Kids are just damn hard to figure out sometimes. And they can hurt us deeper than any person on this planet. For all of you, solidarity.
I Am Angry Today Because . . .
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Riot it is always hard to loose friends. I am sending my thoughts to you and the families of your frinds.
skimom. It will work out, we will pray for an answer. Sometimes money is tight for us all.
At least $1K down and a little over $200/mo for 18 mos. There are times I question the decision to raise our own kids, and this is one of those times. Thanks for the thoughts & prayers, Spidey.
Yup. Sometimes it's hard to imagine how we'll get through it, but we always do, right? {{{Holly}}}
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Aw,sounds like some tough sledding for members Riot,Holly and Skimom..hang in there, hope things get better for you all..
This is tough to read. Skimom, Holly, I'm so sorry.
Skimom, I feel your pain. We dropped our medical coverage a while back while we shopped for more, because the premiums had skyrocketed within a year and were killing us (this was pre-Obamacare, so don't get started on that). Before we found another, I had a Major 24-Hour Event, and the ultimate tab, for both the acute stuff and the zombie bills came to $60K. I could've bought an Audi. Talk about having the failure of ourhealth care system medical industry driven home. It's a mess. I hope you find an answer.
Holly, that's just awful. We got through alienation of teenage years and got close again in adulthood. What you're talking about is every parent's nightmare come to fruition. Heart goes out to you.
Skimom, I feel your pain. We dropped our medical coverage a while back while we shopped for more, because the premiums had skyrocketed within a year and were killing us (this was pre-Obamacare, so don't get started on that). Before we found another, I had a Major 24-Hour Event, and the ultimate tab, for both the acute stuff and the zombie bills came to $60K. I could've bought an Audi. Talk about having the failure of our
Holly, that's just awful. We got through alienation of teenage years and got close again in adulthood. What you're talking about is every parent's nightmare come to fruition. Heart goes out to you.
Me too - I wish I was wealthy and could send them off to boarding school. An adventure for them and peace for me.
Bingo - alienation was the word I was looking for. I couldn't find it last night - I was shocked. Today I am sad, down the road I'll be angry and then I'll accept. She's got a genius IQ and amazing grades - but she's always been a little immature - so now, at 22, she's emotionally where I was at 18. And at 18, I jumped into a marriage right out of high school that ended badly, and I wouldn't listen to anyone who told me it was a mistake. We have to learn our own lessons. Ka is a wheel.
Riot, Holly and ski Mom, I am sending you tons of hugs, prayers and calming vibes. I have a 14 yr old daughter. She isn't always the easiest most pleasant person to be around. I can just pray that it gets better as she ages??
Adding my thoughts and prayers.
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Yep. Prayer is good
My older two started to get better at about 16 (son wasn't such a horror--he was just surly & didn't really speak from 13-16. I think I prefer that to the drama of girls--lol).15 has been the height of horribleness for all three. And to think, I have this joy to go through again *SMH*
Oh - that is my son exactly - he's surly and he's 13 - doesn't have much at all to say. But he's still sweet and respectful in a way that neither of my girls are. This youngest daughter of mine - oh boy - we're in trouble big with her. I think I'm just going to emancipate her when she's 15 so we can get it over with. The 22 year old is just making rash decisions that I think she'll regret - no drugs or boys or that kind of drama - just a complete change in direction in her career and education that is shocking and worrisome - we worry about her safety, the fallout of her decisions. But she won't listen to a thing we say.Yep. Prayer is good
That's hard. We can't live for them, but is it something you feel comfortable supporting? If not, maybe you could say, "Whatever you decide, but it can't be on my dime. If you're ready to be a grown up, be a grown up."
Yep, prayer is always good. Surly/self absorbed describes my daughter to a tee. I chalked it up to hormones at first.....Now, I know it is just sheer attitude. It will pass should be my ( our) daily mantra. Hugs, prayers and calming vibes to you all.Yep. Prayer is good
Yep. On Sun, my 15 yo said something so incredibly rude to her dad that I was shocked into yelling at her in front of everyone--I try to keep correction private (nothing like giving siblings something to gloat over to get their 'mean vibes' going). Excuse: she was in a 'bad mood'. Long talk later, I ended up telling her that ultimately no one cares what kind of mood you're in; it's how you treat others that matters. Self-absorbed is the order of the day. I can't wait until this bout of teenageryness is over--I'm exhausted.
Here we are...last week of March, and I have to replace my son's winter coat. He, of course, stayed late after school, then comes home when I have to stay in to cook dinner. And he needs it replaced tonight because the temperature is winter today and dropping tomorrow.
But really, he shouldn't even need one until next November.
Hopefully, if I find one it's marked down. No guarantee on either of those points though.
But really, he shouldn't even need one until next November.
Hopefully, if I find one it's marked down. No guarantee on either of those points though.
Secondhand, maybe? Or get one big enough to fit next year. Kids are pills.
Yes, go to the Goodwill. I bet you find a nice coat, cheap, that will get you through the rest of the year.
He doesn't "do" winter coats. He wears one or two hoodies under a furry hoodie. I think maybe three times all winter he actually wore a "real" winter coat. And it's the furry hoodie that the zipper broke.
We went to three different malls. The ones they have this year are cr@p.
We went to three different malls. The ones they have this year are cr@p.
Not an angry post Thanks to all who replied so kindly to my whinge the other day. It was uncharacteristic of me (I try to be positive), so thank you for being generous on a bad day. 
Thanks to all who replied so kindly to my whinge the other day. It was uncharacteristic of me (I try to be positive), so thank you for being generous on a bad day.