[My] Life in Wisconsin

Trainwreck News... kinda...

Good Evening...

While my taters are cooking themselves I just want to clue y'all in on the latest stuff.

God, I have been such a bitch lately that I don't even like myself.
It helped immensely that Richard went back to Waukesha too. (I wanted him to be gone)... How bad is that???
He helped a lot around here, and yet too much was going on for me to even be nice half the time.
Funny that I believe he had his chance years ago, and blew it.
He has left me high and dry twice in his lifetime.
I believe I think about those times too much.

Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
What comes after "twice" anyway?

Yes, I do love him.
But I am definitely not IN love with him.
And yes, that DOES make sense.

I received an email from Jenne yesterday- Have not spoken to, nor heard from her since they had come to visit 2 weeks ago.

Here it is:

J: How goes it?

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fine. How goes it with you?

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J: broken

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why?

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J: long story short, I'm getting divorced. I've been married for less than 2 years. I've failed.

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That's too short. Yup WAY too short.
I want the long version please.
Why are you getting divorced?
Where's the 'we can work it out' ethic involved with a marriage?
What does Aaron say?

wtf?

Why aren't you at work?
Too hot for ya?
Where is Isaiah?

Almost everything can be worked out you know.
(Save for beating and cheating).
And there are those that 'claim' cheating makes their marriage better. That gives me a bad taste ya know...

So... maybe if you quit beating on him he will stop cheating on you?

XOXO
Me

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I am at work
Just a lull.
We've tried to work it out. (counseling and sh*t) the counselor said she couldn't help us.
He's cheated on me twice. I wish I'd beaten him.
Aaron says he loves me and Isaiah; an he's a "changed man".
too friggin hot here.
Isaiah is at daycare
Love you too.
-J

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She has called me today too.
I had to cut the above IM short because Casey had a doctor appointment yesterday afternoon.
(All is well).

I asked her had she told z that she had come out to visit while she was in town.
She replied no, that she didn't want to hurt her.

Ummm... WHAT?!??
No, I didn't say that aloud.

But anyway, since I do not beat around the bush, (after hearing almost everything that Aaron had done wrong since before Day One of their marriage), I asked her if she had also cheated.
The answer,
...after a very long pause,
...'yes.'

In the conversation she wanted to come home, (ie: Green Bay).
Then later, she wanted to make her marriage work.

We have not yet broached our own continental divide.
Think she needed someone to talk to first.

But she did ask me if I wanted to be her mom again.
(I told her I had always been her mom).

She also told me that her 'sire' had tried to kill himself a couple of weeks ago.
He missed.
(And I know how cliche that is, but she swears it's true).

I told her if he wanted to be dead that he would be.

I also told her that he was the very 1st person I had ever taunted too.

When I told him I was leaving with the girls, and filing for divorce he had told me he would kill himself.
I told him, "Go ahead. If you don't give a damn about your life then neither do I."

Not sure if 'taunted' is the correct word for it, (but he is still alive).

In truth I also told her that his own demons are catching up to him.
Finally.

She said she realizes that all.
And yes, she knows about all of his lies.
(Not too sure if this is the right time to be forwarding the police reports)?
No.
For that is what TTII will receive upon my death.

Cold?
You betcha.

Was I cold to her?
No.
Not 2 weeks ago, and not today either.

But I will not/cannot condone any of the bad stuff either.

NOR will I permit her to come back home and live with me.
Gods sakes almighty, Casey is moving out on the 23rd; why would I want to have anyone else move in???

Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.

Yet it is very hard to overlook anything too.
These two children have hurt me so very deeply-
Kind of a forever 'hurt' too.

And they both know better.
They were both raised better, and lived better, than that, too.

I wonder what will happen next?
Hmm...  
Any words to the unwise here?

I added a few pics, from when Miss Valerie was here the other night, in my 'PRIVATE' album.
(God bless Katie and Sam for allowing her to see me).

Love to you all, and thank you for allowing me to unload.
Hopefully the 'privacy options' on here actually work.

I'm just so effin' damned confused when I wonder what's next?
My apologies

XOXO
Anne

38 comments:

  1. There now, don't I sound awful?

    Am I too unforgiving?
    Am I too dumb to realize wth is actually going on?

    Or is it that I have HUGE trust issues?

    I need to go dye my hair...

    XOXO
    Me

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  2. I totally see where you're coming from...been there, done that with my former best friend. Could I ask a really dumb question though---maybe I've forgotten or something but who is Jenne? Is she one of your daughters?

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  3. Evenin Bart, I would be confused too... I dont think youve been too bitchy.. hey sometimes you just gotta tell it like it is and if thats considered Bitchy well then so be it.
    Your right you gave 2 chances and and thats plenty enough... My saying.. Fool me once shame on you, Fool me twice shame on me.. there will NOT be a third!
    At least you still speak and he does come out to help.. although I dont think .. no I know I would not be able to tolerate mine that long. And yes .. you love him but not in love makes perfect sense. Mine fixed that.. basically I dont even care anymore. Sad but true.

    I think you handled it all very well.. Im not sure I would ever be able to stick to my guns if she asked me if she could move back home. Thats a tough one. I know she has hurt you and if she cant stand up to z and tell her she is talking with you and visiting with you.. Maybe she could move in with z.

    Im glad that J has seen the lies and manipulations of the dad.. Hopefully one day she will understand how much she has hurt you. Hopefully she will try to be a daughter again so that even if you do not forget you can forgive. Hopefully she realizes also that as much as you love her.. you will not just roll over like a rug and let her use you or rule your life.

    Divorce after just 2 years... thats a tough one.. Poor little Isaah.. stuck right in the middle of it all. Maybe since she is talking to you.. she will let him give you a call or let you call him.

    Overall.. its good shes at least talking to you. And in my mind it says something.. shes having problems and turns to you. Maybe you arent the big bad witch afterall..hehe

    Luv ya sweety

    beepluvsbart.com

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  4. Dear Connie;
    Rick and I, thankfully, were never married.
    He is Roberta's father. (kinda in~between husband #1 and #2)...

    http://flintville.multiply.com/journal/item/172/Today_Casey_and_Richard_Michael

    Then after 2nd husband was divorced, Rick and I got back together-
    1993, 94 somewhere during that time.
    Things were very nice while he was sober.
    Then he began drinking once more.
    And THAT was the end of that.

    I found him at a drug recovery place last year. And went to visit him when I could.
    He is out. Living with a very nice couple in waukesha.
    AND he is sober.
    But now I do not think we can be together.
    One of those 'be careful what you wish for' sort of things...

    Not sure why he came up- Maybe because it was Memorial Day and all...
    Was going to leave a handful of times.
    And with each 'extension' my patience grew thin.
    But in his defense, he was very kind and helpful too.
    Too kind? Too helpful???

    Now as far as Jenne goes...
    She did not ask to move in here. Perhaps I am putting the cart before the horse with that...
    But I know what I want too.
    ...And what I don't want.

    You said maybe she could move in with z.
    She came up to stay with z, and after a few days was asked to leave.
    So I am thinking that would NOT work out.

    I have tried for the most part not to let the kids run my life.
    And for the most part, they know I'm the mom... in a forever kind of way.
    (I think that is respect)... Hmm... for the most part???

    Isaiah's dad lives in green bay and manages the walmart.
    So it would benefit Isaiah to have both of his natural parents closer together...
    No, it was not with Brad that she cheated- She offered that it was someone in Wisconsin.
    (I didn't ask any more questions after knowing that).

    Love to you Sweet Connie

    XOXO
    Me

    PS
    I am TOO the big bad witch.

    bartluvsbeep.com

    ;-)

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  5. Sorry...

    I know we cannot be together.

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  6. Zoe 30 31 in June
    Jenne 29 30 in August
    Roberta 27 28 in July
    Face 21

    Stepchildren:
    Reianna would have been 29 this year
    Daniel is 26 27 in September

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  7. so what color is your hair now? Purple? Pink? Yellow? Red?

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  8. dammitallanyway...

    No color.

    It all fell out...
    sigh

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  9. I think that you should be your 100 % supportive self..... but I dont think she should live with you.... she made her bed and needs to lie in it.

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  10. Thank you Sweet Pea...
    She has 'returned' home an entire handful of times since she left at 18...
    It always works, (for about a day and a half), and then I feel trapped all over again.

    When do we stop being responsible for the kids?
    (Or is it when they BEGIN to be responsible for their own lives)?

    She said she does have her own $$$ account. (At least she listened to a bit of advice from me).
    Aaron knows about it, but does not know how much is in it.

    You and I BOTH know that "z" will be finding out about this all.
    (Valerie and I always go through all the pictures when she comes over).

    Not sure how to handle THAT blowup when push comes to shove either.
    But again, 'cart before the horse.'

    sigh

    I so need to sell this place...

    XOXO
    Me

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  11. Oh Pea, I took your advice and reported that site for messing with my blog

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  12. My 2 cents? Well, you need to lead your own life, help out when you can, but they are all adults and need to BE the adults and fix their lives on their own. It's one thing to have you to talk to, or to bounce ideas off of you, but don't get sucked into becoming responsible for them. Your two oldest girls will eventually learn that life is complicated and throwing blame around just doesn't do any good. And by all means, sell your place if it's good for you!

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  13. About selling... depends on how much you love it.. depends on how badly you want back to where you were.
    I wouldnt sell just to get away... that actually solves nothing... Selling to end up with just a little cottage for you and the 4 legged girls ... thats an idea... then for sure no one could move in wit ya

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  14. hehehe

    Sweet Beep!

    That cottage you mentioned is exactly what I want...
    Maybe by a lake- or even a puddle for that matter...

    And not sure if I would do it to forego company, (or semi~permanent guests), but this is one thing I would do for me.
    Sounds kinda selfish, no?
    Oh and it would need a fireplace too. A big stone one.

    But it would take over a year to get all the buildings here cleared out and ready for someone else too.

    XOXO
    Me



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  15. Nah,.. not selfish.. white picket fenceish... (I dont believe in the white picket fence)

    But if you look, you might accidently find a cottage just like it.. as to clearing out .. well it would be a labor of love.

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  16. Maybe I should explain.. what I mean by White picket fences and that I dont believe. To me.. as little girls we are all taught that the Prince on his white stallion will come save us. We are taught that we will find the perfect Prince and we shall marry and live happily ever after in a little cottage with white picket fences.

    the prince does not exist and the house with white picket fence is also a fairy tale. I think its a disservice to teach girls or boys for that matter that this is possible.

    As relating to you... I dont think the place exists.. you would have to build it. Every place you would find .. I think... would not be exactly right and you would be looking forever.

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  17. Oh by the way... Good morning Bart!

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  18. hehehe

    But Sweet Connie,
    wandering aimlessly through life is what I do best!!!

    XOXO
    Me

    bartluvsbeep.com

    PS

    "Good Morning" yourself!!!


    ~

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  19. Hmmm I'm a bit baffled~so, regardless of what happens in Jenne's life...and what she has put you through (I still grit my teeth when I think of what the TTII have put you through)~when life is almost too tought to take...just call Mom. She knows the answers and will be there to help even though I put her through hell?

    I do hope she realizes that Mom is always going to be the 'constant' in her life and she needs to give you the respect that you deserve...OR I'LL BE THERE WITH MY SPORKS!!

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  20. Sweet Thers;
    Baffled isn't close enough Sweetie.
    It sickens me.
    That, and the fact that she does not even have the backbone to tell Zoe...
    But ya know, sooner or later these things catch up BIGTIME with a person...
    Whether it is current, or later, when kids practice exactly what they've been taught.
    What goes around... and all...

    In the meanwhile, I guess that makes me kind of a doormat...



    hehehe
    (I stole that off the internet aeons ago)...


    BRING THE SPORKS ANYWAY!!!

    Love to you

    XOXO
    Anne

    And I hope you are all moved now?
    Was that more fun than a barrel of monkeys or what?

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  21. Time to move to the UP? With no forwarding address?

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  22. Hmmm....

    Pea!

    Surely the thought is attractive.

    But I am not.
    Said that, I must get in the shower so's I can get to the store and get some food...

    hehehe

    XOXO
    Me

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  23. There are times when I want to move to a remote island somewhere and leave no forwarding address myself..... sadly that doesn't work in reality but it is fun to dream about.

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  24. My apologies to those I might have neglected to add to this list earlier...

    XOXO
    Me

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  25. Sweet Pea,

    Got sick in the head today...
    hehehe
    (No really it was a migraine)...
    and THEN got sick in the toidy...

    But then went and lay down- While I was sleeping I had the most amazing dreams...
    Weddings. Funerals. Hotel rooms.
    Will have to meditate a bit to recall it all.
    But was fighting with sister Mary over a dress I coveted years ago...

    XOXO
    Me

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  26. wait.....
    wait....
    Richard? The one with the shotgun?? NO you are not in love withhim and even if you were you would not go back...else I might have to come to Green Bay

    Im glad you and your daughter are speaking but equally as glad that you are not letting her move in aand thrilled about you seeing Valerie.

    Love you lots! If you need to talk give a shout out!

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  27. No Sweet Becca...
    Richard was/IS Berta's father, not my 1st husband who is responsible for siring the Trainwreck.
    Check this link... (but give me a moment to make sure that I have you in there too)

    http://flintville.multiply.com/journal/item/172/Today_Casey_and_Richard_Michael

    Richard was in Vietnam. And I believe that is the ONLY time he was ever around guns, or even wanted to be.

    My first husband, the beater, with the guns, was the one that tried to kill himself and missed (above).

    Love to you my sweet friend

    XOXO
    Me

    Oh, I must change my TTII pics too...
    hang on

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  28. OK here goes.
    Douglas (aka "Assface") 1st husband
    Dennis (aka "The Flying Pig")...

    Rick was inbetween # 1 and # 2

    Then, after # 2 also...

    Oh hell, who cares?

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  29. You care.... Those of us who also care, don't need names... just know that we care.

    XOXOOXOX

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  30. Thanks Pea...
    I didn't mean it to be sounding so bitchy.
    More, I was only really frustrated...

    Love to you AND everyone else too.

    XOXO
    Me

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  31. you didn't sound bitchy at all....

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  32. Well Anne, I am late but this is catch up time for me to look in on you. I dunno about the kids...it just seems to me that what doesnt kill ya makes you stronger and it is Jenn's turn to "cowgirl up". She will need to learn and choosing the hard way it seems. So be it. Be the ear and love her, but throw away the rest. She is a big girl now and long gone from the nest. She will make it.....it might just take a while.
    I have step children who have hurt their father beyond words and he too feels a "forever hurt" ...I think. Sucks....but once they are grown they live with the choices they make. Pushing caring parents to the curb one too many times will ultimately bring some perminant damage....that's life, I guess.

    Keep your chin up.....what came around seems to be going around and you can sit back and watch the lessons be learned.

    As far as moving......My 3 siblings and I cleaned out my parents over stuffed 1800+ square ft home (inhabited since 1962) in a under a weeks time. It wouldnt take you a year...It would just take 3 designated areas #1 Keep #2 Donate/sell #3 Trash Just dont allow yourself too much time pondering items. You wont miss what you dont keep once its gone....you'll quickly forget so much of it ever existed. lol.
    Hey, if Randy ever wants to visit again...its a perfect way for him to spend his time. I also understand it may be worth not having him back to do it yourself :)

    What sex is Berta's baby?
    I need to know if its a girl before I sell Graces clothes in my garage sale friday.If she needs any clothes anyway!

    Love ya deary :)
    xoxo

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  33. Sweet BethieBaby,

    It's a boy

    Will respond later, but I have to bring some things to BoboFace...
    And I haven't even gotten in the shower yet...

    XOXO
    Me

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  34. Sweet BethieBaby!
    Oh these 2 daughters of mine really do bug me.
    And yes, I am their mother... But one never knows the right thing to do.

    Which is why I posted this blog in the first place...
    And everyone has written mostly what I feel inside too.

    "Sucks" is a very good word for it all.

    "Damage" is another good word.

    The damage done to my heart, my family and my psyche really DOES suck.
    But after all this time, I generally do not lose sleep over it all anymore.

    See? That sounds so cold. Unloving?
    Not sure is all.

    I'd better close.
    Punk got herself in another fix today-
    (Relieved of $200.00+ at the vets once more, we are home and I am the one who needs a nap)...

    XOXO
    Me

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  35. No, it's not cold. Eventually you just have to let go of things you can't change. I have started a letter campaign to get my parents to start communicating with me again because my situation is just ridiculous. So, you just do what you have to do!

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