Comment by Teena on September 19, 2010 at 7:22am

First and foremost hugs to you...settle down my dear. I know it seems difficult but as of the moment, you need to take care of yourself...stress and anxiety can elevates our blood sugar...you need to be healthy and strong.
I have heard more than once from a lot of parents how they can and will do almost anything...everything for their children. Have you ever heard of the "Parable of the Prodigal Son"? Your step mother has her reasons for her decision... Something that only a mother may understand? Sometimes space amongst feuding/hurting/angry people is suggested to settle down emotionally...give them time to think things out more clearly. Try to be brave and strong... I'm sure both your father and your step mother loves you and your brothers and sisters...its just right now they have things to figure out. Give them time to settle things...but it is important that you take care of yourself.

Comment by bikette on September 19, 2010 at 9:57am

Change is scary but when you look back on your life you see that change is what prompted most of the good stuff to happen. Maybe this is your signal to do something different with your time and energy? Teena is right about taking care of yourself first, but try to embrace this next stage of your life as your next great adventure.
Most importantly . . . once the toilet got broken... where did you go to the bathroom???????

Comment by lotsofshots on September 19, 2010 at 10:30am

I am kind of like you in that I want everyone around me to just live in "peace", but unfortunately things like this sometimes happen. I hope that the family pressures settle down as everyone gets time to cool off and think about the decisons that they have made. I hear you though, it is very upsetting when people you love don't get along, especially when you lean to them for your own happiness and support. Best wishes that things get better soon and that you are able to get you BS down.

Comment by T1Student on September 19, 2010 at 5:01pm

We are a big family so in our home we have 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms so finding a place to go was not an issue. lol I am hoping things will settle down I mean in the end family is all you have and God gave you that family for a reason I am sure. I love them all even the angry drunk I don't like his actions but it does not stop me from loving him as a brother he must have some deeper issues that have yet to be uncovered. My sis and I took my niece out for the day we felt her bg didn't need all the neg. stress in the house after all she is only 2 and still new to the diabetes game. We took her to the park and then to the store and picked out some new toys for her birthday on the 28th and she got to eat some ice cream she keep saying ummm yummy! she is so cute it was a little more relaxing to spend the day carefree in the eyes of a 2 yr old what a blessing. She discovered bubbles today and we we got home it was back to the whole fighting thing so we took her to her room and watched the wiggles and beauty and the beast. I have to help my father tomorrow find a new apt. and look for colleges in atl. as I got to one about 1 hr and 30 mins away so after these classes are over I am transfering

Comment by bikette on September 20, 2010 at 4:46am

Your life really is changing! Hopefully you will still be able to keep in touch with everyone from wherever you end up! Good luck, especially over the next few days/weeks as you get situated. Lemme know if you need any help with those big boxes.... I think I might have a hair appointment that day ;-) Please keep blogging!

Comment by Anonymous Jim on September 20, 2010 at 7:50am

Wow first I would say find away to calm down mediate/pray, take a long bath, long walk or just find something to take your mind off it, I would have to side on the side of your father here. Your step brother crossed the line when he attacked your step mother. A violent drunk once will be a violent drunk again. Your father is protecting his family and till your brother gets some help be it for problem drinking or anger management. Most of all no one in your family should risk your young niece being exposed to violence and hostility. The police should of removed him even if your step mother was not wanting to press charges. Also I know up in my neck of the woods if they get to many domestic calls and a young child is in the house they have to notify CPS, and CPS is all most impossible to get off your back. Be safe stay strong

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