My mom's two sisters are driving me crazy!
The artist constantly calls me, and complains about money. She does nothing but sell her art on the street, and has been having trouble making a living. I have many contacts in business that could help her, and would benefit the entire family. My mom had been trying to get my aunt to persue other avenues with her art for years, but my aunt refused, saying that "She doesnt want anyone else to benefit from her art but her, because shes the artist". What a stupid viewpoint. Wouldnt it be something if when Ralph Lauren set up Polo, he said "I designed this shirt, so only I want to benefit"., I dont think he'd have his wonderful clothing company had he done this. Anyone who is successful, has others benefiting from them.
Today, when my aunt carried on about her money, I again suggested helping her with a business. She refused. I got pissed off, and hung up on her, calling her a drama queen. I'm so fed up with her bullshit. I think she enjoys being poor, because she feels it gives her a license to carry on about herself.
Then, my other aunt, the astrologer. Shes unreal with the phone. If I call her, she can never talk. Then, after hanging up the phone, she will call back one minute later, for no reason. Its like, either talk when I call, or dont, but dont hang up, and call back one minute later, all the time, for no reason.
Even my dad, with all his shortcomings.. understands my frustrations with my aunts.
I want to be in regular touch with them, and see them when I move back, but I cant stand their ways.
The fact is.. I'm on the edge. I cant take this shit anymore. My dad says he knows I keep a lot of things bottled up inside. I dont feel I can call and complain to him on a regular basis, or he'll get fed up with me.. So.. I either keep it in, post it here, or talk to r/l friends.
Such is one of the reasons I miss my mom so much. I could talk to her about anything, anytime. She knew exactly what her sisters are, and used to tell me as much. The fact is, while they SAY they understand how difficult it is for me with my mom gone, and the tension and stress I feel about my move, they dont ACT as such!
I hope to be out of here three weeks from today, and that going back to NY is the answer. The fact is.. I feel very troubled, which makes me miss my mom double fold. I'm still devestated that shes gone, and, I'm having all this trouble with my family, and the one person, my mom, who always used to listen to me about trouble with the family isnt here anymore.
I dont know what the answer is. I know I just have to distract myself with whatever I can. Online, Jim Gardner, etc, until I do get out of here, and then deal with things one step at a time when I get back to NY. It's the waiting time until I get back there, that seems so excruciating.
Mitch
The artist constantly calls me, and complains about money. She does nothing but sell her art on the street, and has been having trouble making a living. I have many contacts in business that could help her, and would benefit the entire family. My mom had been trying to get my aunt to persue other avenues with her art for years, but my aunt refused, saying that "She doesnt want anyone else to benefit from her art but her, because shes the artist". What a stupid viewpoint. Wouldnt it be something if when Ralph Lauren set up Polo, he said "I designed this shirt, so only I want to benefit"., I dont think he'd have his wonderful clothing company had he done this. Anyone who is successful, has others benefiting from them.
Today, when my aunt carried on about her money, I again suggested helping her with a business. She refused. I got pissed off, and hung up on her, calling her a drama queen. I'm so fed up with her bullshit. I think she enjoys being poor, because she feels it gives her a license to carry on about herself.
Then, my other aunt, the astrologer. Shes unreal with the phone. If I call her, she can never talk. Then, after hanging up the phone, she will call back one minute later, for no reason. Its like, either talk when I call, or dont, but dont hang up, and call back one minute later, all the time, for no reason.
Even my dad, with all his shortcomings.. understands my frustrations with my aunts.
I want to be in regular touch with them, and see them when I move back, but I cant stand their ways.
The fact is.. I'm on the edge. I cant take this shit anymore. My dad says he knows I keep a lot of things bottled up inside. I dont feel I can call and complain to him on a regular basis, or he'll get fed up with me.. So.. I either keep it in, post it here, or talk to r/l friends.
Such is one of the reasons I miss my mom so much. I could talk to her about anything, anytime. She knew exactly what her sisters are, and used to tell me as much. The fact is, while they SAY they understand how difficult it is for me with my mom gone, and the tension and stress I feel about my move, they dont ACT as such!
I hope to be out of here three weeks from today, and that going back to NY is the answer. The fact is.. I feel very troubled, which makes me miss my mom double fold. I'm still devestated that shes gone, and, I'm having all this trouble with my family, and the one person, my mom, who always used to listen to me about trouble with the family isnt here anymore.
I dont know what the answer is. I know I just have to distract myself with whatever I can. Online, Jim Gardner, etc, until I do get out of here, and then deal with things one step at a time when I get back to NY. It's the waiting time until I get back there, that seems so excruciating.
Mitch
