And so it goes

[usullusa]

I write to you all from the comfort of my new lodgings in California. Things are doing okay. I spoke to my father and I do indeed get to stay in school, but living expenses (including at least half of rent) are on me. That is more than fine. That is fantastic. I freely admit that my parents are doing me a great kindness by paying for my schooling, regardless of whether or not we are getting along. I'm still not welcome in their house though. And my dad has promised to renounce me if I'm not reformed upon my return. That is also fine. I have keys to the house and I can come back and get my things (my books, really) at any time I want. I have no desire to see my parents in the foreseeable future, so that's not a problem either.

I missed writing a final paper for one of my classes in the turmoil that was the past several days. I don't know if I will still pass the class or not. The teacher was very kind and gave me up until just a couple hours before grades were due, but it didn't happen anyway. My brain is still scattered from the drama. But this too shall pass.

Oh yeah, and apparently if anybody from my aunt's family calls I am to tell them that I am in CA for an internship. Because my dad is that fucking ashamed. Not sure yet if I'm going to stick with that story. I might if only because if I have to deal with another shitfest I will finally break down and have hysterics. I already refused to see my grandfather because he was a douche to me. Poor health be damned, I am done standing in front of people and letting them upbraid me because of their own fucking prejudice. D:<

Anyway. I think this is the last you're going to be hearing about this fiasco now that I've removed myself from the situation to the best of my ability. Next time: book reviews!

I'm off to go find a job now.

Comments

[cheetahkeys.livejournal.com]

Tell her you're in CA for this internship:
http://www.eqca.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=kuLRJ9MRKrH&b=4025649&ct=5200977

[sythia.livejournal.com]

I'm really happy to hear that you're holding your own emotionally-- I was really worried when you went home after school ended. I actually ended up crying in the car on the way home after you told me to drive off because I was convinced that you were just going to keep letting them hurt you without limits >>. But: hopefully not the case anymore, yes?

Also: yay for still going to school! I know I've said it once, but I really feel like it should be said again that I don't mind sharing a room with you and not having you pay rent at all. Hopefully that will make things just a little bit easier for you.

[sythia.livejournal.com]

Also, why does it say May 13th is the date you posted this? It's still the 12th...

[cheetahkeys.livejournal.com]

I noticed that too! Weird.

[rm.livejournal.com]

Well, thank fuck you're going to be able to finish school. At least as things stand now. If things change, tell us. The Internet will -- well, we can't fix it, but we can probably help solve the school thing (I have my own horrible story about this sort of business that involves me losing a scholarship, lying to my family, threatening to sue my university and on and on and on to be able to finish my BA).

[usullusa.livejournal.com]

"thank fuck" is about the best way to describe it.

I am perpetually amazed in the best kind of way at the outpouring of kindness and support I've gotten during this whole cluster fuck. Thank you.