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ever feel like no matter what, you're always losing?

mimisha's picture

It's probably just a bad day, or it's a bad mood...or a bad life

When I was young, I was taught to be a good person, work hard, go to school, be useful to society...so here I am, the 30-something good citizen, mother, full-time career woman, doing everything the traditional way...blah blah...

then you have BM , who has 3 kids from 3 dads, was on welfare forever , worked all of 6 months in her 40 years of life(it took her 6 years, while not working, to take a class that most humans complete in 18 months while working)and now just had baby #3 and when there is nothing left, she still manages to come bug us...she decided to take SS for a neuropsychological exam (does not require a Dr prescription here, so of course she just decided he needs this), 700$ later lets us know we owe her this much...and we have 14 days to pay her (the CO says extra costs are to be split 15% her 85% DH, if they are reasonable and the kid needs it, and we have 14 days to pay her. although she is supposed to inform us in a timely fashion...when our last CO was done, SS had alot of anxiety, he has ADHD as well...but this was 4 years ago...he needed nothing of this sort the past 4...now that her baby is here, he is flipping, wants to come over to our place every weekend, is asking to spend the summer at our place...) and whenever things don't suit BM she threatens to take us back to court (it costs her nothing as she does not have an income, she benefits from free legal aid) and ask to revoke DH's rights as a dad(I know she'd never get that granted...but the nerve...DH has always paid CS plus lots of extras, taken care of SS, been civilized to her although she does not deserve it...)She can have all the kids she wants, stay home to pretend she is raising her kids, and do God knows what she is doing, meanwhile I have to work full-time because we need it, raise my kids, try to finish my Master's degree, look half decent...but I'm married so I don't get the single parent sympathy...nevermind my husband works/goes to school/is never home...I'm a married single mom...

So my rant today,is why did I waste all my life doing the right thing? Why can't I just act like an idiot and expect society to take care of me, and whatever kids I decide to bring into the world because it suits my fancy? sometimes I just want to leave...grab my kids and run...or get a divorce just to get child support from my husband, and get him to spend the same amount on all his kids... On a day like today, I find it almost insulting that DH was able to get a woman like me after being with BM...what was I thinking...anyone feel like this sometimes? or am I alone on another planet?

tomorrow is another day...

hereiam's picture

Would you be happy acting like an idiot and expecting society take care of you? Can you imagine not wanting more out of life?

It is frustrating, though, I know. My SD24 has two kids and is on welfare and it pisses me off to no end because she is capable of working, just lazy. And like you, sometimes I think, 'why in the hell do I bother?'

But, she is also a co-dependent (so, with a loser BF) and has no self-esteem, and I certainly don't envy her or her life.

mimisha's picture

No of course not, I'd be miserable...I just can't explain it to myself how others can be happy this way...you must be so annoyed with your SD24...she's still young she might change? (one day...)

hereiam's picture

She won't change, her BM is a co-dependent herself. She is not on welfare but always has to have a man and cannot live on her own and is always trying to steal, beg, borrow, and cheat to get what she wants without having to work for it. She has enabled SD all of her life and nothing DH or I say to her makes a difference. She wants the easy way.

One day, she will realize that it's not such an easy way to live.

mimisha's picture

hey, thanks for sharing this, i feel less alone...your DH is lucky to have found you, I hope he knows it, and although he might not be the best daddy, if he is a good husband, hopefully this compensates...

mimisha's picture

LOL ok I had to read that entire line of replies between you guys to understand what this hot eats cool treats stuff was about...LOL i didn't realize it's part of the dairy queen thing(we don't have many DQ commercials here)...

mimisha's picture

I laughed, once I understood what you were talking about Wink I'm still new around here, but not easily offended Wink

robin333's picture

Vent away. But think about it like this, would you really be happy living like that?

There is no reason to compare. I would bet you that your BM is jealous of you and your life.

I remember thinking in a similar way when first DH died. I played by the rules so to speak. Went to college, waited several years after marriage to have a child, pay taxes, volunteer, etc. What the f*ck? F*ck the rules that lead to becoming a widow at 36. Not rational but yeah, I thought it.

My now DH thinks he won the lottery with me. That overrides those thoughts about how he and BM got together.

mimisha's picture

Thank you for understanding my venting...no I'd be miserable, but I'm not always rational...most of the time I am...but sometimes it's hard...whether BM is jealous or not....I was always taught...If you want what I have, do as I do...WORK...I'm happy your DH knows he won the lottery with you, at least he is grateful!that helps!

robin333's picture

You're sweet Jasper! I bet your DH feels like he did too and the sexual clearinghouse.

Maxwell09's picture

Sometimes I feel this way. I purposely didn't have kids before I was married and ready and then some. I didn't want to struggle or worry about swiping the debit card for groceries. Now I have BioBaby and things just seems to happen: my dryer goes out, my husband's company quit allowing overtime, school tuition goes up along with SS4's extra Curriculars all fall on the same money schedule. Meanwhile BM is buying herself new things, going out all the time, beach trips. I don't know how she affords it and it can be annoying at times when I feel like we can't catch a break but then again our financial struggles aren't anything compared to some people who have to find a way to live on less than what we make work. I just remind myself that our priorities are different. We both waste our extra money: hers is on herself and I prefer to spend our extra on SS4 and BioBaby.

mimisha's picture

at least I'm not alone...I see what you mean...I don't know if these BMs all have a selfish trait, or different priorities...it's like they all came from the same place...some dark cold place, under a rock somewhere...

furkidsforme's picture

Most of them have crippling debt. SO don't be jealous of the new clothes and vacations..... just picture them having to live in government housing after retirement, or worse yet, convalescing in a government run nursing home because they had no savings or investments. Karma baby.