I have had a bad morning-I had to put my cat down this mornig -I have had him fifteen years-He was such a good cat and a great friend. I aam really sad. I am also getting prepared for a war when I let my Mom know I have gotten a place of my own and I am moving out-She will be livid-She will probably cut me out of her life again. I don't understand if you love your kids and are so obsessed with them(My mom uses her kids to feel the void in her life from being single for so long-she feels she does not need love, sex and comapnionship-and our need for that is weak and shamefeul)) Why would you wan them comuting 4 hours aday on a very dangerous road-in terrible weather conditions.I want my daughter to be safe,warm,happy, grounded, rested, and at peace.Not leaving at 5:00 am and getting home at 9:30pm and living out og a siutcase.. I onceread a cancer( my moms sign woulld rahter have her kids close to her and miserable than far away and happy-She cut ties with my brother because he married someone she did not like-I am scared-it is all or nothing -I wish it weren't that way but it is-my sanity and the happiness of my daughter has to come before my realtionship with my mom.
misty, i'm so sorry for having to put down your kitty this morning. i know how devastating pet loss can be.
you are doing the right thing no matter what by getting your own place. there has to be a time when we set limits with our parents. i can say that with authority, b/c we had to just 'kick' my father out of the house receintly. it was painful b/c of our past relationship, however, it (obviously) had to be done. he is happier now, and as you know, my life is changing too. but having him here, was holding us back from moving forward.
good for you, making your daughter come first. i know how hard it is to not have a mom be there like 'normal' moms should. it stinks esp in this challenging part of our lives. hang in there...you are doing the right thing!
GiveItARest
Sorry to hear about your Cat, but you had lots of good years with him and he was lucky to have you as an owner.
You have to do what is right for you and your daughter and hopefully your mom will eventually see that it is better for all involved. Don't give up on her though as she does love you regardless of how she reacts. She probably just feels abandoned and her reaction is too cutt people off she feels hurt by. Hang in there Misty! ;o)
lovesuks
OH - what a day - loosing a pet is like loosing a family member-- mine lived 20 years -- I am sorry for your loss. As far as your mother-- you need to do what is best for you and your family..she will have understand this. Make her understand this.
jaxbikes
i just wanted to add misty, that by moving and putting your daughter first, you are doing what your mom should...put you first and set her hurt/rejection aside. i'm proud of your decision! you are a good mommy!! ;o)
GiveItARest
So sorry for your loss.. I lost Jasper earlier this year and know how it can hurt.. Above all well done for being strong enough to make the right decision about moving regardless of the pressure from your mother... Hope this is a wonderful new start for you and your daughter with only good things to follow.. Lots of love and best wishes. xxxxxx
Halli