As the old saying goes, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. I can honestly say I have NO IDEA what that really means but I’m assuming it means it could come back to bite you. CHOMP!
I understand my parents are not in the best situation right now since my dad has been out of work since the beginning of the year. Mom has a job and is working and their house is on the market. As far as I know, there have been little to no job opportunities so far. I imagine times are difficult at best for them but I think things are getting out of control. As I said yesterday I was not having a good day, due to one person. Well the crazy drama has continued into today. The latest includes things like abandonment, loss of everything, and large sums of money. I am pretty dumbfounded by the words that have been flung at me throughout the course of the past few months. And I am pretty much at a loss now. Things are so far out of whack I have no idea what to.
It always comes down to money it seems. I remember a time not so long ago receiving a monetary gift to help me go on a trip to see M’s family in London. At the time I was overwhelmed by the generosity of this gift. I have received numerous “gifts” throughout the course of my life, including half the down payment for my house. And while I have appreciated all the “gifts” I have received the one for my trip probably meant the most. It really was one of those “ask and you shall receive” moments for me.
With the sale of the house coming soon, M and I had discussed what our options would be for the money we made off the sale. Granted it’s not a huge amount but it would be a nice foundation to begin adding to for a future house. Now I am receiving emails that there are expectations of check to be received once the house is sold. Let me say this, yes it would be a nice nest egg for M and I. Do I mind giving this gift back? Yes and no. Yes, only in the fact of how it is being asked for (as in it is expected). On top of all the other random $h!t that was included in the email.
I feel like all I do lately is vent on here. This is supposed to be one of the happiest times of my life and I feel like lately I am constantly being dragged down. I guess I am just confused. I just want all this drama to end. But how do you accomplish that?