I am so sorry to hear this Gypsy, because even if it is soooo the right thing to do, it doesnt mean it is easy. But no doubt it sounds like your family is using you. And on the note, where you say, your mother never wanted to babysit for your children, so she thought you were at home and obviously thought that was some kind of vacation (not the case) but how about spending some quality time with her grand children?
wouldnt that have been a wonderful time to spend with your children?
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And for how your husband and children have "only" been in your life for 10 years BS....... when you get married, when you have children, THEY are your family, loyalty is one of the most important things in a relationship and you choose your hubby, the min. you say "I do" your spouse is number one, no matter what. And for your mom to not realize that, welll that is just sad......
Your brother was putting your whole family in danger, and I can tell you, had anyone, anyone at all put my kids in danger, especially in my home, I would do whatever it took, call the law to have them removed, get rid of their asses soooo fast they didnt even have time to pack. How could your mother want you to put YOUR childrens safety after your brothers comfort.......
... It is her son, and if anyone should be there she should. God forbid that any of my kids end up with drug related problems but if they do, I would do whatever it took to try and get their act together, but would I put that burdon on any other of my children NOOOOO, shame on her.
I am so proud of you, it is not at all an easy thing to break with your family, but the ones who really count you still have there at home, and they are the ones who really really care about you and your wellbeing.
You can count on all of us here too, I hope you know that. We will always be here, and talk or listen and lend a shoulder. I'll be thinking of you sweety
Big huggs and lots of slobbery kisses from me, galahad, hera, zeus and Buffy (trouble said she would catch you a mouse)
Marit
