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Ok, erm where do I start really? Well how about with the problem? So I walk into my parents room to answer the phone and *SHOCK* concealed around the corner of the bed, all my Dads belongings, packed up in green recycle bags.
Now its become abundantly clear he’s leaving and not coming back, but what I want is advice.
What kind of advice? I don’t know exactly. I want advice from people who’s parents have been and done this, not as much advice from people in fairy tale families, because you’ll say “You’ll be fine” with no clue as to what your talking about (excuse the painful bluntness but I’m sure you can understand my mood)
Now I have a Girlfriend (and believe me there’s no place I’d rather be right now than with her, but that’s not happening) so im going with option B, stay in my room alone. My girlfriend is my best friend and is the only person (up until now) I’ve told about my parents ever deteriorating relationship, but I don’t really like offloading on her, so chatters I turn to you.
You usually all very opinionated and love to give advice so fire away, I’d really love some.
What can I expect?
How should I think?
How do I cope?
Anything else you’d like to throw in.
I like to feel im a calm person, but as of now little things are starting to stress me out, such as the 20 minutes it took to connect just now and the breaki9ng of my second PS2, so I really am finding it hard to release my stress.
Please fire away with any contributions…
Now its become abundantly clear he’s leaving and not coming back, but what I want is advice.
What kind of advice? I don’t know exactly. I want advice from people who’s parents have been and done this, not as much advice from people in fairy tale families, because you’ll say “You’ll be fine” with no clue as to what your talking about (excuse the painful bluntness but I’m sure you can understand my mood)
Now I have a Girlfriend (and believe me there’s no place I’d rather be right now than with her, but that’s not happening) so im going with option B, stay in my room alone. My girlfriend is my best friend and is the only person (up until now) I’ve told about my parents ever deteriorating relationship, but I don’t really like offloading on her, so chatters I turn to you.
You usually all very opinionated and love to give advice so fire away, I’d really love some.
What can I expect?
How should I think?
How do I cope?
Anything else you’d like to throw in.
I like to feel im a calm person, but as of now little things are starting to stress me out, such as the 20 minutes it took to connect just now and the breaki9ng of my second PS2, so I really am finding it hard to release my stress.
Please fire away with any contributions…
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When my parents split up i was the happiest guy on the planet
well, 8 months later anyway (you'll understand if you read the 'I hate my parents post')
I was 11 at the time and it all ended with my mother and father having a fist fight 10 minutes before i left for school
I was carted off to a refuge down Gloucester road (3 minutes from SR!)
and hated it. Ended up taking my aggression on this 10 year old black kid every night for 6 months. Then i got moved to a council flat which i still remain in now (it's really crap)
I liked the idea of getting away from my dad but was cramped up in the flat until about 2 years ago when i started college.
Now my dad is making up for those years of abuse and am actually starting to like him now.
My mother on the other hand likes to waste her weekends by drinking which is why i tend to go out at the weekends.
My advice would be to try and not get involved. Parents can use you for excuses and suck you onto their sides without you knowing it. Thats what my mum and dad do when money is involved. However, i'm old enough to know this. My sister on the other hand is old enough to know better but is a absolute cow and uses it for her gain. That is another story though.
well, 8 months later anyway (you'll understand if you read the 'I hate my parents post')
I was 11 at the time and it all ended with my mother and father having a fist fight 10 minutes before i left for school
I was carted off to a refuge down Gloucester road (3 minutes from SR!)
and hated it. Ended up taking my aggression on this 10 year old black kid every night for 6 months. Then i got moved to a council flat which i still remain in now (it's really crap)
I liked the idea of getting away from my dad but was cramped up in the flat until about 2 years ago when i started college.
Now my dad is making up for those years of abuse and am actually starting to like him now.
My mother on the other hand likes to waste her weekends by drinking which is why i tend to go out at the weekends.
My advice would be to try and not get involved. Parents can use you for excuses and suck you onto their sides without you knowing it. Thats what my mum and dad do when money is involved. However, i'm old enough to know this. My sister on the other hand is old enough to know better but is a absolute cow and uses it for her gain. That is another story though.
Look for the bright side.
Obviously there is nothing you can do, so just look forward to twice the presents at Xmas!
Obviously there is nothing you can do, so just look forward to twice the presents at Xmas!
They give me the cheque and i say "thanks"
"you deserve it"
"i do?"
"yes for all the work your putting in for your exams"
SO THEY HAVE NOTICED MY EXISTANCE!
"you deserve it"
"i do?"
"yes for all the work your putting in for your exams"
SO THEY HAVE NOTICED MY EXISTANCE!
A pirk of the situation, whether i should take advantage of it or not i dont know...yes i do.
The purchasing of my love, the price? 58.60! all for me. (the cost of my Alton Towers room)
I fell a bit nasty, but stuff it, i mean my dad just got back form Spain with my brother and before that he sent him on a £500 Ski trip so i guess i shouldnt really care!
The purchasing of my love, the price? 58.60! all for me. (the cost of my Alton Towers room)
I fell a bit nasty, but stuff it, i mean my dad just got back form Spain with my brother and before that he sent him on a £500 Ski trip so i guess i shouldnt really care!
I can't remember back to when my parents devorced but it's alright at the moment. It was about 8 years ago I think but it could be wrong. I was young so I don't think it was too bad. It will effect you more as you are older and understand what's going on. Like someone said, don't take sides and just try to be supportive to both. Don't judge their reasons too hardly as I'm sure in the long run it will be for the best. If they are both happier as a result then you should respect that.
I can't really tell you anymore because everybody handles crisises (sp) in different ways. Just try to take it as it comes. I often find myself stressed out by small things. I tend to punch walls but that's not addvised. I don't punch them too hard but one day I can see it putting me in pain. Just try and do what you can to relieve the stress.
I can't really tell you anymore because everybody handles crisises (sp) in different ways. Just try to take it as it comes. I often find myself stressed out by small things. I tend to punch walls but that's not addvised. I don't punch them too hard but one day I can see it putting me in pain. Just try and do what you can to relieve the stress.
I remember 'slightly' when my parents split. I can honestly say I wasn't that bothered about it all. After all, I was only pretty young..
But of course, people deal with it in different ways. I didn't deal with it. I just took it as a natural part of life. I would rather have what's best for my parents.
I didn't cry at all. Just sulked for a few days and that was it.
But of course, people deal with it in different ways. I didn't deal with it. I just took it as a natural part of life. I would rather have what's best for my parents.
I didn't cry at all. Just sulked for a few days and that was it.
Don't overly judge them. Try not to take sides. Don't get embroiled in hurtful arguments. Support them. Show you care. Try to remember that it's not the end of the world, even though it might at times feel like your world is falling apart.
Hey Sam...fortunately I've never been in the situation, but I can see it's obviously gonna be tough...not exactly perfect with your exams coming up.
Anyway, chat to me if you want (add me to MSN - [email protected]), and I would advise just getting it out of your mind. Have a laugh with mates in school (like me {:)), get out and do stuff...
Maybe I'm talking crap, but I think that's what I'd do.
See ya tomorrow dude.
Anyway, chat to me if you want (add me to MSN - [email protected]), and I would advise just getting it out of your mind. Have a laugh with mates in school (like me {:)), get out and do stuff...
Maybe I'm talking crap, but I think that's what I'd do.
See ya tomorrow dude.
can't help you having not been in that situation, but I hope you get through this difficult time ok mate
Ok, erm where do I start really? Well how about with the problem? So I walk into my parents room to answer the phone and *SHOCK* concealed around the corner of the bed, all my Dads belongings, packed up in green recycle bags.
Now its become abundantly clear he’s leaving and not coming back, but what I want is advice.
What kind of advice? I don’t know exactly. I want advice from people who’s parents have been and done this, not as much advice from people in fairy tale families, because you’ll say “You’ll be fine” with no clue as to what your talking about (excuse the painful bluntness but I’m sure you can understand my mood)
Now I have a Girlfriend (and believe me there’s no place I’d rather be right now than with her, but that’s not happening) so im going with option B, stay in my room alone. My girlfriend is my best friend and is the only person (up until now) I’ve told about my parents ever deteriorating relationship, but I don’t really like offloading on her, so chatters I turn to you.
You usually all very opinionated and love to give advice so fire away, I’d really love some.
What can I expect?
How should I think?
How do I cope?
Anything else you’d like to throw in.
I like to feel im a calm person, but as of now little things are starting to stress me out, such as the 20 minutes it took to connect just now and the breaki9ng of my second PS2, so I really am finding it hard to release my stress.
Please fire away with any contributions…
Now its become abundantly clear he’s leaving and not coming back, but what I want is advice.
What kind of advice? I don’t know exactly. I want advice from people who’s parents have been and done this, not as much advice from people in fairy tale families, because you’ll say “You’ll be fine” with no clue as to what your talking about (excuse the painful bluntness but I’m sure you can understand my mood)
Now I have a Girlfriend (and believe me there’s no place I’d rather be right now than with her, but that’s not happening) so im going with option B, stay in my room alone. My girlfriend is my best friend and is the only person (up until now) I’ve told about my parents ever deteriorating relationship, but I don’t really like offloading on her, so chatters I turn to you.
You usually all very opinionated and love to give advice so fire away, I’d really love some.
What can I expect?
How should I think?
How do I cope?
Anything else you’d like to throw in.
I like to feel im a calm person, but as of now little things are starting to stress me out, such as the 20 minutes it took to connect just now and the breaki9ng of my second PS2, so I really am finding it hard to release my stress.
Please fire away with any contributions…
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