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

30 comments:

deanna said...

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

*hugs*

A - said...

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

BigP's Heather said...

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.

SAHW said...

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.

Leah said...

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

battynurse said...

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

Adriane said...

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.

Morrisa said...

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.

Me said...

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

K @ ourboxofrain said...

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))

George said...

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

Shelby said...

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!

AwkwardMoments said...

Oh DEARLOD.. this is just crappy awful news

sara said...

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

docgrumbles said...

Arg!

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

Yoka said...

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

Kim said...

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

chicklet said...

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

Jendeis said...

I'm so sorry that just sucks.

HereWeGoAJen said...

Yuck. I'm sorry.

Where did you go in Florida?

~Carrie said...

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

Lollipop Goldstein said...

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?

Rebecca said...

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.

Sunny said...

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

Trying said...

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.

Jen said...

(((hugs)))

sara said...

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))

Supermom said...

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

Sunny said...

WOW sweets! Major hugs.

Egged Out said...

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).