B!TC# IT OUT!

[Hydra1337]

Wow.

[JayJ79]

I would be surprised if a small-claims court judge wouldn't rule in your favor in this matter.
of course, the stress, hassle, and time-consumption that it takes to go through the court system may negate any financial benefit even if you did win the case (plus the effect that taking a relative to court has on the familial dynamic).
(and my knowledge of the legal system pretty much consists of Judge Judy/Peoples Court episodes that I've seen at my dads house. heh)

it sucks that some of your relatives are such jerks sometimes.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

It would rule in my favor, but taking them to court over it would be tolling.

Both know common courtesy laws when riding horses in a group, or having your horses around others horses, if your horse hurts someone else's horse, it's your responsibility.

But I guess they think when it comes to family it doesnt apply

[PearlieMae]

Just donated and shared the link on Facebook. I'll tweet it, and instagram it.

It sounds like your sister, and other members of your family are real assholes.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

❤ thank you so much Pearlie.

And I hate to say it, but I've got a family full of them.

There's a few really great, genuine family members, but not enough to make people change their minds about our family name. 😕

[Mermaid Lilium]

I will be donating shortly, just need to remember when I get on my laptop cause it's easier to do through that x_X

Why don't you point out, without joking or giving them leeway, the general common courtesy rules with horses. Basically tell then they should at least contribute to be fair and decent people and decent horse owners. Tell them about the go fund me and tell them they can at least go chip in on there even if they seemingly can't do the decent thing of covering all your costs.

Give them wiggle room and they'll wiggle out of it. Be straight to the point.

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[Mermaid Clara]

My dad had to take my mom to the hospital last night. She has some sort of hernia and it's super serious and she's getting surgery this morning. She was in so much pain yesterday she was throwing up. I'm not upset about her, I'm just kinda upset that my dad didn't bother to try and call me. All he did was text me and be like "I'm at the hospital in Roseville with your mom". Couldn't you have called my work and try to get a hold of me? I'm not a child, I have a right to know what's going on. He didn't even bother to wake me up last night when he got home and tell me what was wrong with my mom. He woke me up this morning as he was leaving and said I have to go. He wasn't even going to tell me what what wrong with her until I asked him. All he said was that she had some sort of hernia that was serious and needed surgery and left.


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[Mermaid Clara]

My mom is out of surgery and she has to stay in the hospital for 4-5 days, because it was a major surgery and took 3 hours. They had to cut off part of her intestine and make a 6 inch incision.


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[Hydra1337]

She'll be in my thoughts. Please keep us updated.

[Becoming_A_Mermaid]

I feel like what I'm upset over is so little and stupid compared to other peoples problems, but its just frustrating! I'm making a tail and the fluke is taking 3 times more silicone than I thought it would. On top of that while pouring one half of my fluke my mom broke the mold(Again), she tried to patch it quickly with clay but I'm not sure If the fluke will even be useable, which means more silicone that I have to buy. And I gave myself a budget for this tail but the amount of silicone I need would put me way over budget, and I honestly just want to give up but my parents always joke about how I give up on everything!! I could've bought a basic silicone tail with all the money I've already spent but I stupidly decided I would make it myself! And I leave for college in a week and a half....... there is no possible way of getting my tail done in time..........

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Your mom's in my thoughts!!!

And also, good luck, Becoming_A_Mermaid. Leaving for college in just about three weeks, so I have oodles of sympathy.

[Mermaid Clara]

Going to see my mom tonight and bring her the stuff she needs, I'm just waiting for her to call.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Good luck, Kelly. Always hard when your mama is in the hospital.

Mine went through a hysterectomy when I was fifteen, which meant nearly three months of me doing all of the running to and from her work while she tried to work from home.

The next year, she had a hip replacement. Which was almost better.

Last year, she had her gall bladder removed during the two days I was home between a summer school trip and visiting a long distance friend. I was away for most of her recovery, but still.

It's hard, esp. because I was usually in the position of being her nurse, helping with her job, going to my work, and trying to finish high school.

I'm worried. Because it's been almost one big surgery a year throughout high school.

I leave for college in a month. So. What's she gonna do? She fell off a horse a while ago, and while her shoulder is almost better, I still have to dress her in the mornings and undress her at night on the really bad days.

The point is Kelly, I have empathy in abundance. Stay strong, be the rock she needs, but don't forget to take care of you, also.

[MermaidSasha]

So 2016 is turning into a pretty bad year for my in-laws and my husband

Back in May my husband's grandfather passed away. He was extremely close to his grandfather, the whole family was. So when he passed away it really took its toll. Since then my mother in law has had many issues. Her husband has cataracts, their hot water tank recently broke, money is tight and then tonight's bombshell. An Aunt we were all close to passed away. The doctors tried to bring her back around but it didn't take My husband has left the house to go be with his mother and to help her through this.

Really hoping the year starts to look better from this point

[Little_Orca]

People have questioned why I don't speak up about things; why I keep my head down and just keep going and don't make waves. Well, home and work have reinforced that complaining, even when it's the right thing to do, does no good.

I am so upset and hurt and I cannot hash open wounds right now, as I am too exhausted to get into much detail, but I was cheated out of a fair work review (I was given all 3's and 4's) despite my work having improved noticeably (says so on the sheet) from where I was a year ago (Yet, a year agout I had all 4's and 5's.) Why? Politics with the facility. This way it is easier for them to fire someone (not me, just in general) if all their scores are low, so every employee now gets low scores.. ya know, just in case...

I've been with this company for four years, and over that time we got (BS) raises of about 1%... we literally one year got 1 penny as a raise. So, I find out that everyone with my job title is getting a $1-$2 raise and I am super excited. This will help me move out and save up and so on... then I find out I don't get that raise. All the others do, but not me... why? I am already paid more because of my master's degree. So, while everyone gets that "experience" raise, I get... like 10 cents... because I've learned nothing working here for four years (*sarcasm.*)

Finally, I try to talk to my mother about something that bothered me at home. What do I get? "I understand how you might feel that way, BUT..." A complete disregard for my real feelings and just some peaceful words that then turn everyone I was talking about into evidence that I am not contributing anything to the house. ... Because I was unhappy about doing dishes that were not mine and the condescending manner in which I was "thanked" by another member of the household.

My only hope, now, is that I get a better job so I can get out of where I am and move on.

[Little_Orca]

Sometimes none of this feels worth it anymore.

[Mermaid Whisper]

Sometimes none of this feels worth it anymore.

It's all worth it, I promise. I've struggled for 19 years, and it hasn't gotten better yet. I'm still waiting for that "someday" when I'm a normal adult with a house and a car and not an autistic and suicidal teenager.

But here's the thing: it's worth it because it's no one's life but yours. Go out and chase your dreams. Bring them to life. Do what you love, and people who love you will come.

You have inspired me, both as a heavier mer and as a person, from the very first time I saw the video of you swimming in that black tail. Your motto of "To thine own mermaid be true," was written on my binders from 10th grade to college.

Every time I had my heart broken, when I was insulted or hurt or when I lost the only boyfriend I've ever had, I've come back to mermaids, to MerNetwork, to you. I couldn't do all this without you.

Of course it's worth it. Even if no one else is there at the end of the night, I'll still care about you and hope that you're well.

All my (mer)friendly love *hugs*


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[BubbleNeon]

School starts soon, and it's driving me crazy. I don't want to deal with all the awkward social situations, and lack of sleep. Worst of all, when I try to talk to people about it, they tell me I'm being lazy. They don't understand that my anxiety and insomnia makes school about a million times worse. Uuuugh. Sometimes the struggle is too real. Right now I'm just grumpy about it, but soon the anxiety will kick in. Why can't we all just have personal tutors?????????

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[BubbleNeon]

Sometimes none of this feels worth it anymore.

Wow ok. Prepare for fangirl moment. But. You. Are. Awesome!

And I've got two reasons. (At least I'm only going to share two, but there are millions of reasons.)

1 I love your videos. To be completely honest, your videos kinda pushed my into my mermaids obsession. Your tails are gorgeous, and you just always seemed like a kind, fun person.

2 Anyone who is still alive today, pushing through trials, and who is kind, is my hero. You've made it so far!

Life SUCKS but that's what makes it good. People are going to go through struggles, but if we've made it this far, we can make it father.

In the end, there's always a silver lining. Even if your story is a tragedy, there's going to be amazing moments. Wonderful, stupid, joyful moments. If we have to live for those moments, then fine. We cannot give up.

If you need a day, take a day, but then get up and do something new.

I don't care if it's ditching your phone for a day, or walking all day. Make plans, change things up, that's the BEST way to get those joyful moments.

Please stay strong.

Because you ARE strong.

"We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, but battle on"

Anyways, thanks for making it this far, because it makes you an inspiration to me.

<3

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Yaaas, BubbleNeon!!!!