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And so 35 is now back to "normal" should I go to Missouri for my grandson?
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<blockquote data-quote="scent of cedar" data-source="post: 611002" data-attributes="member: 1721"><p>I think that, if there is a way for you to go and to come back safely, you should go. </p><p></p><p>I don't think relying on 35's continued stability is enough. Are you, or can you become, prepared to protect yourself, if need be? I don't know what that would look like. Mace or pepper spray, a cell phone you always keep charged and keep with you to call 911? Life Alert for the time you are with him? A large container of cayenne pepper in your room? </p><p></p><p>A plan for how to get out quickly. </p><p></p><p>A little bag you always keep packed in the event of an emergency.</p><p></p><p>Where would you go? Hotel? </p><p></p><p>Will you have a car while you are there? </p><p></p><p>If you need to leave, if you find something wrong in the way 35 is parenting...what will you do?</p><p></p><p>How long until the police arrive, if you find it necessary to call them?</p><p></p><p>Do you know anyone there? If not, how far to the nearest place of safety?</p><p></p><p>Once you are fully prepared to deal with anything that comes up, then I think it would be safe to plan a visit.</p><p></p><p>I would not trust my safety to 35. Unless you can protect yourself, there will be too great an imbalance of power. </p><p></p><p>If you fly, I think you would be wise to rent a car during the time you are there. </p><p></p><p>You will be less frightened, and will feel more in control, if you know you can protect yourself or get yourself and your grandchild to safety if need be.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand? How exciting to think about spending that time with them! </p><p></p><p>I have five year old grandsons. Just thinking about you spending time with yours makes me miss mine like the dickens. They are so darn cute at that age! </p><p> </p><p>Cedar</p><p></p><p>If you decide against the trip for right now, go ahead and begin sending the grandson little things in the mail addressed c/o 35. Maybe, do that even if you are planning to go. It will be fun for you to do that, and will make you real to the little boy. </p><p></p><p>:O)</p><p></p><p>Excited for you, MWM.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scent of cedar, post: 611002, member: 1721"] I think that, if there is a way for you to go and to come back safely, you should go. I don't think relying on 35's continued stability is enough. Are you, or can you become, prepared to protect yourself, if need be? I don't know what that would look like. Mace or pepper spray, a cell phone you always keep charged and keep with you to call 911? Life Alert for the time you are with him? A large container of cayenne pepper in your room? A plan for how to get out quickly. A little bag you always keep packed in the event of an emergency. Where would you go? Hotel? Will you have a car while you are there? If you need to leave, if you find something wrong in the way 35 is parenting...what will you do? How long until the police arrive, if you find it necessary to call them? Do you know anyone there? If not, how far to the nearest place of safety? Once you are fully prepared to deal with anything that comes up, then I think it would be safe to plan a visit. I would not trust my safety to 35. Unless you can protect yourself, there will be too great an imbalance of power. If you fly, I think you would be wise to rent a car during the time you are there. You will be less frightened, and will feel more in control, if you know you can protect yourself or get yourself and your grandchild to safety if need be. On the other hand? How exciting to think about spending that time with them! I have five year old grandsons. Just thinking about you spending time with yours makes me miss mine like the dickens. They are so darn cute at that age! Cedar If you decide against the trip for right now, go ahead and begin sending the grandson little things in the mail addressed c/o 35. Maybe, do that even if you are planning to go. It will be fun for you to do that, and will make you real to the little boy. :O) Excited for you, MWM. [/QUOTE]
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