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Old 01-07-2010, 10:23 AM
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I'm a mother hen...always have been so it's hard for me not to just automatically say "let me do it" or "here, I'll help you".

I have two grown sons. Two men. I am a 49 year old woman with MS. Is this balanced? I don't think so. But.....I've created my own monster and I cannot expect everyone to be on board with my changes immediately. It's gonna take some time but I've got nothing better to do! I have the time!

I've explained to them that I am on a mission to save as much money as I can. My LTD will not last forever. Do they want to support me when it runs out and I'm left with not enough to cover my monthly expenses? I think not. And I don't want that either!

This year I'm not going to be so quick to jump to the rescue of everyone else. Maybe I need to be rescued sometimes.
I used to do that too, step in and try to help. but have been standing back and letting them figure things out lately.

I said something to my 20 y/o dd to the effect: I think I gave you the false impression that you NEED me. You're really quite capable, look at you.

It's you're brother we're not too sure about!

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