Such relatives as these are unfathomably cruel.
Mal: Well, you were right about this being a bad idea. Zoe: Thanks for sayin', sir.
'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?
Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Katerina Bee - May 29, 2017 7:48:24 pm PDT #414 of 8185
Herding cats for fun
quester - May 30, 2017 2:57:29 am PDT #415 of 8185
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
I know they are there if I'm "in need". my brother and sister came to the emergency room when I was hospitalized a couple of years ago, but then there was no follow up once I was out.
I just don't get what it is about me that they don't want around.
WindSparrow - May 30, 2017 3:49:31 am PDT #416 of 8185
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.
Oh, precious quester, I'm sorry your siblings do value you the way they should.
Trudy Booth - May 30, 2017 6:09:58 am PDT #417 of 8185
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I'd say the damage is theirs, Quester.
sj - May 30, 2017 6:12:26 am PDT #418 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Quester, that is sucky and totally not your fault.
Hi, Trudy!
A half hour ago I looked at the clock convinced it was 11:30 and it was only 10:30. TCG's first day back at work after a long weekend is always such a long day.
Katerina Bee - May 30, 2017 6:25:34 am PDT #419 of 8185
Herding cats for fun
I don't know what to say, except that I am with Quester in the Family Ignoring You boat.
In my case religion is a big reason. I am a Bad Influence even when I stay home keeping off Facebook with my mouth shut. They know I Might Say Something... Might hurt the children by being myself.
I've decided selfishness and narcissism drives their choices and it's never been about me.
I do get lonely, even though I've got used to my exclusion.
Scrappy - May 30, 2017 7:40:25 am PDT #420 of 8185
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Quester, have you ever straight out told them that you'd like to be included more? They may not know. Of course, they may know and just be jerks. But I find it's always best not to assume motive, even with those one is closest to.
smonster - May 30, 2017 10:29:51 am PDT #421 of 8185
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Oh, quester, I'm so sorry. If you take the initiative in making plans, are they responsive?
quester - May 31, 2017 2:30:35 pm PDT #422 of 8185
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
I haven't talked to them because bringing it up hurts too much. I thought that just the fact that I chose to move to the town my brother and one of my sisters live in would have told them.
I was included for a few months but then gradually, less and less until I wasn't ever called or asked. Now, I will get an occasional, out of the blue invitation, but that's all.
I mean, they were there when I needed help, but in between, when I just would like to hang, they are too busy with their families.
I have this terrible feeling that I'm lumped together with my 2 older sisters as the weird old, maiden aunts that no one talks about. Thing is, I don't enjoy hanging with my 2 older sisters myself. But, I can't control how they think of me.
I'm too poor to make plans to do things. I can't afford gifts for the little ones. I have no craft outlet to make things. I just feel useless and not adding to anything.
It's hurting just to write this.
Amy - May 31, 2017 3:52:27 pm PDT #423 of 8185
Because books.
Oh, quester, I'm so sorry. Family can be so hard, and so confusing. I'm sorry you're hurting.