QOTD

So lets get to know more about each other... ready.. How many if any siblings do you have? bro's/Sis.. are your parents alive.. together..divorced? are you close to your parents/siblings and last but not least.. where do you fall in birth order? I had a brother that was older than me. he had special needs and was sick a lot. he lived most of his life in a state facility and died when I was nine. My mom passed about 8 years ago and my father remarried a woman that is 8 years older than I am.. she has a one child so I now have a sister through marriage. she is 24 I think and has two children. I have not been real close with my parents in the past, my mother disowned me because of my life style so I had no one in my life for a long time. My real mother actually told me she would rather I be dead than be gay as she through all my cards and letters I ever gave her and my birth cerificate in the street one day. My fathers new wife is much more accepting and we are building our relationship although they keep pretty busy so I dont see them often even though we only leave 10 miles apart. They are now always there for me when I need something or want to say hello which is much better than before. I will say that my mother in law is just the best. She always says if she could pick a daughter it would be me. I am closer to her than her own kids and I see her every other weekend whether my other half goes or not.. which in the past she never went. We are extremely close and have a very special bond that I cheerish more than anything.. for 17 years she has been my true parent and I care deeply for her.

I have 3 sisters - all older than me, I am the baby of the family. My mum died 4 weeks after I got married i***** I have ups and downs with my family - sometimes in touch, at other times I keep away depending - bit of a sore subject actually as this week had a huge row with my Dad and may not be seeing him in a LONG while!! oh well.

Carla, that is so sad how your own Mom treated you. I just don't understand how a mother could do that. As long as your child is happy, what difference does your lifestyle make? I'm so sorry you had to go through that! I'm the youngest of 5 girls. My Mom passed away 8 years ago and my Dad is now dating a woman who is not all that nice. She is somewhat verbally abusive to him and she doesn't like him having a close relationship with his daughters. Makes it difficult when family get togethers come around ... she usually won't come! Anyway, my 4 older sisters are all quite a bit older than I am. And they are now all heavier than I am and that has made for some bitterness. They never asked me about how I'm doing or how much I've lost. It's like they just don't want to know so I don't say anything. It makes me sad! Deanna

Deanna i LOVE the new picture. Your face has changed so much from your before pictures. You ALWAYS take a good picture, I wish I could - I tried several times to take one just for my avatar, but it didn't work. But yours each time look great. And your skin looks so smooth!! :cheers:

I want you to listen to me and listen up good girlfriend. You are a wonderful good woman, your sexuality should play no role in the relationships in your life. Your mother was from a different era, they didn't understand homosexuality it frightened them. You are a fabulous companion, mother, friend and all around woman so dont' let anyone tell you differently. I am so thrilled that your mother in law stepped in and was able to mother you properly, revel in this new relationship your father has, obviously it's more nurturing and more what you need. You be well and remember, NO ONE has the right to make us feel inferior nor should we listen when they try. Hugs, ANDI ps. i'm the youngest child of 3 actual siblings (one brother and one sister)