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”Parting Words from Moristotle” (07/31/2023)
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What does one do?
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
What does one do when dreams feel shortchanged except by sleeping? I know that some poetry I have written has come true for me. The poems exhausted me in the reality they became. I also know that tears are cleansing.
How do I get past the fact that my grown children and their actions in life are not my responsibility anymore? I feel like I owe it to myself to be my own responsibility and to trust God and human beings with this answer. I received emotional support from a professional and will continue to do so. The emotional support I received was just plain excellent. It is difficult so far because it seems my biggest quest if for someone to truly love me for who I am. Presently I am enjoying the freedom to be me. Dear Susan, what do I do to reach a goal? –Patricia
In Moristotle's time of retirement crisis
By Susan C. Price [& Jonathan Price]
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
At times of late, I've felt as though my blogging days are numbered. I just haven't had the energy or the fluency of ideas lately. On several occasions I've almost missed a day, but somehow found "the reserve" to come through. Even then, though, I think I had "found peace" with myself and would have been okay with missing a day. Maybe I am wrong, for I didn't actually miss a day and therefore didn't have to deal with any let-down over it. But I haven't missed a day in over two years now, so the first day I do miss will be some sort of "big deal."
How can we protect our mother's money from a sibling she can't refuse to write checks for?
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
After the death of our father, a younger brother has taken advantage of our mother (who is 80) to help himself to her money. He has already gotten almost $40,000, including getting her to pay for a new truck for him. She can't refuse him. He lives nearby. An older brother lives in the next state. I’m the only daughter and live about 20 miles away.
To stop the younger brother somehow, I arranged with Mom at her bank to become a required co-signer on her checks. But she doesn't like the inconvenience, and she asked me yesterday if I would sign some blank ones. I said I wouldn't, because that would be the same as my not signing at all and the younger brother would have relatively easy access to more of her money.
Today it got worse because Mom brought blank checks for me to sign even though I've said time and again I wouldn't. She got mad and said she will forge my signature. I think it was her diminished mind talking mainly.
To top it off, the younger brother called today and wants to come see me. I hadn't heard anything from him since a few weeks back, when he texted me, "F--k you, Little Hitler!" for trying to protect our mother's money from him. I really don't want to see or talk to him, as I don't trust him. Mom will just have to stay mad if she wants to, but I know what he is capable of. He has told me and the other brother about cussing Mom & Dad and flipping them off in their faces, etc. I am sure he is capable of violence. My older brother and I want this to STOP. Life has been hard enough without this too.
What should we do? –Dee
What can I do about the bullying my son is being subjected to in our community?
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
My 14-year-old son can’t even walk around the neighborhood without kids hurling names at him. He has no contact with these kids and should not be subjected to being bullied when he is doing nothing but walking down the street. He is a prisoner in his own home. It is so bad we are thinking of moving. I want to talk to the parents of these kids, but I am afraid it will make it worse for my son.
My son has made mistakes and has “issues,” but I don’t want to elaborate. He is good looking, but very quiet. –Concerned Mom
How can I contact my birth mother without hurting my adoptive parents?
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
I have known for many years that I was adopted by my parents and I love them very much. I have now found out from an agency that my birth mother wants to contact me as she is seriously ill. This has thrown my whole world into a quandary as I don’t want to hurt my parents but am curious about my birth mother even though up till now I had not been the slightest bit interested in where I began!
Please help me make the right decision. –Adopted Child
How can I work well with another take-charge person of strong personality?
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
I’m on a project with someone at work. We both have strong personalities and like to take charge. How can we work together as a team instead of butting heads? –Team Member
How can I put my daughter's mind at ease about that shooting where I rent a house?
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
Someone got shot in the neighborhood where I own a house. It is just a middle class area. People keep their lawns and property up. No loud music blasting down the streets. But there was a shooting.
I have the place rented to a very nice couple. The guy is good with tools and takes good care of the property. The shooting was last October and my daughter is still onto me about selling the house. She believes the shooting has devalued the property and it would be better to take the loss now than wait for another shooting. I’ve had the house 12 years. That was the first and only shooting I know of.
Can you help me and my spouse? We are fighting about money!
By Susan C. Price
[Questions are followed by answers and then, inevitably by ADVICE...you DID expect that...didn’t you?]
My spouse and I are fighting a lot about money. We are barely paying our bills right now and it is really taking a toll on our marriage. –Concerned about Money
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