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originally posted by: teapot
Matriarchal power struggles, yuk!
I say, find the wedge to drive D and J apart, See how confident they each are then in their merciless bullying of R!
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: Dimithae
a reply to: brandiwine14
Is it terrible of me to take a little pleasure and satisfaction in just the thought of seeing them meet their comeuppance? I try not to be so petty, but it's been so frustrating to deal with for so long!
I could also just print this thread out in its entirety and pass it around at the next family gathering if they start behaving badly again to let them read how others see their behavior. I really don't think they can be shamed within the family anymore.... they can rationalize and minimize their abuse so casually it's amazing to me. But if it's all in black-and-white, from strangers they cannot attack personally, again and again and again... they might have to look at themselves thru other eyes. Even more, it make might other family members reconsider their "Switzerland" position, and that they are just letting this hatefulness and hurtfulness thrive with their silence.
originally posted by: Eunuchorn
You should seriously consider printing out this thread & mailing it to every single family member. Embarrass the hell out of everyone, whether they're the perpetrator or just plain complacent.
originally posted by: Eunuchorn
a reply to: Boadicea
Most people don't want to be an instigator; personally, I've never much cared to be like most people.
originally posted by: Flowfessional
What are they saying to R exactly?