Thursday, August 2, 2012

Today I was Stunned

Now I have come to an understanding – maybe which takes a little time I would suppose.  There have been a few whom have tried to aid within creating a relationship within between my father and myself.  To relinquish some relationship between my father and myself.  I never thought I would look at my father as a lesser man.  Yet on this day for one that was entirely about integrity and one of my best friends, it comes apparent to me that there are two faces to the man.  One good friend here from within this town came to meet my father.  In the beginning of this process of getting off a stress medication – you would think that the man would understand before he comes to his own end within life that he would wish to relinquish a relationship between him and myself. From my friend whom had called him yesterday, as his desire was to see that that there was some relinquishing between a father and a son.  Lorne showing his good side was all for speaking with myself.  Yet that would never come to be.  Ironic and very trying to say the least.  Good old Lorne had placed on a different side of face if you will.  I was pleased to see this as I have been ready for a mature angle of all this of forgive and forget. Then while a visit to my family doctor whom as well has met Lorne within very trying times of one year ago – which placed myself in a situation where I was fighting my own battles with in trying to come off a high dose of a medication used for stress called clonazepam.  Lorne never took the time to consider what I was going through.  I assume it was due to a vascular dementia of a minor.  Dr. Dr. “B” one whom is a tremendous doctor – new that within the manner that I was living there would be no manner which I could get off a high dosage until I was placed within some home care.  That within it self is a different matter.

Again as of today at a time, where Lyall thought there was a great opportunity to relinquish some normality.  Dr. Dr. “B” had given Lorne a call for now what is probably the fourth time if not more.  I was sitting there while Dr. “B” called over to my folks.  First, my sister had picked up the phone as she lives there with them.  Dr. "B", knew all to well with the situation with my older sister (that is one, which goes without saying) and then there realization was that Lorne has not changed his tune.  As I listened into the conversation – it was disheartening to see a father whom has a hate on for myself.  After the conversation, Dr. “B” had said that it would be best that I just stay away from any visitations to the family.  I questioned if it was due to vascular dementia – my doctor whom had met Lorne indicated that it’s to the contrary and for a professional who has an etiquette and mannerism.  He mentioned that aside of all concerns pertaining with my mother – my father is full aware of what he is doing and don’t count on anything from a man that has a Jekyll & Hyde side to him.  Neither of these men had seen anything like the vengeance and bad will and made up areas on his son – which is I.  The term came up now by more than two people – Asshole.

My father had made up stories while I listened of how the police within Saskatoon had made an order that I never make a visitation.  Which when called and as well within just a few months ago, I had my federal security clearance renewed.  So on this day I don’t have any family.  Within her plight, my mother has called me at times and there is not one think I can do for her.  In some manner, my father and sister are reliant on my mother – they see her as the be all and end all.  It’s time to just accept this and stay true within my own ideals.  Certainly, a person has an array of feelings yet I again have to let this go.  I don’t know anyone that has gone through and ordeal as such.  Yet it’s probably one of the worst things, which I shall accept within my life.  I am sending this to friends/contact as I have more things, which are more stressing, and as well, a let down – but my determination is within tomorrow as this too shall pass not within the means of that of which I had thought but I believe within where there is a will there is a way.

My goals are not ideals and I shall not look pleasantly back on this time, but I shall go forth within my life.

(I have wrote this to those of my contacts and friends)

 

28 comments:

  1. Hugs from here, (((Jack))), with gratitude for sharing so much of what you are and have been going through. I appreciate how you feel, and there are others I know who have had to go through similar family situations. While your situation is unique for you, there are others who go through separations at even younger ages these days. I honor your moving ahead. ~ Blessings!

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  2. So sorry to hear of your plight with your father Jack...maybe its time just to call it for what it is....a rift in your relationship and move on. WE all have some sort of situation with one relative or another and we must all live with it or it will eat us up....stay who you are and hope is always there for something good to happen someday.

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  3. Am sad for personal things your going through right now. In those battles may you find peace as everyday is only borrowed and every circumstances has its meaning why came to be.
    Myself I have come to let Lord Jesus to let me see and find meanings in those, and always, I asks for Him to intercede. And for those who always finds wrong in things that are right and pushing me to do things I don't want to do - I pray hard for them, very hard. I did that last night. I slept without changing my street clothes which only meant, I was really turned off ... By what the young lady did to me. Yet I woke up feeling light and I thank God.
    Tight hugs

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  4. Big hug! You and I have this in common. I stay away from my father because he is so toxic. I maybe see him once a year if at all. I am suppose to see him August 20 at my sister in laws. She hasn't seen him in 6 or 7 years. He hasn't seen his grandson in that length of time either. He saw my daughter 2 years ago. Sitting here I dread August 20 because I will have to put on a happy face for 2-3 hours. It's hard. I know what you are going through and it's hard but there comes a time for your own protection you must put that distance between you.

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  5. I have done my own merits and I challenged myself and upon returning today it's something which one can let it really get to them - but I look at the glass being more than half full - and am determined. I have held my father very highly, I don't hate the man but I remember my aunt when I was 18 to go my own direction...I think there was some wisdom in what she was saying.

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  6. Marty I have literally lived a very decent life - I have never done anyone any harm. Yeah we all do within some manner but this is the end of one chapter of sucess which I have done and frankly I don't think he and I shall ever have a relationship again - the one thing that does tick me off is that my mother is as
    sick as hell - I did more than help my father through so many plights with his health and I don't wish for rewards. Yet he done a injustice with family.
    I shall call my older brother this weekend. For the most part all friends which know myself which have been friends within the family know what I have
    done. I just leave it be but getting it out (which I rarely do) ..........I exposed a situation where I know within blogs one is not supposed to do.

    Yet I shall carry on and will obtain my goals - what I have learned is within family not to place high expectations. In this case.

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  7. I do have my values but yet I shall never look back on this within a good manner. I do have my ethics. To ponder it all I have done within the past. I have proceeded to get to where I am. And what I do know is it's time to not have great expectations. When I came here and started this titration off a med I was
    placed on - I did it. The same applies to this one as well and I will not faulter. The best emotional measure is to leave it all be now.

    Otherwise it can be taxing and I am not going to allow that to happen.
    Tomorrow is a new day.

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  8. Sharon he wasnt till the past two years. He called me for things he needed and there was a good relationship. There is no way I know where things are
    at there. After tonight, I let this go and carry on. Yet I still shall remember the man for what he was. Distance is good yet this was hard in taking and
    then on the way home I just understood that I have to place myself first, and not have that reflex of wantings of family. Yet myself and my older brother
    do keep in touch.

    Your very correct and it has been hard but this now has been 8 months. So I accept where things are at.

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  9. You know dear Jack? when we are children, we see our parents as heroes, as perfect persons, perhaps grow up is to realise that they are sometimes bad personalities, be a father or a mother is a biological situation of grown up people, it doesn't transform anyone in saints. Many parents are bad people intrinsically, they can't be "cured" of their wickedness. It's a pity when someone is born with a bad father or mother, it takes years of efforts and therapy for keep in track of life, I understand your troubles, but I'm sure you'll live in peace, at last. Now you can see the situation with open eyes.
    Besos, dear Jack! sweet night, friend of my heart. Thank you for sharing with me.

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  10. sometimes getting it out helps in some small way just to see reaction from your friends Jack...I have done it myself and its like telling your diary how you feel except you will get comments from friends that know and care for you.

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  11. Yes I know Elaine. I was raised very well - the factor here was a 12 years ago when Cancer hit. And it did cause with all except myself a dysfunction. I have no malice pertaining to how I was raised. Nor for that matter how my older sister and brother were. Perhaps I am defensive here but as a child to my teenage years both of my folks did set down a good platform to then move onwards with.

    It's a share not to all as I don't wish write on personal matters such as these to everyone out there. Life goes on.

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  12. I kid you not I had no connection and this was going to be my own self write - it does. Yet it's good to leave it be thereafter Marty.

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  13. Jack, what you put here yourself is the best advice I think anyone can give anyone in your situation. I'm sorry you have to go through this type of stress with your family. I don't know much about your situation, but I know what an impact family can be on a life and hhow hard it is to feel helpless on a given day about a health situation. Wishing you a better day.

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  14. The manner I see it Douglas, I can let this impact me as it had before, but that shall not happen. What I see is that in some strange way these challenges
    might very well be good - I know that sounds strange yet I am now learning to deal with things within a better way than within the past two years. I keep
    it rather flexible and if there is a change within something then I amend my agenda. Time has a way of either working for you or against you.

    Family is different it's much more stressing but I have done this now for seven months. Some silent time pertaining to family I think is best.

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  15. I don't know what the issue is between you and your father, but at least you can say that you were the better man and tried to resolve your issues. It might be that the reason your dad can't let go and make ammends is because he doesn't have it within himself to forgive himself.

    In spite of the hatred and anger between my dad and I, I did try to make amends with him and was going to go visit him since he had stayed in AA for a year. The weekend I was supposed to go see him, he died in a terrible auto accident. We had to settle for telling each other that we loved and forgave him over the phone as he lay on a freeway dying. How they were able to get a phone to him back then, I don't know.

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  16. P.S. There ARE some people who can't let go of their anger and hatred. It's not a reflection on you.

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  17. Sorry you're having family problems, Jack. Hope you can get beyond them soon ... and move on with your life.

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  18. The loss of a parent is traumatic no matter how it happens. The pain is almost unbearable under any circumstances. But when my parents died, there was some comfort that is not available to you. I pray Dr B will help you through the grief of this loss that will help make it bearable. May your life be filled again by others.

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  19. One moment at a time; and the best possible way to get through it all is uniquely individual to each person...you do the best that you can...while staying true to yourself. Know that you are not alone...and that you are still loved...hang onto hope...hugs!!

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  20. I am very sorry to hear your troubles with in your family.I sympathize and at the same time know what you're going through.
    Family system's can be a loving place and they can be cold hard places as well. My own mother whom I love dearly hasn't always done the right thing by me.
    Yet, I do sense she feels bad about this but sometimes, she reverts back to her old behavior. Still, she is my only mom and I am trying to repair the damage that was done by forgiving her for her bad behavior.
    I just wanted you to know, I feel bad for what you're going through and anytime you want to talk I'll listen.

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  21. The workings of the relationships with family members is such a mystery. Trying to get our expectations to mesh with reality leaves us with much disappointment and pain. I guess that's what friends are for. Sometimes all, friends & family, forsake us and all we are left with is Jesus Christ. Hugs & Prayers.

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  22. I know that Cal, your wearing an outfit there that seems to fit me. :)
    (joke)

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  23. I moved on at 7:30am this morning. Frani - one does or one does not. that is the choice. (hugs)

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  24. Dr. B............is one of a kind. He has done more for me - yet what he subscribes to is that not all things are within a pill. Grammy I don't feel I lost anyone. I feel I have made a periodical timeline application and now it's in place. As of today, I have enjoyed the company of going over (despite these tornados warnings and rain) and I met up with 4 freinds. Not to mention a few necessary calls.

    I don't dismiss my father. One would think as one friend in Saskatoon put it that I was in Iraq. We joked and to be entirely honest.
    I am and I have purpose, I have waivered too long on the connections I have and within the power of assoication is. It's been a busy day
    yet within this year I will look at this from a different place as well as a good view. :)

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  25. I do thank you and when I do come on here and read my past writes Jeff. I see that there is much that we both have endure within
    our own manner. For that I thank you. Believe you me I know I am loved. A hug there to you Jeff. I am alright aside of the fact that
    I must get a new laptop. Kidding.....

    I am good and I had a very good talk with two good friends earlier this morning. Hugs back to you there out East!

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  26. Erika, I would be most happy to do that. Yet I am not here with my mainframe desktop - this is a laptop and the best is within words - you have a
    great family there. I feel as if I have come to know you and your hubby as well as your kids. I never was one to share too much after I lost my wife.
    That was one thing to get over without true closure. Yet I have....

    What I went through is really over. The hardest thing within my life is getting off a medication that I was on. Micheal Jackson was never a wake up.
    I knew I was right within that situation and the worst is over. That is I did it and I am sane........now it's time for the change - the challenge now
    went into a tremendous beuacratic politic with healthcare here. Which I with the push of a friend took the courage as I wish not to disrupt as within
    the Canadian medical system - one protects another. Yet five calls have been made and Tuesday it's time to take ahold of this. No one is going to
    do it for me.....I can.



    For now listen within my words. When I have a new laptop that shall change. Huggers my friend.

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  27. Within blogs there are so many religious areas and Susan that I keep to my own. I do have my beliefs.
    It didnt mesh yet I never threw all the eggs in one basket yesterday. I am not within pain. I needed some
    help with some other things and today was probably one of the most productive. I am a faith based person.
    Yet I believe we all carry our own cross.


    Hugs and again thank you......within words.

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  28. Jack this is something to hold on to. "Harm none", is a good philosophy to live by.

    I'm saddened to read about the crumbling relationship with your father, and the dementia (or other illness), may have more to do with it than known. When my Dad was ill and passed away 3 years ago, I just forgave all from the past, and try to remember the things he taught me, and the good times.

    And please know you can share all aspects of your life here, as we are not going to judge, but accept, love, nurture and encourage you. As your friends, we care for you. I am especially proud of what you accomplished in the past several months. ~Many hugs~

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