I called out the fake in my family in a letter. I suggest you do too. | |
Dr. Acula Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 5160 United States 02/14/2013 10:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
eyeDR3 (OP) User ID: 5754707 United States 02/14/2013 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thank you! Too much to put here. Basically everything I ever knew was a lie and I figured it out on my own. We have several outcasts who were "druggies" or "losers" that actually are very good people, they just don't come around because of the drama. I became an outcast when I was a "star" in a sense at first. But we do what we must. I feel a sense of rebirth knowing I was intelligent enough to leave the charade they were sucked up in. :memorybanner: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 17888588 United States 02/14/2013 11:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have to tell you, though, there is much strength that comes from just looking at the situation for what it is and then detaching (as much as possible) and taking a deep emotional breath. So many people in my family were the total opposite of what I perceived and believed them to be and I was nearly destroyed to find out the truth. Now my attitude is THANK GOD I DID FIND OUT. I don't waste half of the time or the energy that I used to on them. I somehow sense you feel the same. My heart goes out to you.... |
eyeDR3 (OP) User ID: 5754707 United States 02/14/2013 11:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I can totally relate. I have been contemplating taking the same letter approach but I just don't want the emotional strain and drain of writing it all down and having to face it again myself. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 17888588 I have to tell you, though, there is much strength that comes from just looking at the situation for what it is and then detaching (as much as possible) and taking a deep emotional breath. So many people in my family were the total opposite of what I perceived and believed them to be and I was nearly destroyed to find out the truth. Now my attitude is THANK GOD I DID FIND OUT. I don't waste half of the time or the energy that I used to on them. I somehow sense you feel the same. My heart goes out to you.... Absolutely! For instance, the grandmother I tried so hard to show affection to all the time was the one who put it in my dads mind I wasn't his, ultimately leading he and my mother to divorce and change the course of our lives forever. Yeah. Deep. So if I leave them, who am I hurting? If I stay, who am I hurting? I have a life to live, not a program. :memorybanner: |
The Sonic Dreamer User ID: 12738417 United States 02/14/2013 11:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good for you. I hope you have truly examined your life, and improved your life as much as you can in every area, and continue to remain humble and try to grow, and you give thanks to the creator- God! If so, you are wise, and your life is a success! I hope your letter helps your family members. My first thoughts, however, are not positive ones. I fear your family, especially the ones most entrenched and committed and misguided by the debt-based economy/American dream/consumerist paradigm will just shake their heads and say, "The old bird has finally lost it. Now, what is the least expensive retirement home in the neighboring state?" Currently working on: Bach: Invention No. 1 Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag Mendelssohn: Tarantella Op.102 no.3 Mendelssohn: Venetian Boat Song Op. 19 no. 6 (both from 'Songs Without Words') |
eyeDR3 (OP) User ID: 5754707 United States 02/14/2013 11:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good for you. I hope you have truly examined your life, and improved your life as much as you can in every area, and continue to remain humble and try to grow, and you give thanks to the creator- God! If so, you are wise, and your life is a success! Quoting: The Sonic Dreamer I hope your letter helps your family members. My first thoughts, however, are not positive ones. I fear your family, especially the ones most entrenched and committed and misguided by the debt-based economy/American dream/consumerist paradigm will just shake their heads and say, "The old bird has finally lost it. Now, what is the least expensive retirement home in the neighboring state?" Hahaha! I'm 20! But they always called me old man... Because I didn't agree with their shenanigans. I am old at heart though. I already feel like life is past its prime for me. I'm at peace. Trying to spread love in everything I do. Making my life on my own makes me feel so much better. :memorybanner: |
Czarcasm User ID: 34418748 United States 02/14/2013 11:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
eyeDR3 (OP) User ID: 5754707 United States 02/14/2013 11:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would say built. Throwing out all of it at once for all to see let them deal with their qualms in their own way. I basically just said if you really truly want me around, be real. No more fakery and no more hurt. Otherwise, I'm not going to be around. :memorybanner: |
Czarcasm User ID: 34418748 United States 02/14/2013 11:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |