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I think the relationship with SS is almost dead
My DH met with SS to talk about the finances. I was also there at this "meeting". We told him how sorry we were about BM. It was the first time he has seen SS in weeks. We talked it over and we decided (although I was not entirely happy) that he would give SS 400 dollars a month, the car that has been paid for, plus car insurance and a small gas allowance. But there were some conditions. SS was to have a part-time job ,maintain good grades and he was to visit us every weekend without fail. And my DH wanted the scholarship information so he can help SS plan his finances.
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How soon is too soon to meet SS?
SS will be going to college in September. So we obviously need to get the money sorted out. I talked it it over with him. We will be giving him 350 a month and we are paying for the car's insurance. We agreed that he should get the car. He will also get 25 a month for gas. We will do this for a year and see how it goes. I am not very happy with it but I think SS deserves a break. Of course, my H (husband) wants to meet SS before giving him the money. But question is when? Time is running out but my H does not want to force himeslf on SS. I am suggesting meeting this weekend.
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Social security benefits?
I was wondering, would SS be able to collect social security benefits because his mother died? SS is 18 but he will be a full-time student in September. Anyone know anything about this?
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I do not know how to feel about this
My DH got a voicemail from SS over the weekend. This has been the first time SS has even said anything to my DH in weeks. They met during the funeral but SS did not say a word. In the voicemail, SS says "Dad, I was wondering if you could sell the car and give me the money instead. I need it for rent and stuff. Ok..Bye." My DH let me listen to it. My DH did not call SS back yet without discussing it with me. He wants to give the car to SS AND give him the money. He wants give him 400 dollars a month, and pay for insurance and gas for the car.
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BM's funeral
It was BM's funeral this morning. We asked my BIL to ask my SS if he wanted my husband at the funeral. My SS's response was "I don't care". My SIL said that my SS is taking the death very hard and has not been eating properly. He says he is not hungry and is only eating because my SIL is forcing him to. My SIl and BIL may have acted wrongly before but I am very grateful for them throughout all this. They have really helped my SS with everything. Even though my DH wants to help, SS is still angry at him. My DH decided to go to the funeral service. He sat at the back.
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BM passed away
She passed away last night. She battled almost three years with cancer. It is really sad. I cannot even begin to imagine how my SS must be feeling. My own parents are still alive. My SIL and BIL are helping with the funeral arrangements. It is this friday. BM's family will be coming out of state for the funeral. BM"s poor father. He was in an assisted living facility. It must be very hard on him.
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BM in her final moments
My MIL called to tell us that BM is barely hanging on. She was really shocked because BM was holding up pretty well at the graduation. They have her hooked up to the respirator and the lawyer is there having her sign some last minute documents. She told us my SS is very upset. My DH tried calling his son but he still will not pick up. We want to help and support my SS but he is not letting us.
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What would you do if BM dies?
I know it is a question in bad taste, but I never actually thought about it. My SIL told me that BM is in the hospital again and it is not looking good. People have been saying she has cancer, pnemonia and some do not even know. But she is in the hospital for sure. BM has been sick before but we never knew. MIL knew but she never told us. So now SS resents us for not helping. That is what I think.
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SS and Facebook
SS has still been ignoring all of my DH's attempts to contact him. Emails, calls, texts, no response. So my DH (I have no idea why!!), thinks it is a good idea to post on SS's wall to get him to talk. Yes DH, that's exactly what we need, broadcasting your conversation to all of SS's 305 friends. Some of DH's family is also in that list. He posts a message saying he is so happy about about the scholarship (which I will not believe SS has got until I see proof), and how he misses SS and wishes he would can talk with SS soon. What a stupid idea. Of course, SS comes back raging.
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How do we stop feeling guilty? I feel like such a bad person.
The graduation party came and went. My MIL was able to guilt my SS into going. My SIL said it was great. That everyone showed up. Everyone except US! Because we were NOT INVITED. She did say my SS looked a bit upset at times. I think everyone was trying to make him work it out with his dad. My DH was very hurt. He wanted to go to the party anyway and talk to his son but I told him it would just cause drama in front of his whole family.