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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2007, 10:08:33 AM »
Eh.... whatever happened to figuring out what happened to your credit and having your mother pay for the crime, instead of you being permanantly punished for it?

Also, what happened to you finding a roomate or renting space, apartment from some nice lady with kids?

You're feeling defeated now. Fine.  But don't let that last.  It ticks me off that you mom's actions are accomplishing what she wants.

What happened with working out your credit and having those problems removed?  Why can't your mother be prosecuted for those crimes?  What do you need to do to get your credit in shape? 

You aren't stuck unless you stop trying.  Don't stop trying.  I keep hitting walls too and things go so crazy unfair against me I can imagine how you feel.  Really.  But what happens if we stop trying to make things better?


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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #16 on: June 09, 2007, 01:01:51 PM »
Tayana,

The situation you're in sounds depressing, but please don't give up now. That's just what your NMum wants. You're so close to getting out - surely a private rental can be more flexible? They'd listen more to your actual situation, surely? Most people renting or selling something just want to be sure of getting the future payments regularly - is there someone who can vouch for you, or help you put down a larger than usual deposit to start with?

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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #17 on: June 09, 2007, 07:24:16 PM »
I have been re-energized.  I saw a friend at the library today.  She is looking for a roommate, and has a basement apartment.  She also has a friend with a house, and she offered to vouch for me.  She said the house is really nice and its still close to work.  Her house is kind of out of the way, but I said I would think about it.  Her current roommate is moving out.  So now I have two options.  I also found another house today.  Not the best location, but if it was affordable and livable, I would take it.

I've not yet picked up my deposit check at the complex.  I think I might ask if they would reconsider if I offer to pay several months rent up front.  I could pay 3-6 months rent.  I have that much in my savings, and since I wouldn't have to worry about rent for that length of time, I could put the money back into savings. 

My mom's been very suspicious of me today.  She wants to know why I don't want to talk to her.  Gee, I wonder. 

As far as her paying it back, she won't.  I've tried to get her to do that.  And prosecution may happen once the fraudulent charges are out of my name.  The prosecuting attorney may consider prosecuting for fraud.
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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #18 on: June 09, 2007, 10:14:05 PM »
Hooray Tayana!

So wonderful the way things work when you ask life for what you need!!

(Your friend would never have known what you needed unless you spoke up, right?)

Good for you.

Maybe you can do smalltalk, and non sequiturs with your mother, to keep her distracted.

Don't worry. She can't stop you anyway.

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« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2007, 10:23:35 PM »
Tayana,

That sounds a lot more hopeful! I'm really pleased for you. Several options to choose from, now! One of them must surely come right.

As for your mother, I agree with Hops - nothingy drivel conversation will keep her happy, and take her mind off what you're actually doing (you could ask her something about *her* - that should keep her talking for hours, and take her mind off YOU? :-)  Just a thought...

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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2007, 10:49:22 PM »
I have kept my conversations with her short and to the point and very much small talk.  I don't want to talk to her, because anytime I do, she just says something hurtful, like this morning.

I was so glad I ran into my friend this afternoon.  Things are definitely looking up.
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« Reply #21 on: June 10, 2007, 09:48:22 AM »
tayana!  So happy your spirits are up.  I think having all those options is great.  I wish I could help you figure out which is best!

Are they all in the same school district? 

How many minutes does it take to get to work from each one?  How is the traffic in each area?  If you have to drive an extra 25 minutes AND make a dangerous left hand turn out of your driveway EVERY morning where people won't let you out then I'd rather pay a bit more and live somewhere that allows me to skip those aggravations, KWIM?

Which are near the stores you prefer?  Is there better childcare near one over another?

What kind of friend needs the roomate?  Does she build you up?  Would she add to your life and help you keep moving in a positive direction?  Would it cost less to live with her?  Can she help with the childcare?  Do you trust her a great deal or is she a little iffy?

Would living on your own be a benefit? 

Apartments are less safe, in general, bc of all the people who see you coming and going.  You're exposure to potential problems is greater.  You may end up with terrible neighbors or blessings.  It's a crap shoot.

I've been in the mood to see your mother face to face with a District Attorney and I would urge you to hand her problems BACK to her and not think of it as getting her into trouble.  She had no problem murdering your credit and filling your plate with trouble.  BIG trouble.  Hand it back to her.  I see it as a moral obligation.  She should have to deal with the consequences of her own actions. 

So glad you're feeling better and the kick in the gut didn't keep you down for long!

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« Reply #22 on: June 10, 2007, 11:15:17 AM »
Thanks so much Lighter and Ami.  I was feeling pretty bummed this morning too for some reason.  I didn't sleep well last night.  I kept having very odd dreams that I don't really remember this morning. 

Lighter, I'd rather have my own place, just because I tend to be a private person.  I like having my place and my things, and the apartment she offered me was furnished.  I don't want to be beholden to my parents for anything when we move.  And it is inconvenient as far as work and the like.  The house her friend has is well located, and I'm very interested.

One of the things I was torturing myself with this morning was whether or not I should just put everything out on the table with my father and hope that I might be able to get him to co-sign a lease or something for me.  Or his boss owns some property, that maybe he could pull some strings and get me a place.  He was very livid over the whole lawsuit deal.  I don't know if he'll sign something for me.  I'm going to see tomorrow when I go back to the place I tried to rent, if I can get them to make an except if I can get a co-signer or offer to pay rent up front.  I told him that I should be able to buy/rent/lease anything that I didn't have outstanding debt, and I told him that I'm tired of her manipulating my son and pumping him for information when I'm not home.  And I said most of all I was tired of her manipulation.

I don't know that it did a bit of good, but I felt a lot better.
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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #23 on: June 10, 2007, 11:31:32 AM »
I wish I could remember a quote I read in an e mail this morning.

"when God closes one door he opens another.  The hallway in between may be really dark and scary"

Something like that, lol. 

Glad you feel better.  I believe your father should help you but may very well turn you in to your mother then hold you down so she can hurt you so, you'll have to make that decision for yourself.  I don't trust him because he allowed your mother to get away with her actions.  So what he was "livid?"  He didn't do a thing to help you.  He let you swing and past behavior is the best indicator or future behavior.  (((tayana))) Glad your feeling better.

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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #24 on: June 10, 2007, 11:43:05 AM »
I suppose indignant would be a better word.  He couldn't believe she had done this again.  She did something simliar about fifteen years ago with a house they own.  Defaulted on the payments and then they were evicted.  I came home from college that summer homeless. 

I only said something because it was eating me up, and I was grasping at straws.  I don't know that he'll do anything.
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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #25 on: June 10, 2007, 09:09:49 PM »
Tayana,
 My father has never stood up for meHe is a potted plant. If you do go to your father, try not to hope too much. Then,it will be another betrayal. I am looking forward to hearing how it goes      Love to you      Ami
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.        Eleanor Roosevelt

Most of our problems come from losing contact with our instincts,with the age old wisdom stored within us.
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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #26 on: June 10, 2007, 09:58:57 PM »
I don't expect anything from him.  When I think about it, he's not stood up for me in the past, so I can't expect it now. I had my counseling session tonight.  If nothing else it help me put things in perspective.  My counselor's advice is to combat my negative thinking with positive thoughts.  It was good, even though I spent most of it ranting.
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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #27 on: June 10, 2007, 11:16:33 PM »
When I left my daughter's father after 3 years (plus 2 of dating) I was confused about how to travel. I put $15.00 down on a '60 VW beetle and they held it for me, $350.00 altogether from my "mad money", and I didn't even have a license-- finally got it

That car was a mess and needed a lot of work.

My father, who had NEVER done anything for me in his life, except beat me, sat me down with Mom and they said that he had arranged a bank loan for me, and had also found a much better car, --so I biught the car on this loan: paid off the loan, in monthly payments, while he had co-signed it. I never let him down. I was already in the hospital after the accident and could never drive that car again, but paid off the loan completely then sold it. I bought one later, when out of the hospital that would work with hand-controls.

Anyway, that was a good thing he did and one thing he said was that I was doing a good job of being a mother, and working and raising my daughter. THAT time it looked like he wanted to vomit, just to tell me something 'nice'.

Makes ya wonder
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Re: Really bummed
« Reply #28 on: June 10, 2007, 11:27:39 PM »
He did have that moment, of being a decent human being and acting like a father.

You deserved so many more, Izz, but I'm glad you had that one.

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« Reply #29 on: June 11, 2007, 09:44:18 AM »
Izzy,  I'm glad your father did that for you, at the time when you needed it most. You deserved it.
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You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you
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