Lord help me and mine....

[roxy]

My child is moving...again. From the apartment that she just moved into. Yes, I know. She's moving into a different place, because of extreme phobias. No one understands, except folks who also have phobias that can turn one's life inside out. We talked about it and I supported her move, but asked for her promise to seek counseling of some kind because this is just too much. So this move, she's totally on her own. She's a grown, mature woman, and this is her life, she has to live it the way she wants. But that doesn't mean we have to live it with her. The move is totally, completely on her. How she accomplishes it is in her court. Mom and Dad are tapped out, financially and mentally.

Staycation is almost over--I have one more day. Except for the mind-boggling news my kid dropped in my lap, it's been so good that I'm kind of considering taking early retirement and just becoming a hermit. Nothing would make me happier than to shut my door on the world outside and just...breathe. I have two more months to think about it. Hmmmm...*ponders* I wonder if I can cut my hours at Red Bulls-eye Satan without getting fired and then live off the riches of my retirement. And my husband, poor man. Hell, he's younger than me, he can deal.

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Comments

[luvmax1.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry your daughter is going through these issues. I think you have the right attitude, for what it's worth.

As for early retirement- my dad did, and he loved it so much that he uses his retirement date as his pin number!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry that she has to go through these things--if any kid deserves to have it a little easier, it's her.

Well, your dad's an inspiration! :D I'm all, "Girls just wanna have fun!" in my mind whenever I think of early retirement, even if I'm way past my dancin' days. ;D

[luvmax1.livejournal.com]

If you can afford to retire, do it. Why be miserable if you don't have to?

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

You, my friend, are a very wise woman. I might not be able to dine out on my retirement - or pay any real bills for that matter - but I'm so tempted! I'm going to look into retiring at 62. It's right around the corner and would make a lovely birthday gift to myself!

[(Anonymous)]

My dad was 62 when he retired! It must be the magic age! A renaissance, if you will.