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Monday, May 9, 2011

Compassion Fatigued

How many times do you have to say the same thing over and over before someone gets your message? I wonder.
And.......once you take your stand, why is that other person is always surprised? I don't like surprises, myself, and so I always try to be upfront, say what I mean, therefore not surprising anyone else. At this writing, I am done.......finished with the absolute lackadaisical attitude within this house; I am finished with being the grown up. There are 3 things I absolutely will not tolerate from a man, and he's already burned up 2 of them. I have no more energy for bullshit; I have no more compassion. I am finished with wondering, worrying, waiting, hoping, etc., etc., etc. The fact of the matter is he just doesn't have the drive, ambition, or follow-thru that I want in a partner.
Without sounding pretentious, I am accustomed to living a certain way. I pay my bills; my pantry is always stocked; I have running around money; I have emergency money. I don't live on the verge of losing things, basics. Even when I was at my worst with drinking, I made sure I took care of business. I refuse to live this way. It's not as if I haven't been patient and bought into every excuse he could come up with because I have. This isn't me. To continue on with this lifestyle would just be lying to myself, and I won't do that. Within the next 3 months I hope to find a job to save enough money to either A) fully support myself or B) save enough to go back home. I have already spoken to my brother and I can stay there. I know I won't be able to get into pharmacy here because I'm not licensed for Texas (and that costs money I don't have right now). How I wish I could tho! Even part time in pharmacy, I can make enough money to fully support myself.
From here on, all of my energy will be focused on getting myself out of this situation. I got into it; I'll get out of it. I put my faith into someone that I shouldn't have; it's that simple. The longer I put off the truth, the harder it will be for me to fix my life. I've wasted enough time on this bullshit............onward!

2 comments:

The Social Frog said...

Wow Erin! Looks like big change is in store for you. Does he know that you are leaving him or thinking about leaving him? That would be a shitty surprise. I am assuming he knows exactly how you feel since honesty & being upfront is something very important to you. It does really suck when those we love or care about disappoint us. It can be the lonliest feeling in the world! Hugs!! I am always here for you too!


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ShannonW said...

Onward! You can do this. I know you are a very strong woman. Just stay focused.