Posted by Ted on November 1, 2000, at 21:56:20
In reply to Plans for getting through the holidays?, posted by Rainwoman on November 1, 2000, at 8:18:08
This thread brought up a funny memory. My sister does *lots* of travelling for work. On her 40th birthday, 6 years ago, she was in our hometown and our mother took her out for the day. First they went to a movie. My sister wanted popcorn, and our mother complained it was too expensive at movie theaters. My sister said she would buy it. then our mother complained that it would only make her thirsty. My sister said she would get a soda and did. Our mother said it would just make her have to go to the bathroom. My sister said she has been doing that on her own for at least 35 years and can handle it herself. After the movie, our mother asked what my sister wanted to do next. My sister replied, "Go rollerblading!" Our mother said "40 year old women don't go rollerblading." My sister said "This one does" and left at that minute to go home (her home, different state). Whenever my sister has visited our hometown, for business or pleasure, she never stays with our parents or even tells them she is coming. At most, she shows up unexpected for dinner then makes an excuse and disappears.
Funny thing (?) though... my relationship with our mother was worse than my sister's.
Oh well....
Take care of yourselves everyone. It is not worth the grief or high blood pressure to worry about such things. If the home is abusive, avoid it. And volunteering is a GREAT idea. You might even find a nice significant other as well!
Ted
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