I try to refrain from attaching derogatory labels on people and find something positive in everyone, but in most aspects that person could be considered a loser--I've known him over 30 years myself and for short bursts of time I don't mind being around him, but after 2 to 3 hours his obnoxiousness rises to the level that I can't stand being around him. The best thing that I can say about that person is that he helped take care of my father when he was ill, but we also provided him with a place to stay while he was in his one-month layovers during his time off from his job in Alaska so that balances out in my opinion.
I'm praying for a resolution and getting back into the workforce. I needed some time to heal from what has happened in the last two years or so, but walking on eggshells to avoid getting assaulted has taken its toll--particularly since I haven't unloaded my problems except for a few comments at DU or a phone call every couple of months to my two closest friends. My brother has strained his relationships with his friends and the family because they are sick of hearing him complain about the same issues nearly every day. In addition, he expects for me to be his psychiatrist when he has issues with one of the other siblings or a problem at work. I try to listen for awhile, but after the first 5-10 minutes I eventually have to tune him out because I get tired of him playing the "I'm the victim" card. I've spent nearly all day in my bedroom on the computer so that I wouldn't have to interact with him and will do the same on Tuesday and Wednesday when he leaves for work in the afternoon. The only times that I emerged were to feed the cat or myself.
I know that I still need some help in the short term when I move from here; however, once I'm gone I don't know if I want to talk to any of my family again. That's the result of being called evil, conniving and a cancer to be excised on a frequent basis. While I have friends in various cities, the only thing that I can count on to make my day seem a little better in this town is my cat. At least I haven't given up hope though.
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