My father is doing a bang up job as usual...

Temp663997437501443 · July 2009

...helping to raise the trashiest family in the country. He has left my brothers and sister with very little guidance to make good decisions for their lives. I will not even get into what one of my brothers thinks is an okay relationship. Let's just say I am not sure it's even legal what he's doing.

Now my 22 yo sister, who has no real job, never finished her ungrad, and lists her relationship as "It's Complicated" has told me (via email BTW) that she's 23 weeks PG. She asked me if I was excited. Um, no, right now I am worried for you.

We are supposed to be flying out on Monday. I think I am changing my flight and going somewhere else. I can't deal with my dad right now.

Temp663997437501443 · July 2009

Oh great. I just realized I've been walking around with mascara half-way down my face. No wonder people have been giving me the side-eye.

BusyBrideJMD · July 2009

Ugh! That really sucks. I am sorry you have to deal with this right before you leave. I hope you have any ok trip...

cheekywife · July 2009

ah, the joys of family . . . i'm so sorry amy ?

if you can't change the flight, maybe check if hotwire or lastminute.com have any hotel deals so at least you & dan have your own space and you don't have to see your dad. ?

Carrieland · July 2009

I'm sorry your going through this right now. It must be difficult. We are here if you need us.

marie427 · July 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about all of that.

MrsDe2008 · July 2009

ooh man Amy...that sucks! Best of luck with the visit. I hope you have a nice trip, regardless of the circumstances. =/

tovachava · July 2009

Sounds really difficult. I wish you patience and luck.

Temp663997437501443 · July 2009

Thanks everyone for "listening." I hate airing dirty laundry but writing all these things out helps so much for me. You all are great in support department.

lawby2005 · July 2009

Yeah this is a great forum to just vent it out! Sorry you are going through this...hang in there!

dnagal · July 2009

HUGS!!! Hang in there, you'll be OK. Having a troubled sibling of my own, I think that the thing to keep in mind is that their problems are not YOUR problems! If you can use that as a tool to keep some emotional distance from their issues, it will make you a much better cool-headed confidant, friend, advisor, counselor, whatever it is that they ask of you when you are with them. Be strong, you've got lots of non-judgmental NYC knottie friends to vent to and who will support you!!! PS-we think you're lovely, even with the raccoon eyes!

Lisichka · July 2009

Amy, I'm so sorry to hear you're going though this. You know we're always here if you need to vent. And who hasn't had runny mascara a few times in their lives? Wink

Hope your trip goes ok.

Temp663997437501443 · July 2009

dnagal:
HUGS!!! Hang in there, you'll be OK. Having a troubled sibling of my own, I think that the thing to keep in mind is that their problems are not YOUR problems! If you can use that as a tool to keep some emotional distance from their issues, it will make you a much better cool-headed confidant, friend, advisor, counselor, whatever it is that they ask of you when you are with them. Be strong, you've got lots of non-judgmental NYC knottie friends to vent to and who will support you!!! PS-we think you're lovely, even with the raccoon eyes!

Thanks very much. I agree about not personalizing.

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