Posted by IsoM on April 2, 2002, at 12:10:37
In reply to My wonderful family, posted by sid on April 2, 2002, at 9:26:27
Sid, the day you say "No, I'm not going to be at the family reunion this time" is the day I'll know you're cured for good. You're such a nice person, interesting & intelligent. Sid, why do you put yourself through that?
I'm really not preaching to you but if you want someone to tell you to tell them "go to hell", I'll be the one. My brother just came out from Manitoba to visit in BC for a while. He's not anywhere as nasty as your sister & her mate-from-hell but I knew that if I went to the big family supper, I'd only hear arguing between my two brothers (who dislike each other very much) & my Mom all stressed trying to pacify each. Then my Mom would only complain later about the whole thing.
I was pressured to go but stuck to my guns. If I'm eating with someone, it's because it's an enjoyable thing. I don't believe in doing what's 'proper' just for tradition's sake.
How about making voo-doo dolls of your sister & brother-out-law, sticking it full of pins, then smashing them afterwards? I hope you don't dwell on them too much - they're not worth it.
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