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let me know where and when and ill roll with you. love ya man

 

Jesus Christ, Emanuel. That's flat out awful, man. It's one thing to learn just how ugly the world is, it's a whole other to get that lesson from people like family. Certainly something I can relate to, but not exactly the most comforting notion. While I totally understand the temper, the rage and the desire to lash out and act on it, there's a lot of unfortunate potential that it'll make things worse. The most I can hope for, is, that some sort of solace can be met in your sister's memory, and family can be family again.

Manny, pet loss is hard, man. I know a part of you feels like you could've done something, but you definitely gave that bird dude a good home and life for the time he had. I've buried my unfortunate share of pets over the years. Growing up as shitty as I did, with as little friends I had, they were definitely some of the closest buds in my life. I also worked at an animal hospital for almost two years, and would occasionally be asked by strangers to sit in with them while their furry loved ones took their final breaths. That shit never gets easier, but the one comfort I've always found is that we all know what loss is like. And in that regard, we're never alone.

Hope you dudes feel better. You know you can reach out to me if you need anything.

 

Im sorry to hear that Emanuel. Having gone through something similar myself, I can say it helps to speak your mind to those responsible, just do make sure you kill them with kindness. Hugs and best wishes, man.

 

@IronPaw, while I understand how shitty family can be all too well, aggression is definitely not the answer. What feels good in the immediate moment will only lead to more regrets. I hope you can find a resolution in all this.

 

@IronPaw that is truly disgusting behavior by your brother in law. Unfortunately some jackasses in life take advantage of the whole "unsaid" thing and ignore the "common decency right thing to do" approach by at worse pretending to be completely ignorant and not making the correct gesture at all or at best getting defensive and saying "well you never out right said you wanted to be paid back?" Then again some people need to be told.

I'm going through something similar with having to live back with my family for a bit in PA. My brother in law has decided due to his own insecurities to sulk and argue with me at every turn when I merely asked to be informed of my mothers medical situation and wanting to assist in helping with that end regarding meds and appointments. Again this is my mom and NOT trying to take something he's been doing for ten years over- but because it's 'his thing' and he's a failed nursing student (who claims he was kicked out the program for Scarlet Fever rather than what I believe is a drug addiction due to a stint in rehab he did) he decides to be a big baby and throw a temper tantrum for 3 days straight.

He literally was screaming at my mom yesterday saying "Chris isn't smart enough to know to look for things in your drug regimen, or won't understand the doctors lingo when going to your appointments like me!" Like he's Marcus Welby MD?! Hello science degree right here, and anyone can look anything up online, and yup I'd completely understand what a doctor was saying. Further attempts to calm him down lead to him getting in my face telling me to punch him because "that's how I handle things" and then he brought up a host of other things like me walking with my sister at night (because I'm trying to help her with exercise and destress) is taking time away from him and her. Completely delusional and I'm thinking he's on pain meds again, because since I've been here he was zombified for three days and my sister found his stash and he said he took a months supply in 3 days. How he got these I'm not sure but he argued with me yesterday Jen was mistaken and they weren't narcotics! She flushed it but we're both pretty in tune when someone is on something by slurred words and in his case a zombie who sleeps for three days (geez I can't escape these people on pain meds- first it ends my 10 yr relationship with Kim now this!) Then he starts screaming at my Mom telling her to fuck off! Suprisingly I did not knock him out and kept my cool and I kept saying man this is sheer paranoia Steve- just calm down I'm just trying to be the backup in case something happens to you, not trying to take over. One thing is for sure though if he ever makes my mother cry or gets in her face again it's lights out for him no questions asked. I mean honestly my mom is not on any pain meds it's all stuff like aricept (for early dementia) and coumadin because she has a heart valve. But it's troubling this pill popper is even in charge of this!

Sadly this ended yesterday with no solution but Steve then said to me and my mom lets not tell Jen this happened because it will stress her out. So guess what this little b*tch does? Yup first thing he did was go for a walk with Jen when she gets home and basically says me and my mom attacked him. How do I know? Jen was acting so disgusted with me last night. So then this morning Mom and I clarify and lay it out there. She at first doesn't believe me and yells we were being so mean to poor Steve- until the tears start and my mother says all this is true. They proceed to fight and I've even said to my sister look I'll apologize for shit I havent even done just to get this back on track because my Mom's health is paramount. What does that big baby do? Tells me he's not going to help at all and I can figure it all out- which I probably can but thanks for nothing asshole. So it really isn't about caring for my Mom as he claimed it's his poor ego is hurt and he'd rather see her suffer than getting me up to speed (and even then as only a backup).

So go fuck yourself you god damn 54 year old crybaby- if it wasn't for my sister you'd be in a homeless shelter eating a can of beans strung out on pills and alcohol. I don't care if you think you have a 153 IQ and suffer from knowitall-itis, your'e a ponce, a twat, and pretty close to needing a completely new set of teeth if you keep acting this way.

 

Holy crap, am I behind on this thread.

@MoonspellxRites I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you can become to a parakeet, I had one as a kid... His name was Chester, classic yellow/green. I had begged for a bird for so long and when my parents finally allowed me to get one, I was so damn happy. You'd never think something so small can be so smart and perceptive, but he was tons of fun to be around. Sadly he died at an early age, just 3 years old... I went to go give him and his cagemate (my sister's parakeet) some fresh food, and he was lying on the cage floor, cold and stiff. We couldn't understand it. When we spoke to a vet she said he likely had a cardiac issue, because he wasn't displaying any signs of illness prior. Just sad all around. It took a long time to come to terms with it. I hope you feel better soon.

@IronPaw I literally felt rage rising in me as I read your post, goddamn it... I can't imagine how infuriating that is, and how fucking low someone has to be to pretty much turn someone's death into an opportunity to splurge on materialistic bullshit. Honestly, if I was in a similar situation, I'd demand the loaned money back, and then cut off all communication with them... They didn't invite you to your sister's ceremony, so they obviously aren't acting the way family should.
I have a relative who is sort of similar, but definitely not to the extent that you're describing. She has a house in Arizona but moved to Connecticut, and all she ever does is whine about how poor she is. She at one point took a loan from my dad because she had to refinance something, and she didn't pay it back. My dad let it slide because "it's my sister!" but that winter she's wearing a fucking new thousand dollar coat. I wanted to scream. My dad works so fucking hard to help support my sister and I, both of whom are medically fucked, and she's off buying herself things with his money. For some reason she refuses to sell the house in Arizona too, and rents it out. How she can still be (as what she describes) "poor" is beyond me, but I think she just can't live below a certain standard of living so her money goes down the fucking toilet. I hate people who expect handouts, but need them just because they have an inability to save and not spend.

@Lixx
My gawd, I am so sorry to hear that your mother is ill, and that the drama in your life hasn't calmed down. You've been through enough lately with the breakup, this is just diarrhea icing on the shit cake... Good on your sister for flushing your brother's pills. Do you know where he's getting them from? If he's getting it from a doctor, call up the number on the prescription bottle and tell that asshole that your brother is abusing them and cut him off. He'll go bonkers, but honestly he shouldn't be caring for your mom in that kind of state. Zombie mode for 3 days when you're supposed to be caring for Mom is absolutely unacceptable. High IQ or not, he's acting like an idiot. Just try to keep this verbal and not physical, last thing you need is him calling the cops for some act of petty vengeance.

 

@ultrakaiju @Lixx @MoonspellxRites @gatiio @xSuicide Squadx @hellointerloper Thanks for the words Ladies and Gents.
@hellscrape aggression is great but is not the way I plan on going about the situation. I dont know what I plan on doing yet,
but something has to happen.

But Lixx man that situation is screwed up in every way. Ive dealt with that through friends and it quickly fell apart, some people
really do need a smack upside the head.

 

Bro, check his pupils. If they're pinned, he's high on opiates.. Is your mom on pain meds? Could he possibly be diverting your mom's meds and freaking out at the possibility of that coming to an end?

If you need more help trying to figure out what's he's on, hit me up. I've got lots of past experience..

 

^^ Mom is not on any pain meds at all. Just some blood thinners, and aricept.

I noticed the same look in Kim at least a year before we broke up. Sleepy, nodding off, the pupils that seem in space and never make direct contact with you. Lots of head spins with mouth partially open, slurred speech. Often anger interjected out of left field.

What the fuck is it with people on opiates in my life? Fucking hate downers as much as I hate being sober around drunk people. They always think I don't notice but I always pick up on it. Because while I'm a good listener I'm completely in tune to the non speech parts of any conversation I'm having with someone.

 

" Because while I'm a good listener I'm completely in tune to the non speech parts of any conversation I'm having with someone."

That is a skill most people lack and I honor you for having it. There is so much to be gained in the silence and in between moments.

 

384 days and counting... Was told 3 months wait tops... $2,350 is not really nickels and dimes...

trying to be patient, yet also just wanting to say F it and get my $ back, although that might be another "task"

not trying to bash company either, but this is just bad business. i could of turned that $ into something, or at least collected interest over the last year +.

 

Fuck everything right now.

 

I'm assuming you're trying to be vague on purpose, but care to shed a little more light on this? What's the $2,350 for? Toy project?

 

It seems that you got your wish!

 

Fuck you, (most of) my wife's coworkers!

She just returned from a hospital stay / maternity leave period and these jerks give her the cold shoulder. She doesn't need a parade, balloons or a huge celebration, but nice "welcome back" would've sufficed. Instead she gets rude, cold remarks. Barely anyone asks about the babies. They made her feel like an outsider.

So fuck you for making my wife feel even more terrible after finally leaving our babies to rejoin the work force. You'll learn the hard way how much she contributed after she's finally moved on to a better job...or lotto win, whatever happens first.

 

Just take care of your lady, to hell with her coworkers

I have met 1000's of folks in my life yet care about dozens

Humanity eats itself, always has always will

 

No doubt.

When she comes home to the little dudes, the day just melts away anyway, but it was worth a F-you for venting.

 

Fuck these mother fucking flippers for taking a 60 dollar RE-ISSUE system and selling if for triple the price. I tried to buy one after work and they were all gone. Tried to buy one at my local Gamestop which is right across from where i work and saw 4 of the same god damn ppl that purchased one at my store earlier buying more. Its enough to make me want to punch them right in there damn faces. One even admitted he flips items for triple profit while i was standing there waiting and says "Theres no shame in it dude.". You really have to be a low life scum bag to even say that shit in the open.

 

Fuck you going out to my boss..
Your trick of saying "I've got another call coming in, I have to go" when you don't want to talk to me isn't working anymore. I had something very important to chat about, I guess we'll just let it fester and deal with it when it gets much more expensive and harder to deal with. I know you're just trying to get me off the phone. I know this because you taught it to me..

Also, fuck you for not respecting my personal time.. I'm really starting to wear thin with this bullshit. I tell him that I've got some personal stuff to take care of this evening and can only work until 5pm. What does he do? Schedule me to work until 8pm. My normal schedule is 8-4. Yesterday, I worked from 8am until MIDNIGHT and then he pulls this shit.

Fucking furious right now..

 

F**K YOU D-Con toy listings on ebay!!!!!!

 

Like that wasn't going to happen.

Still sucks though.

 

Sorry for the rant, but I wanted to point that out because I see it as a disrespect to the artists. They put so much hard work into creating those toys and coming to a Convention to interact with their fans. It is one of the rarest opportunities collectors have to celebrate the hobby. I only see it through a phone's display, but believe me: I can feel the wonderful atmosphere of the event and the excitement of the fans with their toys! So, yes: it SUCKS to see stuff fall into wrong hands, and that we can do nothing to stop it from happening!

 

It does hurt seeing it happen every year. There's always someone who ruins the joy of lottos and puts their stuff on eBay.
Sadly flippers aren't going anywhere... All we can do is just hope that more makers become proactive in identifying these turds.