Cross your fingers and wish me luck

[tayana]

Today was the trial date for the legal mess my mom got me embroiled in.  I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork for my attorney and have it notarized including copies of my driver's license, social security card, and examples of my signature for handwriting analysis.

I'm hoping the lawyer doesn't come back wanting a huge sum of money, but if he does, I'll pay it somehow.  I refuse to ask my parents for another cent, even though I should never have had to pay all this money out to a lawyer in the first place.

I'm hoping the whole case gets thrown out, erased from my credit report, and this will be one less thing I have to worry about.

Of course, part of the paperwork I had to fill out was about prosecuting the thief.  You know what, I just don't care anymore.  If they want to prosecute, let them.  I already told my brother I was tired of all of this.  I'm tired of being the scapegoat, and I'm tired of paying for someone else's mistakes. 

So what happens will happen.  Everything happens for a reason, and I think the reason I found out about this mess was to give me the incentive to leave.

[Poppy Seed]

Crossing and wishing!!!!!!!!

This chapter needs to be over.  Maybe after this matter is resolved, you can really be free.  Nothing left to tether you.

(Handing you a four leaf clover, a dirty sock, a rabbits foot, and a wishing star!)

GOOD LUCK!

Pops

[Ami]

Dear Tayana,
  WE HAVE PROTECTED THEM FOR TOO LONG.
  i protected mine from facing her emotional issues by TAKING them. When I wouldn't take them anymore, she rejected me-totally.
  That is what we get for absorbing all their sickness. We get thrown out when we won't do it any longer.
  Don't protect her anymore. That is my opinion, Tayana. I think that we have to let them take what is "theirs" .You have been very strong  in the face of tremendous "persecution". Keep it up. the worst is almost over,I think                                    Love    Ami

(((((((((((((((((Tayana)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[tayana]

Ami, you are exactly right.  Too long.  I'm taking back my freedom.

Thanks Pops.  I so want this to be over.  It's really hard trying to explain to M why we can't just go buy a house.

[lighter]

This isn't about protecting someone from her 'mistakes.'

This is about not being her prey any more.

Let us know how it goes.

[Leah]

Thinking of you (((( Tayana ))))

[tayana]

I have not yet heard anything, so I'll assume no news is good news.

[isittoolate]

Hey tay

Let's hope so, but hang in there
xx
Izzy

[Poppy Seed]

Hey, what is going on?  Can I uncross my fingers yet??

[tayana]

Just got a letter from my attorney.  The case was dismissed without prejudice at the plaintiff's expense.  This part of the nightmare should be over, at least for me.  It just cost me a lot of money and grief.  I'm so relieved.

[Ami]

Dear Tayana,
  Wonderful for you. I am so happy for the great news. What a relief--huh?         Love to You   Ami

[tayana]

A big relief.  I think I'll say a prayer of thanks.  And I'm going to send that attorney a thank you card.  I'd kiss him if I could.

[changing]

Tayana-

What a wonderful thing...justice for an innocent person!!! Enjoy your new peace of mind Tay!

Love,

Changing

[gratitude28]

Tay,
You know what? You sound like an entirely different person these past few weeks - no longer cowering and accepting, but STRONG. It is so wonderful to hear. Does the outcome of the case mean they will not prosecute her? If so, that is a shame. She should be punished as that is larceny and so wrong.
As for M, he will be fine without a house. We have moved so often and lived in such a variety of houses, that our kids are pleased with whatever. We just focus on whatever is good about wherever we live. Our house in Okinawa was way too small and old and uncomfortable, but we loved our time there (4 years!).
I am so proud of you for taking care of yourself. And you sound proud too!
Love, Beth

[Leah]

Dear Tayana,

Wonderful! So very very happy for you.

Well done you.

Love, Leah