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04/29/2008 11:49
rockmygypsysoul
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Oh sweetheart...

I am SO sorry. The last thing you need is emotional crap like that on top of the money stress on top of the physical pain!!

If you havent seen a counselor (or even if you have but arent currently), I strongly suggest you do. I work with rape and abuse victims and even if youve been through the counseling before, you should probably get it again - and thats WITH support from your family!! Your local rape crisis center should be able to get you counseling for free.

Otherwise, I would seriously consider either cutting back on time with Mom drastically, if not completely, or giving it to her pretty straight - my brother finally had to tell my mom "Look, i love you and you mean a lot to me. But Im an adult now and should be treated with respect, the same way I treat you. If you cannot treat me that way, I cannot allow you to poison me or my kids any longer. I would never allow another person to talk to me the way you do." It sounds harsh, but either it works and they at least learn to shut up or they get out of the picture and you're better off either way. but I know moms are tricky, so its whatever you feel most comfortable with, but I suspect you'd be happier without her around.

we're all here for you and sending you good thoughts and wishes and prayers!!

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04/29/2008 13:39
ruby0131
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Everyone, Thankyou so very much for everything , all yopur kind words and support, it means so much, honestly, I'm still stinging,and I'd love to just throw in the towel and walk away from her, I like the suggestion of just talk to me with respect, maybe just tell her to keep her opinions to herself and focus on my daughter, because as of now, she is a great grandma to my daughter, but I am so afraid for my little girl because someday she is going to grow up, and be a teenager and not be perfect, how will she treat her then?I don't want her to devistate her that way. To top things off i had to call my dad about the water bill because the water has been turned off, he won't be home til late tonight, he's out of town, so I don't know what we're going to do. Mom said she didn't believe I wanted to work and help take care of my family. Yeah because this is fun, the shame and pain are a blast, I don't mean to sound so down, your outpoor of support is sooo amazing , thanks so much for being there every one of you. ALl the best and I wish you all one reason to smile today. XO Ruby
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04/29/2008 15:18
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Ruby I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I understand your need to stay and defend yourself. I seem to be having trouble today making sense so I'm going to say everyone else said things perfectly. We are here for you and wish you better and happier days. oh and happy belated birthday
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