She's Gone and so Are My Hangers...

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's emotional experience following the departure of her sister and niece from her home due to family conflicts. The participant expresses deep sadness and a sense of loss, particularly regarding her bond with her niece, while also sharing details about her sister's behavior and the impact on their family dynamics.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Emotional support

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as Kacey, shares her heartbreak over her niece's departure and her sister's actions, describing a close bond with her niece.
  • Another participant expresses sympathy and offers prayers for Kacey and her family during this difficult time.
  • Several users mention their emotional reactions to Kacey's situation, with some sharing similar experiences of loss and longing for children they have cared for.
  • One participant reflects on the unfairness of ungrateful parents having sweet children, resonating with Kacey's feelings about her sister.
  • Another participant shares a comforting saying about children filling emotional voids, emphasizing the importance of the bond Kacey had with her niece.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the reasons behind the sister's behavior and the impact on Kacey's relationship with her niece, but there is a general sentiment of support for Kacey's emotional struggle.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and emotional responses related to family dynamics and the challenges of caring for children in difficult situations.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants within the consultant community who have experienced similar familial challenges or emotional struggles may find resonance in Kacey's story and the supportive responses from others.

You know Kacey - I keep reading the title to this thread, and every time I do - I just think to myself that it sounds like the title of a Country Song.....:D

Praying for your interview today!
 
Oh sweetie. I am so sorry. It is really hard to do the right thing, but you know why you had to do it. I have been praying for you. We are here for you. For your tears, vents and of course those classic Kasey stories!!!
Hang in there.
 
awww Kacey, she is so sweet!!!! My heart is sad for you, but you did the right thing, you had to ask her to leave. I know your sadness is more for your niece, but she knows how much you love her and that will never go away. You and your husband are good people and deserve nothing but the best. I was crying after readin all this because you shouldn't have to go through all this. Good luck with your interview, I can feel some good news coming your way :) BIG HUGS!!!!!!! :) xoxoxoxo
 
Kacey - Micah's favorite song right now.....This is for you!YouTube - You Never Let Go - song by Matt RedmanBe sure and watch the video on YouTube...but here are the lyrics too:Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know you are nearAnd I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?(Chorus:)
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of meAnd I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth(Chorus)Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You(Chorus 2x's)
 
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Kacey, hon, I am so sorry! I can't believe that your sis moving out had to end like that. I certainly pray that she comes to her senses quickly (for her daughters sake, and so she can repair family relations now...)

I pray that you got a good night's sleep, that your nails and hair look fab, and that your interview goes smoothly!

Let us know how it goes today!

{{{HUGS}}}
Love,
Kelly
 
First of all ((HUGS!!!)) Kacey-

I was sitting here at work reading your post and crying. I will definately have you and your family in my prayers. You have been through so much.

I can tell you from experience the pain of losing contact with a child doesn't ever leave you, but it does get easier. My brother's ex hasn't allowed my family to see my two nephews in 5 years. I do think about them all the time though and pray that when they get older, they will realize what they mean to us.

I wish you luck with your interview today. Please let us know how it goes.

Hugs and prayers.
 
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Thanks guys! :) Off to do my hair, and I'll post later this afternoon. :)
 
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Becky- thanks for the Utube video and the song...great way to start my day!:)
Blessings everyone!
 
OOOHHH Kacey - I am excited about how F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S you are gonna do at your INTERVIEW!! YIPPEEEEEEEE

I am gonna log-on again after lunch to see how you did!!!!! :love:
 
((((MORE HUGS))))

Kacey I will continue to pray for you. I am so sorry you are hurting right now. It wont be that way forever. Our God is also the God of restoration and He WILL restore the relationship between you and your sister. It may just take some time.
 
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Christ Follower said:
((((MORE HUGS))))

Kacey I will continue to pray for you. I am so sorry you are hurting right now. It wont be that way forever. Our God is also the God of restoration and He WILL restore the relationship between you and your sister. It may just take some time.
I trust God will heal this in time as well! :)
 
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BTW- my interview is at 12:30 cst- and I'm a talker. I know...it was just as surprising for me to learn that as well. So as soon as I get home, I'll let you guys know how it went (after I call the staffing agency first- sorry rules are rules) I'm hoping to be back on here around 3:30 or so.

:)
 
Kitchen Diva said:
BTW- my interview is at 12:30 cst- and I'm a talker. I know...it was just as surprising for me to learn that as well. So as soon as I get home, I'll let you guys know how it went (after I call the staffing agency first- sorry rules are rules) I'm hoping to be back on here around 3:30 or so.

:)

Good luck Kacey - "see" you then! ...or whenever I have a break or finish work for the day.
 
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okie dokie!
 
Kacey - I'm just catching up on this thread. I'm so sorry that things went south the way that they did. You have been on my heart & in my prayers. I hope & pray that your sister will come around & let you see & talk with your niece.

My words aren't as eloquent as some around here, but they mean the same! :D Hugs to you, your DH & that precious little girl.
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Can I have some vodka, too? Shoot- I forgot I don't drink... but the sweet tea sounds good! :)


You should have some Tennesse Tea! (Though I prefer it with Jack Daniels & sweet tea) :D
1 part Jack Daniels
1 part Triple sec
1 part Sweet and sour
2 parts Cola


I hate that you are hurting. :( But honestly, the amount of stress that left with your hangers is worth it. However, I pray your sis grows up & let's you continue to be part of your niece's life...she needs your unconditional love & support to heal after the things she had to deal with at such a tender age.
 
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katie0128 said:
... artichokie!
Now that is funny! I shall use that...now go busy yourself and find a way to surprise KG with finding a way to make a discussion about dill go south...:blushing:
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Now that is funny! I shall use that...now go busy yourself and find a way to surprise KG with finding a way to make a discussion about dill go south...:blushing:

dill mix + cream cheese = spread for anything you'd like
 
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katie0128 said:
dill mix + cream cheese = spread for anything you'd like

now that's just cheesy!
 
Kacey, I've been away from the site for a couple of days, so this is the first I've heard about what happened on Monday. You know you did the right thing. Your sister probably knows it too, she's just too blinded by offense* to acknowledge it. *We often choose to be offended when the other person is in the right. It allows us to ignore the truth and hang on to our position.
 
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You are very right, and very wise Miss Rae! :) I know in my heart that I did the right thing. I called my niece tonight and told her the dogs wanted to talk to her. I put her on speaker phone and the dogs ran down to the garage door thinking she was walking up to come into the house. It was sad to watch. They miss her...

She said she loved her Uncle John-uh and Aunt Krissy and told the dogs that she loved them and missed them and would see them later and she told Delaney to be a good girl and told Spirit to be a good boy. It was too cute. Last night Spirit slept in "Maggie's" room on the floor- I think he really misses her.

I did speak with my sister for a while- her tone sounds much better and she apologized for throwing the phone at me. She wanted to know if she could just have the phone (we would keep the chip) because she had pictures of my niece on there and she wanted to get a plan of her own, but just wanted the phone part.

So at least we're talking. Or I should say at least she's talking to me. I never had a problem talking to her.
 
Sounds like the healing has already begun. That's a good sign.
 

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