$$$$$ Imbalance of Power $
Money versus lack thereof breeds resentment on both sides26 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
A conundrum, no? How can this be overcome? Sounds like the best thing for them to do is work from home, as consultants. What is Lauren's forte and what is Mick's. Can they amalgamate them into a business?
Ralf
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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A conundrum, no? How can this be overcome? Sounds like the best thing for them to do is work from home, as consultants. What is Lauren's forte and what is Mick's. Can they amalgamate them into a business?
Ralf
Comment Written 23-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Thanks Ralf--magic #26 reviewer!
I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
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Lauren was a nurse; he did various jobs involving lifting, etc.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Is this biographical? If so, would like to hear more about your daughter and her MS. Car wreck is obviously a very familiar part of my life. loved the last line "Game over."
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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Is this biographical? If so, would like to hear more about your daughter and her MS. Car wreck is obviously a very familiar part of my life. loved the last line "Game over."
Comment Written 20-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on her MS and their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
Comment from Begin Again
Sad but sometimes we come to a fork in the road...do we continue to battle and struggle to hang on to the few threads we have between us or do we stop, and choose another way. So true...the end of the road!
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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Sad but sometimes we come to a fork in the road...do we continue to battle and struggle to hang on to the few threads we have between us or do we stop, and choose another way. So true...the end of the road!
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 19-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
Comment from GregoryCody
You should ENTER this into the true story flash fiction contest. I think it would fit. You could run if needed. Your close is GREAT. Really strong. Of course you're a good writer but the storytelling aspect of how you write is so cool. I love it.
This gets a SIX from me bc it Would win the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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You should ENTER this into the true story flash fiction contest. I think it would fit. You could run if needed. Your close is GREAT. Really strong. Of course you're a good writer but the storytelling aspect of how you write is so cool. I love it.
This gets a SIX from me bc it Would win the contest.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues. Thankssssss! Wouldn't win--it's not fiction--wish it were so.
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Oh I know. There is a True story Flash Fiction one! You'd win!
Comment from strandregs
Game over is good preventive medicine against years of misgivings and grief.
One grumpy person makes another.
I like that.
Two grumpy people make a fetid cloud of unhappines.
Spreading like
Honey fungus.:-))Z.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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Game over is good preventive medicine against years of misgivings and grief.
One grumpy person makes another.
I like that.
Two grumpy people make a fetid cloud of unhappines.
Spreading like
Honey fungus.:-))Z.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
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Tell her to watch this
Signs you are victim of Narcissistic abuse, not common abuse( stress, depression management webinar)).
My go to psychologist saved my sanity.:+))Z.
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Great! Thanks.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Elizabeth,
For better or for worse, I'm back. This isn't exactly what I was expecting to read from you- it lacks your usual biting sense of humor. Our children are an extension of ourselves and so it's natural to want to defend their positions I suppose, although I don't see you doing this here. I've got seven kids, and I've found that I don't really want their problems to be my problems. I hope that they work this out, or at the very least they leave you out of their problems. Good luck, and have a blessed night.
Tom
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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Hello Elizabeth,
For better or for worse, I'm back. This isn't exactly what I was expecting to read from you- it lacks your usual biting sense of humor. Our children are an extension of ourselves and so it's natural to want to defend their positions I suppose, although I don't see you doing this here. I've got seven kids, and I've found that I don't really want their problems to be my problems. I hope that they work this out, or at the very least they leave you out of their problems. Good luck, and have a blessed night.
Tom
Comment Written 19-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
Comment from LisaMay
This is one helluva situation where the buck stops in a desperate way that is impacting a love match, as money (either too much of it or not enough of it) very often does. It seems to be a trail of dependency - Lauren on you and Mick on Lauren, and therefore on you. He comes across as very selfish to me, but then I have never been damaged and unemployed and subjected to a settlement claim dragging out. Lauren's funds being drained down to nothing in support of Mick would never keep the love alive - it would drain away too. Game over, as you say.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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This is one helluva situation where the buck stops in a desperate way that is impacting a love match, as money (either too much of it or not enough of it) very often does. It seems to be a trail of dependency - Lauren on you and Mick on Lauren, and therefore on you. He comes across as very selfish to me, but then I have never been damaged and unemployed and subjected to a settlement claim dragging out. Lauren's funds being drained down to nothing in support of Mick would never keep the love alive - it would drain away too. Game over, as you say.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
Comment from Yardier
Sadness comes in many forms. But what buckles the knees is adult children who fail to recognize the blessings and opportunities before them EVEN WITH a serious impediment that has manifested, metastasized the end of the road is here. Bullshit!
Not your writing of course, it stands as a beacon on the hill.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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Sadness comes in many forms. But what buckles the knees is adult children who fail to recognize the blessings and opportunities before them EVEN WITH a serious impediment that has manifested, metastasized the end of the road is here. Bullshit!
Not your writing of course, it stands as a beacon on the hill.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Yes, it's a dilemma. I don't see a satisfactory settlement here, Li. That issue will always loom over their relationship. It's none of my business, but I hope both are able to agree on a solution that works for both of them.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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Yes, it's a dilemma. I don't see a satisfactory settlement here, Li. That issue will always loom over their relationship. It's none of my business, but I hope both are able to agree on a solution that works for both of them.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 18-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
Comment from Midi O'Rourke
Another well written tale. It is very hard for any two people to resolve money issues. It is even more difficult for disabled people who have limited funds. So sorry your daughter has MS. Rough one.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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Another well written tale. It is very hard for any two people to resolve money issues. It is even more difficult for disabled people who have limited funds. So sorry your daughter has MS. Rough one.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021
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I've posted all too many times on their relationship. Alas, the futile game continues.
