Oh msbelle, I am just so sorry he is being so awful to you and himself.
I just CLOSED THE SPREADSHEET WITHOUT SAVING
I'd say the venti was defective.
Right, there comes a point where you have to either move on, or just buy yourself a Klingon costume and go with it.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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.
Laura - Apr 29, 2019 10:48:30 am PDT #7348 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
msbelle - Apr 29, 2019 11:03:05 am PDT #7349 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
And I have done it. my child is locked out of the house with no way in passed the back or front yard.
I am the opposite of fucking great, although I do feel safe and like I can leave the house now.
To counteract the awful-parentness I am also washing all of his clothes and cleaning his room. All the clothes will be hung up and/or folded and shoes are in the closest in boxes and the bathroom has been sprayed down awaiting scrubbing. Before the day is done I am sure I'll have found 2-3 years worth of school stuff to throw away.
-t - Apr 29, 2019 11:19:06 am PDT #7350 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
{{{msbelle}}} I'm so sorry.
You are so right, Laura! I should have gotten the extended warranty.
Zenkitty - Apr 29, 2019 11:20:45 am PDT #7351 of 30019
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
msbelle, I'm glad you feel safe now. I don't think you're an awful parent, fwiw.
NoiseDesign - Apr 29, 2019 11:23:57 am PDT #7352 of 30019
Our wings are not tired
I'm so sorry to hear that it has come to this msbelle. Family is so hard.
Also, I want to say that I'm continually in awe of how you keep dealing with the situation and moving forward. I'm sure that it may not feel that way from where you are standing, but from this viewpoint you have been an amazing point of stability for your son who is clearly at odds with himself and the world.
Laura - Apr 29, 2019 11:24:13 am PDT #7353 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Oh msbelle, I wish there was something I could say that would help. Also, you are not even remotely a bad parent.
Theodosia - Apr 29, 2019 11:28:36 am PDT #7354 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I'm glad to hear you're talking to a therapist -- you're getting the right (professional) kind of advice and coaching.
R. lost 28 pounds post-surgery when she was in cardiac rehab (less than 3 weeks), which she is in denial about that it was because she was on a controlled diet and not binging when she can get Instacart and Doordash at home, and does. Now she's back to wondering why her insulin dose has to be increased and her blood sugar surges so high. Le Sigh.
Dana - Apr 29, 2019 11:34:55 am PDT #7355 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I think you're doing an amazing job in a really difficult situation, msbelle. I'm sorry things are so hard.
Amy - Apr 29, 2019 11:37:50 am PDT #7356 of 30019
Because books.
What ND (and everyone) has said, msbelle. I'm just sorry he's making it so hard on everyone.
meara - Apr 29, 2019 11:55:38 am PDT #7357 of 30019
Ouch, msbelle. That sounds so hard. I'm sorry. I hope he slinks away and complains to his friends and eventually gets his head on straight, rather than trying to take it out on you.