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[kimandgary]

Gary here again. It's been so long since Kim typed anything I thought I'd take a turn. She wants to write but can't seem to be able to think of anything to say. She's not too sure what's OK to say and what's not. I've been here trying to find some way to make her open up. She's so stoic, and strong, but inside it eats her up. She really opened up

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[lioness_syl]

Good for her! Sometimes it is just not easy to stick up to your parents!

[kimandgary]

IT is very hard for her, and her mother is so manipulative. Her mom claims she is afraid to do this and that, but really she just wants Kim to pay her attention. I guess it's a sign she's a good person that everyone wants to be around her, but it's too much, and Kim needs alone time

[garden_keep]

We have the same issue with our M. We just ended up stepping in for her a lot more to help her shoulder the weight and we made sure that the phone was turned off. Every time she started dozing off to finally get some sleep the phone would ring and wake her up! It was always someone wanting something from her

[kimandgary]

I like your analogy better than Kim's especially if she's going to tell those people. Her's is that it's like she's climbed up onto the altar of family and slit her throat. They have lapped up the blood, and are now wondering why there isn't any more. I think that while her analogy is more true, yours would be better recieved if she has to finally tell them what the problem is. Kim is just out of gas... she has been for years, and as soon as she gets a little energy, they just drain her dry... she doesn't have any motivation other than necessity and so few rewards. They resent her doing anything she enjoys because it takes time away from them