Guest guest Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hey Teri - I'm glad you chimed in. Sorry that you are down because of your dumb dad. I hope getting your mind off him helps. Glad you had a nice visit with your daughter and granddaughter. Spring is here finally. Hooray! Jeanne in WI This one caught me eye - my mom died when I was 28. I'm 49 now. She died when she was 53 years old and that was the year my third child was born. So Jill - I know what you mean about the loss. My son was only 6 months old when she died. I really miss her a lot. It's hard to live without a mom around especially since she and I were very close. Then I was left with my dad and sister. I always felt like I wasn't part of the family with them. Still do to this day - my sister doesn't have anything to do with me or my kids anymore and my dad has written me off since he now has moved in with a woman who is my age. He's 78 - she's 49. She has made sure that he has no contact with either of his daughters or grandkids - which is sad but there isn't anything I can do about it. It hurts a lot. My whole childhood was like that with him - never any love. That's probably why I'm so messed up in the head now with my bipolar, depression and anxiety. Looking forward to getting back to therapy after my insurance for that kicks in - in October. But on the bright side I do have 3 wonderful children and a beautiful 18 month granddaughter - and Marti - she calls me Nana too. I love that. They were just here this morning to cheer me up because I've been having a bit of a " down " spell due to my dad and his live-in visiting next door at my Uncle s. He obviously won't come over here and won't allow us to come over there. So having the baby and my daughter here gave me some affirmation that I do have love in my family. And that's what I need to concentrate on. I just think it's sad that he is missing out on the grandkids and his great granddaughter. I will never treat my children that way no matter what. I love them unconditionally and that's the way it should be. I love the Jack Attack term too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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