A Rough Couple of Days/ Updated 6/23

[soulmates]

Rosie, my heart goes out to ALL of you! As a parent, I can't fathom doing that to my child....it blows my mind. As a newly out lesbian, I am SO thankful for my loving ACCEPTING family. Everyone one of them wants me to be happy and that was that! They love my DP as much as me. Again, I'm blessed.

You will all be in my thoughts.

Chris

 

[jeanigor]

Thank you, Rosie. For being there when someone needed you to be. Just shows how special you are and how big your heart is. Thank you again.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Rosie, I have no profound words.

Just a big for you!

Thank you for all you are doing!

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[zeitzeuge]

I just love how the Universe puts the right person in the right place at the right time.

Glad that you're there to help.

 

[Jeff90]

Rosie...you are so awesome! The world needs more people like yourself! You rock!

 

[DVCajun]

Thank you for being there for him, Rosie. I'm sure I'm not alone with the tears in my eyes as I read this thread .... this kind of situation doesn't come along every day. It's something very close to our hearts, and you may very well have diverted a nightmare for this young man (and his family). Life can be so harsh for those on the outskirts. Just by offering your unquestioning support, you have offered this young man a glimpse into a world that can be accepting instead of rejecting.

Give him one more hug for us ....

 

[Crashdown]

You're the best Rosie. With you around he'll learn he doesn't have to get over this alone but he'll get through it with help from friends.

It took aot of painful lessons to learn that my blood relatives are just that... blood relatives and my true family was those who treated me with respect and truley loved me for me. It's crazy when complete strangers show more kindness than your parents. But I think my true family more b/c of it.

 

[OrlandoMike]

I just love how the Universe puts the right person in the right place at the right time.

Amen on that!

Isn't it kind of fun, being old enough to know these things!

 

[rosiep]

Just back from the hospital. He has finally been moved into the psych ward and appears much better for it. I am trying to be consistant; as I realize that the stronger he gets the more afraid he is to appear vunerable...so I have to be proactive.

Friday is the Lavendar Graduation at PSU. An event that Zena has put together to award and honor graduating gay students. We have told this young man that we will bring the graduation party to him as it is unlikely that he will be able to attend....

I realize that this commitment cannot be short term. I need to be able to provide follow up support after he is released. Unfortunately, as I said...he does not like to ask for help so I must provide it unbidden.

Thanks all....
Eating a nice warm bowl of rice pudding ....and am off to watch "Family Affair" on DVD.....(I have a crush on Uncle Bill)

 

[wallyb]

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Thank you for the update Rosie. It's a nice bit of relief to know that he's improving slowly. And yes, you are in it for the long run. This child needs you now, and there is a reason for that. Let's leave it at, your love and compassion are evident and he's drawn to that because he lacks it in his life.

Perhaps one day the role modeling you are doing with him may help his parents to understand how to be with him.

Having the lavender party brought to him is perfect! :yes:

Take care now and enjoy every bit of that warm rice pudding, disgusting though it may be LOL. You need to take care of yourself too. This ain't gonna' be an easy ride.

 

[yasuern]

Rosie you are just an amazing person

You have helped this young man by leaps and bounds just by being there - I am trying NOT to judge those parents but having a difficult time - I cannot understand how ANY parent can turn away from a child in need

Scared, unsure, okay, but as a parent YOU STILL NEED TO BE THERE FOR YOUR CHILD AND WORK THROUGH IT TOGETHER!

Keep on the path you are doing great


Sue

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Thank God you were there Rosie.

 

[wallyb]

Are we sure Rosie isn't just trying to find out
where he buys his shoes?

 

[rpmdfw]

Are we sure Rosie isn't just trying to find out
where he buys his shoes?

Does Rosie even wear shoes?

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

sandals... no black socks...

 

[rosiep]

That doll looks nothing like Uncle Bill....the paternaty case was never proven!!!

 

[ChrizJen]

First, let me say that I am crying my eyes out reading this thread! I don't have the words to describe what I'm feeling in my heart right now. Rosie, you are truly a blessing from above, and we're all extremely lucky to know you! I cannot imagine the hopelessness and despair that a person would feel to have no support system. What a blessing for that young man to have you to lean on during this time! On behalf of anyone who's ever faced even a fraction of the pain and lonliness that he's facing, THANK YOU!!! Thank you for being there for him, and for your willingness to continue being there for him. He's going to need it!

Secondly, when I was little, I wanted to BE Buffy! I made my mom do my hair in the same pigtails EVERY DAY!!!

 

[rosiep]

Secondly, when I was little, I wanted to BE Buffy! I made my mom do my hair in the same pigtails EVERY DAY!!!

That sweet little girl (actress) OD'd when she was only 18 years old. I still feel ill thinking about it.

As for my wonderfulness....

Honestly guys, thanks for all the praise but I couldn't do anything else. I had a really rough childhood too, and am constantly amazed at how wonderful my life eventually turned out to be....never in a million years would I have believed so when I was younger.
This is my way of giving back..the only way I know how: Through love and laughter.

(and nudity...which brings on the laughter....)

 

[wallyb]

Let's ponder this.

The buttler - left alone with the kids most of the day-
and they called him - Mr French

The older sister's name - Cissy

The Son goes off and talks with sea monsters-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3U9BuOMkmM