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Old 05-29-2009, 12:18 PM
NinaMae
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Default Shady sister

I had another username but forgot the password and everything. Anywho, I am still living at home with my parents, 23, and still trying to finish my pre reqs for nursing school. I recently failed one of my science classes and did not want my mother to know about this because of additional stress. She will take it as if I am not smart enough to finish college and force me to drop out and work a minimum wage job. I am retaking the science class with a much better instructor.
I told my sister several months ago that I do not want her to give me the mail that I have sent to her house, to home so my parents can see it. My mother goes through my mail, meddles in my business, and places a lot of stress on me. I asked her that w henever i get mail to just call me and i'll go pick it up
Instead handing it to my mother/father like she used to, or instead of of calling me like I asked, she started doing things like placing it in open places where my mother can find it (in my room on top of the bed).

(In the past she also gave my parents my refund checks knowing that they like to take my money and the arguments/fights that ensue. A few months ago I got money for a couple grand and my parents took away my house keys because i lied about the amount that I had, and that I was not going to give them the amount that they wanted from the refund check. She knows how greedy my parents are and experienced this first hand years ago when she used to live at home)

Anyway, my mother discovered the letter from my school notifying me that I am on academic probation (I am working on bring the grades up) but she was very dissappointed and is causing me so much stress. She is starting to feel that I need to drop out instead of trying to pursue nursing school.

I called my sister and asked her why did she do this? And she talked around in a bunch of circles justifying what she did. She said if I had my own house this wouldn't be a problem. I just hate how she throws it in my face that I still live at home. I wish I could have my own place but I don't have the money. I am trying to make it but finishing school. I feel that she envies me and in the past she even told my mother that she does too much for me, and never did enough for her when she was younger

Right now, I don't know what to do. I have no one to turn to. I am going to have to get a PO Box (I hope my school will send it there) but right now I dont feel like my sister and I will ever have a close relationship Ever.
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Old 05-29-2009, 05:13 PM
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Why don't you get a p.o. box? I've heard they do not cost much to have. Then your mail can only be picked up by you.

Sorry you are having such a hard time, but as long as you try your hardest, you will succeed. Don't let anyone ruin your dreams. Good luck!
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Old 05-29-2009, 08:19 PM
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I know with po boxes you can get most of your mail, but certain federal stuff. Do you have any other family memebers that might let you use thier addresses for mail?
As for what your sister did... That's just mean. And your mother needs to trust you more and not quit snooping threw all your stuff. Sadly the only way that might happen is when you move out...
Hopefully things get better for you and good luck in your classes.

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Old 06-13-2009, 04:09 PM
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Default hope all gets better

Hey. How are you. Well first of all, as a parent, I feel like it is my business what is going on in my kids lives whether they live with me or not. That doesn't mean I have to control them or be critical of their mistakes throughout their lives, but I do want to be active and stay involved. I feel like from the beginning you should have just been honest with the misfortune you ran into and not run from it or give your sister any ammo to use against you. I also have a shady, adopted sister that does everything she can to sabotage anything and everything she can. I have learned to just stay away from her, not answer when she calls, and pretend she doesn't exist. You have played right into her hands. Try to be more honest with yourself and make changes within yourself to change the relationship with your family. After all; you are the only thing you can change. You can't change others no matter how hard you try.
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Old 06-14-2009, 03:21 PM
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First off, opening anyone else's mail is a federal offense and charges should be filed.

Second off, you can get anything sent to a PO box. You'll get notices in your box about packages and things needing a signature. Just go to the counter with the notice and you'll receive what wouldn't or couldn't go in your box. The cost of a PO box is very reasonable and varies depending on the size box you want to have. I've had several PO boxes over the years. Mainly due to living in small towns without a door to door mailman. In that case PO boxes generally free.

Good Luck getting it all sorted out.
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Old 06-14-2009, 05:40 PM
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I think a p.o. box would be your best bet... unless you have friends that you trust.
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