Carol DM
I want to thank you for clicking on my post after reading the title. I try my best to avoid drama at all costs. Life is too short for it. But I need a few minutes to vent then I will move on.
Awhile back, after losing my Dad, I wrote about a family member that I have a strained relationship with. We have been close her entire life. Always been there for her no matter what. Who knows why the reason is for no phone calls, no anything, that is how trivia the situation has become.
I got a call from her a few weeks ago. She was on top of the world. New job, new car, everything is made for love in her world. That is great. I am very proud for her. But what happened in the one year of no communication? Not one word about how am I doing, what is going on with me, etc., it was all about her. I have many unresolved issues I need answers for. I may never get them. And I have to accept that fact.
She was planning a trip and coming through where I live. She was suppose to be here today. I have heard nothing. Still blocked on social media. Who knows what that is about. And a few minutes ago, when she is suppose to be here, she called and cancelled. Some excuse that you would not believe and I will not go into but I do not have Stupid written across my face. I understand loud and clear more than she knows.
On a brighter not, sharing my Eeyore cup of hot chocolate with you again. He always makes me smile and forget about the silly drama others try to bring into my life. I will not allow it.
All done for now. Thanks for listening. Now I need to get out and enjoy the sunshine! Will catch up with you all later.
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Do you tolerate unnecessary drama in your life?
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Yes
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No
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Let me join to all above-mentioned comments and express my hope & belief in your strength of spirit in this situation.
Thank you for your kind words and support.
Life for being sometimes very cruel dear Carol…Well, you’re such a strong person
Thank you my friend, I definitely will survive this as I have other obstacles.
I believe and I know you will dear friend
Poor Carol. I feel for you. I also have suffered from friends and from situations like the one you describe. But in my case, I am sorry to say, it has made me harder and meaner than ever. But I, most of the time keep my cool until I explode. You know you are one of the best commentator, photographer, poster and friend here on Virily. Enjoy the anonymity here. Sometimes it is good to vent, and go out to really take some fresh air but as some of the comments below mention, family is not everything except for the loved ones you lost, loved and really loved you back. So keep your chin up, keep your cool, vent here and we will all listen and understand.
I will be fine. I am done with it. Or at lest I am trying to m one forward. It hurts to lose yet another family member. But her choice not mine. Thank you as always for your support.
I feel concerned about the drama you have experienced, Carol. I’m so sorry. As we have always talked about, human egos are indeed too big to understand others, even to understand themselves except for their own pleasure. I am happy that Eeyore has been able to reconcile your anxiety and continue life, especially with beautiful birds outside, all your beautiful plants, and both cute creatures in the house.
I am as well. It has taken a toll, not as easy to bounce back from, one of few family members left. But like my wise father always said, this too shall pass. I cannot make others change. I will be true to myself and continue forward. Eeyore and friends like yourself help more than you know Thank you.
It seems that you also have bad experiences in life (like me) … life has taught me not to look at such people
Life has been unfair many times. I went out for awhile and jus returned home. I feel much better.
Ghostwriter is right, we LOVE you. Online friends can prove to be the best of friends through thick and thin. When my late husband was killed on a motorcycle wreck, an online friend on a writing site sent me 150.00, and I was speechless. She checks on me often. We have never met, but she is family to me. Another friend sent me a devotional booklet, and a special gift for my daughter. Family can be more than blood related right? Hugs
Thank you LaJenna. Appreciate you.
Love you cup and wish I had one. What first came to mind is that she probably read about the strained relationship on here. We put pieces of our lives here and no one ever understands the whole thing with tiny broken pieces. No names were mentioned but the situation was mentioned in an earlier post.
So let’s change the focus to how wonderful you are! I have never seen you make an unkind comment. You take amazing photos. You comment on a lot of peoples posts. It would appear you have had a rough life and are still a shining light and good example for us.
I am sorry she treated you badly. I hope both of you find some kind of peace, even it is not with each other.
We love you.
She is not on here, she is a family member. And she knows oohing of this site. Yes i have talked about her before, only when it gets really bad. I will refrain in the future.
Thank you so much for your compliments. It means a lot.
Grrrrrr typos…. she knows “nothing” of this site.
Sorry. I thought many knew nothing of this site, but as it turns out they did. I will be quiet again.