Posted by gail on August 12, 1999, at 23:43:22
In reply to Stunned....., posted by janey girl on August 12, 1999, at 22:01:26
> I lost my mother to cancer nearly 4 years ago. I'm the oldest
> child of 4 in my family.
>
> The last two years, and more immediately -- last six months --
> have been pure hell. I was downsized and unemployed since
> February. I landed a job not quite two weeks ago.
>
> In the meantime,I had to ask my dad for help to pay my rent,
> else I'd be evicted in 10 days.
>
> Well, today was my birthday, and my family made a point
> to ignore me. No card, no call, nothing. I'm lower than
> low. This is a family that "loves" out of duty, rather
> than from the heart.
>
> Any advice on help to finally cut ties from them? Any
> suggestions on how to make the pain less? My three best
> friends forgot or blew me off, too.
>
> It's just too damned hard doing it all alone.Happy Birthday Janey Girl!! On each of my kids birthdays I sing the beatles "they say it's your birthday". Today I sing it to you.
Congratulation on celebrating another birthday. I find on this site you're never alone. You learn more about yourself and are able to reach out.
good thoughts to you
gail
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