Teppy, I'm sorry this is causing such inner turmoil for you. You ARE doing the right thing. No one deserves to be treated like that, let alone a kid.
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SuziQ - Jan 03, 2018 1:33:14 pm PST #2960 of 8228
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
-t - Jan 03, 2018 1:51:47 pm PST #2961 of 8228
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Really glad you have therapy tomorrow. That sounds so hard.
WindSparrow - Jan 03, 2018 2:05:50 pm PST #2962 of 8228
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
As a mandated, trained reporter, I can attest that you acted as I would have done if I saw what you did. It is an upsetting thing to have to do. One of the frustrating things about seeing that type of abuse is that a single report, or even several reports, are just the beginning of a long process to get help for a family, rather than the even that brings a swift and sure resolution.
I am sorry that you are having to experience this, and I am sorry that this kid is having to live through this too.
Steph L. - Jan 03, 2018 2:14:32 pm PST #2963 of 8228
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Wow, my stomach pain (which basically went away after the endoscopy/colonoscopy) came rocketing back. My body is such a drama queen. (I know what my therapist will say: my body is expressing the emotions that I won't express. Bah.)
Zenkitty - Jan 03, 2018 2:28:21 pm PST #2964 of 8228
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Steph, what WS said. I think you did the right thing. It's horrible but you stepped up.
I think you should install a security camera above your front door. Because packages get stolen and whatnot. If her actions get recorded by your security camera, well, unfortunately that couldn't be avoided.
Steph L. - Jan 03, 2018 2:46:35 pm PST #2965 of 8228
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I think you should install a security camera above your front door. Because packages get stolen and whatnot. If her actions get recorded by your security camera, well, unfortunately that couldn't be avoided.
Tim said the same thing, almost verbatim. (Because packages getting stolen is a problem in our neighborhood.)
Zenkitty - Jan 03, 2018 2:51:49 pm PST #2966 of 8228
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
- fistbumps Tim*
I edited this post four times trying to get the leading asterisk. This will have to do.
I just ate an entire pint of Talenti Southern Butter Pecan ice cream. I have no regrets. It was delicious. I'm calling it dinner.
Connie Neil - Jan 03, 2018 2:52:59 pm PST #2967 of 8228
brillig
And the Lord of Stately Beckmeyer Manor will get to fiddle with stuff!
Laura - Jan 03, 2018 3:04:24 pm PST #2968 of 8228
Our wings are not tired.
I think you should install a security camera above your front door. Because packages get stolen and whatnot. If her actions get recorded by your security camera, well, unfortunately that couldn't be avoided.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
sj - Jan 04, 2018 5:55:54 am PST #2969 of 8228
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Teppy, I'm sorry. I remember how distressing it was with my upstairs neighbor and her daughter always fighting. I thought when I finally called the cops that DCF would get involved, but it never happened.