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Shlay
Shlay
Use this computer much, I'm even being watched over a bit as I do use it... But I am having a horrible day.

I was in great spirits until I got a text from my mom, meant for my dad, begging my dad for money for me.

Why couldn't she just tell me and I could ask him? Now he is going to be mad at me... I feel like such a burden. I can't wait to move out so no one has to worry about me anymore.

I can get replys on my phone to this but I can't reply back... I need support today.

This is the lowest I've been in a while.

Fuck.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi there, hope your dad isn't annoyed, but even if he is a bit please don't take it to heart.

Sometimes I get grumpy with my daughter (a year older than you) when she dumps an essay on me and needs me to go through it the next day. I'll grumble but really I don't mind.

The parent child relationship goes on for years and there are often tensions like these, please don't let it upset you.
tommymott
tommymott
I hope you don't let this make you feel bad. As a Dad I'm often gruff with my kids but there's hardly anything I wouldn't do to help them out.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Don't worry about disturbing your Dad. I have 2 daughters 22 and 24 years old and they come to me for help quite often. I want to be there for them and am happy to help even if it hurts financially. It may be other people or situations that are a burden that don't allow him to help,that's what makes me grumble. You will get to where you want to be in time,hang in there because you are worth it and don't forget that you are worth it.
Shelly4
Shelly4
Shlay, we do tend to take things onto ourselves like this. If you had not intercepted the email, you would never have known. I am sure your mother did not want to involve you or put you in the middle. Children dont have to know everything that goes on between their parents that has to do with them. Try to accept that they both love you and care for you and this is their way of working things out.

You are a very bright and shining young woman, please try to focus on that and the gifts that you have. xo
starfish
starfish
((( big squishy starfish huggles )))
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think you've received some good comments here. I'm a mom to a young boy, but there's nothing I wouldn't do for him, even if I sound gruff or perturbed initially. Try not to worry about it too much.

(((Hugs)))
deleted_user
deleted_user
I live with my parents and it is such drag because I'm nearly 40 years old and can't make it on my own. Have you spoken to your mother about this? And tell your dad what happened but in a calm way - maybe he'll understand. But if he doesn't, and he does get mad (like my mom ALWAYS does) then there's not a whole lot you can to. I know I'm not giving much support but I'll be thinking about you - I alway do - Love, Denise
deleted_user
deleted_user
you are probably quiete loved if your mom is wanting money for you because if she didn't ask then she woudlnt care and your dad is helping by taking care of his daughter and he loves you too because thats we people do in this world. HUGS
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