The spectre raises its ugly head again
It's been quite awhile since I updated this...Since last update, I had a near miss with moving to Mississippi for a job. Decided not to go even though I liked it there. Been giving serious thought to hiring an EEO attorney. Even though I've been told no more permanent hires until somebody quits, our Disease Program just announced a new permanent position. Appears the rules only apply to a few. I'd think there was something wrong with my work if it wasn't for the consistent "exceeds" on all my performance reviews and performance awards.
Anna is home very sick. She may be going back to the doctor. Yesterday, she at least wanted to play. Today, she didn't get up until 10:30 and is just laying here watching Backyardigans with no interest in anything.
Just spoke to my brother last night. Gotta love my family. My dad has been in the hospital since Saturday with pneumonia and apparently a mild heart attack. Just got out of the critical care unit yesterday. The fact that it took three days for my brother to call and let me know isn't even the worst part. I also found out that in late February, my parents were arguing and my mom ended up with a broken wrist and a pretty good gash above her eye. According to my mom at the time, my dad pushed her. The ambulance was called out and the police got involved. My dad (80 years old) spent the night in jail. The charges were dropped when my mom recanted her story the next day. This is following an incident about 6 months ago where she ended up with a broken hip after being pushed. That time the social workers let it drop. Over 40 years of abuse and still no accountability! I don't really want to see my 80 year old father in jail, but come on! At least mom is in a nursing home for now and will hopefully be staying there. The timing of all this was particularly bad considering that that is the type of trauma I am currently dealing with in therapy and is directly involved in my eating disorder. I know there will be those of you out there that won't believe you can have an eating disorder and be fat, but you can. Do your own research. In any case, I will probably be posting more frequently, but the tenor of the journal will likely change some. As TC says, I can't do anything without wanting to save the world. I'm hoping posting publicly about my struggle and experiences can help educate if nothing else.
Till later...
Anna is home very sick. She may be going back to the doctor. Yesterday, she at least wanted to play. Today, she didn't get up until 10:30 and is just laying here watching Backyardigans with no interest in anything.
Just spoke to my brother last night. Gotta love my family. My dad has been in the hospital since Saturday with pneumonia and apparently a mild heart attack. Just got out of the critical care unit yesterday. The fact that it took three days for my brother to call and let me know isn't even the worst part. I also found out that in late February, my parents were arguing and my mom ended up with a broken wrist and a pretty good gash above her eye. According to my mom at the time, my dad pushed her. The ambulance was called out and the police got involved. My dad (80 years old) spent the night in jail. The charges were dropped when my mom recanted her story the next day. This is following an incident about 6 months ago where she ended up with a broken hip after being pushed. That time the social workers let it drop. Over 40 years of abuse and still no accountability! I don't really want to see my 80 year old father in jail, but come on! At least mom is in a nursing home for now and will hopefully be staying there. The timing of all this was particularly bad considering that that is the type of trauma I am currently dealing with in therapy and is directly involved in my eating disorder. I know there will be those of you out there that won't believe you can have an eating disorder and be fat, but you can. Do your own research. In any case, I will probably be posting more frequently, but the tenor of the journal will likely change some. As TC says, I can't do anything without wanting to save the world. I'm hoping posting publicly about my struggle and experiences can help educate if nothing else.
Till later...