Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Parents

Sorry I've been MIA. Work was crazy and then we took off to FL for a few days. Came back to a shitstorm of course. So yes, I owe you all a real legit post but this is going to be a quick little vent before I get back to work (yes, it's 9 PM) about parents acting like children.

Just found out tonight that not only is my dad moving out and getting a divorce, but that he's moving 8 hours away....on Friday. Seem a little hasty?? Not for someone who's clinically depressed and regularly self-medicates with car bombs (the drink, not an actual bomb). When my brother talked to him about his drinking, he said it's ok because he typically only binge drinks 1-2 times/week and he never drives. Sounds like a teenager at all???

So I'm left with a wreck of a mother, an insane amount of work to do, and pretty crappy mental health of my own. My mom is staying with us tomorrow night so she doesn't have to be around when my dad loads up his truck. Ridiculous.

Again, sorry for the dump and I do promise a real post as soon as I get my head above water
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30 comments:

  1. deannaJune 18, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Oh, crap......crap, crap, crap......Man, I'm sorry this happening.

    *hugs*

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  2. A -June 18, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    Oh, damn. I'm so sorry your family is going through this. :::hugs:::

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  3. BigP's HeatherJune 18, 2008 at 10:18 PM

    I'm so sorry.

    I wonder if there is something in the air. I know two people who have in the past month done things similar to this. One with diagnosed mental disorders who supposedly isn't taking her meds and another who is undiagnosed and almost yearly at this time of year gets really bad. It always seems about this time of year that people start having episodes.

    I hope they work something out as much as for your Dad as the rest of the family.

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  4. SAHWJune 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    I'm visiting from NCLM (I see you bowed out, so no need to return the visit, plus I see you have a LOT on your hands). I'm so sorry this is happening to you guys right now...I hope things will work out in the best way for all of you soon.

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  5. LeahJune 18, 2008 at 10:55 PM

    Holy cow. I'm so sorry that this is such a clusterf*ck. xoxo

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  6. battynurseJune 19, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    I'm sorry. I can't imagine how stressful that must be. Hugs to you.

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  7. AdrianeJune 19, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    My God. When it rains it pours. I'm so sorry to read this. I can't imagine how you must feel right now. Stressed with work, stressed with family and pregnant on top of it. Please take care of yourself. I'll be thinking about you.

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  8. MorrisaJune 19, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    Yikes! So sorry to read about the issues with your family, but remember, when you are taking care of everyone else, don't forget to take care of yourself too.

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  9. MeJune 19, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    So much shit to deal with, i"m sorry.

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  10. K @ ourboxofrainJune 19, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    I am so, so sorry that this is happening to you and your family. It absolutely sucks. I can only imagine how hard it is to be asked to step into a different role with your parents right as you're preparing to step into a different role in your life in general. ((HUGS))

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  11. GeorgeJune 19, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    That is total crap...sorry you're dealing with so much right now!!!

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  12. ShelbyJune 19, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    Oh Crap!! I am so sorry! I know how hard it is, if you need anything let me know!

    Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs!

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  13. AwkwardMomentsJune 19, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Oh DEARLOD.. this is just crappy awful news

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  14. saraJune 19, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Oh wow, I am so sorry. I wish this wasn't happening to your family, especially not right now.

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  15. docgrumblesJune 19, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Arg!

    I certainly relate! I am sorry they are bringing you down!

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  16. YokaJune 19, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this. Bummer!!! Hopefully he will recognize he is making a mistake soon.

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  17. KimJune 19, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    Ugh, so sorry! Parents that act like kids drive me crazy too. My mom and dad are divorced and he lives in Georgia (we are in NJ) ad also left very suddenly. My mom plans trips out of town when she knows he is coming to see my brother and I! nclm

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  18. chickletJune 19, 2008 at 11:47 PM

    Fuck, that just blows. It's a lot to handle all at once. Hang in there.

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  19. JendeisJune 19, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    I'm so sorry that just sucks.

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  20. HereWeGoAJenJune 20, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Yuck. I'm sorry.

    Where did you go in Florida?

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  21. ~CarrieJune 20, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    Sorry you're getting bombarded with all these things at one time. I hope things get better soon.

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  22. Lollipop GoldsteinJune 20, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    I am so incredibly sorry. Will you let all of the in-town girls know if there is anything we can do to help? Either you or your mum?

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  23. RebeccaJune 21, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    That sucks...family issues are always such a huge stress...try to keep yourself calm for the pregnancy and just hug your Mom as much as possible.

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  24. SunnyJune 21, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    I'm sorry for all the drama, you certainly don't need that! I hope you can find some time to relax and recharge your own mental health.

    Via NaComLeavMo

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  25. TryingJune 22, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    Sorry :(
    Remember, make sure you treat yourself well through all this, and maybe take your mom out to try and cheer her up a bit.

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  26. JenJune 22, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    (((hugs)))

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  27. saraJune 22, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Just wanted to see how you were doing this weekend and to let you know I was still thinking of you and hoping things improve a bit. ((hugs))

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  28. SupermomJune 22, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    that suks. i'm sorry. that was my family 16 years ago. same story. try not to take on all the stress though.

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  29. SunnyJune 23, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    WOW sweets! Major hugs.

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  30. Egged OutJune 24, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Jeez, sorry about your parents. That really sucks. Keep your head up and tried not to get mired in their issues (as much as that is possible).

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