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Tsiyu

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11. "Never hang out with anyone who doesn't think

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sat Jul 14, 2012, 04:15 PM

Jul 2012

you're wonderful."

Advice from my mom.

My family is crazy but we've mostly all made our peace. My immediate family ( my parents and sibs ) are awesome and sweet and generous. Other family? Meh. Mixed bag. I just stay away from the emotional vampires.

I hope you can find solace in the garden or in a good friend today

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I really f-in' hate my family some days. [View all] Denninmi Jul 2012 OP

So sorry to hear this, Grey Jul 2012 #1

I get it. turtlerescue1 Jul 2012 #2

Sometims I feel the same way Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #3

I've been estranged from most of my family HeiressofBickworth Jul 2012 #4

don't force yourself to spend too much time with them just because they are family JI7 Jul 2012 #5

Some days it's better to cut and run... WillParkinson Jul 2012 #6

I'm pretty lucky. nolabear Jul 2012 #7

I'm so sorry. blueamy66 Jul 2012 #8

would there be any usefulness in finding a family counselor? grasswire Jul 2012 #9

Yep. Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #10

"Never hang out with anyone who doesn't think Tsiyu Jul 2012 #11