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So how would everyone say their summer was?
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbey" data-source="post: 70981" data-attributes="member: 179"><p>Well, if I had to classify it on a scale of 1-10, it would be heavily in the negatives. It's sad as one of the perks of being a teacher is the summer off. (Actually, most teachers get a job during the summer because the pay is so crappy.)</p><p></p><p>It started off great with me going to see my daughter at college. It was a crazy, fun week, but it culminated with me bringing her home because her boyfriend was arrested and jailed on domestic violence charges. Spent the next 2 months with deep talks with her, but ultimately she is in denial and not much was accomplished.</p><p></p><p>husband and I are hanging on by a thread for many reasons, but the most visible is that I refuse to work his DJ business anymore. I already work full time and can't/won't do anymore. He is NOT happy.</p><p></p><p>The icing on the cake...and I've told no one about this (don't know why it's easier when you're not face to face) is that I was assaulted and raped in late July. VERY long story, but it was by someone who was a long standing client, a very influential person in our city, and could easily and quite effectively follow through on his threats. </p><p></p><p>I consulted an attorney and a close friend of mine who works in the industry. Both very sadly confirmed my beliefs that going to the police was pretty much a waste of time. My friend is the head of the largest gaming company here. He had his top security guy try to get the video tape the very next morning...gone. </p><p></p><p>So, I've decided to chalk this up to lack of experience and not make the same choices again. My biggest concern was going back to work with finger bruises all over my arms and lacerations on my legs. Fortunately, the bruises healed fairly quickly...just a really yucky looking leg. :grrr:</p><p></p><p>I feel I'm a pretty business savvy person and can assess people's motives, but this one left me completely blind-sided.</p><p></p><p>I have been battling health issues for so long now and not getting any help or answers. I haven't slept a solid night in many, many months. It has been very frustrating.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and there is my best friend's husband committing suicide. Geez...</p><p></p><p>Finally, is the issue with J and his girlfriend. Who knows how that will turn out.</p><p></p><p>In the end, I was <u><strong>THRILLED</strong></u> to go back to work. It gives me some sort of normalcy. Pretty crappy summer. :thumbsdown: I don't ever want to repeat it.</p><p></p><p>Abbey</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbey, post: 70981, member: 179"] Well, if I had to classify it on a scale of 1-10, it would be heavily in the negatives. It's sad as one of the perks of being a teacher is the summer off. (Actually, most teachers get a job during the summer because the pay is so crappy.) It started off great with me going to see my daughter at college. It was a crazy, fun week, but it culminated with me bringing her home because her boyfriend was arrested and jailed on domestic violence charges. Spent the next 2 months with deep talks with her, but ultimately she is in denial and not much was accomplished. husband and I are hanging on by a thread for many reasons, but the most visible is that I refuse to work his DJ business anymore. I already work full time and can't/won't do anymore. He is NOT happy. The icing on the cake...and I've told no one about this (don't know why it's easier when you're not face to face) is that I was assaulted and raped in late July. VERY long story, but it was by someone who was a long standing client, a very influential person in our city, and could easily and quite effectively follow through on his threats. I consulted an attorney and a close friend of mine who works in the industry. Both very sadly confirmed my beliefs that going to the police was pretty much a waste of time. My friend is the head of the largest gaming company here. He had his top security guy try to get the video tape the very next morning...gone. So, I've decided to chalk this up to lack of experience and not make the same choices again. My biggest concern was going back to work with finger bruises all over my arms and lacerations on my legs. Fortunately, the bruises healed fairly quickly...just a really yucky looking leg. [img]:grrr:[/img] I feel I'm a pretty business savvy person and can assess people's motives, but this one left me completely blind-sided. I have been battling health issues for so long now and not getting any help or answers. I haven't slept a solid night in many, many months. It has been very frustrating. Oh, and there is my best friend's husband committing suicide. Geez... Finally, is the issue with J and his girlfriend. Who knows how that will turn out. In the end, I was <u>[b]THRILLED[/b]</u> to go back to work. It gives me some sort of normalcy. Pretty crappy summer. [img]:thumbsdown:[/img] I don't ever want to repeat it. Abbey [/QUOTE]
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