Best of luck, Teppy. I hope all goes as well as it can.
I would be there right now.
Simon ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Anne W. - Feb 20, 2016 2:42:10 am PST #15906 of 30003
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Calli - Feb 20, 2016 3:28:25 am PST #15907 of 30003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm sorry, Steph. I hope your brother can reach an even keel again soon. And I hope your trip is safe and as hassle-free as possible.
Dana - Feb 20, 2016 3:59:17 am PST #15908 of 30003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I'm sorry, Steph. I hope it all works out in the best way possible.
Pix - Feb 20, 2016 6:01:43 am PST #15909 of 30003
The status is NOT quo.
So sorry, Tep. Hang in there and make sure you take care of yourself as well.
Vortex - Feb 20, 2016 6:05:29 am PST #15910 of 30003
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Love and strength to you and your family Tep.
sj - Feb 20, 2016 6:33:12 am PST #15911 of 30003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm so sorry, Teppy. Your brother is lucky to have you.
Gudanov - Feb 20, 2016 6:33:27 am PST #15912 of 30003
Coding and Sleeping
{{Steph and family}}
Steph L. - Feb 20, 2016 7:12:24 am PST #15913 of 30003
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I talked to my brother this morning. He says that part of what was going on was a very bad depression black hole, where he didn't get out of bed or leave the apartment for 36 hours. He totally admitted that he drank, but said he only had 4 airline bottles of vodka (basically a shot apiece). t edit I'm amused that I blithely used the word "only", as if 4 shots of vodka is no big deal. Dysfunction FTW.
Aside from the fact that he shouldn't be drinking, period, that amount is not nearly as bad as I thought. He also sounded much better today, and he said that the way he feels today is night and day compared to yesterday.
I told him I was worried because his wife is out of the country and all his friends leave today for the retreat and I thought he needed to not be alone and I would fly out there. He said that he doesn't want anyone to come out there right now, but that he'll let me know right away if things get worse and he needs me to come out there.
That's not my preference, obviously; I'd rather go out there now. But this is a fine line. He's an autonomous adult, and even though I'm worried about him, I have to respect his wishes.
So for now I'm not going. But I have my plan on standby.
Scrappy - Feb 20, 2016 7:26:28 am PST #15914 of 30003
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Oh, Teppy, what a roller coaster. I have done that dance more times than I care to count. The feelings of powerlessness and worry and love and rage are so overwhelming. Sounds like you have the right distance and understanding of this, though. I wish strength to your whole family.
flea - Feb 20, 2016 7:43:23 am PST #15915 of 30003
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Go Team Standby Teppy.