When I am with them, I tune out their -ve comments, and spend as much time as possible showing sincere interest in pleasing them. It sometimes makes it a little better, sometimes not. But it helps me stay +ve. Blessings to all
You're a brave, brave woman MissFontella. But lets be practicle here:Go out and find an old whino and give him $20 and all your alluminum cans to bang granny. That way everybody'll have a merry christmas. If it works out well you can sell the screenplay to Hallmark.
I understand your point Its just that she has worn me down, I see her almost everyday. Her own daughters have given up and can't stand to be around her. (hence me being alone with her every holiday) I don't do what they do because I understand a few things that they do not: She still deserves my respect No matter how neagative she is, she still wants to be loved. My children are one of her few joys, even though she is a person that doesn't understand how to really process joy. and most importantly, she will not be with us forever So I do what I can and hope she feels loved by me, and pray for the strength not to wrap my hands around her neck and choke her until my hands cramp up Ahhhhh, Christmas, don't ya just love it?
*trys to think of a man brave enuff for the job.....and crazy enuff* Colenzo, wanna make a quick buck?