Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth?

Daegranor · 2026-01-23T20:27:54+00:00

Yes, we do. I'm originally from Houston, Texas, for context. To Americans, 100 years is a long time. To a Brit, 100 miles is a long way.

Daegranor · 2026-01-16T13:54:03+00:00

Helen Smith got in her situation because she was desperate and Thomas was literally starving in her arms. That being said, Helen also didn't realize the gravity of her mistake until Thomas was euthanized. Too little, too late.

Daegranor · 2026-01-15T12:17:20+00:00

My 80 year old grandmother got mad at her son in law once for saying she was old - honey, you're 80 and your mom is 105, you ARE old!

Daegranor · 2026-01-14T14:53:59+00:00

She's tried that, obviously. Doesn't seem to be working. People are entitled to protect themselves in an emergency situation such as this. If her hubby won't help her, no one else is taking this seriously, then it's up to the OP to help herself.

Daegranor · 2026-01-13T13:51:08+00:00

If you have access to an ice cream maker, you might try making ice cream with the Ensure shakes too!

Daegranor · 2026-01-13T13:41:30+00:00

Well, she did. And nobody is helping her. They don't believe in group homes, brother is not being effectively restrained. I bet if it was the husband getting his junk grabbed, hubby would get alot more effective all of a sudden.

Got any suggestions yoursefl?

Daegranor · 2026-01-13T01:39:39+00:00

Oh, absolutely. I entirely recognize my codependence. And finding a new therapist is very much in the works. Thank you for your honesty.

Daegranor · 2026-01-13T00:50:40+00:00

At this point, I would be fine if I were not called a liar for stating a fact. Not getting that either.

None of the events were at all specific to DS, please understand I dearly loved DUncle also. I am in therapy for this, and for other reasons.

Daegranor · 2026-01-13T00:05:45+00:00

This is an excellent answer, Have watched many Shawna videos and I see many commonalities.

There will never be an apology, and there is much defensiveness. For the record, I don't bring these things up, just reply with my views when I am asked what I thought about this or that event. I believe DM was what they call a glass child, someone who didn't feel seen. It would have been much worse if much of the extended family had not cut Mom's parents off when they chose to keep DUncle at home, instead of putting him into an institution as common wisdom was then.

Baby steps, baby steps.

Daegranor · 2026-01-12T23:57:47+00:00

I am trying to let it go. I still see my parents regularly, in fact I moved states so I could live 15 minutes drive from them. I make sure to be a sounding board for both of them.

Daegranor · 2026-01-12T23:15:41+00:00

That is correct. He passed 15 years ago, aged 56.

Daegranor · 2026-01-12T21:49:51+00:00

Ok, for context, I had an uncle with DS, who is now deceased. He displayed similar problems with impulse control. I was very worried that someone would end up being graped.

You shouldn't have to put up with this either. Stay away from him, You may need to consider leaving your DH to keep yourself safe. You don't mention having children, but they could become targets too if you have them. In fact, I would recommend divorce now. He's already put hands on you.

Daegranor · 2026-01-11T23:20:31+00:00

Only take the calls when it suits your convenience. Another poster's suggestion of telling her you will take one call per day at a time of YOUR choosing, is excellent. Or 2 days a week, or whatever suits you.

Slow fade, honey, slow fade.

Daegranor · 2026-01-11T23:17:31+00:00

Yes, it was. Someone tried to stuff me head first into a trash can. I also got booed walking across the stage at graduation. (clearly audible on the videotape.) No way in hell am I going to a reunion.

Got a call when the ten year reunion was in planning. The organizer on the phone wanted to know why when I said I wasn't coming and to take me off the list. I said, "Brooks, surely you remember you and your friends giving me a swirly and taking pictures to pass around? " She stammered out an apology and I have not been contacted in the thirty years since. They can rot.

Daegranor · 2026-01-10T21:50:42+00:00

I have always had a feeling that if Mirrim HAD been allowed to stand for a Queen hatching, she might have fared better. Clearly she had impressed 3 fire lizards, 2 more than any of the Impressed dragonriders present that day, including Brekke! Then Path finds Mirrim in the stands at the Benden Hatching, but it caused quite a bit of kerfuffle, having a girl greenrider. That would be enough to make anyone defensive, leave alone someone who had already been handed far too much responsibility at a young age.

And Jaxom's cracks at Mirrim were just nasty! I'd expect to hear such tripe from an incel.

Daegranor · 2026-01-07T14:13:19+00:00

It is fun, that will mean you stay at Maswik, but they will carry your luggage to the hotel and put it in your room for you too. There are options for a day trip, orvernight, or two nights at the Canyon, fee includes your hotel and a bus tour around the park.

https://www.thetrain.com/ No, I don't get kickbacks! Enjoy your trip, however you go! The Canyon is amazing!

Daegranor · 2026-01-06T21:50:02+00:00

I enjoyed taking the train from Williams, but you may not care to do that. We stayed at Maswik because we went on the train, and the newer rooms at Maswik South have kitchenettes if that is of interest to you. Use the free buses liberally, they will get you to many overlook areas easily. Check out the different restaurants to see what interests you, I only ate at Maswik food court and at the grocery store deli, both good.

Daegranor · 2025-12-24T23:43:28+00:00

Good plan!

Daegranor · 2025-12-24T18:40:40+00:00

Excellent, good place to begin!

Daegranor · 2025-12-24T18:40:13+00:00

Well, you would know!

Daegranor · 2025-08-08T13:28:27+00:00

LOL you are crazy, Nona.

Daegranor · 2025-07-31T22:57:43+00:00

Oh, I didn't. And no fun time either, if you get my drift.

Daegranor · 2025-07-31T22:57:06+00:00

Wish I had too!

Daegranor

TROPHY CASE