It's been a rough weekend. A lot of things have happened and I am still trying to wrap my brain everything that has happened since I got off work on Friday.
I got a threatening comment on here from my brother yesterday morning saying that my parents are getting ready to file papers in court against me. Even if this never happens, the very thought of my parents taking me to court is almost overwhelming.
Last night I had a friend in crisis and there was nothing I could do being so far away from her. I just kept praying hoping it would all turn out ok and that she was ok. I have not heard anything from her since 4:30am. My heart will not rest until I know she is ok.
When I start feeling overwhelmed I listen to music to calm down. It's perfect that I got my IPOD on Friday before all this happened.
Excuse me while I escape into my own world for a while.
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Sounds like we need to go on vacation LOL :) We're here if you need to talk.
That is so completely messed up. If my parents backcharged me for everything they gave me after age 18, it would be a hefty bill. I guess some parents don't really understand what it means to be a parent, and for some reason it makes me even more sad that someone would ADOPT a child and then act like this.
The problem is, I know your dad's a lawyer, and lawyers can cause financial problems even if they are completely in the wrong. I'm really sorry you're having to deal with this.
I guess I should be setting up a spreadsheet, so I can hang the money I spend on milk over Elise's head for the rest of her life.
Yes Caroline- lawyers can waste a lot of your time and $. Try not to worry until it happens. If they stoop that low, hire a good attorney and put the matter in his/her hands. You have enough on your plate without this. I'm sorry.
eye--i would give my right arm (and possibly left arm as well) for a vacation....
amy--it is frustrating, but i will just cross that bridge if my parents do take me to court. just makes me wonder why they hate me so much....
yankeegirl--i am not going to worry about it until something happens. no need in worrying when it will do no good right now.
I moved out at 17 and never took another penny from my family again, no matter how in need I was...but I still heard bitching about how much I had cost. Apparently from birth to age 17 I had the nerve to bilk regular meals out of them, and I should have payed them for that.
As for why they hate you so much, if it's anything like my situation, it's because you didn't turn out to be 'one of them' and you were supposed to. First you don't follow their religion, so you aren't going to heaven. Second, you don't do as you're told, and religious fanatics obsess with children obeying their parents every little whim. They have it so backwards: they truly believe that children owe their parents for being alive, and should live to serve them, rather than feeling that they owe, and are responsible for the success and happiness of the children they CHOSE to have.
Fortunately, we can leave and never go back, and we go out into the world with a much deeper understanding of true responsibility and compassion.
Honey I hope your friend is okay and ignore the brother and parents.
Oh Caroline!
You have a lot on your plate.
I hope your friend is okay!
What the hell are your parents taking you to court for? Is this still about some supposed money owed? WTF?? Do they know how ridiculous they appear?
I agree - don't worry too much until it happens. If there's anything I can do to help - you know where to find me!
Good Lord, what in the world would your parents take you to court for? What kind of parents do that? Nevermind, we already know the answer to that question.
You know Caroline, I could be really off on this, but there seems to be a pattern over time with your family, from my perception... You post about life being shitty, you don't hear from them. You post about life being good, or having things going well, you hear something horrid to really stir you up, break you down, etc... It's as if there's a manipulation game going on, trying to keep you as shitty and upset as possible, and stirring the pot when your life is fine. If I'm right about it, then you might want to consider a subscribe only type of journal (like LiveJournal), or password protected posts, where you email people the password.
Hoping that your friend is okay, and keeping you in my thoughts! {{{{ }}}}
That is some good advice from Sassy!
If your parents do take you to court I think the judge will give them the slapdown for wasting his/her time...then you can have them pay your court costs.
S
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