Sunday, May 6, 2012

Family input

Hi Blogworld
Thursday I finally told my sister about T.  I knew she knew.  But she claims to have found out from a different source than I thought.  I basically got the reaction I was expecting  Disapproval based on the age difference and the fact that T drinks.  It hurts that both my sisters think I am with T because of financial reasons.  I know neither is in possession of all the facts.  In preparing to have the talk I have done a lot of soul searching.  I am with T because I love him.  I love him because o.f how he makes me feel secure and accepted.  I tried to explain that to my sister.  But it's hard when I was also trying not to come out and say how I feel rejected by my entire family her included.  I don't want to start up a big argument or fight.  I don't want to hurt anyones feelings.  I feel like an outside in my family.  It feels like everyone is waiting for me to screw up again.  I feel like I have disappointed everyone my entire life.  I know 2 years ago one sister had a fathers day party and the other sister came with her grown children. I was not invited,I happened to drive by going to a friends house and seen everyone hanging out in the yard and the cars out in front.  Later on I dropped by other sisters house and casually asked about how she celebrated the day and was lied to.  I have never confronted either sister about it.  I don't see the point.  It won't fix anything.  But moving away with T gets me away from that happening again.  I am close enough to come if I want or stay away saying I don't want to drive so far.  It gives me the power to let them in only as close as I want them to be.  I should also say there is a big age difference between my sisters and me.  They are old enough to be my mother.  That plays a part in all this I am sure.  I am really trying to be fair here.  
Good new is that my younger son and I spent the weekend with T.  Dear Son(Ds) loved his new bedroom and is really looking forward to the move.  I got to cook dinner Saturday night.  I love my kitchen.  Being there just seems to take a load of stress off my back.  I love relaxing in my recliner and the place just has so much more room than my apartment.  I can't wait to move.  That is it for now I need to get back to working on my apartment.
Thanks for all the comments
Jenny

2 comments:

  1. Jenny,
    I'm sorry that your family is not being supportive. I'd have to go back and read your other posts to get the whole picture, but I do understand the hurt in feeling misunderstood.

    You sound happy with the decisions you have made. As long as you know them to be sound, take solace in that. Happy packing!

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  2. Thanks Susie.
    I am happy. I am really learning alot about myself. Hopefully they will learn to accept my decision. Life doesn't work according to their plans. God is leading and I follow Him
    Jenny

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