Wow. It's been almost a year since I have posted in this blog. I wish I could tell you things were great. For the most part, they were.
This past February I moved into a house. I wasn't able to buy it because my ex STILL hasn't taken my name off the loan for HIS house, and unless I have 20% to put down, I can't buy a house. They house was built in '77 or something like, but it's still in good shape. I really do like it. I worry every day that the owner is going to tell me he has a buyer, but considering it was on the market for year before I talked him in to letting me rent it, I hope there is little chance of that! I now live a mile from work and it's awesome! No more fighting traffic!
Things started going down hill in May. When school was out, I let my teenager go to Knoxville with friends. Well, I got a call from a Police Officer. She and one of her friends were caught shop lifting. Long story short, and $400 later, she has probation for six months, had to do 16 hours of community service, take a class on theft prevention, and write an essay. Well, about a month ago, I get a call from WalMart here that my daughter has been picked up for shop lifting. I screamed at the guy, "I'M NOT COMING TO PICK HER UP! IF I DO I WILL WHIP HER ASS!" Then I hung up and called her dad. (She lives with me full time now because she said her step mom hates her). He said, "Well, I'm eating dinner right now." I hung up on him. The she texted me several times begging me to come get her. I show up at WalMart and never said a word until the office asked me my name. Then he looked at my daughter and said, "Wow. Your mom is pretty mad."
So, we went to court last week, which wasn't REALLY court. It was an arraignment and I was informed my daughter, as a minor, has a legal right to an attorney, and since I'm her guardian, it's my responsibility to get her one or I can be held in contempt of court. Really? I have to get a freaking lawyer? SHE'S GUILTY! The guy took the stuff out of her purse and I don't have the freaking money for an attorney! ACTUAL court is December 2, with Christmas right around the corner and I already don't have any money because I spend it all on her!
I think I'll take a post at a time to let you know all the other crap going on. I seriously don't know if I can handle much more.
Okay, I'm sure I can, but dang I'm tired of handling stuff!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Not doing so well
Posted by Bina at 2:45 PM
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7 comments:
Wow! What happened to public defenders??? I'm so sorry you are dealing with this crap. Make sure to make her work off the money you have to pay, either through a job or through chores. It may teach her a lesson? HUGS
Man, that is bad. Hugs to you chica. I do hope things get better...
On a positive note, you TOTALLY made my day when you popped up on my blog! For some reason, your's won't notify me when you do post...so that was my only indication that you might be back.
But, man! I'm so sorry. I know how you feel - I'm so tired of HANDLING. That's NOT how I want to go through life.
Oh Bina, that sucks. I know she knows better. so what's the deal?
I'm sorry that you Have to go thru this, too. I SWEAR-PROMISE-KNOW that this TOO, shall pass. Honest. You are a great Mom, so it will work out and get better.
I was so happy to see this post. You Have been missed. :)
Hugs, girl. Head held HIGH.
Ugh. I am totally sending you hugs right now. I'm so sorry things have sucked so bad.
I'm glad you're back, though. I have totally missed your blogging.
Two words - reform school.
(I wish YOU the best though, hold that head high)
ive been keeping up with you on FB so i know some of the other stuff going on.
Im sorry its been tough, but i'm glad your posting again.
You know i have a thing for you still..... :)
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