I'm just getting meaner every day. Until I have my Rosemary back in working order I'm going to split. I really AM getting mean... and discouraged. Both my girls have been in trouble for so long that it's become the norm, and I can hardly stand it. I read some of the crap I'm posting and I can see exactly what's wrong with me. Too much presssure for too long. Those with kids in trouble know exactly what I mean. I'll be back sometime or other.
k31
Posted by Ken Henry (Member # 598) on :
Hi Pierre. Sorry to hear that the pressure is getting to the stage where it's become difficult to bear. Remember that you have FRIENDS here, and when times get tough, as they seem to be, we will understand and be as supportive as we can be. It may be healthy to let off some steam, if you find that'll ease some of the pressure. Hell, I'll even volunteer for a share of ass-kicking if it'll make you feel better. Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
You gotta do what you feel you gotta do...
Keep us posted from time to time, you mean old grouch.. just in case anyone worries about you.
I wish the best for you & family.
Mike
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
I can relate, Pierre. My daughter went thru some hard times with an eating disorder, and we didn't realize how depressed the whole family was until we eventually saw some light at the end of the tunnel. Things are fun again, and we appreciate the good times much more than before. I sincerely hope your light comes soon - you deserve it.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Pierre...I can fully understand the situation affecting you. But, I haven't really noticed the meannest. In fact, that last post "alimony and back support" was good enough to be printed and framed.
Hope things get back to normal for you and your family real soon!
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
What we really need here is a hug icon. A manly one of course!
When times get tough, it's easy to start to think you have a black, cloud hanging over your head. Everyone else appears to be doing fine, yet everything in your own life is going down the toilet.
We've had our share of challenges too. Health probs, financial probs, depression...somedays we all wonder if it's all worth it. Most of us put on a smile for the outside World, but the real truth is we all have our crosses to bear.
Sometimes I get feeling sorry for myself. It's not hard to do, and sorta comforting in a strange sort of way. After my second heart attack, I hid from the World in my garage. Family and friends would visit, and attempt to lure me back into the real World, but I remained alone in my seld imposed exile for almost 2 years. It was Letterville and possibly Prozac that finally saved my butt.
We've got family problems happening here. Our 25 yo Daughter has been hospitalized with schizophrenia. Her Daughter, Lydia, is staying with us until Mom gets better.
This is a very stressful time for us. All our future plans have been put on hold while we learn how to deal with this illness. I find myself being short with people, and looking for a fight to blow off some of my frustrations.
When my problems get overwhelming, I play a little game with myself. Imagine if there was a place you could go to trade your problems for anothers? A Problem Swap Meet if you will.
I have a sign buddy that saw his 5 year old son run over by a dump truck. The boy was killed instantly. Would I swap my problems for his? There's an old saying. "I cried because I had no shoes until I met a Man with no feet."
Now is the time you really need your friends Pierre. You want to run and hide, but in the long run, that just creates additional problems. Now is the time you will discover just who your real friends are. Most of us have several acquaintances, but only a few good friends. I discovered that for myself when I quit drinking.
We've never met personally, but I feel we've had an opportunity share some of our joys and trials via this crazy BullBoard. Rosemary has earned herself a special place in the hearts of many here at Letterville. I'm not a sappy guy, but I really feel we do have a family here in Letterville. Please don't shut us out.
Just a couple things I wanted you to know.
Posted by Bill Preston (Member # 1314) on :
Pierre, Steve and the others said the same things I wanted to say, only better. Hang in there, the denizens of L'ville are pulling for you and yours.
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
I don't know what your girls are going through, but I've been through a pretty tough medical oddesy (spelling?) and I know two things:
The only way out is through And friends can really help if you let 'em.
Hang in there and whatever Rosemary is going thru, we're all praying and pulling for you all.
Mark
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Dammit Pierre, it was just starting to feel like home again with you around. I respect a man for doing what he has to but dont be a stranger, you add character to this place.
Not to mention I didnt notice the mean attitude either.
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
You do what you need to do for you, and its ok.
I used this place as a venting/sounding/crying board a while back. Spent some time chatting on the side with some people that really helped me through some stuff, cuz they understood where I was and what I was going through.
Even though it's across the miles, on the screen and not face to face... and sometimes misunderstood, real true folks wait through the crap, blow it off and stay there for you.
And heck, sometimes they even marry ya...
Sometimes we are here not only for ourselves, but for others. Every person here adds something, whether it be informative, humour, thought provoking, temperament riling... heck, sounds like a regular family, doesn't it?
Consider yourself and your family hugged. But don't leave us too far behind.
[ August 12, 2003, 09:20 PM: Message edited by: Dana Bowers ]
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Hey Pierre! Come join us on Chat! Good place to share with friends, and we don't mind if you vent, wanna talk, or just need a friend or 2!
Don't forget, This BB was more fun since you came back!
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
I did not notice the mean attitude either. If you let off the steam here it may not hurt as much as the darning egg!
Beside you may even see something that would cheer you up.
Remember it is always darkest before the dawn so hang in there. It may be closer then you think.
Debbie
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Pierre...
Stick around while your going through this self analysis or whatever 's bothering you about yourself. We can put up with you. If you get too mean, someone will undoubtedly point it out, so why worry? What I like about this place is evrybody didn't come from the same cookie cutter, if you get my drift.
I have been around here for about one year now, and I can say that I definitely get a feeling of family when I come here, , so just go ahead and talk about whatever you want, cause we're all here to live & learn. That's my 2 cents.
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
Es tut mir aufrichtig leid, dass Ihr so viele Probleme habt und ich wuensche Dir und Deiner Familie das Allerbeste und viel Kraft. Bleib nicht zu lange weg, ich mag Deinen Humor. Du kannst das lesen und verstehen, ja?
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
yea peirre come over to chat.....i can really get on your case there.....hahahahahahahahah
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Hope your not gone to long Pierre! I especially hope that things pick up in your world. Keep your chin up.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
A BIG DITTO HERE, PIERRE. I don't blame you a bit, but just don't stay away too long. Everything that Steve says and the others reflect what hope there is. Don't let go of hope, we love you here!
every last one of us crabs!!!!
(take it to the Lord, cause He won't forsake you, not ever!!!)
Posted by Rosemary (Member # 1926) on :
Yes, Lotti. He reads and writes German all the time on his Swiss Firearms board. And thank all of you. I'm going to print this off for him to read in a couple of weeks, but not till then. Actually Mom has removed him from the internet altogether for a while. I was amazed that he didn't argue at all! Even from his Swiss Firearms board where he's the Chief Mod! I was amazed! He needs a break from everything for a while. I've never seen him this wiped out. He's off on his KTM dirtbike back of the place in the mountains right now. He won't be reading any of this till I print it off so I'll ask Barb to delete my own posts before then. The real reason I'm posting is to ask that you please not try to call him. I know he has some very concerned friends who have tried to call, but Mom won't let the calls through anyway. We're worried about him and either Lat or I will post something when he's doing better. He just sorta emotionally caved in after Mom and I came back from Bern. He was so very disappointed. He was really counting on a cure this time, but I wasn't, so I wasn't too disappointed, it was just another cool trip for me. Barb, I'll let you know when it's time to delete my posts, no? And thanks for taking care of the last one. I was a fraid he'd come back on the net and read it, but he won't break his word to Mom. He would have been so embarrassed, but I don't care. I love him.
:^)
[ August 13, 2003, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Rosemary ]
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Hi Rosemary,
With everyone seeing Doctors maybe your Dad needs a checkup too. Just to be sure.
Debbie
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Rosemary & Pierre
My hats off to both of you. It takes a truly modest person to know when they have reached their limit. Go, relax, and come back to your clients and BB friends new and refreshed and ready to share once more. In the meantime, Your God and family are ALWAYS first.
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