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Posted on May 19th, 2006 by Purvaka : Shannon Miller Beck Purvaka

As you all know I've been having issues with my parents.  I'm happy to say by my avoiding them in their "time of need" I forced them to take matters into their own hands and fix... More »

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Physical reactions

Posted on May 6th, 2006 by Purvaka : Shannon Miller Beck Purvaka

Well, I finally answered the phone and let them ramble on about thier problems, offering suggestions but no actual monitary help (it would break our  check book).  After I felt emotionally better (that was just temporary),... More »

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avoidance

Posted on May 3rd, 2006 by Purvaka : Shannon Miller Beck Purvaka

Ok, I know I'm not supposed to, but I just can't help it, I'm avoiding my parents.  They keep calling off the hook and I just turned off the ringers, I just don't feel like... More »

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In reply to comments on my "Boundaries???" post

Posted on May 1st, 2006 by Purvaka : Shannon Miller Beck Purvaka

mscaprikell and Yoanna, I agree, I've been taken advantage of for years :(. I know this is true and you're both right. It saddens me more than anything else that people who I used to admire,... More »

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Boundaries???

Posted on Apr 30th, 2006 by Purvaka : Shannon Miller Beck Purvaka

I'm trying to live a more moral, ethical life (but isn't that all relative?).  I try to be kind and helpful to all I come in contact with, but when does being helpful become being taken... More »

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