Oh Laura, I'm sorry.
Once I was out of mom's house at 18, we actually started getting along much better, and by 30 we got pretty close. Hoping he "gets it" sooner rather than later.
Atherton: Half the men in this room wish you were on their arm, tonight. Inara: Only half. I must be losing my indefinable allure.
'Shindig'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Daisy Jane - Jan 28, 2011 5:35:08 am PST #14160 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
amyth - Jan 28, 2011 5:35:13 am PST #14161 of 30000
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
{{Laura}}
That's cool, Seska.
good luck, sj.
quester - Jan 28, 2011 5:36:59 am PST #14162 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Sanity ~ma, Laura.
JZ - Jan 28, 2011 5:38:14 am PST #14163 of 30000
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
{{{Laura}}} No advice, just hugs. That sounds gut-and-heart-twisting.
smonster - Jan 28, 2011 5:47:48 am PST #14164 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Oh, Laura. Stay strong. Make those boundaries. You have been more than reasonable.
Seska! I think the interview is very cool.
Today is going much better. Thanks for the support, y'all.
Laura - Jan 28, 2011 6:24:55 am PST #14165 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Thank you. I really appreciate the support. I do remember how much I understood about parents and the realities of the world at 19 (absolutely nothing) and know there is no shortcut to maturity. He will get it in time. He just has to figure it out elsewhere. I can't allow the disharmony in my home any more.
DavidS - Jan 28, 2011 6:31:32 am PST #14166 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm sorry, Laura. I wish you could send B off to Habitat for Humanity in the Dominican or somewhere for three or four months and have him learn a thing or two about the world.
beekaytee - Jan 28, 2011 6:32:40 am PST #14167 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
AZO Standard pills work great. Ice packs are really helpful. Avoid acidic foods - this includes cranberry juice. I know it can be beneficial but the acidity can cause more irritation. also spicy foods can cause irritation.
Askye, I think you are completely right about the acidity thing. Somehow, my chemistry has changed and the high doses of cranberry et. al. are just making me feel worse.
Thanks for the thoughts.
Andi, I love that the visualization is working for you. I'm so glad for you.
Zenkitty - Jan 28, 2011 6:55:18 am PST #14168 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I can't allow the disharmony in my home any more.
I think my sister's slowly coming to this conclusion, as well. Good luck, Laura.
Thanks for the thoughts, everyone.
beekaytee - Jan 28, 2011 7:05:02 am PST #14169 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I can't allow the disharmony in my home any more.
This is such a powerful stance. AND, as my specialty is 'what we say is what we see', I'd love to hear what you would prefer to invite and entertain in your home.
Me? I welcome warmth and ease of communication in my home. The result is, sometimes, people don't leave when I want them to!