[Paulie]

Margo -

Steph said it so well - (and the others too)

We can't change who they are and we shouldn't spend our time trying. WOW - so simple yet so difficult. I have the same issues with my mom, different circumstances...but same kinda stuff.

You are doing great, make time for you....do what you told yourslef you would do this week, which includes your meetings.
And you know what? You may lose your mind for the week...but you will get it back when he leaves...and this comes from spending almost 3 weeks last year with my mom on vacation, I came back nutty...but then got back to normal again. My mom also is very negative and plays the victim role well enough for an academy award. It has been over 20 eyars since my dad died, but she is still the victim. I am not being cold, but I think you understand what I mean.
Take care of you...pray and come here and vent. Pick up the 700lb phone and call your sponsor if you are really nutso...take the phone in the closet and talk to her if you have to.

We are here and will listen as long as you need us to. But be prepared to be a little nuts..it just is how it is.
Love you!!