Jayne ,'Jaynestown'
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.
Good luck, Allyson!!
Ugh. I just got confirmation that the girl I went on a second date with DID have a good time....but didn't feel any chemistry. I am so over all of this. I fucking hate all of it. Dating, being single when every fucking person I am friends with is part of a couple, never finding anyone who's into me. Also I hate my job and want to quit. But love that sweet sweet paycheck. It's monday and I'm already over this week.
Sorry, meara. That sounds frustrating.
This is why I keep quitting dating, meara. Luckily, I do have single friends!
Allyson, I believe that you and your family are doing the right thing for that little girl and will be OK.
I say that what Allyson is doing for her niece is the sort of thing that saves the world. I give you a trillion points for caring so much.
Oh, man, Allyson, that sounds heartbreaking for everyone. Thank god your parents are able and willing to help, and that you are so committed to your niece. She needs you in her corner.
If you are able to take custody, I know you will be able to handle it. Even if it's hard and scary, we know you can do it.
Best of luck to all your family, even your brother and his GF.
That sounds terribly stressful, Allyson. I hope you'll get custody of your niece. And I'm glad your parents have her for now.
Allyson, what everyone else said. And completely tangentially, brava for distilling what is no doubt a very lengthy shitshow into a few calm and succinct paragraphs.
Allyson, so much love and strength to you & your family.
Thank you so much. It's been so heavy on my heart. Kristen is really supportive which is enormous. Huge life change. And it's all so precarious. My older niece (11) picks out her ensembles for school and styles her hair and brushes her teeth in the morning. My nephew was s an early riser so he usually gets her out of the crib and plays with her in the morning while my mom makes breakfast and packs her lunch. Everyone has been helping. My sister-in-law is a saint for helping to care for her, too.
So much love to you, Allyson -- you are a wonderful human