Support for family members cut out of loved ones lives 4

Hello smileless sounds lovely, sun,wine,BBQ & pool! Yes I do remember the Stallon story, very funny, your hubby obviously needs a top up with the admiring girls!
Just preparing for yoga retreat, two weeks till I go, lots of work putting it all together, don't think anyone that goes to a retreat realises how much prep work the teacher has to do and the last thing is to physically go through it to make sure it all flows properly. I do flowing sequences that get harder as the week progresses.
I have actually booked a night off from teaching yoga tomorrow, meeting up with friends at a lovely restaurant in London, with belly dancers, to celebrate friend's birthday, really looking forward to it

Wow yogagirl enjoy the night in London sounds find

I remember vaguely the sylvester story sure smileless will fill me in

Oh well tummy not good was strange diet over weekend must go to acquacise though got poor husband off to work no he won't see doctor, just want him have xray.

Better run Rosie round block well walk before quick breakfast and go.

Happy tuesday all don't work too hard yogagirl with all that preparing.

Hi all. I have just joined the site and am surprised at the amount of hurt our offspring can cause.

I feel I have been betrayed by my son because his mil told outrageous lies about me and he believed her and has never given me a chance to speak. I am so shocked he believes her over me and doubly hurt as I am forbidden contact with my beloved granddaughter who I have looked after since she was 9 months old, she is 8 now.

I can only imagine his mil has some kind of hold over him or he is extremely stressed.

So humiliating when the whole family get together and don't include me.(sad)

Sorry hear that chrcol welcome to the thread we all try support each other.

Your Grandaughter is year older than my eldest one, she will be 7 onn8th June we not seen Her apart from glimpse on Xmas since she was 9 months.
2 more born since. NEver told about or seen.

We have tried hard rebuild our lives, I hope your situation can improve.

We feel blessed still have lovely son and other family and friends so life is still good.

Hello chrcol welcome

My EstD's m.I.l is a huge part of the problem with my situation too. It's jealousy for sure! I can't believe my ED either, cutting me, her sister & everyone else in her family out, who really love her, on their say so, but she has! 2.5yrs now :'(
to cheer you up a little bit.
Went to that lovely Turkish restaurant in London last night, it was such a good night, with talented belly dancers, the restaurant was really exotic & luxurious :-)
for S&C xx

Oh so pleased yogagirl sounds great night![grkn]

Nerved up here as off for my last liptrypsy treatment on foot, it was v plain ful last time mustn't be a baby.

Speak later x

Hope it wasn't too painful with your foot Celebgran I'm off to the hygienist now & that's blooming painful too
Back on later to share some for the weekend

Was nt too bad at all yogagirl is my knees that now take. Over from foot! Carrying on, but suspect will need treatment for the osteoarthritis
Food luck with hygienist !

Good news was different chap the other ones brother and he reckons hit foot harder with shock waves and as I wasn't in agony must be lot better,
Hurray!

Just wish graham would see doctor he is so stubborn still in agony with back.

We are in process of changing doctors at moment.
Will need the yogagirl got v sad last night what with Gra I. Mood and I miss my daughter still after all this while !

Good luck of course [grin-]

Hello ladies fromFlorida. I was going to post earlier but every time I come on to GN I'm plagued, quite literally plagued with adverts. I got so frustrated that I nearly threw the laptop in to the pool. Thanks to DH whose done something or other I now seem to be advert free. Long may it continue.

Here's somefrom me too Celebgran for you and Gra to share. Sorry that his back's no better and that you had a very sad night last night. It happens from time to time doesn't it and I guess it's always going be that way.

Well, our first week is at an end and we have 3 more to enjoy. It's so lovely here. It's the only place I feel totally relaxed as I know there's not a chance of seeing them. I must admit that the news of the pregnancy has hit me a lot harder than I thought and I think it's going to be more difficult to deal with than I realised. Of course Celebgran and Yogagirl you both know what it's like, it's just the thought of seeing her pregnant and then seeing them with a pram when the baby's born.

We had an unexpected Skype with our DS last Sunday and will be skyping him tomorrow. The weather so far has been hot and sunny and looks to continue that way too.

Hope your trip to the hygienist went OK Yogagirl, I hate having my teeth cleaned too, it's always so uncomfortable isn't it. Well unfortunately it's Mother's Day here on May 10th so there's ads all over the place (grrrrrr) and let's face it, nothing makes us feel quite as crap as Mother's Day.

Saw a brilliant car sticker which we've bought for our ES for the next time he does or say something nasty: 'My parents always told me I could be anything I wanted to be, so I became an arse hole'.

To refresh your memory Celebgran, when we were here a couple of years ago, DH came back from the super market all pleased with himself as he'd been wearing a sporty cap and shades and the check out lady said he looked like Sylvester Stallone; so for the rest of the day he called me ADRIANE. A few days later, we went out for an evening meal and the waiter asked him if anyone had ever told him he looked like Sylvester Stallone; there was simply no living with him, his enlarged head and ego. I like Sly, always have done but wouldn't part with DH.

Welcome to this thread chrcol. I saw your sad story on another thread and replied to your post. I hope you'll keep sharing with us all on here. We're a little whacky at times but have lots of love and support for anyone who needs it.

Take care everyone.

How lovely hear from you smileless jealous as hell is cold and wet here on bank hol Sunday! You just enjoy the . Wow another 3 weeks you totally deserve it.

I remember the sylvester story now! Will have google him remind myself what he looks like.

Smileless I can still remember how low and totally bereft I was when found out Tor was pregnant with Daisy 2nd one, in some ways is worse for you being nearer I all. Never likely run I to Tor or family wish I was but we always want something different!

Feeling brighter as dear husband took me out yesterday despite his back and we went on free park ride is new and trialling if that's a word
I was spoilt and pampered. Bless him tried some perfume and while I sat and had drink he beetles back and got it for me! Also some v pretty new undies from marks and a new tankini (hate the word] from bhs and nighty so it was My day

I felt v tired thurs after treatment on foot and late. Isn't round Tor godmother wed (always bit of strain) so guess just all too much.

Did write Tor again as wanted to tell her few things hope she takes them on board, and sent recorded like one to the inlaws we were anxious would be returned but was signed for. Why do I put myself through it ? Let's hope will be last time.

Smileless just enjoy and recharge your batteries!
We going out for lunch and seeing friends for quick visit after.
They moved into. New bungalow that needs lot work done glad not us! kitchen paint has had be postponed ref Gra back.

Just to remind you smileless you had lovely flowers on Mother's Day for. Ns,

Also forgot say yogagirl hope you ok and what you up to this wet bank holiday weekend. for you. No too muchn[cake] for me anyway weigh in not good,

Yes I did didn't I, they really were lovely. Weather sounds awful back in the UK; typical spring bank holiday.

I'm glad you had such a lovely day yesterday Celebgran, isn't Gra a sweet heart. It's my birthday on Tuesday and DH keeps saying he has to get me a cardbut will he get around to it!!

No worries, I'll be able to choose a pressie and being here for a month is as good a pressie as any way. Wont tell him that though, in case he thinks that's enough.

He's my hero as since he did whatever he did yesterday, the ads have gone. I couldn't face moving to somewhere that needed work doing. A bit of painting and decorating isn't too bad but I couldn't be bothered to do anything else.

It's 8.45am and already warming up with a beautiful blue sky. We got up early to skype DS in Aus. and then got a message to say he couldn't do it todaystill there's always next week.

Try and enjoy your bank holiday ladies, despite the weather here's someand a few treats for you all.

Hello girls
Thanks for the treats & smileless the sun has actually just come out, how do you do that! That little saying was sooo funny! I was actually at the birth of my second GC & allowed in his life for 18months before getting the boot.

Think you need some Celebgran first your foot & now your knee I'm upset everyday about the estrangement, don't think I'll ever get over it!

My ND is coming round for a cuppa in a mo, we would have gone out for lunch, but I'm going out with 'the girls' to The Boatyard tonight, it's a Jazz/Cuban fusion band and dinner, so should be a really good night

Wow yogagirl another night out ! You doing more than us at moment!

No we Will always be bit sad about our daughters /son only natural.

I and step back bit from support group on Facebook as it is in your face all time and someone made joke about police arresting me is 5 years ago nearly when we delivered present to our Grandaughter I will never find it funny.

We enjoyed yesterday our friend son was helping or rather doing it really put.new fences In. We never had that sort help from our kids

Smileless you have same birthday as little Danika she is 2 next Tuesday!
5th of the 5th! Here is some and have great birthday.

Spoke to Tor godmother last night so worried for her she has had bleed in left eye and can't see went optician who told her that and has wait for appt to eye clinic poor girl her husband only just been to moorfields he has serious eye problems too we never know what next do we?

We have Danika party today one for the family little ones was Saturday hope my brothers partner is civil if she goes, not seen her since the awful text last November telling me she felt sorry for our daughter and we could sort it out if only. is at 4pm shall I do some chores first ? Better did nothing yesterday.

Enjoy bank holiday all have great night out yogagirl. I only had 9 months in my beloved mollies life still have her photos on display so unspeakably cruel we not even allowed photos she 7 on June 8th.

No good! Wrote a big long post & lost it! [Angry] back a bit later

Dinner in tum, washing in drum & I'm back!
Celebgran it is certainly not funny to have the police called on you by your D It happened to me too! I was accused of trying to kidnap my Laila, yet I was nowhere near and would never do that to her I love her so! I find I can't take too much of the FB estrangement page, it's very heavy & full on, unlike on here where we do 'talk' about other things and what we are up to, nice & pleasant stuff, so it makes it more light hearted & less troubling, not so hard on the heart!
Hope Tor's Godmother is OK with her eye and hope you had a good time at Danika's party. I often think ' how can jenni-ann (my EstD) be happy with cutting herself off from everyone that loved & adored her & her babies, it just doesn't make any sense to me.
It's my Laila's 5th birthday on the 8th too, but this month, this Friday :'( I have put an advert in the paper again this year, for Jack too, as he's is just the next week. It says 'Happy birthday to my precious Grandchildren Laila & Jack. Love & miss you with all of my heart & soul. Your stepfamily cannot part us forever!' I'm waiting for the phone call from the paper on Monday, saying they can't put that last line in, but I'm hoping they'll miss it & it goes in as is
[Wine] to cheer you up Celebgran after that thoughtless joke! I'm posting before I loose the post again...

I put the photo of Laila & Jack, that my neighbour downloaded and printed for me, in the newspaper advert, the resent one that I couldn't bare to look at as it made me so sad to see them grown! But they will wonder how I got it. Little pleasures
Yes Celebgran it does make you feel good when someone helps you. Unfortunately I have no one to help, as the only one now is my ND fiancée, but I wouldn't ask him as he has his own mother to help since he's dad died last year and of course he has his own little growing family to look after. I do miss having someone

End on a happy note: I had a really great night out last night at the Boatyard with my friends, 9 of us :-) we danced the night away, the band were fab!
Taught two yoga classes today, after walk in the park with my little dog Lilly in the sunshine. Coffee & chat after yoga. Then my friends came round for a cuppa late afternoon. Good day
&
Now I'll shut up

Just. Looked I. Before bedtime great see your posts yogagirl.

So brave putting ad in paper wonder if I should do that?

Think with my letters stressed myself enough

I found letter on my computer I wrote to Tor last march 2014 telling her about all my heart test had forgotten written it she didn't respond of course.

Oh on Cheerful note was lovley afternoon with Danika her mu. And dad laid on lovely spread and her mum made fantastic Disney cake mmmm
Sadly my brother the Grandad did t come expect to do I both carol if felt for My nephew him and Danika's mum weren't very pleased.

Danika is such a gentle little girl you could hug and squeeze her! Gra was very pleased as she trotted up to kiss him goodbye! Bless her.

So glad you good night yogagirl good on you I find that cheers me more than anything bit music few drinks good friends.

We off London wed overnight stay and see show the commitments hope we back in time to vote!
God bless sleep well yogagirl and also smileless in Sunny Florida. X

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMILELESS
Here's wishing you a lovely day in sunny Florida, raining here in good ole` Blity!
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Happy birthday smiless enjoy xxxx

Ooooh thank you Yogagirl and Celebgran for my birthday wishes. It's been a lovely day. Had lunch at one of our favourite restaurants at Down Town Disney; an Italian. Had a lovely meal and bottle of Prosecco and as we've decided to stay in tonight and have another BBQ, we bought another bottle of Prosecco for later.

Just enjoying a glass of chilled roseas I type and am thinking pf a quick dip in the pool. Sorry ladies I know the weather in the UK is pretty grim; just couldn't resist.

DH is snoring beside me bless him, the words in the card he got me are so lovely they made me cry. Q. What does a 54 year old, only a grandmother for 8 months get for her birthday? A. A beautiful 'Tinkerbell' ornament. I'm just a big kid at heart.

Glad you enjoyed Danika's party Celebgran and good to hear that you're tripping the light fantastic Yogagirl; good for you.

Have some of our Proseccoand some of ourtoo and thank you for theyou both bring in to my life.

Glad to hear you had a lovely Birthday smileless with lots of prosseco and a little Tinkerbell, how lovely! Enjoy the rest of your holiday, sounds like your having lots of fun no wine yet it's too early ;-) xx

Oh smileless you just about same as. ME grand mum for 9 months only.

We enjoyed show the committments was good seen better wished they had sung songs through properly instead of partially moan over.

Feet ache!

Smileless all they prosecco! Enjoy only jealous . We walked too theatre from hotel st giles very central and had tea at a wether spoons on way as couldnt face walking further it was lovely had my pint Guinness - with chicken and chips mmmm and. We also toasted each other with glass white Zinfandel love it.

Gra let me loose in marble arch marks he kinda got fed up!after I spent way too long true on shoes mmmmm didn't buy any neither got some. NIce trousers and top.

Back to weight management seriously!

Enjoy the sun smiless we have had gale force wind and rain here haven't we yogagirl.

Hope your night out was good yogagirl off to vote now!?!