I’ve thought about every scenario it could possibly be, even to the point of hiring a psychic.
Dear Eric: My aunt on my mother’s side, told me that there was something she needed to tell me, but that I’d have to wait until my mother passed. My mother was sick at the time, so I let it go.
I’ve tried countless ways of trying to get this out of her, only for me to be told “drop it, I don’t remember, like I told you, and stop asking!” This is taking a toll on me. I hate that your aunt created this cliffhanger. It’s not fair to you and has clearly compounded your pain. I’m really sorry. In time, she needs to apologize to you for creating this turmoil. I hope she does. I hope she’s able to get over whatever she’s built up around herself and be there for you.I have never been a super tidy person. I do, however, regularly try to organize my items and clean up after myself. I have been married for 22 years to a man who is also less inclined to tidiness, and who travels three days of the week. You may imagine what we produced for offspring.
They do clean for their father when he takes the reins. It makes me feel terrible that I can’t command my troops. My therapist says that because I don’t love cleaning myself, my family just won’t buy in. Is it hopeless?Part of this – as you noted – is just who you are as a family. And that is perfectly fine. Your kids are old enough to understand the consequences of their actions and come up with coping mechanisms. If they don’t do that, they’re going to learn a lesson.
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