QOTW for May 7th

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QOTW for May 7th
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Mon, 05-07-2007 - 6:52am

Morning ALL!


Well my questions are always topical with what is going on in my Life and since Mother's Day is also this week, I thought talking about families seemed relevant.


Ok my back story.

 PPCLSIG.jpg picture by CalyD44

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Registered: 06-24-2003
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 7:27am
I have one sibling and we have always been close since she was born. I always loved my baby sister and would do anything for her and she seems to feel the same for me.
Our parents have always been very close to us. They are pretty open minded and when they are not, they at least are supportive of us.
I have always said I am so lucky to have the family that I do have. We are very close. Mom is one of my best friends too and so is my sister. And my dad, they just don't make them like him anymore.
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Laurie
Laurie

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Registered: 08-17-2006
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:26pm

I get along really well with my family for the most part.

My parents are the world to me. My dad is pretty passive, but sometimes can get an attitude. He accepts me for who I am and loves Cindy to pieces. I enjoy watching my dad and Cindy when we are over at my parents house. They could sit and talk for hours about anything. My mom is my best friend and she knew about my lifestyle from the time I was a child, but wanted me to figure things out for myself. She has always been there for me and now she is there for both of us. I can talk to my mom about anything. I can't imagine what my life is going to be like when my parents pass on. They are the best parents.

I have one sister and two brothers. I get along with them for the most part, but we still have disagreements and sometimes they turn into arguments. All my siblings are pretty opinionated and say exactly whats on their minds. As for me, I'm the one that doesn't say anything till I can't stand it anymore, then look out. I wish I wasn't that way. I wish I was more like my mom. She always has the right words to say at any given time or situation.

I love my family and wouldn't change anything about any one of them. That's what makes being around my family exciting when we visit one another.

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Registered: 02-15-2004
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 1:04pm

Hey Caly,

How well do I get along with my parents and siblings?

Well, I'll try to be as brief as I possibly can be. Well, growing up with my mom and biological dad had it's moments of peace and serenity, but then came the times that my dad drank and then things became very unserene. Throughout my life, my mother and I have locked horns on what she thinks I should have done with my life. My mother, when she was young, wanted to do something different with her life.

But considering the time frame when my mom was young, many things were taboo to even talk about. (the 50's era). Naturally, because I'm her (rolls eyes) baby I grew up a bit overprotected, but eventually I got out into the world and found out a lot about it and about me. Eventually, I inherited a step dad. Now he's more aware of things and not so overprotective, but he would never let anything happen to me that I couldn't take care of myself.

My brother, who is 11 to 12yrs older than me, has been to college and has seen a lot in his life. I think it was no surprise to him that I came out first as a lesbian, and recently as a transexual. It took him some time to know what to say to me, and to know how to keep the peace between my mother and I. (which of course, for him is a fulltime job, because my mother and I are bull-headed, lol!)

Even though there is just the three of us, we try to keep in touch with each other, and we would move the world for each other. It never really matter to him, to my mom or to my step dad, who I fell in love with, as long as she and I, treated each other well.

I've always been taught that as long as respect my mom and her home, then all is well. If I'm going to bring my potential sweetie over to meet my mom, I would have to ask first. My other relatives like my cousins on my father's side, well, they know I'm a transexual, I have one cousin here in DE, that I came out to and he accepts me with no issues.

Thanks and great question,

Sebastian.




Edited 5/9/2007 1:06 pm ET by igentleheart

 


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Sebastian


 


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Registered: 09-29-2003
Thu, 05-10-2007 - 1:14am
Well My family is

 C  >^. A .

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Registered: 11-29-2004
Thu, 05-10-2007 - 1:36am

Great question Caly. As you know I never mention siblings if I don't have to.

My siblings claims to fame is that their sister is a Lesbian. Needless to say, I have no contact whatsoever with them. Who in the world would ever want to put negative things in their lives?

I'm a smart woman, I have a great life, I own my own heart and I'm very happy with who I am. What they think of me is none of my business. I'm OKAY with that! :-)

The two most important people in my life are my children. I love them endlessly and know our relationship is worthy of that love. My children will never turn their backs on me and I never on them. Aside from them I have my partner and my close friends to include people on this board. I'm not into quantity, just quality. Be good to me and I will be good to you. Enough being said.........

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halo

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halo

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 1:15am
**Bump*** No Laurie Hon.*Smiles~.This was the one I was looking for.. Can't answer for Halo though. (((Hugs)))and Thanks..


 C  >^. A .

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Registered: 03-25-2007
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 8:38pm

Cat, good lord, woman that is quite a family. I had to slow down to catch all of it. How do you keep track? lol

Blue

BLUE DIA
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Registered: 11-29-2004
Tue, 05-15-2007 - 11:22pm
lol roflmao so this was where I posted! Let's chalk this up to old age! I thought it was in the family thread...or what ever......of help me out! lol

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halo

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halo

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Tue, 05-15-2007 - 11:41pm
LOL.. Whatever ya do... don't follow me... cause I will get ya lost.. Old age?.. Nah!~ Lets chalk it up to Computer gremlins.. moving things just as we get it settled where it is we are looking for it ROFLOL.
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 C  >^. A .

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Registered: 11-29-2004
Wed, 05-16-2007 - 1:50am
Your too funny....I'm feling sappy, so I must say I can't wait to meet you some day. I wish the meet and greet would have worked. So many people here that I want to meet in person! Ahhhhhhhhhhh Maybe I'm missing home too much right now.

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halo

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halo