I'm pretty good at keeping my head straight, thinking the good thoughts etc. However, I've just spent the night in a state of existentialist despair, and I'm still feeling pretty bleak.

My mother in law died recently. I loved her dearly and still miss her very much. As much as I liked and enjoyed her, though, I still am amazed at the wing-nut children she raised. My husband is like the designated driver of the family, he just doesn't sleep while the rest are sociopaths. One sibling doesn't speak to anybody, the other two don't speak to each other, only to my husband, and there has been much bad behaviour.

I'm involved with the governance of a non profit organization. The president of the board is out of town for a couple of months, so I was talked into becoming temporary acting president. It was supposed to be an easy job, sort of holding down the fort for awhile. Well, all hell has broken loose and I'm dealing with a situation that's scary and has legal implications and I feel like I'm way over my head.

And I can add to that the house, the car, the kids kind of stuff (my car got majorly smucked among other things).

Normally I would be able to handle all this with dignity and aplomb, however, I've blown a disc in my neck. These things take time, even with the very good care I'm getting, but I'm hurting and it's making me cranky and impatient.

So there's my rant. I know that there are people on this forum that are dealing with very serious health and personal issues, and I know that it won't be too long before I can put this all in perspective and stop whining.

I'm pretty good at keeping my head straight, thinking the good thoughts etc. However, I've just spent the night in a state of existentialist despair, and I'm still feeling pretty bleak.

My mother in law died recently. I loved her dearly and still miss her very much. As much as I liked and enjoyed her, though, I still am amazed at the wing-nut children she raised. My husband is like the designated driver of the family, he just doesn't sleep while the rest are sociopaths. One sibling doesn't speak to anybody, the other two don't speak to each other, only to my husband, and there has been much bad behaviour.

I'm involved with the governance of a non profit organization. The president of the board is out of town for a couple of months, so I was talked into becoming temporary acting president. It was supposed to be an easy job, sort of holding down the fort for awhile. Well, all hell has broken loose and I'm dealing with a situation that's scary and has legal implications and I feel like I'm way over my head.

And I can add to that the house, the car, the kids kind of stuff (my car got majorly smucked among other things).

Normally I would be able to handle all this with dignity and aplomb, however, I've blown a disc in my neck. These things take time, even with the very good care I'm getting, but I'm hurting and it's making me cranky and impatient.

So there's my rant. I know that there are people on this forum that are dealing with very serious health and personal issues, and I know that it won't be too long before I can put this all in perspective and stop whining.

Devana

HUGS HUGS HUGS - Ya your life is the sh*ts right now and no you aren't whining - we all go thru crap. some worse than others but it's still crap.

I am sorry for the loss of your MIL - family's - your dh sound's like my xdh family - and even mine sometimes. Hugs

Your non-profit mess - go tell someone - attonery - the board etc tell them you need help - Hugs

Teenagers - well - that's all I have to say - I totally understand - have my 17yr grandson who lives with me. Hugs

Neck problems Hugs again - got any good meds :confused_smile:

If I could fix the problems for you I would - but since I can't - vent all you want - I will listen...

Hugs hugs hugs

Thanks, you guys. And thanks for the hugs IndioGirl.

You know, Jack, that kind of does feel like me since I'm often the one taking care of things. I think things would be a crisis if I couldn't see an end in sight.