Ok… so I went to my law class today. Went over all the specific laws on what I can say, what we can’t say… what specific laws are regarding cremations and burials, etc.
I got a certificate from the class – which I have to give to my boss and that is supposed to be hung on the wall in the office 😳😮
But that’s not all… I now have to study what we went over today… in preparation for the California exam… so I can be licensed as a funeral arranger in the State of California.
Ok … so flash cards then. These will not be easy to completely memorize – I will need constant flash cards.
And umm … then they talking to me about getting AA degree to get Funeral Director License 😳😮
So ok… I didn’t totally expect my profession to be “death” … not like that … not all neck deep in it 😳😮
Ok let me think here…
It will be all death all the time 😳😮… I could do that right? 😳
I would have a “career”… just like that 😮
I never thought or imagined it would be this!
Ok so… death… this totally fell in my lap completely!! 😮 what just happened? 😮
So my life would be filled with death… I could do that right?
I have high spirits – all these other amazing women are supportive and have high spirits also!! I fit in sooo smoothly with these women – they are amazing ❤️
It’s a peaceful kind of job in some areas, and I’m good with empathy. I am also OCD with details when I do things.
I didn’t really know what direction I wanted … do I take death??? 😳😮
Death is not something I planned on totally sinking into 😳 I just thought be a second job while I figure everything out?
I am currently the Administrative Assistant …
At the time I got this, it was a side job – next to my school job…
After this exam… I will be a funeral arranger 😳
And then I keep going… I didn’t expect death to be a big part of my life at all… not like this!
Totally did not see that coming … it’s good maybe? … I’m just a little thrown off.
Every time I take something … I aim for it because I believe it will be an asset in some way?
I did that with the police… I knew I would be safe with them, I knew that would be good on resume, and I knew they be the fastest way to know the community and get connections… I knew they would be my spring board…
The golf course job fell in my lap… that one I hated at first… I was stiff in the beginning lol … I was really shy and used to avoiding men, alcohol had caused so many issues with my ex… so at first I hated that job… I made myself give it a month- then reevaluate …
My boss had my back there – and I had fun… I loosened up … I laughed everyday, loved my golfers!! Had so much fun in that job… I ended up working there for 5 years before I got the breast cancer … they still ask for me ❤️ that job lifted my spirits
Then I aimed for the school… I knew at a school, I wouldn’t be hit on… and wouldn’t have to deal with that at a school.
I was right… I could be at ease there – I didn’t have to have my guards up so high at school and those kids were so full of life and brightness ❤️ god I miss those kids! They brightened my world even more!!!
But I needed another job in addition to… I wasn’t surviving.
I stopped for a minute and thought … I went through so much loss and devastation … maybe I would find peace at a funeral home and it could help me get through things and also help others through things
I needed something with peace and something that I could use empathy with.
It’s been a great peace to me. So far … I really like the job… and I love everyone in my network with this job – they are amazing women… very supportive and happy… I fit in so perfectly
My life just leads into things …
I just didn’t expect it to lead into death lol 😳
For now… I’m just going to see what happens.
Definitely did not see this coming – Totally fell into this.
Could death possibly make my life brighter? 😳 I never ever saw death as opportunity and now …maybe? 😮 whoa 😳 that’s a little mind blowing…
I guess someone has to do this stuff right? And I do fit in… which is really weird too!!!
And it is something that effects every life …
One thing though… death doesn’t take a break… it does not stop just because it is after hours, and death does not take holidays or time off…
Death comes when it wants to – you have no say… death will own me 😮
And it’s already seeping into my life… one of my friends called me earlier to ask me about the 5 stages of death 🤨… and added “I figured you would know because you work at a funeral home” 😮🤨 lol
So ok then… did not expect death to be knocking at my door like this lol 😮✌️
Class went well. I just question if I want my life so filled with death? That’s a little weird to think of it like that.
I’ll be back when able… I have to prepare more … but I will read probably on Saturday ✌️
I have my law class tomorrow. I am excited for that… I am learning a lot about death. There is so much to know! I am excited! I will have to wear the mask 😷 we will also be distancing
I might be excited to come back and tell you all about it? Tmrw night after the class? I’ll have to be quick though …
Thursday I am finishing my prep…
And then it’s Friday 😳
Little nervous for Friday – I know I am strong – and I do believe what is meant to be, will be… you do your best and hope for the best … I know that
Plus it’s what is coming at me… so suck it up and deal with it. Bleh!
I don’t want to do this or go through this!! I’m sooo tired lol … I just wanted to moan for a minute 😝
If it goes really bad… I’m gonna be sad for a minute … if it goes good… I will have a smile. And relief! 🙏
I can do it… I’m just scared that’s all. Ok fine terrified 🤮
I’m just scared cause he is dirty and brutal. So there is that.
I don’t know what I am doing and I don’t understand. I am preparing paperwork and getting my things in order and listing things …
All I can do is my best and then just be at mercy … I don’t want to see him. I don’t want to be anywhere around him… that alone is a lot. Whew
Whatever
I am defenseless so… I am afraid of his fury.
Nothing I can do about that though – it just makes me fear
So whatever – facing a fear 😝
I don’t like that… but then if I don’t face it …forever will be there … I want it gone – I want it done!!!
I want it all to be over. So ok … almost there … what is meant to be, will be.
Ok. Well anyway… I will be MIA for a little while. I’ll be back when and as I can. My first free good day be Saturday ? But we see … MIA for awhile. ☹️
Right before my father died… I had the opportunity to do this with a friend…
Was a Caribbean cruise 🚢 😮 (thank god I had the experience cause now? Nope!)
I’m good with being closed in on the ocean with people like that… not after watching everything unfold – for now anyway.
But it was an incredible experience!!! A friends company paid for that. It was a prize/gift… so… it was amazing – and am very lucky for that experience!! I thought I would share the photos (the ones I am not in lol ✌️)
We left through the Port of Miami… our first stop was St Thomas ❤️ … then on to Tortola ❤️… and finally finishing on the Bahamas ❤️- before returning to the Port of Miami…
Here are some photos from that trip… all these photos and videos are my own. I hope you can see them 🙏
I had to fly cross country to get from Northern California to Miami, Florida … I was only allowed ONE suitcase 😮😱 lol (I did ok, it did not kill me lol) I took the largest suitcase I could find lol ✌️😄
We had to take 2 planes ✈️… I believe it was Salt Lake City, Utah we passed through …
Leaving the Port of Miami… every time the boat left dock… we had a pilot boat that would follow and connect with the ship.
A pilot boat is used to transport maritime pilots between land and the inbound or outbound ships they are piloting.
Leaving Miami…
This was my room… I had a balcony ❤️
Sunrise the following morning on open water ❤️ the pictures are beautiful – but in no way do it justice… it was breathtaking 🌅 The colors were incredible!!!
There were thousands of things you could do on the ship 🛳!! Every time I left and came back to the room… they made towels into animals, and had options of anything you ever wanted or could imagine to do!!! A little run down of what was offered
Coming into St. Thomas ❤️ … One of the US Virgin Islands … I did not need a passport or any papers to enter because is a US territory… I am a citizen of the United States 🇺🇸…
Docking in St. Thomas…
We disembarked off the ship… this was my ship… was the Norwegian Cruise Line – the ship was MASSIVE!!!
From there we took the cutest little bus 🚌… with heart windows (Oh my god! I love that bus!! ❤️) … to take an excursion and go snorkeling 🤿
The boat we took the excursion with was privately owned, they played music, served drinks – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and had fresh fruit and snacks for us…
Once we got to the isolated beach on some island 🌴 … we snorkeled 🤿 – which was amazing… I saw Nemo and Dori ❤️ among other amazing creatures and things – was incredible!!
I had to put my phone away for those things because my phone is not waterproof lol… but was incredible. We spent most of the day doing that.
Then it was back to shore and back on the massive cruise ship… and back out to sea we went again…
On to Tortola – which is a British Virgin Island 🇬🇧 … I do not have a passport, but instead they allowed me to bring my birth certificate and my California drivers license – and I was allowed to get off on the island… I would have to show those again to reboard the ship.
On Tortola, we only browsed the shops. I bought a few small souvenirs.
The ship was so massive we could see it over the shops!! 😮
Then it was back on this ship, and off to the Bahamas!! Leaving Tortola…
Sunset in open water …
Our meals and everything on the ship was all inclusive … meaning we didn’t have to pay for anything AT ALL… we still tipped though.
Here was one of the dining rooms we ate in – was buffet style – any kind of food you could possibly imagine!
There were meal times… but when was off time, you could always do room service. They catered to anything you wanted!! As if you were royalty 😮 – ask and you shall receive, no matter what it was 😮
Then we arrived in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 … Nassau …
I accidentally left my phone on the ship, but we just walked around and took in the sights – it was beautiful!!! I have photos but they are not on my phone.
Time to leave Nassau…
Here is that Pilot boat I was telling you about…
The Pilot boat will have a pilot from that particular port you are at, who will help guide your boat off the dock… when they are done the pilot boat comes and takes the pilot back for the next ship… they get right up next to the ship!! 😮 …it’s incredible to watch!
Off he goes, and we head back out to sea…
My last sunset on the ship 🛳… again these photos do NOT do the “true beauty” justice – it seriously takes your breath away!!! So peaceful, heavenly, and serene!!
The following morning, we returned to the Port of Miami
In all, it was a 9 day cruise… I was extremely lucky to have that experience and the only reason I got to have that, is because my friend won a trip through her work. It was a once in a lifetime experience!! Was incredible!!! I will never forget
No matter how much I tried to savor every moment – it was like I blinked and it was over.
We saw a comedy show, went to watch a movie sitting in hot tubs (the movie we saw was “Sully”), there was a water park on the ship, and also a casino… we were never bored! It was amazing!!
The one and only time, that I have ever left the United States – it took my breath away and I will always remember!!!
Back home to California …
Was an incredible experience!!!
I hope it all loads so you can see 🙏 … it’s a REALLY large post 😮
And then just one more… this has been my all time favorite since childhood – I fell in love with Puff the Magic Dragon… I loved that sooo much … my heart went out to Puff ❤️💔 … I was obsessed with this as a child lol
Alright – I think we heading home shortly?? Made her a bunch of easy meals for the freezer… kids are all set with crafts for awhile (I have them making bracelets 😄❤️✌️)
And she should be good. She says she is feeling better – so I think we leaving shortly.
Her neighbor fixed my ac ❤️ in the old junker car – I have ac ❤️🥰
Today is actually not {{hot}}… is really beautiful today!!!
Temperate is 85 (lol) … it’s one of these days ❤️… I love this song … that’s what today feels like…
It’s about 85, sun is beaming, there is a swift wind… which is a little bit much lol… but it feels really good ❤️ it’s soooo beautiful!!!
That sun feels sooooo amazing ❤️ love today!!!
So yeah – I will read a bit when we get home 🙏
We packing back up lol… we bring the house 😄😄✌️
I am not what you would call a light packer 😘✌️
I have everything including the kitchen sink in my purse… and then I bring clothes (a lot, just incase) lotions perfumes lol …plus I have all my work stuff, and other things I am working on.
Back the moving truck up lol kidding – but we bring a lot!! 😮… “just incase” I be prepared.
Yeah – now that I am ultra cautious and all this stuff is happening … I try to prepare for literally anything!!! Possibly a little too much?? But ya never know!! I try not to over do, but always do.
Ok have to get this all jenga’ed back in my car with ac!! ✌️
Ok… so all that I mentioned before, with this 21 year marriage – it was horrific with him. A nightmare. He will forever be Satan to me. He has zero remorse or any empathy. He is ONLY out for himself – no one else.
Before I left, I went to a place that aids abused women so they can get out… when I say aid… that does not mean money – only emotional support… they told me I could leave and the courts would protect me – was a 21 year marriage – I would be ok – I believed them. They lied
The day I left, I took all the money I saved and went to a lawyers office… I explained was a case of domestic abuse.
He harassed me with 500 text messages – berating me … and even threatening me… that is all in the court files – I never responded
Before my lawyer could file the paper work – he filed first, and he said everything he ever did to me, he said it was me.
The lawyer came with me to an exparté hearing – over custody of kids. They allowed him to have partial custody …
They were supposed to file a restraining order … they were supposed to file for support… they were supposed to do things – I paid them $5000… they did nothing… they filed nothing on my behalf, responded to nothing. Did nothing, except that one hearing… and every second I spoke, coughed or sneezed … that ate up the entire $5000
I was left with nothing but my kids. I had no support, nothing… I had my kids and nothing else – no way to take care of them, and I had friends taking me in constantly…
I am extremely lucky I am a good person and had already done so much for others… when “I” needed people… people were there ❤️ without hesitation!!! People jumped to my aid – I was humbled
Let me tell you… if it was not for all my people – I would not have survived… I wouldn’t … I can’t stress that to you enough – I was at mercy. My people saved me!!
While I had no legal counsel … he did, a slimy one… a devils helper … and he buried me in motion after motion after motion… they were very dirty
Everything he ever filed – says what a horrible person I am, how I was a bad wife and a bad mother, I was a whore/slut whatever … I did this or that… anything bad you could imagine… he said. He even said I did drugs…
He had already been slandering me to friends of his… or anyone who would listen – I remained quiet – I was told to – I listened … they didn’t know me, they believed him without ever knowing me.
We were court ordered to take drug tests … I also requested one from him. He actually has history of that, as well as, alcohol… and he has a history of mental illness which has not been allowed in court.
He only tries to paint me horrible to the courts – and everyone he is able to … I am a goodie goodie – so he has to be dirty to do that
Right away I went and did mine. I passed a 9 panel drug test for drugs and alcohol… I don’t drink or do drugs… I can take a test at any time and pass without any worry.
He never took his, but because I had no legal counsel or anything – even though in contempt of court, no one cared, nothing was done. I wasn’t allowed to speak, I don’t understand
We were ordered to take coparenting classes – I took a class and completed all the hours … he never did… he was never sited
I do every single thing the court requires and asks – right away. He does not. He is dirty – he has been allowed to get away with it
It got to a point I couldn’t survive – I was working a part time job looking for full time work, friends were giving us a place to stay – we bounced … I was homeless. I was at mercy. I still got my daughter to school, still put food in her belly, and always made sure we had a roof
That is not to say there were not moments of terror because there were … I never had to compromise myself or my morals – those stand strong. I had good parents, and I never had to – I keep really amazing people around me ❤️
I was a stay at home mom for over 15 years, it was a 21 year marriage… yet the courts offered zero protection. No restraining order had ever been filed – yet they had some police reports of the domestic violence – I had never had him arrested or pressed charges. My fault.
Because I never had him arrested – I now became at his mercy… and he was relentless…
He was furious I left him – he never thought I would ever leave… where would I go? And he could do whatever he wanted … he thought I was too loyal and I had my Catholic beliefs … I had always stood by him. He believed he could do anything he wanted
I was brought up to believe you stand behind your husband period, the only way to get out of a bad marriage is by adultery – thank the lord above, that he fuckin cheated – he freed me … kept me at his mercy … BUT by cheating, he gave me the freedom to get away from his ass without sin or regret.
I had put up with all the abuse, thinking surely he loved me, if it came down to it medically he would be there for me while I had been for him… I was the mother of his kids… I was soo good to him… it would be better someday – it never was better and he was horrific through my medical things … he didn’t truly care – he stole my medication … and when I needed help he would stand over me and yell horrible things
Going into surgery with the first round with cancer and my first lumpectomy in 2013 – as they were putting me under, he was whispering horrific things in my ear, hoping that I would die and not make it through, telling me how horrible I am… that’s how I went under for surgery.
I stayed and I took that abuse. Stupid – I am embarrassed of that. I was hurt by that… And I suffered because of that!!!!! Never again. Those teachings made me suffer.
I am still catholic – I believe my own way, and I keep to myself with that… I will always be Catholic … for my own self – between me and my own god. Period. I remain catholic in heart only… I pray and I believe – but I am open to my own interpretation and do not believe I fit there. I stay to myself
I’m sorry but that hurt me severely. I was left standing in devastation
When that woman showed up at my door – she freed me. I do not thank her, but I do not blame her either. If it wasn’t her, it would be another… It is him to accept that responsibility for his own actions. He was the one with the vows not her
He is going to make sure I suffer for leaving him.
I was being buried… during all that… I lost my father, had to take control over my mother with Alzheimer’s, lost my grandfather and my grandmother, and I had just had a lumpectomy removing 3 lumps – at that moment I didn’t know could get so devastatingly bad…
He was not giving me any support at all, and so I went on welfare … I took all my paperwork to the welfare office and explained my situation…
I needed my parents so badly
I don’t know anything about the system – I had always believed was good and just… I had never dealt with… so the people at welfare helped me fill out the paperwork – I was in tears while they helped me.
I went into a back to work program… and it was helping …
I had a job interview and landed that job… it was a good job with a brilliant company …
I got the job!!!! Hired on the spot again… and I knew no one at the company – I did that myself!!!
I got that job on a Thursday… Friday the doctor called to tell me was bad…
My thoughts went to my dad… everything we went through with him went through my mind… and now I was about to face sickness and death …
I could not walk over the doctors office threshold without just bursting into tears – I would cry the whole time… the doctor would stop to make sure I was ok…
Look you aren’t gonna be able to stop the sobbing – I can still hear you – just continue talking, I’m taking the words in… ignore the crying … I was going through this all by myself
I was not allowed to tell my mom – it could send her in a terror loop, they told me … I want my mom to have peace – so I kept my mouth shut.
And I also had to be truthful with this new job I got… they had just hired me – I now had to tell them I have cancer – I’m gonna need surgeries and time off … omg
So I was protected by the ADA… American Disabilities Act… so they had to keep me… but my surgeries we not easy and I was never at work … they had me resign under medical pretenses – that way I can be rehired if they have openings.
I had been on welfare for 3 months … right before I got that job… I didn’t get much at all… and they went after him for money…
He doesn’t want to pay a dime, so he turned around and accused me of welfare fraud… threatening to have me arrested!!!!!!! I don’t even know how to commit fraud!!!!!!!!!!! I didn’t understand and I was not protected… I don’t know how they did that? I don’t understand
My middle son, he is my child and I love him without fault. But he chose money and laziness over me, which allowed my ex to have full custody of my second son… and without a job I still had to pay child support – they took that out of my daughters support – so I only got $100 a month. Alimony was very little too… he makes really good money … I was getting $500 – NOT that it’s about money – but Oh my god! – you try even surviving on that… food gas anything else! Even working I couldn’t survive!!!
One of my people had, had enough… and took me to a lawyers office and paid the retainer. I cry with umm?? Thankfulness – I don’t even know the words to use there? I am speechless with umm?? gratitude forever!!!
So this lawyer steps in… she tells me it’s gonna be ok, she makes me sign over my son so I don’t lose both my son and my daughter – I collapsed in tears that day and ran out of the courtroom crying – I was in full panic – couldn’t breathe and that was my child – my heart broke in 2 that day. 💔 it was devastating
He was a teenager – I have morals and rules – I am not strict… I am loving and kind always – but I do require to have morals and work ethic… not be lazy – “help out” do stuff …
But my ex allows the kids to do whatever they want, does not father them… requires nothing of that… he doesn’t know what’s going on in their lives and spends no time with them… they have no rules there… he has never been there for them.
My oldest helps them, not their father… when I am not there – my oldest is like their second father anyway… cause their real father is Satan. He lavishes them with expensive gifts and anything they want… without any rules – there is nothing I can do – I am at mercy.
The way you kill me – is through my children- he knows this completely – and that’s where he aims
My second child has no drive or care. My ex encourages that so he continues to have power and there is nothing I can do but keep my arms open.
My ex tried to get the courts to have me pay him child support for the 26 yr old!!! He’s dirty – thankfully they did not allow that. But he tried!!
Then I had my first surgery… that was a whirlwind- I had zero time to think. They moved fast with the cancer…
He was trying to get me taken off the insurance so I would not be able to have the surgeries I needed…
Court stepped in… the one and only time they protected me…
They ordered him to leave me alone until I was through the cancer – everything was placed on hold. He did not leave me alone. There was no protection
On my final and biggest surgery … he switched insurance a month prior and never told me… he was still paying my medical.
4 days before my surgery they inform me – insurance had been cancelled …
We had Kaiser… they had a whole treatment plan and had fucked up with something really bad… there would be a lawsuit if it was not fixed.
Our insurance was now Aetna …
This was 4th of July weekend – I had 4 days during a holiday weekend to get Aetna to cover a Kaiser surgery… and Kaiser to allow that… I was a wreck and a mess and I hurt… I was alone in that.
I was put through the ringer right to the moment they took me into the operating room. Do you have any idea how stressful that was – I could feel the stress chemicals releasing in my body!!!
I collapsed with exhaustion into that surgery.
But I did it… I won… it was my first win in 3 years… I got to have the surgery. ❤️
I have an oncologist… he always tells me – no stress for you… lol… as if I have any control. I laugh and say “ok I’ll try” … I have no control over that!! That’s life
I was still homeless and my oldest son cared for me after surgery… he had to see everything ☹️ – because he had to take care of my bandages, help me bathe and my medications and all of it … my oldest is my savior ❤️ I was exhausted!!
Anyway- that was finally over… I was now cancer free and I didn’t have to do that anymore ❤️
I had no time to just recover – because I finished that surgery – he fully came after me again – not giving me a minute to breathe… I could not waste anytime recovering… I was still in pain but I couldn’t just do nothing!! I had to move fast!! Cancer kept me down too long!!! It was hard, I was still in pain
He was on a mission to make sure he crushed me. Make sure I never do any good without him. I work VERY hard to make that is NOT true!
I found a job I wanted – with the school… this would be part of the government – I knew no one, and it was with kids so highly sensitive and you needed 3 letters of reference among other things …
I turned to my police… here is one of those letters they wrote for me… I was humbled ❤️
That alone landed me that school job… I went into that as a job, but then those kids helped me heal, helped me fit in ❤️ … I love and miss those kids so much ❤️
Those kids never knew what I went through, or what they meant to me or how they impacted my life – I was not allowed to get personal, they could, but I couldn’t … they really helped my soul to heal ❤️ with them, I smiled laughed and had peace.
Sometimes you don’t know what others go through… and little gestures mean the world to someone.
Anyway… It was only part time… but I had just had surgery – no one even knew that at the school – I didn’t tell anyone. It was personal and I had gone severely silent personally
Right after that surgery – I fell off the face of the earth with everyone. I silenced and withdrew.
I was also afraid he was going to come after my daughter if I could not provide her with our own home.
I can’t do a roommate cause I am afraid, I don’t trust and I have a child… I couldn’t afford most places.
I found my landlord online… immediately she liked me… we both went through breast cancer and we both lost someone we loved in 2017 (my dad / her husband) … so we fit – I liked her too. She was kind.
It’s not the greatest place to live – it’s falling apart – kind of a slum… but it’s a roof. I didn’t care – she was letting me move in with just the rent payment – no security deposit and no first and last… it was all I could afford – I’ve made it a home as much as I can.
It was in the country far away from everyone and everything… I just wanted peace.
He continued to come after me and file things that were awful against me…
He continued to make me panic… he always got pleasure from my pain… that is not over yet… he is not a man… I tell you he is Satan
I do not speak badly about anyone – but him – after everything yes, he is Satan 100% – him and his lawyer are dirty… they pull every dirty trick they can…
He was court ordered to pay my lawyer and didn’t … she did nothing to protect me because she was not being paid and I did not have the money to pay her, I could barely afford food… I couldn’t afford clothing – I had to save to get anything… some moments I went hungry so my daughter could eat. My clothes and shoes fall apart. Any money I could save, went for my daughter.
Friends donated clothes and things to me ❤️
In the meantime, while I was struggling and starving – he was buying himself new cars, spoiling the kids, and taking full vengeance out on me
He again applied pressure with ruthless abandon …
I rushed to find another job – I had a lot of pain in my heart?
I thought maybe I could use that pain to my advantage? Where would my pain be useful… and I thought funeral home because of my devastating losses. I knew I could help others through things… I felt like it would help me through my own losses while helping others. I felt like there would be peace in a funeral home.
I had no experience in this area, none… and I knew no one… how would I do this?
I found a funeral home looking for help – I knew like with the school … I was gonna need to stand out… how do I do that…
So I wrote to them. I told them my story of loss and how I have empathy… the words I wrote worked… literally within seconds they called me and wanted my resume… I sent it, and they again called immediately for an interview.
I had the interview … sent a thank you card… and evidentially I made an impression because they all like me and hired me…
Finally I was gonna stand up a little bit … I was doing it, I was gonna be ok… that was in February
A few weeks later, in March Corona hit – and pushed me back down. I lost my school, all I had was this funeral home… thank you god!
I am very traumatized by everything – my heart bleeds very badly … which is where the emotion comes from – is hard to swallow all of that.
Being in the same room with him makes me panic… and through all of this – I have never been allowed to speak or have my say…
I have always been told “keep your mouth shut” and I have listened only to be beaten up.
My oldest had helped me survive before I got the funeral home…
And in January my ex made me get all my things – I have no where to put them where I live… so my son pays for storage for me, I can not afford.
And assets … I gave the court a list… he say I don’t want it she can have it come get it… is everything all furniture – anything we owned … cause he knows I have no where to put it and he doesn’t want to pay. So he does that.
I still pay child support on the 18 yr old – already graduated – but I still pay… that is my child… and the lawyer did nothing about that… again she was not paid… I was battling through cancer, other losses and trying to stand up- so this will be first time I be able fix that too- he will be furious
Then suddenly because of Corona… she informed me 2 weeks ago – she is retiring due to Corona and will no longer be representing me … so once again I have no legal counsel. I am at his mercy, and the courts
I walk in there alone. I am scared – and I am trying to swallow all the emotions – I am losing my mom and have fear here with this.
It’s been blatant… he has been allowed to used the courts to continue the abuse – I have been at his mercy. The courts have allowed this!!! I am beside myself they would allow.
During everything – I have never said a bad word – I was told to keep my mouth shut … I never threw mud… they told me it will look better on you…
And then I do believe good wins over evil – I do not play dirty – I tell the truth… if I went by my experiences… the truth is not cared about here in America – only money and greed.
They told me it would be ok… I would be protected – I was not protected … it was not ok…
I spent 3 years homeless trying to stand up… losing everything I had… I had to start from scratch – I’m still not done standing
I fought through devastating losses and cancer – while still battling Satan… AND still being a mom!!!
On Friday – I go up against Satan … I have to be in the same room, breathing the same air… all by myself – no legal counsel again…
I am afraid he will crush me.. this is the first time ever I will be speaking, and on my own.
I need to get my words in order and make sure those emotions do not bleed through.
I don’t believe in the system, I don’t trust the courts, I don’t trust the government, and I don’t trust religion. I believe in god for my own self. Not because anyone tells me how to believe. I am hard on men because if anyone is going to come close to me – they better be a good person and have a good heart – I am not going to be easy – I’m worth it, but won’t be easy
We see what happens Friday.
Either he will finish the job and crush me… or I can do this. But seeing the way America protects its people, I am nervous. I most certainly don’t trust.
I am sorry if you don’t agree with the ways I feel … it is through my experiences that brought me here…
I am open to listening – but my feelings run very deep and very harsh, you are always welcome to comment
It truly was the people in my life, who have saved my life many times over. ❤️
In the courts – they don’t know who I am, they don’t care. If I show any emotion at all – it could cost me everything – so I MUST be stone
So I am afraid
I just keep quiet cause people are afraid of these severe emotions and some believe the system is fine – must be a problem with “me”. Couldn’t possibly be the system being broken – cause everyone wants to ignore that.
Friday will be a test… which side ? Good or evil?
So let’s see how this is gonna go
My life depends on Friday. So I am scared.
And that would be my story. That’s it… that’s everything.
I stand solid, I was a good mom – my children know this… I never question that… I am a good person – I don’t have to prove that to anyone
But I am hurt, and I am exhausted – and I want peace… I want to be fully free from him.
So we will see how Friday goes… I will either be happy- or devastated more.
So I had a little emergency yesterday… nothing life threatening or anything, and all is ok…
But my girlfriend had a surgery on Friday … she has always been there for me… and was there for me at my hardest moments, including my breast cancer – she is loyal … consistently!! Because of her, I am not totally terrified with things ❤️
I am also the loyal type. So whatever she needs… I be there, period.
She has 2 daughters and was having a hard time, I told her – you call me if you need anything at all – I will be there.
She needed help… so we packed up yesterday and daughter and I are staying with her and her kids for a few days, my daughter will be helping her today while I am at work.
I stopped at the store to get her a few things she needed before we got there… my daughter stayed in the car while I ran in…
At the checkout – the woman says to me… Oh my god! You smell so good, what are you wearing?! 😳😄 … I never expect that so I don’t really pay attention when I am choosing lotions or scents … most of the time I just grab whatever… so I’m like umm 🤔 what did I use?? Lol … I couldn’t remember what I grabbed – catches me off guard.
I usually grab whatever is closest lol … so I never remember which one I use. I don’t think about it. I don’t expect someone to ask lol … when I do “actually” pay attention …no asks me lol
Took all the kids on a walk yesterday afternoon – to give her some quiet time… her kids adore me and are like my own…
After our walk the kids all wanted to go in the hot tub 🙄 lol… fine whatever …
I did get a bathing suit but is a modest one… I just really liked it… it cover scars and fits amazing … looks amazing
I got this one…
My friend had warned me before coming to bring my suit so brought that one – way better than popping and having my scars on display which I am not ready for yet.
So I went to the bathroom to put on my suit lol… I walked out and the youngest little girl… goes “Oh my god! Beautiful!!! Wow!! Stunning – I love your swimsuit” 😄😄❤️ awww ❤️
She told me I looked like an anime character 😄😄 she kept going on and on about it…
Ok so good choice on suit lol ✌️ (she is 10)
I made dinner and got everyone situated – girlfriend is doing good – been busy though.
I am also preparing for Friday 😝😳 … please god let this week drag!! 🙏
Although… I’m thinking that I can handle it?? I am nervous and terrified and don’t know how to do this by myself…
But I’m gonna go in there – face Satan … lay down my requests and wants, and stand firm.
At this point – I’m thinking I can do removing emotions. I will stick to the facts…
I have been told not to say anything about the story unless asked. I will explain shortly here …
But I’m thinking – maybe I can actually handle this??? 🙏🙏🙏 maybe I can do it?? I hope so.
This week I have a law class for my funeral home on Wednesday and then this big major thing come Friday!!! Whew!!
If I can get through Friday and be strong – I’m gonna be so excited ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Please god, let me do good on Friday – please give me the strength to handle 🙏
“I think I can”
If you don’t know that story… it’s currently in my mind… this is the story…
That story currently runs through my mind – so I think I can… be precise, be exact, state facts – no emotion. Must be void of any and all emotion!! No reaction. Show no fear 😳
Ok … “I think I can” 🙏 deep breaths!!
Ok it’s been little busy so I have to get to back work…
Last night… I went to bed after I posted… daughter woman stayed up per usual… Miss Night Owl 🦉 lol
About maybe an hour after I went to bed… there was this smell…
At first it was a familiar really yummy smell… Mmmm I smell chocolate… oh wait it’s cookies 🍪
Then the smell turned really umm? BOLD ?? 😳 … so I got back up to see what was going on… are you burning my home down? Lol
I had made cookies the other day. My daughter likes to have them fresh out of the oven and nice and warm – she also dips them in milk (😝 I am not a cookie dipper lol – don’t care if chocolate chip or Oreos – I don’t dip lol… I don’t like it soggy and dripping 😄😘)
She wanted them warmed up… to mimic being freshly made in that moment…
Well I don’t know what she was thinking ?? Possibly not thinking …
Cause I said “what are you doing?”
She replied… “I wanted the cookies to be warm, so I microwaved them”
Oh, well did you burn them or something?
I burned 3, but 2 seem ok…
I asked how long she microwaved for… and she tells me … one minute and 30 seconds 😳😮😄 and I laughed cause Oh my god! I told her that was WAY too long!! Lol
She asked me how long she should have done – I said “10 second intervals to make sure not to ruin” lol
I told her they were probably all junk cause that is way way way too long – they all had to be burnt!! Lol … she insisted 2 seemed ok…
I watched her take small bites and heard the rock like crunch 😄😄 and then she said – yeah they all burnt 😄😄
I said “that’s ok, I made alot- just a get more, throw those away, they no good.”
To which she said “ that was the last of them” 😮😄 what?? Lol … well then I guess no cookies 🍪 for you tonight lol
Instead she pulled out a sweet treat I have in the freezer… is a chocolate thing you have to heat up in the microwave 😄😄
I said “open one side of the package, place in the microwave, and DON’T do a minute and 30 seconds, only 15 seconds at a time” 😄😄
She did that twice and it worked for her lol.
We don’t use the microwave a whole lot… either for defrosting, reheating or warming up… is usually me lol …
Perhaps microwave cooking lessons be in order here lol… one day someone will be a college student – and will need that skill when mom isn’t there 😄😄✌️❤️
The smell of burnt cookies slightly lingers in my home this morning lol 🍪
Also… I forgot to show this last night on my last post… I always try to expose my kids to past culture because I want them to be cultured and see what came before them… 🎶 music, 🎞 film, just so they know more than what’s been around while they have been alive…
Last night … they did show me this ❤️ … they love these old clips and they did find this really funny and it is ❤️…
Before the kids got here, I had to go get daughters yearbook and had to run to store…
Was pretty quick actually… then Friday night began. I made a quick dinner and we ate… and then we chit chatting…
My oldest is doing that Keto diet? He hasn’t been doing that long but has lost noticeable weight… he’s actually really loving this diet – but he eats weird now. Lol ✌️
Forgive me if I get this wrong.. but what? Is protein and fat basically… no carbs or whatever? Something like that.
He is switching his system from burning sugars – to burning fat? I guess works?? He is saying he feels soooooo much better… he has that soy allergy and soy is in everything!! 😮
He did look really good, healthier and thinner? His face was bright tonight! Is going well and he is happy with the diet.
So they begrudgingly show me… and yup they are correct or I get it but just do not see the humor? This is not the humor I instilled in these people – somehow it got warped lol 😘😄✌️
My oldest played this for me… cause I just kinda like this, ever since Sesame Street lol ✌️ … it’s just cute and funny to me and makes me smile… (ok maybe I see where things got warped lol 😄✌️)
Then we all played cards … oldest mostly won, but 18 yr old won once!! Neither me or daughter won tonight 🤨😄😑✌️
That was pretty much the evening – we laughed and didn’t laugh lol … and then played some games
Oldest showed us a “pick a card” trick… he is really good with card tricks – he used to have magic kits when he was little – he was into that and card tricks lol – he has many awesome card decks lol
But yeah – that was our night ❤️ I wish Friday’s were everyday!!
I have a zit on my face 😝😝😝 how did that get there? Must be my stress?? Ugh … it’s right under my nose 👃… and it’s those ones that hurt 😝
It has to be the stress – I never ever get zits 😝 ugh Yuk… luckily is covered by wearing a mask!! Was probably aided in creation BECAUSE of the mask lol… it gets hot under that mask!!!
Also… I have reading glasses – I need them to read tiny writing lol … I read labels and things in store… but then it fogs up the glasses and I can’t see a thing anyway 😝 I have to hold my breath for a minute to read something with that mask on!
I am becoming quite the speed reader lol 😄✌️🤨
But yeah that mask gets hot!! And makes my glasses all foggy when I need to read something!
It’s an inconvenience but whatever – I feel better having it for my own self lol ✌️
I am late telling the happenings because we were laughing at the yearbook lol…
They have a whole section all about Corona and everything that happened lol
They even have photos of kids homeschooling 😄 came out really good. Is a really nice yearbook for 2020.
Was a good night ❤️ as always ❤️
Hope everyone else had a good night too! Be safe ✌️