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- Go to Detective Granny or just a Nosy Parker?
It is sad that older people have to suffer in silence for their children's misfortune. Or even grandchildren. Let us hope it will be resolved gently.
posted by
C_C_T
on December 3, 2014 at 11:38 PM
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Cliché again, but everything happens for a reason. I'm sure all this occurred because there was something (and someone) much better for your son, just waiting until he was ready. Sometimes the trauma of the change does what Jimmy commented - make him stronger.
posted by
adnohr
on December 3, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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It is no fun for a mother when any of her children are going through bad times. We think our kids should be well and happy all of the time, but it doesn't always work that way. I'm glad things are better for him now.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 3, 2014 at 2:02 PM
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Believe it or not, I can relate. Some years ago I was dating a girl for a few years, and everything was fine . . . until we moved in together. Suddenly, we just couldn't get along at all ( long story ). However, since we had already signed the lease, we were 'stuck' together until we could go our seperate ways. It was Hell! I think many people have been in similar situations. But, as they say, that which does not kill us makes us stronger. I think ( and hope ) your son will be okay . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on December 3, 2014 at 1:29 PM
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Re: WileyJohn -- keeping John in my prayer chalice...
Thank you, Wiley.
posted by
Pat_B
on December 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM
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PatB
I shall keep John in my prayer chalice along with you and daughter, happy he is getting well and turning some of life's corners to happiness.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 3, 2014 at 8:07 AM
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Pat
Many years ago I decided that one can never fully understand the specific complexities of a love relationship; hence it is really impossible to give 'advice' beyond the stalest of platitudes, like 'be nice', etc., and I never do. But I do, of course, understand a mother's concern for her son, and even 'nosy parking' is allowed there, at least in my book, LOL...
I do hope John is over his health crisis, and I wish him the best, of course. Oh, and losing 50lb may be a good thing...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 3, 2014 at 7:51 AM
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Maybe he includes you because he likes you, still feels some bond?
Or maybe it is an indirect way to keep you informed. Or... as you say, maybe he's forgotten you're there. I'd say it's an invitation, whether indirect or inadvertant.
posted by
Ciel
on December 3, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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