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I am starting to worry that this trip is going to be more stressful than I had anticipated.
My dad left me a message today, and when I returned the call, I was greeted by my stepmother. She didn't sound very pleasant, to say the least. Luckily, I was promptly handed off to my father.
Apparently he had called to "get things straight" for the coming week.
"When do you get in?" he asked.
I answered back sarcastically, considering he had been the one to buy the ticket. Sometimes I think he asks questions that he already knows the answers to just so he has something to say or talk about.
He went on to tell me about how life is at the moment. He and my stepmother "aren't doing well" financially it seems. I don't think that would be such a big problem if my stepmother would stop spending money. For the past three years, if I ever ask for money or assistance in any way, I am met with the same excuse.
After the pleasure of hearing about all of their financial woes, I was blessed with a "family update". My stepmother's family, that is.
To make a long story short:
1) One cousin, 16 or 17 years old, got kicked out for getting a tattoo on his neck, and punching his girlfriend.
2) Another cousin, about 15 or 16 years old probably, got arrested for molesting someone.
3) One aunt got a restraining order against an uncle, her brother-in-law.
4) A week-long "family reunion" has seemed to have gone from the usual 50-75 people to about 20 people; most not even staying the full week.
These are just the updates. Maybe when I have a few hours to spare I can give a little more background. Did I mention they all live in Virginia?
Then there was the lecture about not calling or keeping in touch with them. Apparently, it is my responsibility to do that. It's not like they have a phone or anything. My father's main point was that my stepmother is clinically depressed. I guess this means she is incapable of making a phone call. Unless it is to the Home Shopping Network, that is.
He went on to cover other minor details of my trip, and what's going on in my life right now. All the while, adding in mini lectures, and questioning everything I am doing. I think he has enough to worry about in his life; could be beneficial for him to focus on that.
All in all, I have a fairly fucked up family. Then again, who doesn't?
♥
My dad left me a message today, and when I returned the call, I was greeted by my stepmother. She didn't sound very pleasant, to say the least. Luckily, I was promptly handed off to my father.
Apparently he had called to "get things straight" for the coming week.
"When do you get in?" he asked.
I answered back sarcastically, considering he had been the one to buy the ticket. Sometimes I think he asks questions that he already knows the answers to just so he has something to say or talk about.
He went on to tell me about how life is at the moment. He and my stepmother "aren't doing well" financially it seems. I don't think that would be such a big problem if my stepmother would stop spending money. For the past three years, if I ever ask for money or assistance in any way, I am met with the same excuse.
After the pleasure of hearing about all of their financial woes, I was blessed with a "family update". My stepmother's family, that is.
To make a long story short:
1) One cousin, 16 or 17 years old, got kicked out for getting a tattoo on his neck, and punching his girlfriend.
2) Another cousin, about 15 or 16 years old probably, got arrested for molesting someone.
3) One aunt got a restraining order against an uncle, her brother-in-law.
4) A week-long "family reunion" has seemed to have gone from the usual 50-75 people to about 20 people; most not even staying the full week.
These are just the updates. Maybe when I have a few hours to spare I can give a little more background. Did I mention they all live in Virginia?
Then there was the lecture about not calling or keeping in touch with them. Apparently, it is my responsibility to do that. It's not like they have a phone or anything. My father's main point was that my stepmother is clinically depressed. I guess this means she is incapable of making a phone call. Unless it is to the Home Shopping Network, that is.
He went on to cover other minor details of my trip, and what's going on in my life right now. All the while, adding in mini lectures, and questioning everything I am doing. I think he has enough to worry about in his life; could be beneficial for him to focus on that.
All in all, I have a fairly fucked up family. Then again, who doesn't?
♥
posted by Eric at 8:58 PM
1 Comments:
DRAAAAAAAAAMA.
#1- You can play into your families drama and have fun with it/stand back and laugh.
OR
#2- You can just keep a flask of Courvoisier strapped to your leg and show up a little tainted to each "event."
muuuah!
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