Halloween Is For The Babies

I don't care about ghost, goblins, nor witches brew. But I do know that a bad day can always be made a little better by these two.

Don't Fire Your Therapist!

Granted, we all have issues and could benefit from a good therapist or most times, an old fashion prayer meeting. But I am tired of being the designated "whipping post" for individuals who decide to project their negative emotions on me.

Below is an email exchange between me and a family member that pissed me the hell off and has forced me to start the process of weeding and pruning my Loved-Ones Garden. (The real names have been deleted but the exchange is authentic). The last response made me laugh and think..."Don't fire your therapist!"

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From: Chocl8t
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:16 PM
To:
Cc:
Subject:

I've copied everyone on this email so as not to omit anyone. For those of you who already have XXX's contact information, pardon me. ( :

I received an email from our cousin (maybe your brother or nephew), XXX on yesterday! He wanted me to forward the email addresses of other family members that I had....so I am doing just that!

We have to do a better job of keeping in touch...yes, I'm admonishing myself with that statement!! ( :

Love you all!!!

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From: ZZZ
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 2:49 PM
To:
Cc:
Subject: RE:

Hello Chocl8t & XXX,

I find this to be so funny..... better Job! How can one do a better job when the job responsibilities never took place.
So with that being said the statement should be "Start doing the job of communicating with your family members."
I know that I am guilty of this and to be quite frank I do not feel the closeness to do so. But I myself will have to pray on this and hope that God bestowes on me to be close. I will take the opportunity to say have a Happy and bless Thanksgiving.

regards
ZZZ
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From: Chocl8t
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 3:08 PM
To: ZZZ, XXX
Cc:
RE:

Whoa! Okay it's obvious someone has...shall I say...baggage and unresolved issues.

ZZZ, if you don't feel the need to communicate, which is a starting point to foster some "closeness", then don't. Frankly,given the tone of your email, I would prefer that you didn't communicate with me at all until you could do so without being so critical, condescending and just downright rude.

Chocl8t
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From: ZZZ
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 3:40 PM
To: Chocl8t
Cc:
Subject: RE:

agreed.... I would do myself a great injustice if I did not agree with you.

Hate On Me!!

I have loved Jill Scott since she first hit the scene. Her lyrics and songs gives voice to many women who live and love everyday! For any moderately successful person, male or female, there are those who will have nothing but hate for you and your blessings. Most times it's those closest to you.

Thank you Jilly from Philly for providing us with a new theme song!!

Go 'head and hate on me, hate on 'Cuz I'm not afraid of it What I got I paid for You can hate on me...



Thanks to AJ at Over Analyze It!