I'm so pissed!

[Jarre]

Re: I'm so pissed!

were not experts just giving our life experiences to help those in similar situations mate.

[eticket109]

Re: I'm so pissed!

That was targeted more towards a specific minority in the thread.

Besides, you're a Brit... I already know you're a bit off kilter.

[Eohmer]

Re: I'm so pissed!

Maybe next time she won't get caught. >.>

[DakAttack]

Re: I'm so pissed!

The internet, where everyone is more of an expert on your life than you are.

Some of us are old enough to have seen it all before, but that doesn't make us experts. We simply choose not to pity every person with a sad story.

[Bluecat]

Re: I'm so pissed!

Some of us are old enough to have seen it all before, but that doesn't make us experts. We simply choose not to pity every person with a sad story.

Did I ask for pity? NO! I asked what should I say to my mom to make her feel better that is it end of story no questions asked. Also..life is different in different countries, your advice wouldn't work for the poor in Africa now would it no!

[Jaice]

Re: I'm so pissed!

Wow, I can feel the love here, and it has teeth.

The miscommunications are running rampant. I've seen people try to offer ideas to help cut down on bills, get the basics of what (they think) will be needed to live, try and foce opinions on some one whom is having a life changing experience, try to make an argument to cut off the college student from all help (shame on you), and suggest that every family member get off their ass to pitch in and help. Which... isn't what I've seen was wanted from the beginning post, he just wanted us to know the gravity of the situation and see what we could come up with to have his mothers mind at ease.

On the other side the people that did offer their advice in these situations were mainly attacked and attempted to defend their points to everyone here. Just keep in mind that everyone has a difference of opinion and when those that take the time to share their experiences get attacked for speaking it's just going to create drama an drive everyone to attack each other. Even if the advice isnt want you were wanting or looking for, not even mentioning it and moving on is better than shooting back a rebuttle that incites more arguments and upsets others.

(See? This is the "Cant' we all get along?" standpoint that I rarely play ^^ )

Bluecat I feel for ya matey, it's a crappy situation to be in when 2/3 of your income is suddenly not there anymore, the best I can give is to be there for your mom, let her know that even though her job is gone she still has family that supports and loves her in what ever she does. There are plenty of other job opportunities that she is qualified for.

(And serioulsy man... it's Cell phone >.< not Sell phone, ok... got that out of my system)

/em kicks back, munches popcorn, waits to be flamed.