I've been quite involved in the raising of my niece, she's 13 years old... both parents work hard, everyone works hard in the family, but I have the flexibility to work from home or any hour so I've done a lot of babysitting for her, I'm also in charge of her schooling.
We're very close and I love her as if she were my own daughter but she's not... so that's why I can't just tell her certain things because is "not up to me"
I'm the one she trusts the most besides her grandma (my mother) so she's always come to me for many things and she knows that she can count on me, so that part is a bit of a problem for her parents, they say she's taking on me and "the way I am" that's she's being a "smarty pants that likes to talk back" lol... yeah, they're that kind of parents to her, my niece will be always wrong because she's a kid, and parents have the only and last word.
Anyway, she's growing up quick now and there's a lot to tackle on, not only about the world and life, but also our family, "who we are and how we are, what we are" sometimes those are the most difficult talks to have and things to comprehend, she's starting to wonder, realize and find out some things that it would be best to be talked on, on a certain level, and they way she and I like to talk about things, which is with truth and a healthy dose of reality (according to her age and the scope of HER vision of reality) she's just very smart and perceptive, her understanding of things is one that her parents refuse to acknowledge, so I wish I could have these talks with her myself, but the consequences of that would be losing contact with her, which has happened in the past to a certain point.
And she knows it too, my niece. Sometimes she looks at me in a way just to look away, so I know very well she has something in mind that wants to let out, or talk about, but she doesn't, she bottles it up and we carry on. I see a lot about her that reminded me of myself and how I was, as a child, difference is that I always had the chance and the freedom to speak up, my parents never told me that I could not "talk back" or have an opinion, they always had the last word and yes I'd be grounded and lectured but I was never dismissed, never told to shut up, I was allowed to stand up for myself, as long as I didn't cross a line (the chancla was always there and I got it a couple of times, lol)
My niece doesn't have that "luxury" the parents are very controlling, and very manipulative to an emotional level and also harsh, when it comes to restrictions and consequences., pretty much isolate her like a prisoner, like a cinderella and told all the time how it doesn't matter, she's wrong and has no choice.
But is not an extreme situation, there's also great things about them and about it, and luckily is the majority of it, so this is why this bomb has not exploded, but it might happen one day, she has the spirit of a thousan dragons in her, and one day she might just let them loose. and her parents know that, even joke that one day she'll just leave her home first time she can, to never come back and they bet if it will happen by the time she's 16... or 18 when she could legally do so. At the same time they've "planned" all her life and future the way they would want it.
So yeah, I wish I could speak to my niece about these things freely and with the tact that they should be talked with, and that she needs. And I sure wish I could tell the parents all of what I have in mind about the stupid things they've done and are doing but you know... "what do I know, I've never been a parent" and then, the consequences, dare I criticize or point out something about their parenting and they will forbid me again to get close to her, and they might send her away with the witchy relatives, where she hates to be... I guess this is oversharing as well.
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There are two people whom I would like to tell what I think of them.
They are both involved in the same circumstance.
The first person I believe with all my heart acted dishonorably, but will not admit to their dishonor. I have no proof of this person's guilt, but I know enough about the situation to believe wholeheartedly in their guilt.
The second person did, provably, in fact, act extremely dishonorably, morally and legally.
This second person is too much of a coward to even engage in a conversation about the situation without running to the first person for rescue.
I have legal recourse against this second person, but unfortunately, circumstances prevent me from calling him out at this time.
I may get the chance to call out the second person at some time in the future.
My belief is that they will rot in hell unless they repent. There is no chance for forgiveness from me unless they do repent, which is not likely. These people are fully aware of what they've done. My guess is that they have no conscience.
St. Peter will remind them when that day comes.
I'm not perfect myself, but have rectified to my best ability the sins of which I'm aware.
These people can do the same, but refuse to do so. I won't be their final judge, but if I were, my sentence wouldn't be as harsh as I believe their creator's will be. That's their problem, not mine.
I have erected a monument attesting to their dishonor which should last at least as long as the great pyramids.
For a very long time, I was obsessed with justice.
It was eating me alive.
I've tried to forgive them, just to help myself, if nothing else.
That hasn't worked in this case, although forgiveness has helped me in the past regarding other people and circumstances.
For now, I'm just trying to forget they ever existed. That seems to be working to a large extent.
This situation originated in the desire of a departed person to have his legacy passed on to his grandson, who is my son. The disposition of his legacy was illegally rerouted to undeserving recipients.
These two dishonorable people have tarnished not only their own images, but also, by their words, the image of my son's grandfather.
I held the first person in high regard until this act of dishonor. This person conned and used me for many years before showing her true colors. Shame on me for not recognizing her con.
I knew the second person was a snake from the moment I met him, and watched him like a hawk, but even though I have legal recourse against him, because of extenuating circumstances, I am at present powerless against him.
Again, for now, I'm just trying to erase them from my memory.
"They" say that as long as a person is remembered, they still exist.
They won't be remembered in my family line.
Good riddance.
I would tell my parents I was not actually the perfect angel they thought I was. Despite their delusion, I smoked, drank, messed around with boys and (gasp) had premarital sex.
I say anything I want to everyone besides my boss. I would tell him he wears pink way to much
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A few days ago I revealed to @Brainsbeforebeauty that as a teenager I essentially destroyed the promising relationship my mother (a widow) had established with a man. Let's face it, not many guys are willing to become involved with a woman with two kids, especially when one of them is as obnoxious as I was to him. @Brainsbeforebeauty said it wasn't to late to apologize to my mother (who never remarried), which I will do when I visit her next month.
If I could find the man- I have no idea what became of him, I'd apologize to him as well.I have a female co-worker that I've liked for some time and I'd like to tell her how I feel, but because we have to work together, it would only go well if she returned my affections. If she didn't then it would be very awkward. But if I didn't have to worry about that, then I'd tell her that she occupies a lot of space in my head, that she's breathtaking to look at, that she's one of the few people that can make me smile, that she's a stand out among women, that her sweet voice is soothing to my ears, and that the next guy that ends up with her, if not me, will be one privileged man.
I'm probably overanalyzing the question but I don't see the point of saying anything to someone if there's no consequence. If there's no negative consequence though, I'd ask my wife to cut down on the carbs in her cooking so that I don't have to work out as much. :-D
The last girl I was in love with. I am bi. Her belief is that you are either straight or gay. There is no bi sexuality. And she made it clear that she could never kiss a guy who has had a dick in his mouth. I would tell her that it is wrong to deny someone's sexual identity and I would tell her she shouldn't kiss any straight guys because they have eaten other pussies and she's not a lesbian. Finally I would tell her that past partners are in the past and have no influence on current relationships. What matters is honesty, loyalty, commitment, and willingness to compromise and treat each other as equals.
I would be the same way as I do now. I can say what I want to anyone but that doesn'tewn that I will or do. There is no reason to be uncouth or just plain ignorant where that I think I can get away with saying something that I'm just going to go out of who I am and do that. let's be honest, if people knew how to communicate and can be direct in what they say how to say it, combined with people being less sensitive about what is said to them, there would be a lot more understanding in the world today.
Just one man's thoughts.✌🏾I wish to tell my grandparents that I hate them for siding with my abusive mother, and that I only speak to them out of civility and that I will be glad that I won't have to do it anymore once they pass away.
I've already said it to that person and it fealt incredible. What would you say to me without the veil of civility, about my extreme and very brash discussions with you because well I get carried away a lot of times because I can't lash out my thoughts very often.
To the police.
it was me I buried him at the following coordinatesI would like to one day sit down with a Trumpist or Q anoner (prob the same) and delve into peacefully why the fck…
I would tell my father what a good role model he was and to thank him for helping me become the person I am.
I would tell my mom God is going to make her pay for abusing my me and my dad and I am glad she is dead. She is still alive but I’ve been waiting for her to die for 17 years because she made our lives a living hell.
To a certain nameless individual learn the difference between being joking and just straight up being a creep.
yeah lolOne of my concept languages. I say “Hlureh” and “Gwao ow waw”
Update 2: marriage is hard and not for the feint of heart. Respect.
I would tell big bird he was way cooler when he was less fluffy.
To my friends with benefits, express my desires in very explicit words!
I'll say to my old teachers that I always wanted to fuck them 😅
I would say this to my exFuck you bitch. You are a slut. You slept with another guy when you were dating me. Fuck you
I would say the most SIMPING speech to Belle delphine or Taylor swift!..
That would be to all the snowflakes, cancel culture nitwits, and others in the related ilk. . . Grow up, get a real life and stay the hell out of other lives. You're human too.
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