Posted on Aug 28, 2015
SGT Michael Glenn
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I have been out of service for almost 24 years (Oct 26 will be 24). When I got back to the states (left the states in 86 and returned in 09) I came across a family that I had know since childhood. One of the daughters had gotten with me on Face Book and we started talking and she told me she was going through a divorce that was dragging on and had no means to support her children ( 5). I wound up going to meet her and them and have now been here for 5 years. During this 5 years I have made it VERY clear that I will not become active with her as she is still married but will help her out. Also in this time I have become very bitter towards her 3 sons who have tried their very best to piss me off to the point where I will want to leave, this includes making false claims that I almost beat one to death and child protective services stepped in, The child wound up admitting that it was all just a lie and was just another attempt to get rid of me. I have kicked one out just shy of his being 18 for disrespect and am on the verge of doing the same to the next one and just enrolled the 3rd (15) into a military academy to turn his ass around. My dilemma is this: After so much friction I am torn on staying with this family or just walking away. They have absolutely no income , I finance the house , the cars, everything and know if I leave they will return to a life of poverty. I absolutely love the two girls (15 and 17) along with the mom, but as said all this crap with the boys has put a HUGE wedge between us. Any suggestions??I know it will in the end fall on my decision alone, I just am torn in what direction I need to travel. UPDATE!!!! I have asked them all to leave and have started rebuilding my life, I thank all of you who responded.. It helped me confirm what I already knew i needed to do.
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Just my two cents. There are red flags on this. I understand you want to help. HOWEVER, there is a point and time to say enough is enough and walk away. And that time is now. I personally think that you should have walked a long time ago. For your own good and before something tragic happens, walk away.
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Sgt David G Duchesneau
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Catch 22 situation. If you stay, you will be all fired up and not happy and if you go, you'll feel shitty about yourself. I would walk and let God sort this out. If it is meant to be, then you will end up back together. Get the space you need, GET THE FUCK OUT before you really go NUTS!
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SGT Michael Glenn
SGT Michael Glenn
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Thanks for responding!! I know the feeling...lol... I have often wanted to pull the plug but my heart battles with me due to the two girls, the life they left behind was not good.
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Sgt David G Duchesneau
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Let me tell you something, you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. If your head is all mixed up, then nothing good is going to come out of this. I am a retired State Trooper and I am telling you this from experience. Do not get yourself in over your head. Unfortunately, reading what you wrote above, you are well on your way to a train wreck. Ask yourself one question, can you see the light at the end of the tunnel or is it another train that is coming towards you?
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SGT John Rauch
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she is using you bro, lay down the law, if she violates prosecute to the fullest. ( by prosecute, I mean leave) just so no one gets confused.
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SGT Michael Glenn
SGT Michael Glenn
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Sgt John Rauch yes you are correct and yes I have and yes they have beem asked to leave and I am very much done with them. Thanks for connecting on this and confirming what I was so blind to see for the past few years,Im not afraid not ashamed to say that the want of a family made me blind to issues, But Ive regained my sight and kicking ass and taking names.
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