An Open Letter to Significant Others (a RANT)

[MROO]

See? Everyone needs to vent every once in a while. I feel similarly about my hubby even though he drives me crazy sometimes.

I can loan you a very little frying pan ...

 

[MROO]

Oops, sorry kids. I look actually look like Angelina Jolies ugly little sister and dressed my man up like Daryl Dixon.

But I LOVE Barney Fife ... and so do my kids!

 

[MROO]

I think I need to clarify that I am a costume maker and he let's me dress him up for the renaissance faire and comicon etc

WE NEED PICS!!!!!!!!!

 

[Aunt Angus]

 

[Peppercorngal]

PS I still love her more than any woman I've ever known and would still do anything for her.

Your story is so very sad. It would be nice if you had some information on the daughter that could land her in jail. At least there, she couldn't use. My Dad died of alzheimers (I think it was Lewy Body myself) very quickly. First he couldn't walk, then he couldn't talk, then he couldn't eat, then he couldn't drink. So he died. All in a two year period. My brother and I worked to keep him at home, we hired home care 24/7 and they were great. Now my brother is in the hospital with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Life is not fair, but it is what it is and we deal with it as kindly as we can.

 

[sourland]

PS I still love her more than any woman I've ever known and would still do anything for her.

Notify the authorities and elder abuse group - in reality that would be a gift to her. She is dealing with a horrid disease and should not be taken advantage of. I understand - 2 BIL died with Alzheimers, and SIL's mother is now in the final stages.

 

[MROO]

Notify the authorities and elder abuse group - in reality that would be a gift to her. She is dealing with a horrid disease and should not be taken advantage of. I understand - 2 BIL died with Alzheimers, and SIL's mother is now in the final stages.

EXCELLENT suggestion! Lots of people will report child abuse in an instant, but elder abuse often goes overlooked because, "After all, they're grown-ups," right? WRONG!

 

[Peppercorngal]

I'm so sorry, @EggWalrus ... That's a horrible, tragic situation.


Alzheimer's is no joke, especially for the caretakers. My grandmother had Alzheimer's, and she came to live with my family. She was awful. She complained all the tim and forgot who I was. She called me Henry and constantly blamed Henry for every little thing. Nothing was ever right. I just kept telling myself that I owed her so much for being such a great grandma before she had the disease. Taking care of her for a few years was worth the abuse given how awesome she was for so long.

I don't have any words of wisdom to share. Wish I did...

My Dad has Alzheimer's and thought I was his dead wife. He was always sweet tho. . .

 

[Ebony Rose]

If your betrothed repeatedly makes you feel less than equal, then you're betrothed to the wrong person. As harsh as that may sound, it's far better to move on than to pray for someone to change or suddenly realize your worth; it won't happen. Life is too short. You deserve contentment & happiness.

 

[Elsveta641]

The OP has a good marriage! I believe she said 23 years! That is success! She is just venting, which is a way to defuse anger and frustration that happens in every relationship. It is a positive coping mechanism and she has used this thread as a way to alleviate the frustration and not take it out on her husband, coming here instead, for support. In most successful marriages, you tolerate a lot, and save the confrontations for the really serious stuff (called picking your battles), but you still need to let off steam, and that is what is happening here. Humor is also a way to alleviate stress/anger/frustration and it is also a healthy coping mechanism. So lighten up everybody, and have some fun here!

You cant tell me to lighten up, I do what I want.
I am dark, very dark