janeliz
Drama Llama
I'm the Wiz and nobody beats me.
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Jun 26, 2014 14:35:07 GMT
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Post by janeliz on Aug 11, 2014 23:15:59 GMT
And THIS is why I'm so glad my mom isn't on Facebook. WORD. Or should I say instead, :wink:Word to your mother? OP, I'm sorry that happened. Family drama like that is so incredibly frustrating and pointless.
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azredhead
Drama Llama
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Jun 25, 2014 22:49:18 GMT
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Post by azredhead on Aug 11, 2014 23:23:29 GMT
Ohh gosh I'm sorry I feel for you!! My mom would so do that! Even the apology part. I hope it doesn't damper your day.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 11, 2014 23:23:31 GMT
I'm sorry to read that this happened. I can understand why you would be angry and upset. Please don't feel badly or as though you have done anything wrong. because you haven't. If your mom is sad and upset that is not your fault or your doing. You did something nice for your immediate family, and the motivation came from a good place. Don't let someone else take that away from you. You know that you are grateful for and appreciative of your mom's help with your business, and I am sure that deep down she knows it as well. If you were planning to post something about extended family another day then I would still do so, and not let anyone else change or ruin that. Whether your mom then thinks you are sincere or just appeasing her, that is 'her' issue and you have no control over that. I think heartcat's post sums up my thoughts, so just going to quote her. I understand your vent and I have a sister who reacts like your mom did.
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Post by cakediva on Aug 11, 2014 23:25:33 GMT
Kellie, if you like a dry red I just opened a nice Italian ripasso I could share ... I'm more of a white wine kind of girl... but I have some "girls nite out" sangria in the fridge. I may be finishing that puppy tonight!
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psiluvu
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: Canada's Capital
Jun 25, 2014 22:52:26 GMT
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Post by psiluvu on Aug 12, 2014 0:10:08 GMT
Vent away! That sucks, sorry your mom is acting like a spoiled brat. I enjoyed reading fb post.
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J u l e e
Drama Llama
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Location: Cincinnati
Jun 28, 2014 2:50:47 GMT
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 12, 2014 0:56:21 GMT
And THIS is why I'm so glad my mom isn't on Facebook. I always say the day my mom joins facebook is the day I quit!
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Oct 8, 2024 22:31:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 3:32:37 GMT
This is the reason my son and I aren't friends on Facebook and if my Dad were on Facebook I wouldn't want to be friends with him either. My mother is terrified of the internet and it is over the devil so she wouldn't do anything online other than email. All websites are viruses waiting to happen. She also believes every email ever sent to her. Has to be truth!
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Post by peasful1 on Aug 12, 2014 4:29:33 GMT
You say she knows you appreciate her financially backing your endeavour but maybe she doesn't. We all "hear" things differently. Clearly there is a disconnect between the two of you. I'm sorry she got upset with you. She apologized. Now to find a way to reconnect.
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anniebygaslight
Drama Llama
I'd love a cup of tea. #1966
Posts: 7,402
Location: Third Rock from the sun.
Jun 28, 2014 14:08:19 GMT
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 12, 2014 7:25:30 GMT
Never be friends with a parent on facebook. When they are not using it as a tool to spy on you with, they are taking offence when they discover that they are not the centre of your universe.
This is another of those wretched facebook games that I refuse to take part in.
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Aug 12, 2014 7:49:04 GMT
Sorry to hear that this has happened, vent away I know I would be riled up. This is the reason that I deleted myself off Facebook for almost a year and then when I decided to get back on I deleted all my family bar my sister. I was sick of other people sending me private messages because apparently I did or said the wrong thing and offended them, seriously some people need to take a chill pill and stop getting offended over nothing.
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eastcoastpea
Prolific Pea
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Jun 27, 2014 13:05:28 GMT
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 12, 2014 10:04:20 GMT
Wow, that was incredibly unkind of your mom to do that. And then she calls in tears and makes you feel bad, in a different way, all over again. UGH. Exactly! How was I to know she was having a bad crappy day? Her own facebook post today was about having a lovely lunch with her cousin, something their Mom's never did. So silly me, I assumed she was having a nice day. So was I until she rained on my parade. And now I'm sitting here feeling like shit, because I seem to have made my mother cry. Please don't feel like it was you that made your mother cry. Most people would mention their husband and children on the first day. She was already having a bad day. I hope the rest of your week is good.
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Post by camanddanismom on Aug 12, 2014 10:35:05 GMT
So sorry!! That sucks! She is being infantile. She does seem to be in a bad place and I'm glad she called you but seriously? Her attack was uncalled for!
Hope your your next 4 days go much more smoothly!!!
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eisforennui
Junior Member
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Aug 10, 2014 11:11:24 GMT
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Post by eisforennui on Aug 12, 2014 11:00:18 GMT
thankfully not all parents are like that online! your mom must have had some wear and tear on her to react that way, it sucks. i'm sorry.
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Post by JoP on Aug 12, 2014 11:34:25 GMT
Sorry CakeDiva that your Mum spoilt your positive posting I am so sorry your Mom did that to you. What is it with Moms changing like this as they age? I am noticing that my Mom is getting more negative as she ages. And she does not let go of things easily either. I love her, but it makes it hard to relish our daily talks. ^^^^ this is so very true - my Mum is the same
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Post by alibama on Aug 12, 2014 15:42:58 GMT
I am sorry that happened to you. My daughter always posts stuff like this and always her hubby and kids are first (as they should be!).
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