I do believe my ex, Michele, has found happiness--she's married a young Brit
(say 25, or so).  Her refusal to admit that she needs to stay on her
medication is frustrating for all, though.  That's the worst thing about
many mentally ill folk--their delusion that they are normal and the rest of
the world is skewed.  Sad.

-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Kenneth L. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:10 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: current events


i will say this, i do not even hate my ex. i am sorry for her. it is a
miserable life that she must live not loving anybody, not even herself.

-----Original Message-----
From: Cleveland, Kyle E. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:04 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: current events


Trish'

Thank you for the insightful note.  I'll take your encouraging words under
advisement.

-----Original Message-----
From: Trisha Cummings [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:53 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: current events


I don't see what the difference is - one should voluntarily pay for one kids
- you do for the ones that live with - infact if you consider how much the
cost per month - child support usually looks piddly next it - I get $250 a
month Amber, and put out at least $700. I get nothing for Alex and put out
the same amount.  I arrive at this by dividing the house, utilities and food
by three - then adding individual costs. Imagine the mess I would be in if I
didn't work 3 jobs. And this says nothing about the time spent running them
around and vacations etc. Why does it matter that the state set limit? If
you checked out the number kids who never get child support like Alex,
perhaps you would understand the necessity for state set limits. The sad
truth is many people value money over people. Hate your ex-wife by all means
but don't begrudge you child your support - finanacially or emotionally. It
is not the child fault.

                                  Trisha


> Biggest raise I've ever had in my life, but college starts this fall
> <sigh>.
> Oh well, at least it's Dad's decision to open his wallst, and not the
> State
> doing it for him!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BG Greer, PhD [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:19 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: current events
>
>
> In a message dated 6/3/02 8:13:33 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> >eh, congratsa kyle...
>
> Me too, Kyle. Now you, Laura and the kids will have more "cheese" to go
> around.
>
> Bobby