4 double shots of best quality scotch and a 5 mg Diazepam.
Grams said
03:30 PM Jun 8, 2013
Thanks, I didn't get much sleep last night because of this...all from a misunderstanding of a few words, and now it's WWIII. I'm the bad person as usual, it's all my fault, as usual. I don't know why I try so hard......yes I do, because I love my daughter and I hate feeling this way.
I wish we could run away now....
Happywanderer said
03:37 PM Jun 8, 2013
Know how you feel Been there done that Even the happy pills don't always help The problem is we love our kids no matter what
Grams said
04:05 PM Jun 8, 2013
Yes we do.
I decided to just text her this morning like nothing happened. I told her I fixed the cardigan I knitted for my 2yr old granddaughter, it was too short so I crochet a long strip at the bottom. I even took a picture and sent it. She apologised for not sending me the measurements, but her newly desexed cat broke open the stitches and they had to take it to the vets last night.
The good thing, we are back to talking...now I'm off to pick up my cat from the vets this morning...a 3hr round trip. The things I do for this money pit of a cat. But what can you do, but pay.
Thanks everyone
jules47 said
04:14 PM Jun 8, 2013
Yep - know where you are coming from - there are times when I could just yell at my daughter about what a waste her life is -in her marriage. The only good thing from it is four beautiful boys who are the lights of my life. I love her, but wish she had more guts sometimes. She is not the feisty girl of her youth.
And I have a couple of things to relieve stress - laughter and another thing that chills me out!
Haha Jules I must laugh more. Billeeee yes it does, thanks for the laugh.
Grams said
09:09 PM Jun 8, 2013
This is me!
Gerty Dancer said
09:18 PM Jun 8, 2013
Blimey, I hope you don't look so ugly Grams!!!
Funny thing is I was always careful not to upset my parents, now I find myself wishing the younger generation took as much care! You just gotta let them live their own lives, no matter what religious extremist sect they join, or who they marry, or should have married. I give thanks often that they are well and happy, it seems the best I can hope for them.
Cry. It usually releases the tension. Then go and ring a friend. Or do some sewing.
Grams said
03:38 AM Jun 9, 2013
I don't have any friends, but I have been doing knitting and words games on the computer. Plus I read at night in bed till I fall asleep...well without loosing my place by dropping my book...lol
EllenajoeL said
03:58 AM Jun 9, 2013
Exercise works I reckon, even if it is mild form.....so does finding an intellectual/emotional challenge that is NOT the cause of the tension; and working in that direction for a while.
Taking time out for posture/breathing, refocussed attitude etc and, therefore, a good deal of 'letting it out' also helps me....often.
It starts with the first step. In my opinion, that's a genuine belief its time for a change....as things aren't right.
@Grams, I hope you find a simple and effective remedy for your current 'problems'. I wish you well and may I commend you on your commitment and strength towards finding solace (be it via here or 'elsewhere').
neilnruth said
04:10 AM Jun 9, 2013
Well Grams you'd better keep venting on GN forum - you have friends here.
Grams, Step 1: buy a punching bag and a couple strips of blue tack Step 2: stick a picture of whoever's giving you grief onto the punching bag using the blue tack Step 3: beat the crap out of the punching bag
Works for me
Grams said
03:29 AM Jun 11, 2013
D & D not a bad idea. I might try something else, as buying a punching bag is not optimal when we are selling everything we own. I like playing darts, so I might put ???? picture up there and aim for between the eyes. It's good exercise too.
Doesn't matter....stress overload happening...need to relax...
-- Edited by Grams on Friday 7th of June 2013 08:30:40 PM
Grams I sent you a private message
I feel I am on a merry go round that is going faster and faster
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Saturday 8th of June 2013 09:57:11 AM
I wish we could run away now....
Even the happy pills don't always help
The problem is we love our kids no matter what
I decided to just text her this morning like nothing happened. I told her I fixed the cardigan I knitted for my 2yr old granddaughter, it was too short so I crochet a long strip at the bottom. I even took a picture and sent it. She apologised for not sending me the measurements, but her newly desexed cat broke open the stitches and they had to take it to the vets last night.
The good thing, we are back to talking...now I'm off to pick up my cat from the vets this morning...a 3hr round trip. The things I do for this money pit of a cat. But what can you do, but pay.
Thanks everyone
Yep - know where you are coming from - there are times when I could just yell at my daughter about what a waste her life is -in her marriage. The only good thing from it is four beautiful boys who are the lights of my life. I love her, but wish she had more guts sometimes. She is not the feisty girl of her youth.
And I have a couple of things to relieve stress - laughter and another thing that chills me out!
Billeeee yes it does, thanks for the laugh.
This is me!
Funny thing is I was always careful not to upset my parents, now I find myself wishing the younger generation took as much care!
You just gotta let them live their own lives, no matter what religious extremist sect they join, or who they marry, or should have married. I give thanks often that they are well and happy, it seems the best I can hope for them.
So pretty in Pink.LOL
Exercise works I reckon, even if it is mild form.....so does finding an intellectual/emotional challenge that is NOT the cause of the tension; and working in that direction for a while.
Taking time out for posture/breathing, refocussed attitude etc and, therefore, a good deal of 'letting it out' also helps me....often.
It starts with the first step. In my opinion, that's a genuine belief its time for a change....as things aren't right.
@Grams, I hope you find a simple and effective remedy for your current 'problems'. I wish you well and may I commend you on your commitment and strength towards finding solace (be it via here or 'elsewhere').
..
Step 1: buy a punching bag and a couple strips of blue tack
Step 2: stick a picture of whoever's giving you grief onto the punching bag using the blue tack
Step 3: beat the crap out of the punching bag
Works for me
Thank you all.