO!" he cries, "you've got teeth down here!"
"Don't be ridiculous," she responds, "there's no such thing as teeth down there!"
"Yes there are," he says, "my Mom told me so."
"No there aren't," she insists. "Here, look for yourself."
With that, she pulls down her pants and gives him a little peek.
"No I'm sorry" he says. "My Mom already told me that ALL women have teeth down there."
"Oh for crying out loud!" she cries. She whips off her panties, throws her legs behind her head and
says, "LOOK, I DON'T have any teeth down there"
The boy takes a good long look and replies, "Well, after seeing the condition of those gums, I'm not surprised!"
Ta Daaa....
ok just for fun, can you guess who sent it to me?
Tell a Joke Sunday!! Bring it!!
lovbob
On children, not your own: When my son was 8 and my daughter just a baby, we took in my niece as a foster child. Her mother was alcoholic, my brother worthless, no one else taking their heads out of sand to step forward. She had been abused. She was eating for comfort at 7. Every time she told me she wanted a treat, I would give her a big hug and kiss and tickle. She was the most precious beautiful little thing. She was smart, had fortitude, and no responsible parent. We tried to keep her longer than the 8 months she was with us, but it is the "system's policy" to get children back to the parents, no matter what, apparently. Before she was 18, her Mother died of a drug/alcohol overdose, and her father was in prison. We tried to get her back for as long as you can get an 18 year old, before they want to be on their own, but it was too late. Her even sicker Grandmother got her, and we did not see her for years.
It is an even more complicated story which I will not explain, but each family has those who step out, speak up, and seem to get some sort of punishment before seeing positive results. I am still hoping to see something positive for my niece, although she is still playing the victim role in the way she chooses poorly, lives on the edge, and blames everyone else for her life.
I think to stand for certain principles is very tough, and you risk alienation, but it is worth it in the end. You never know when the love, honesty, and time spent it is going to register with one of those kids you took a firm stand with. Friday was my son's birthday and I haven't seen him for a month. Beginning of December everything was great, then he got back with a girl who loves to have everything her way, and now we have to wait for him. "Oh Well"--another motto of mine.
Again, I get the message here that I have rocked the BOAT.
Have a great day. christina
lovbob
Sorry. I'm crying now, and I have to go cut my husband's hair.
I have issues with being ignored from my childhood, and when I get stressed, they resurface, no matter how much therapy I have had. Thanks for listening, Miz:)
Rocking the boat is actually very relaxing.
Christina! Relax! You're among friends if you let yourself!!
lovbob
3 yrs old "Mommy I love you"
10 yrs old " Mom whatever"
16 yrs old "My Mom is so annoying"
18 yrs ols " I wanna leave this house"
25 yrs old "Mom you were right"
30 yrs old " I wanna go back to my Mom's house"
50 yrs old " I don't wannna lose my Mom"
70 yrs old " I would .... give up EVERYTHING for my Mom to be here with me"
You only have one Mom
we are all thinking individuals here and we do what we want! If we are all rowing together it's a beautiful thing because we can be united in our care of someone who really needs a crew of people in their corner!
figuratively, this is a big strong boat and like I have said before no one person is going to hurt it. Actually, a few have tried and I feel bad for them as opposed to angry or upset.
If you are referring to when i said 'you have been posting your biskits off...', I am sorry if that made you think about something I didn't mean.
When I first joined this site and before I came up with the Grossed Out thread, I posted on many threads and the more I wrote, the better I felt. That's all I meant and it DID bring me peace!
I am not here to cause you any stress! You are safe and sound!
lovbob
love,
miz
I love you buddy. Kiss your mom for all of us.
lovbob
OK. I am cried out now. Thanks for being there. Going to cut hair. With Scissors. Love, christina
Thanks for letting me share with you guys
love cuz
ASAP.....
Ever wonder about the abbreviation ASAP? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives.
Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we
will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.
There's work to do, deadlines to meet;
You've got no time to spare,
But as you hurry and scurry,
(ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
In the midst of family chaos,
Quality time is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest,
(ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
It may seem like your worries
Are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather,
(ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
God knows how stressful life is;
He wants to ease our cares,
And He'll respond to all your needs,
(ASAP).... Always Say A Prayer.
My instructions were to send this to people that
I wanted God to bless and I picked you!
Pass this to people you want to bless.......ASAP!
GOD BLESS YOU!
anybody want to guess who sent me the 'teeth in the private area' joke?
I will tell you all this. Just like Cuz wrote about the 'infectious smile', choosing to goof around when we are sad and upset can be very healthy!
It's the only reason I am still alive!!
lovbob
Little did I know ...
Rockin' can be a good thing! Especially on a stable boat.
Christina, dude!! are you gonna get BOATTIME!!!!
nope, wasn't Rip. C'mon, keep guessing.
lovbob
How about LindaHeart?