On Sun, 14 Apr 2002, - Joy - wrote:

> Kathy Jo,
>
> You are an adult.  You have the right to talk on the phone, to go out when
> you want to go out, and to be treated with respect and dignity.  You need to
> begin insisting that others stop treating you like a child.  There is no
> reason why you can't do what you want, when you want to do it.  Forgive me
> if I sound harsh, but if we stop believing in our own humanity, there is no
> reason for others to recognize it.
>
> ~Joy~

Hi Kathy Jo,

I have to second Joy here!!  For your parents or anyone else to tell
you that you can not talk on the phone without them being there is
bull-Bleep!!  What do you think they're afraid of anway?!!  Didn't you
tell us  you are 30 years old now?!!  You may need to remind them of
that verrrry loudely!!

Gary


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