Teppy it sounds like a patient advocate is a good idea.
Mal: Okay. She won't be winning any beauty contests anytime soon. But she is solid. Ship like this, be with ya 'til the day you die. Zoe: 'Cause it's a deathtrap.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sj - Aug 24, 2020 3:18:09 pm PDT #25276 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
-t - Aug 24, 2020 3:38:06 pm PDT #25277 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
{{{Teppy}}} That must be so hard. I absolutely support you extracting yourself from the caretaker role as much as you can.
Beverly - Aug 24, 2020 4:14:36 pm PDT #25278 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
(((JZ and the Zmayhems))) (((Teppy and family))) (((ltc)))
And anybody else who needs inarticulate hugs. Much love and care and well-wishing included.
askye - Aug 24, 2020 4:28:35 pm PDT #25279 of 30019
Thrive to spite them
Teppy I think you are doing the right thing 100%. I know we (society) tends to have this view that it doesn't' matter what your parents did you are still supposed to be there for them but that idea is super fucked up especially if your parents have hurt you.
Dana - Aug 24, 2020 5:03:15 pm PDT #25280 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Plus, you have yourself and Tim to take care of. No one has endless capacity.
Consuela - Aug 24, 2020 6:51:06 pm PDT #25281 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Teppy, you need a break and your brothers should help you find someone to help your dad. It should not be on you just because you're nearby.
And I hope to god your brother gets the guns out. That's just... awful and terrifying.
JZ and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the fire but I hope everything works out ok.
Shir - Aug 24, 2020 10:42:23 pm PDT #25282 of 30019
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Steph, lots of health~ma to your father and may you be able to step away from it. Let your brother(s) take care of him.
And oh, poor ltc! I'm glad she's doing better now.
Fred Pete - Aug 25, 2020 2:59:02 am PDT #25283 of 30019
Ann, that's a ferret.
Tep, others have said basically the same thing, but you need to take care of yourself. Is there something you can do for yourself now, to give yourself a little mental cushion while you look for a patient advocate?
-t - Aug 25, 2020 4:37:40 am PDT #25284 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Much darker at 6 am this Tuesday compared to last Tuesday. Not too pleased about that.
Dana - Aug 25, 2020 4:38:01 am PDT #25285 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Jesus christ on a pony, this morning. First I woke up three separate times from a nightmare where I got laid off and panicked because my benefits didn't start until the first of the month, so we weren't eligible for COBRA.
And now, the lawn guys are outside doing something for the complex, the result of which has been AN HOUR of weed whacker tree trimmer whatever outside.