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pennywisepoundstupid

I have had a phone call from a family member who always manages to make me feel like the worst person in the world and I always feel totally drained after speaking to them, but this time I remained strong and positive and wouldn't let myself be dragged down and do you know what I feel so proud of my self.


I picked up the phone and straight away I got told off for not going to see them on DD birthday, I replied with she has been really busy doing lots of fun things with her friends, but it would of been nice for you to have rung her to wish her happy birthday, I was also thinking you could have sent a card but didn't, I just got stoney silence and then a barrage of I have been ill I've had to go back and forth from the Dr, you don't know what its like, I just replied oh well its a good job we didn't come up if you havn't been feeling up to it, but it good that the docs are taking good care of you etc. I then got more about her being ill, I replied with do you need to go into hospital and will you need an operation, to which I got no they have given me tablets, again I was really positive and said that's good news.
I then wittered on about the kids and all the fun things they have been doing and how well they are doing at school, I told her that DD was taking her options and how she wants to be a nurse, she replied with what does she want to do that for, I just replied with well we'd be lost without doctors and nurses, look at all the help you have had recently, again a stoney silence. I just then said a cheery goodbye and said I had to go as I was going out.


OMG it felt soooo good not to be dragged down.

please-let-me-be-lucky

Good for you penny!! You must feel great Xx

doingitanyway

I don't usually post but I do read. I'm planning to copy your tactics with your relative. Sadly, I know a few just like her! Well done. Brilliant

chanie

Well done with how you handled that situation.

I too made a chocolate cake today too. It's the first time I've made a chocolate cake, so fingers crossed it tastes okay.

pennywisepoundstupid

please-let-me-be-lucky wrote: »

Good for you penny!! You must feel great Xx

Thanks PLMBL, it does feel good.x.

pennywisepoundstupid

doingitanyway wrote: »

I don't usually post but I do read. I'm planning to copy your tactics with your relative. Sadly, I know a few just like her! Well done. Brilliant

Thankyou, i'm trying really hard to be positive around those that are negative and drag me down. Also please don't be a stranger, feel free to post anytime.x.

pennywisepoundstupid

chanie wrote: »

Well done with how you handled that situation.

I too made a chocolate cake today too. It's the first time I've made a chocolate cake, so fingers crossed it tastes okay.

Yummy choccie cake, I'm sure it will taste delicious, well done for giving it a go.

mummytogirls

Loved reading about your conversation with horrible family member!!! Well done Pennywise, you should be proud for your responses xx

chanie

pennywisepoundstupid wrote: »

Yummy choccie cake, I'm sure it will taste delicious, well done for giving it a go.

Penny - I popped on here to hijack your thread and tell you that my cake was enjoyed by my colleagues. Watch out, I'll be giving you a run for your money soon!!!!!

pennywisepoundstupid

chanie wrote: »

Penny - I popped on here to hijack your thread and tell you that my cake was enjoyed by my colleagues. Watch out, I'll be giving you a run for your money soon!!!!!

Fantastic :j if you need any recipes give me a shout.
DD is currently planning her menu for Mother's day, she is cooking for us and Grandparents, bless her.