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Those are pretty nasty things your parents said
They have come to expect the same old, same old and it is difficult when you are trying to redefine your life and they are still looking and acting toward you in the same old way. The best thing is to be true to yourself and remind yourself that your situation is only temporary and keep looking up. Tools will help you deal better with your emotions and to be responsible for yourself 100 percent of the time. So there is a lot going on, and tensions are high. I would just refuse to get into in with them and take the high ground. Good Luck! Mike
damn
They should really speak with Chris and not take it out on you. They had a deal and it's between them. If I were your parents and I was so stressed about getting some wood stacked (which is fucking retarded) I would have just stacked it myself. Banishing him from the home isn't going to get that wood stacked any faster.
brighter days
really honestly reminds me alot of my parents...when i lived at home. i really can understand ur situation and the stress u are under. its always an emotional roller coaster. some ones always got something to critis about you. its not fair or healthy for u. but you've got to pick and choose your battles [this was a battle that u were in the right to be upset about] but look at it this way, ur getting out. your parents are just being over protective and they are pushing you away, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. keep up your work here on tools and always search for brighter days=]
Wow! That's quite a load to bear
It is easy for most of us to tackle our challenges with the freedom we have to escape from the negativity and abuse that sometimes surrounds us - you, however, have one hell of a challenge, and you are in a place that is really really hard to deal with. If you can, be proud of yourself for getting through this hardship - you are paying a high price for past actions, but you have decided to tackle the source - you! - and that is a great and empowering move. Even if you dont want yourself to feel the sad and angry emotions, do let yourself feel the proud and happy ones (when they come :).
Stick with TFL, Mike sounds like a great guy, and soon this will all be an unhappy memory and you can better move forward towards a more empowering and supportive life.
Sending you positive vibes!!!!