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I just need some positive thoughts and prayers at the moment. My mom is being extremely manipulative and wants us to come to California. All of a sudden now that she realizes we are not moving to California she's going on about how she can't really help. I was counting on her helping and this really puts me in a bind in terms of going to Arizona. I know in the end it will be fine I just hate how she does this and honestly I shouldn't rely on her for financial help and I don't intend to for any length of time .. I hope. The issue is that she says one thing and does another .. lol .. I should know better. It's always entertaining to say the least this crazy dance we do. Who knows I may just stay here in the Midwest and move to Mo or maybe we'll just head to TX based upon how far we can get on what I have at the moment.
It's really hard not to get sucked into the whole that's not what you said stuff .. we'll see. I'm choosing not to have the conversation with her now.
Thanks in advance, .. I'm just going to breathe and realize that this will all workout how it's suppose to workout.
S :)
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Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do "faith". - Brene Brown
"Whatever truth you own doesn't own you" - Gary John Bishop
Serenity - so sorry that there is a bit of chaos in your world right now! I think your last line speaks awesome program - breathe and know it will work out as it should!
Hang in there and trust your HP to lead you where you go - I have faith it will all be just fine!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Ugh, I am so sorry. I understand that whole button pushing, guilt tripping manipulation thing all too well. Just take a deep breath, turn it over to your HP, and ask your HP to give you the right words when it comes time to talk to her. My old sponsor used to say to pray, "God, please place one hand over my shoulder and the other over my mouth." Hugs to you!
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Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be!
If actually flew down to st Louis to see a girlfriend of mine omg I'm so glad I did. She's in town until today and I'm flying out in a couple of hours. We will see.
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Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do "faith". - Brene Brown
"Whatever truth you own doesn't own you" - Gary John Bishop
Have a safe trip Serenity. I have found that depending on family to followup on promises is often very disappointing. Trust HP and your inner guidance. You are not alone
