[Sonny M]

For your opinions and responses.

[frogjerk]

Ever since I can remember, he would call me on the phone, drunk and rambling so much that by the end of the call, I would be in tears.

Advice: Don't answer the phone.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Please ask this to be moved to chat.

[lilylangtree]

Why?

[AppyPappy]

If men did this column

Annie, this is killing me and my marriage. I am ready to start a family, and I do not want Dad to have any contact with my future kids until he can get sober. I have tried the help groups and have had counselors talk to the rest of my relatives. I don't know what else to do other than to move away from my family. -- Sober Only Child

Dear Sober Only Child...What? I wasn't listening. Oh now I remember. Your father drinks because you are a horrible excuse for a child. I'd drink to if you were my kid. As a matter of fact, grab me a beer while you're up.

However, one sister refuses to participate in any activity, whether or not her husband joins us. "Bessie" always has an excuse -- she's not feeling well, it's too hot, too cold, too windy. We only have a few years left, and we would love to get her to spend more time with us. Do you have any ideas? -- Miss Her in Tampa, Fla

Dear Miss Her... Take a hint. Your sister hates you and for a good reason. You are a whiner and a controlling shrew. And no, I don't care about your "needs". Now show some concern for MY needs and get me a beer.

[ArrogantBustard]

Ever since I can remember, he would call me on the phone, drunk and rambling so much that by the end of the call, I would be in tears.

"Do not call me again until you're sober." < click>

Some folks labour under the mistaken notion that they must remiain on the phone as long as the party on the other end wants to "talk". That's just not true.

Don't be afraid to just hang up.

[joesnuffy]

Change your phone number to unlisted

Write the SOB OFF...your loyalty is to your husband first and children second...

I was divorced when my children were very young...by the grace of God I am not a drunk nor would I abuse my kids because of my problems...which are my problems not theirs

Get on with your life and forget the people who want to
take you down...you cant save someone who not only doesn't want to be saved but are really out to take you down with them...

Forget the old bastard and get on with taking care of your family and yourself.

The guy is a spiritual plague carrying pariah...and will hurt you, your husband , and children...and that is the proper way to perceive him and then act accordingly.

If he ever straightens out his act and is contrite and asks you for your forgiveness then perhaps for your own sake (not his) forgive him...but always keep him at arms length...lest he revert.

Protect your marriage and your kids and yourself for they
need you sound and whole not flaky and mentally crippled.

imo

[Krodg]

If you start a ping list, please add me. Now I can laugh at the moonbats without wading through their filthy language.