Topic : 03/21 Is This Normal?

I feel for Mary, maybe she should suggest a State Contractors license for Eric? It would help alot and he can also make time to play drums between jobs. I'm not saying that just because I'm one of his bass players or anything I'm saying that as a contractor myself who knows that there is a balance between playing and money making and with more money we can start another band, a really good one. Eric doesn't need a job he needs lot's of jobs that pay big and a contractor can do it, thus the issue would be resolved and we can jam.

Hey all,

 Just wanted to let you know this show was all in fun, and while it seems in a few postings I have been chastised for the way I treat Sasha....I would like you to know that it was never with harmful intension. I have watched the show several times since it aired this evening, three times in a row tonight as most always prescribed by Dr. Phil. I realize that I may have made a few slips of the tongue...but truly I have gotten a few of the messages loud and clear.

Should we be invited back for an update you'll be excited to find out what has happened since the show...

for now what I can say is that I love Sasha very much and want what is best for her and her health...but of course I love Jill more, and I realize that she is the most important in all of this...along with my son.

I hope those of you who have posted comments  will consider that loving my dog is the part that comes easily, and loving Jill and my sons are even easier...what is not always easy is pleasing those whom do not see us or know us and understand this is only a small fraction of our daily lives.

Some of you have posted wonderful things and given truly  helpful insight and advice...others have taken themselves and their postings a bit too seriously...but don't worry, we forgive you. (wink)

What I learned most from situation in particular, is that I have an amazing family, an amazing future daughter in law, and extended family...and wonderful friends who support me even though I am crazy about my dog....and yes some even agree it is normal.

Thank you Dr. Phil for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this show, and a special thanks to Stephanie and Justin!!

Best wishes to all of you and thanks for watching Dr. Phil, especially the segment featuring our special girl....Sasha..... I mean Jill  ....( only kidding )  geeesh

 Namaste~.

Linda

   Are you for real?   You are on a Pity trip.  You are not taking responsibility for lack of self worth.  You are using the excuse that Oh, I can't let him fail on his Own?   Where is your self worth?   Don't use him for your excuse to stay where you consider confortable,   Don't you have any goals for yourself, why are you letting someone elses lack of self worth drag you down.  WHERE is your head girl,   get  some goals and realize that he is not helping you, you are enabling him to be a bum and free loader, hey, people treat you, the way you let them   where the H    is your selfworth, Time to look in the Mirror and think about why you allow this lazy guy in your life.   Do you have a mother - I'll take care of You attidute?    Well maybe you should have had some kids, they would be more greatful in the long run and would give you back something in return.   You asked the question so,. therefore,    Here is my answer,   Tell him to get off his lazu butt, give him a due date, if he doesn't do it by then, tell him. Meet the date, or GET out!.  Now if he cares, he will do something, if now, he will test you and if you stand you ground, then and only then will he move out, Cause to be honest, I don't think he will change, he will only move  on to his next concur!   Please get out now,

live your life instead of taking care of some lazy, no good user!    Make a promise to yourself and do it now for the New Year.   Life is so great when that burden is off your shoulder.   You know whats funny, you always had the power,   you just never used it.   You know why.   Cause you fill like you owe someone else their happiness and life,    NO you don't, you Are number One, then look at them.    They look pretty sad, don't they, Well tell them to do something about  it ,   You are going to live....Life is TOO short, don't waste another minute on someone who is using you!....Hey, don't mean to be had on you but I have to, to get you to act,   and  that my friend is what you need to do to get rid of the homeless, car-less, money-less lomesone looser!   I wish  Really Really wish you the best,  please move on, get that burden off your back.   It will feel so good.   I have to make one more comment.  I really and turely believe " no one owes anyone a living just because they are with you"   Please think about this.   Good Luck  Sincerely   Kiesa1

Linda, What message did you get through loud and clear? I have already posted a message to you and I try not to be mean spirited and unkind when I post messages. It just seems so unnecessary. I have 5 dogs and 4 cats(and a parakeet) In watching the show, the main thing that came across is that you Love Love Love your dog. As do I, love my pets too. Through the years I have told my family that my dogs "talk" to me, also. You know, how some dogs will respond with what I call "doggie talk". It has all been in fun. I don't REALLY think they can talk to me.  It seemed to come across to me, anyway, that you REALLY believe that your dog is not a DOG. That she doesn't lick her butt. That you can interpret her barks. I never, for one minute, felt like your dog is being mistreated or that you don't love your family. It just seems strange to keep insisting that your dog is really HUMAN. You know what I mean?

It made me wonder if you had other problems that were being manifested in the way you feel about your dog being human. I guess I just took it too seriously myself. (armchair psychologist that I am) DrP certainly didn't seem to think anything like that. Linda, I hope you and your family and Sasha , have a Merry Christmas and continue to enjoy a happy life.