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~Dragonflae Jun 18, 2012

So we're in a financial war with my father at the moment. It started when he punched someone out and lost his job over it, and, with that, he was kicked from his girlfriend's house. So he came to stay with us for a while.

It was fun having him around, for the most part. His unemployment money took enough time to come on, but it was relatively peaceful.

Then, he and Ma start fighting again. They've been divorced for about six years, and thank goodness for that. They can't get along for extended periods of time.

So Ma eventually kicks dad out over some imaginary bullshit, because she loves starting drama. Dad then takes off to Chicago, and, since Ma banned us from talking to him(she seriously seizes my phone on a regular basis to check if I've messaged him or not), he refuses to pay our child support.

It's been three weeks since he left. Our grandparents on Ma's side of the family are paying for everything but food, and that's only because we're on food stamps.

I'm applying for a job at Food Lion, if that's anything at all. Hopefully next month I'll be able to pay my phone bill, cuz I sure as hell can't this month.

To top it off, the only thing--and I mean the ONLY thing--that my mom will talk about now is what a horrible person my dad is, and she hates the fact that I don't outright hate him like the rest of my family.

First of all, our youngest brother is eleven. He doesn't understand any of this crap.

Second of all, my lardass brother doesn't hate him either. He's just pretending that he does in order to kiss up to my mother.

And, of course, since my dad's agnostic, I am no longer allowed to be. Mom literally won't let me eat unless I cross myself.

Fuck my life.

Bonus complaint: I CANNOT DRAW ANYTHING. It's been fucking six months man. I have not done anything productive.

Bonus bonus complaint: I just wrote something absolutely terrifying

[link] I'm now afraid of weeaboos.

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~StephenL Jun 20, 2012

I am an older person that grew up in a broken home with lots of fighting between parents and constant ear chewing by each about how bad the other one was.

I sympathize with your situation and it is hard when you are young to understand, when you need parents for love and support.

You should not look at their mistakes as something you have to carry as a burden all your life. Your parents have probably tried hard yet their lives seem to be incompatible, we all make mistakes and they have theirs to face as reality.

You should look at your situation as a learning experience to help you as the years go by and learn something from their mistakes, you need not repeat the same pattern. You are probably young and have your own future ahead of you. Do not let your parents personal problems between their relationship effect your life in such a way that it scares you. You can love and respect them yet need not follow the same path they took. Again consider this a learning experience.

Good luck, things will get better for you as you develop more confidence in your own abilities, this will come with time and experience.

*DustinPina Jun 20, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

A person should be allowed to talk to their father if they so desire. I honestly have to say that is bull. Plus you're not allowed to be agnostic? Just because your father is? That is just odd. Kids should not be involved in their parent and their ex partner's relationship. He is your dad. You have the right to text him, call him, etc. Also, if he didn't really do anything wrong, I don't see why your mother would kick him out. If a man is struggling to get back on his feet, let him fucking live with you for a bit.

Good luck getting a job, and hopefully things start going better for you.

~Avenvia Jun 19, 2012 Student Writer

I always find it really uncomfortable when parents use their children to get at their ex-partners. I now realise how lucky I was that when my parents divorced my mum worked hard to keep me and my sister out of their fights. My dad, not so much.

I hope your situation improves soon.

~Dragonflae Jun 19, 2012

Thank you. I appreciate it.

`LOVEintheSNOW Jun 19, 2012

I thought I put a

in there.

~Love-and-Blades Jun 19, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Wow. That sucks.

*LudwigvanKickass2 Jun 19, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

They sound terrible.

~blanktip Jun 19, 2012

I hope everything gets better soon. And your mom sounds really up tight right now. I can kind of understand her being mad, but not her taking it out on you guys (aside from Dodge apparently) and I hope she loosens up. When I get a job all you have to do is ask and I'm right there.

~Dragonflae Jun 19, 2012

*sigh* thanks, Blankie...

Sorry I've been such a bitch as of late. This complaint is why -_-'

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