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Post by DeeDee on Aug 5, 2004 13:11:34 GMT
Oh Pixie words cant express( )
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Post by nightnurse on Aug 5, 2004 22:49:51 GMT
I went and had a look at that LJ and felt profoundly shocked and saddened at what human beings are capable of.....anyone who can inflict such suffering as rapists and abusers do, don't deserve to be called human. Pix ... to you, you are a stronger woman than you know.
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Post by SpikesToy on Aug 6, 2004 4:14:43 GMT
Pix ... to you, you are a stronger woman than you know. I second that Pix Your strength is what has pulled you through. I didn't have a chance to read all the replies to the LJ (Obviously - as there were so many) but it makes you realise how many people go through this kind of thing. I am always staggered that humans can behave this way towards each other. Most of the time I think I block out all the atrocities I see and hear about because I'm a coward and it becomes too painful to try and get my mind around the "why?" Human beings are the lowest species on this earth in my opinion.
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Post by Ditto on Aug 6, 2004 11:26:29 GMT
More for Px. I second that 'Toy.
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Post by Pixie on Aug 7, 2004 11:17:38 GMT
Thanks and to all of you - it's good to have people around who care! And it wasn't just strength that got me through, but the support of lots of good friends, which helped a lot - just people being there. Not to mention the counselling. at the mammal-clubbers! Cruelty like that sickens me, I simply don't understand how people can treat other animals like that. How would they like it if some great big seal came along and clubbed a baby to death? There'd be an absolute out-cry.
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Post by SpikesToy on Aug 12, 2004 12:47:02 GMT
Just thought I'd let you all know that my Granny is now settled in a home in Welwyn Garden City. She was originally put in a home in Aldeburgh for a couple of weeks until my Auntie could find somewhere permanent that was nearer to the family. By all accounts Granny has settled in quite well. She is a tough old bird! It breaks my heart because I know she didn't want this but on the positive side, she will have help whenever she needs it. Her phone wont be connected for another 2 weeks I'm so longing to speak to her as I know she will tell me exactly how she is coping. Oh well, only 14 days to go!
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Post by PokerKitten on Aug 12, 2004 12:50:47 GMT
She might find she enjoys the opportunity to have a good goss with her contemporaries. Good luck to her
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Post by SpikesToy on Aug 12, 2004 13:01:07 GMT
Thanks PK - one thing Granny is is adaptable! She just didn't want this stage of her life, she hates being a burden to anyone. But I'm sure now that she's there she will make loads of friends, she's like a magnet - she draws everyone towards her.
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Post by PokerKitten on Aug 12, 2004 13:07:39 GMT
Lol, there she'll be in the lounge, holding court and telling it like it is
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Post by SpikesToy on Aug 12, 2004 13:47:04 GMT
Lol, there she'll be in the lounge, holding court and telling it like it is ;D - PK, you've cheered me up no end! I can see her now
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Post by Pixie on Aug 12, 2004 15:28:31 GMT
lol. Maybe she'll change her mind and start to really enjoy herself - and wonder why she didn't want this! Hope she likes the home.
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Post by SpikesToy on Aug 13, 2004 9:06:25 GMT
Not good news with my Granny I'm afraid Yesterday she had a heart attack and was rushed to hospital. My Auntie sat with her, thought it was "the end". She was in great pain but she has pulled through. She is wired up to a couple of machines. I don't know what to wish for. She wants to go but being selfish, I don't want her to. I now have the unenviable task of ringing my Mum and Dad who are holidaying in Queensland to let them know.
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Post by PokerKitten on Aug 13, 2004 10:17:15 GMT
Of course you don't, Toy. Most of us aren't going to make it to that amazing age, let alone be so comparatively well and independent. That's been such a great thing for her. But no matter how old, and how much you know intellectually it is inevitable, it is still a shock, I know. I hope she is comfortable now and being well looked after.
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Post by Pixie on Aug 13, 2004 13:27:17 GMT
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Post by nightnurse on Aug 13, 2004 23:30:25 GMT
Oh Toy, I do hope your granny is being kept pain free and comfortable.I know how you feel, you want to keep your loved one's with you forever however selfish that seems....my thoughts are with you darlin
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Post by SpikesToy on Aug 14, 2004 1:15:55 GMT
Thank you all for your kind and loving words Miraculously, Granny seems to have pulled through yet again. My cousin emailed me to say that she is now fully conscious and joking and telling stories like she always does. I just can't believe how tough she is. She will remain in hospital and is still quite poorly but even the doctors can't beleive that she has come out of this so well. It truly is amazing. I am starting to think that maybe she still does have a very strong will to live. My brother came over last night and he and I chatted about our childhood which was lovely. We honestly thought that we were about to lose her. It just goes to show. Even though I know that one day, the end is inevitable, I am so grateful that I still have her here.
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Post by nightnurse on Aug 14, 2004 1:31:35 GMT
That IS good news Toy... ;D We've been sent for a number of times when mum has taken a turn for the worse, and has not been expected to survive, gone rushing up to Yorkshire, and found her sitting up and being given a cup of tea
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Post by marilyn on Aug 14, 2004 2:55:49 GMT
Toy, just wanted to add my :-/s to the rest! I'm sure your granny knows how much you all love her and that's good medicine.....good thoughts going to both of you, sugar, and all your family.....
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Post by Pixie on Aug 16, 2004 12:21:48 GMT
My granny's a bit like that - keeps saying she's nearly at the end, gives us massive scares by having to go into hospital, my uncle rings up over-reacting saying this is the end, and you know what? She pulls through every time. She's a tough old bird, bless her! She doesn't even take the pills she should, or eat the diet she should (she's diabetic). Amazing really, that she still makes it through.
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Post by azazel on Aug 16, 2004 22:55:06 GMT
Sorry to hear you've all being having a rollercoaster of a time and not a good ride either.
Maybe the clubbing seals you dont, but for cruelty to other humans its just as much in females as it is in males unfortunatley just not as common. No better example than in the triology I just read at the beginning of the month by David Pelzer called "My Story". His first book was called "A child called It". You may of heard of this book. That man was abused very badly by his mum. but im not going to get into that here as it belongs in another thread.
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