Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

Figgy1

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Now that we’ve moved, Spenser is resolved to never see his brother ever again. When Ski finally does come up for a visit, Spenser will leave in advance of his arrival. Apparently they will be alternating Christmases.

‘Tis a sad state of affairs that no popsicle will fix. Sigh.
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ajrwdwgirl

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Now that we’ve moved, Spenser is resolved to never see his brother ever again. When Ski finally does come up for a visit, Spenser will leave in advance of his arrival. Apparently they will be alternating Christmases.

‘Tis a sad state of affairs that no popsicle will fix. Sigh.

I hope that some day they will work out their differences, at least to spend time with you and Mike together as a family. But it will be nice for them in the future to have someone to share family memories with too.

On another note...
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Songbird76

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Now that we’ve moved, Spenser is resolved to never see his brother ever again. When Ski finally does come up for a visit, Spenser will leave in advance of his arrival. Apparently they will be alternating Christmases.

‘Tis a sad state of affairs that no popsicle will fix. Sigh.
I'm so sorry that's the state of affairs!!! What on earth happened to make them detest each other? Or is this all just kind of a joke, like the "mom loves me more because I'm cooler than you!" thing that siblings do?
 

Goofyernmost

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Now that we’ve moved, Spenser is resolved to never see his brother ever again. When Ski finally does come up for a visit, Spenser will leave in advance of his arrival. Apparently they will be alternating Christmases.

‘Tis a sad state of affairs that no popsicle will fix. Sigh.
Sorry to hear that. It is upsetting and I sadly know the feeling. Not quite as bad, they do still act civil and get together a few times a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, but other than that they have no contact at all. They live 14 miles apart (22.5K). They were so close growing up. It's a mystery to me. I know what happened between them, but they have made no effort to overcome it. That's the part I don't understand.
 

FutureCEO

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I'm so sorry that's the state of affairs!!! What on earth happened to make them detest each other? Or is this all just kind of a joke, like the "mom loves me more because I'm cooler than you!" thing that siblings do?


I already know where I am on my mom's list .

My sister texts. Replies right back.

I text. 18 hours later. I get one back 🤣 I am the middle child too so...
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I'm so sorry that's the state of affairs!!! What on earth happened to make them detest each other? Or is this all just kind of a joke, like the "mom loves me more because I'm cooler than you!" thing that siblings do?
No, it’s real. And it’s spectacular. (Need to make the joke now, because the rest of my post is a downer.)

Without getting into too many details, one son attempted suicide (more than once) over the stress and what he believes to be “mental abuse” caused by the other.

The road to mental health is not a straight path. Even once you’re getting better, there are still hills and valleys. We’re all doing our best to navigate the best course for both of our sons whom we love equally.

The stress is indescribable.
 

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
No, it’s real. And it’s spectacular. (Need to make the joke now, because the rest of my post is a downer.)

Without getting into too many details, one son attempted suicide (more than once) over the stress and what he believes to be “mental abuse” caused by the other.

The road to mental health is not a straight path. Even once you’re getting better, there are still hills and valleys. We’re all doing our best to navigate the best course for both of our sons whom we love equally.

The stress is indescribable.
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Tough family situation but it sounds like you are navigating it as best you can. I hope for the best for you all, as you said mental health isn't a straight path.
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I already know where I am on my mom's list .

My sister texts. Replies right back.

I text. 18 hours later. I get one back 🤣 I am the middle child too so...
My mom always said that her favourite was the one that “needed her the most at the time”.

For decades, that was my brother Mark - the one who died of an overdose. She always took his side over the rest of us. Doesn’t mean she loved him more though.

She always said that the more we turned against him, the tighter she would cleave to him. I became his mother when our mom died, but it wasn’t enough, obviously. Her death sent him into a spiral, from which there was no return.
 

rshell68

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No, it’s real. And it’s spectacular. (Need to make the joke now, because the rest of my post is a downer.)

Without getting into too many details, one son attempted suicide (more than once) over the stress and what he believes to be “mental abuse” caused by the other.

The road to mental health is not a straight path. Even once you’re getting better, there are still hills and valleys. We’re all doing our best to navigate the best course for both of our sons whom we love equally.

The stress is indescribable.
Prayers for peace for all of you!!
 

Songbird76

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No, it’s real. And it’s spectacular. (Need to make the joke now, because the rest of my post is a downer.)

Without getting into too many details, one son attempted suicide (more than once) over the stress and what he believes to be “mental abuse” caused by the other.

The road to mental health is not a straight path. Even once you’re getting better, there are still hills and valleys. We’re all doing our best to navigate the best course for both of our sons whom we love equally.

The stress is indescribable.
I sorry you are put in the middle. Mental health is always shaky ground. I think people either get it or they don't. A guy from my home town lost both of his sons within a couple of years. One to an overdose and the other to suicide. He's very vocal about the need for more awareness and understanding of mental health issues. We've talked about it a lot.

I am sure you have a lot of people you can talk to, but if you need an ear, I can listen. No matter how flat you make a pancake, it's got two sides, and I know my brother would never admit to some of the horrible things he's done to me. I love him because he's my brother, but there's a LOT that I have overlooked and forgiven to have a relationship with him. Not everyone is willing to do that, and maybe they SHOULDN'T. But it's still sad.
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Time to shift the tone of today’s conversation - which was totally my fault; my apologies.

Mike and I took the pup for a walk as we always do, and Spenser retraced our route backwards and met up with us just before the park. Much to his delight, there were no kids there, so he got to play on the zip line apparatus.

Looked like fun, so I decided to try. It wasn’t pretty, but it sure was fun! Mike refused to watch. He said he didn’t want to have to explain to the paramedics how I broke my leg.

Ha! No injuries.
 

PUSH

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Time to shift the tone of today’s conversation - which was totally my fault; my apologies.

Mike and I took the pup for a walk as we always do, and Spenser retraced our route backwards and met up with us just before the park. Much to his delight, there were no kids there, so he got to play on the zip line apparatus.

Looked like fun, so I decided to try. It wasn’t pretty, but it sure was fun! Mike refused to watch. He said he didn’t want to have to explain to the paramedics how I broke my leg.

Ha! No injuries.
There's a huge, inclusive park in my town that's a couple years old. It's really cool, and it has a zipline. I can agree that they are fun. And no, I did not go on it while I was by myself. I strategically waited until I was with friends and their kids. Didn't want to look like a creep.
 

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