Family.... argh

[FauxLiz]

so most of my extended family is in town for graduation and they are already driving me nuts I have two more days of this and could really use your support.

 

[Joan]

Sending positive vibes and thoughts your way! Hoping you can speak up for what you need in this time.

 

[EveHarrington]

Hugs!

 

[LuckiLee]

1. Let their comments go in one ear and out the other.

2. Bite your tongue.

3. Enjoy the time with your kid(s)!!!

Sorry, that's all I got. Lol.
You can get through it. I know you can! Vent here when you have to. We'll be here.

 

[FauxLiz]

Thanks everyone the most positive thing is I landed a job this week so no digs and nasty comments about not being able to keep or find a job.

 

[scout86]

Dealing with my brother, I used to imagine the room I was in without him in it. It doesn't work to imagine him not in the room, because that involves imagining HIM. You focus on all the other details of the room. Don't know if your can use that in this situation.

Focus on the people you enjoy!

And congratulations on the job!!

 

[Mach123]

God people, family especially? Try and laugh. Congratulations on your job.

 

[FauxLiz]

Arrggh we made plans to meet at 11 it is now almost noon and they haven’t arrived trying to figure a place to go for lunch and all I am running up against is I can’t have carbs or sugar are they going to have something other than a bun less burger? And lastly, can I take my dog, I just feel guilty leaving her alone can I cal her a service animal in training? These people are going to drive me insane very quickly.

 

[Freida]

Breathe. Remember relatives are like the chicken pox. they come, hang out for a couple days and make you itchy and cranky, then they leave. You might have a small scar here or there, but you will recover!

Hugs!

 

[FauxLiz]

@Freida thanks you are very right like the chicken pox. Graduation is done the event passed with minimal challenge but to be honest it has been a stressful night with tomorrow most likely going to be as bad or who knows.

I just wanted my son to have a nice graduation weekend and apparently I am the problem in all situations. Just as my entire life when there is a difference of opinion even when I know and can prove I am right I am expected to capitulate and apologize to keep the peace when this happens. I am tired of this and trying to break the habit but it is hard when I see my siblings and my ex husband use this sort of coercion/manipulation on me in front of my children. I am losing my kids and my sanity and the stress I have in my life with taking a new job and planning a move 150 miles in the next two weeks has my stress cup and I will soon lose my care team.

ETA: sorry for the pity party at the end I feel as though life has me feeling super sensitive and raw and therefore not completely sensible.