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I understand. Sometimes it's really difficult to have people listen. I think a lot of people are handling the news differently from you. Most people believe that if they speak good news from this situation into existence, it'll happen.

You deal with it differently, and that's okay. You chose to see it from a realistic standpoint, which is valid! You're right, she might get hurt and she might deal with difficult things because of this. But she'll have everyone by her side to help her through that. We can try to prevent the next time.

just-jacopo

everyone has flaws...

prevent it how?

she said she has to go to protect her sister, so I wrote her sister a letter asking her not to go but mom said that was rude

mariahill-suggestions

I have them! My friend Natasha has them! Her husband has them.

Good question. Talking her out of it, stuff like that. I know it hasn't worked in the past, but it's progress.

I won't go and preach about that because I'm not Mom. However, I'll say it was uncalled for. I know communication is difficult for some people, myself included. I also know you said you feel like nobody is listening.

Instead of giving the letter to her sister, maybe you should've given it to Mom. It mightve expressed to her how you feel and helped her understand why you feel the way you do.

*parks*

You still hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah, I am

mariahill-suggestions

Okay. We can keep talking about this while we're inside the diner if you'd like. Or if you want, we can change the topic.

just-jacopo

I wanna keep talking, I just don’t wan other people to hear

or see if I get upset

mariahill-suggestions

That's perfectly okay.

Would you like the finish up in the car and go in after we're done?

just-jacopo

yeah

I’m just... tired of people acting like it’s crazy that I don’t want my mom hurt. It seems like everyone is like well, she just has to do it

mariahill-suggestions

I get where you're coming from. You're not crazy. I stand with you. It stinks people are making you feel like that.

just-jacopo

okay..

thanks Maria

I love my mom lots and lots

mariahill-suggestions

You don't gotta thank me...it's what I'm here for.

I know you do. If you didn't, you wouldn't care so much.

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

just-jacopo

No..

And I told some people why its upset me. But they just keep saying, she has to fight, she'll be okay

But she won't, she'll get stabbed again

mariahill-suggestions

Its a short book, kinda sad. All the main characters suffer with some kind of flaw. I think fighting is just one of Mom's flaws. Everyone has them.

I understand. Sometimes it's really difficult to have people listen. I think a lot of people are handling the news differently from you. Most people believe that if they speak good news from this situation into existence, it'll happen.

You deal with it differently, and that's okay. You chose to see it from a realistic standpoint, which is valid! You're right, she might get hurt and she might deal with difficult things because of this. But she'll have everyone by her side to help her through that. We can try to prevent the next time.

just-jacopo

everyone has flaws...

prevent it how?

she said she has to go to protect her sister, so I wrote her sister a letter asking her not to go but mom said that was rude

mariahill-suggestions

I have them! My friend Natasha has them! Her husband has them.

Good question. Talking her out of it, stuff like that. I know it hasn't worked in the past, but it's progress.

I won't go and preach about that because I'm not Mom. However, I'll say it was uncalled for. I know communication is difficult for some people, myself included. I also know you said you feel like nobody is listening.

Instead of giving the letter to her sister, maybe you should've given it to Mom. It mightve expressed to her how you feel and helped her understand why you feel the way you do.

*parks*

You still hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah, I am

mariahill-suggestions

Okay. We can keep talking about this while we're inside the diner if you'd like. Or if you want, we can change the topic.

just-jacopo

I wanna keep talking, I just don’t wan other people to hear

or see if I get upset

mariahill-suggestions

That's perfectly okay.

Would you like the finish up in the car and go in after we're done?

just-jacopo

yeah

I’m just... tired of people acting like it’s crazy that I don’t want my mom hurt. It seems like everyone is like well, she just has to do it

mariahill-suggestions

I get where you're coming from. You're not crazy. I stand with you. It stinks people are making you feel like that.

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

just-jacopo

No..

And I told some people why its upset me. But they just keep saying, she has to fight, she'll be okay

But she won't, she'll get stabbed again

mariahill-suggestions

Its a short book, kinda sad. All the main characters suffer with some kind of flaw. I think fighting is just one of Mom's flaws. Everyone has them.

I understand. Sometimes it's really difficult to have people listen. I think a lot of people are handling the news differently from you. Most people believe that if they speak good news from this situation into existence, it'll happen.

You deal with it differently, and that's okay. You chose to see it from a realistic standpoint, which is valid! You're right, she might get hurt and she might deal with difficult things because of this. But she'll have everyone by her side to help her through that. We can try to prevent the next time.

just-jacopo

everyone has flaws...

prevent it how?

she said she has to go to protect her sister, so I wrote her sister a letter asking her not to go but mom said that was rude

mariahill-suggestions

I have them! My friend Natasha has them! Her husband has them.

Good question. Talking her out of it, stuff like that. I know it hasn't worked in the past, but it's progress.

I won't go and preach about that because I'm not Mom. However, I'll say it was uncalled for. I know communication is difficult for some people, myself included. I also know you said you feel like nobody is listening.

Instead of giving the letter to her sister, maybe you should've given it to Mom. It mightve expressed to her how you feel and helped her understand why you feel the way you do.

*parks*

You still hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah, I am

mariahill-suggestions

Okay. We can keep talking about this while we're inside the diner if you'd like. Or if you want, we can change the topic.

just-jacopo

I wanna keep talking, I just don’t wan other people to hear

or see if I get upset

mariahill-suggestions

That's perfectly okay.

Would you like the finish up in the car and go in after we're done?

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

just-jacopo

No..

And I told some people why its upset me. But they just keep saying, she has to fight, she'll be okay

But she won't, she'll get stabbed again

mariahill-suggestions

Its a short book, kinda sad. All the main characters suffer with some kind of flaw. I think fighting is just one of Mom's flaws. Everyone has them.

I understand. Sometimes it's really difficult to have people listen. I think a lot of people are handling the news differently from you. Most people believe that if they speak good news from this situation into existence, it'll happen.

You deal with it differently, and that's okay. You chose to see it from a realistic standpoint, which is valid! You're right, she might get hurt and she might deal with difficult things because of this. But she'll have everyone by her side to help her through that. We can try to prevent the next time.

just-jacopo

everyone has flaws...

prevent it how?

she said she has to go to protect her sister, so I wrote her sister a letter asking her not to go but mom said that was rude

mariahill-suggestions

I have them! My friend Natasha has them! Her husband has them.

Good question. Talking her out of it, stuff like that. I know it hasn't worked in the past, but it's progress.

I won't go and preach about that because I'm not Mom. However, I'll say it was uncalled for. I know communication is difficult for some people, myself included. I also know you said you feel like nobody is listening.

Instead of giving the letter to her sister, maybe you should've given it to Mom. It mightve expressed to her how you feel and helped her understand why you feel the way you do.

*parks*

You still hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah, I am

mariahill-suggestions

Okay. We can keep talking about this while we're inside the diner if you'd like. Or if you want, we can change the topic.

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

just-jacopo

No..

And I told some people why its upset me. But they just keep saying, she has to fight, she'll be okay

But she won't, she'll get stabbed again

mariahill-suggestions

Its a short book, kinda sad. All the main characters suffer with some kind of flaw. I think fighting is just one of Mom's flaws. Everyone has them.

I understand. Sometimes it's really difficult to have people listen. I think a lot of people are handling the news differently from you. Most people believe that if they speak good news from this situation into existence, it'll happen.

You deal with it differently, and that's okay. You chose to see it from a realistic standpoint, which is valid! You're right, she might get hurt and she might deal with difficult things because of this. But she'll have everyone by her side to help her through that. We can try to prevent the next time.

just-jacopo

everyone has flaws...

prevent it how?

she said she has to go to protect her sister, so I wrote her sister a letter asking her not to go but mom said that was rude

mariahill-suggestions

I have them! My friend Natasha has them! Her husband has them.

Good question. Talking her out of it, stuff like that. I know it hasn't worked in the past, but it's progress.

I won't go and preach about that because I'm not Mom. However, I'll say it was uncalled for. I know communication is difficult for some people, myself included. I also know you said you feel like nobody is listening.

Instead of giving the letter to her sister, maybe you should've given it to Mom. It mightve expressed to her how you feel and helped her understand why you feel the way you do.

*parks*

You still hungry?

icarusbrucevalsson

Hi Icarus :) how are you dear? -Maria

Maria!! I'm a little tired, but I'm doing better. How are you?

@mariahill-suggestions

mariahill-suggestions

I'm great! I'm a little hangry, not gonna lie. I haven't gotten a chance to eat dinner yet! Any suggestions?

icarusbrucevalsson

Theres a really nice diner not too far from here. I sneak out for dessert sometimes when it gets crazy.

mariahill-suggestions

*chuckles*

Our little secret.

Any ground breaking dishes I should know about? A girl's gotta eat.

icarusbrucevalsson

Their steaks pretty great!

mariahill-suggestions

Mmm...that sounds delicious.

Want me to pick you up something? I know it's crazy right now, Mum told me. I'm not promoting emotional eating...but sometimes it's needed.

icarusbrucevalsson

A blue cheese burger with fries? Oh, and a brownie.

Do you want me to watch Ryan while you go?

mariahill-suggestions

Any drink? A milkshake? A soda?

That would be perfect, but you don't have to! It's close to his bedtime anyways.

Your brother is with me by the way, incase anyone gets worried. We're going to get dinner. Mum told me everything, and I know being on the streets isn't good.

icarusbrucevalsson

Uh... hot chocolate.

I dont mind! I like my baby siblings.

Good. Hes having a rough time, but... so's Mom. It's a mess all around.

mariahill-suggestions

Coming right up!

If he gets rowdy, he likes seeing pictures of your Mom. He sleeps with them sometimes. Too cute.

I understand. Everyone has rough times, myself included. Sometimes it's a lot rougher than what they're used to, and that's okay. All we can do is help and provide a distraction or assistance. Sometimes it requires an understanding even if you don't understand.

icarusbrucevalsson

That is really cute! I might just bring him to her if it comes to that. Shes been spending a lot of time with Ari and Carrie too.

I get that. I wish I could help... but my therapist also said it's not my job.

mariahill-suggestions

He'd like that. He loves your Mom a lot.

I know, sometimes it tough. I know I'm not much of a parent to you, but what I agree. It's not your job. I understand that sounds harsh, and I know that it must suck to watch it happen. But trust me, from when I was little, every time I got involved in my sister and Mom's fits....it was a doosy.

icarusbrucevalsson

You love my mom. That's enough for me to trust you and get advice from you.

I just... hate seeing them both so upset. I mean, first it was that. Now Jacopos mad because she backed off and Moms trying to pretend everything is okay but I'll wake up to go get water and she'll be up checking on me and my siblings over and over. She doesn't do that unless shes really not doing good.

mariahill-suggestions

I really appreciate that.

Yeah, I get that. Dealing with something like this can be stressful and tough for everyone involved.

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

just-jacopo

No..

And I told some people why its upset me. But they just keep saying, she has to fight, she'll be okay

But she won't, she'll get stabbed again

mariahill-suggestions

Its a short book, kinda sad. All the main characters suffer with some kind of flaw. I think fighting is just one of Mom's flaws. Everyone has them.

I understand. Sometimes it's really difficult to have people listen. I think a lot of people are handling the news differently from you. Most people believe that if they speak good news from this situation into existence, it'll happen.

You deal with it differently, and that's okay. You chose to see it from a realistic standpoint, which is valid! You're right, she might get hurt and she might deal with difficult things because of this. But she'll have everyone by her side to help her through that. We can try to prevent the next time.

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

mariahill-suggestions

Hi dear! How's it going?

just-jacopo

*long sigh*

mariahill-suggestions

Touchy subject, I can tell.

I'm not gonna force you to tell me, and I'm definitely not gonna parent you because I'm not in your life a lot.

Are you hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah

mariahill-suggestions

Wanna stick around with me and get some dinner? I actually picked up a few new crystals, and I know that's kinda your thing.

just-jacopo

yeah, I like crystals

okay

mariahill-suggestions

You okay with cars? If not, we can walk.

just-jacopo

a car’s okay

mariahill-suggestions

Okay, sounds good.

*opens her passengers seat door for him*

Hop in!

just-jacopo

*gets in*

mariahill-suggestions

*starts driving*

I'm thinking of getting a chocolate milkshake and a burger. Maybe a little dessert after, I'm hungry!

Do you have an idea of what you want.

just-jacopo

I’d like that too

.. did you talk to my mom?

mariahill-suggestions

Perfect! We'll get two perfectly cooked burgers and some yummy milkshakes. It'll be delicious.

In general? Or about what's going on?

just-jacopo

okay

about what happened

mariahill-suggestions

She told me about the most of it. A summed up version, if you will.

Is there anything you want me to help you with?

just-jacopo

... I just want her to stop going to fight when she gets hurt so much.. it scares me

she;s been hurt bad like 3 or 4 times. But she says she will go again

mariahill-suggestions

*nods* I understand that. Trust me, I do. Especially when you're the age you are...it's challenging to see people you love go and do that.

I know how you feel Jacopo, and you aren't alone in those feelings. It hurts me too to watch her do it. However, we both know her. She acts impulsively and without thought. It's like how I can be intrusive. That's just the way she is.

Have you ever read Of Mice and Men?

icarusbrucevalsson

Hi Icarus :) how are you dear? -Maria

Maria!! I'm a little tired, but I'm doing better. How are you?

@mariahill-suggestions

mariahill-suggestions

I'm great! I'm a little hangry, not gonna lie. I haven't gotten a chance to eat dinner yet! Any suggestions?

icarusbrucevalsson

Theres a really nice diner not too far from here. I sneak out for dessert sometimes when it gets crazy.

mariahill-suggestions

*chuckles*

Our little secret.

Any ground breaking dishes I should know about? A girl's gotta eat.

icarusbrucevalsson

Their steaks pretty great!

mariahill-suggestions

Mmm...that sounds delicious.

Want me to pick you up something? I know it's crazy right now, Mum told me. I'm not promoting emotional eating...but sometimes it's needed.

icarusbrucevalsson

A blue cheese burger with fries? Oh, and a brownie.

Do you want me to watch Ryan while you go?

mariahill-suggestions

Any drink? A milkshake? A soda?

That would be perfect, but you don't have to! It's close to his bedtime anyways.

Your brother is with me by the way, incase anyone gets worried. We're going to get dinner. Mum told me everything, and I know being on the streets isn't good.

icarusbrucevalsson

Uh... hot chocolate.

I dont mind! I like my baby siblings.

Good. Hes having a rough time, but... so's Mom. It's a mess all around.

mariahill-suggestions

Coming right up!

If he gets rowdy, he likes seeing pictures of your Mom. He sleeps with them sometimes. Too cute.

I understand. Everyone has rough times, myself included. Sometimes it's a lot rougher than what they're used to, and that's okay. All we can do is help and provide a distraction or assistance. Sometimes it requires an understanding even if you don't understand.

icarusbrucevalsson

That is really cute! I might just bring him to her if it comes to that. Shes been spending a lot of time with Ari and Carrie too.

I get that. I wish I could help... but my therapist also said it's not my job.

mariahill-suggestions

He'd like that. He loves your Mom a lot.

I know, sometimes it tough. I know I'm not much of a parent to you, but what I agree. It's not your job. I understand that sounds harsh, and I know that it must suck to watch it happen. But trust me, from when I was little, every time I got involved in my sister and Mom's fits....it was a doosy.

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

mariahill-suggestions

Hi dear! How's it going?

just-jacopo

*long sigh*

mariahill-suggestions

Touchy subject, I can tell.

I'm not gonna force you to tell me, and I'm definitely not gonna parent you because I'm not in your life a lot.

Are you hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah

mariahill-suggestions

Wanna stick around with me and get some dinner? I actually picked up a few new crystals, and I know that's kinda your thing.

just-jacopo

yeah, I like crystals

okay

mariahill-suggestions

You okay with cars? If not, we can walk.

just-jacopo

a car’s okay

mariahill-suggestions

Okay, sounds good.

*opens her passengers seat door for him*

Hop in!

just-jacopo

*gets in*

mariahill-suggestions

*starts driving*

I'm thinking of getting a chocolate milkshake and a burger. Maybe a little dessert after, I'm hungry!

Do you have an idea of what you want.

just-jacopo

I’d like that too

.. did you talk to my mom?

mariahill-suggestions

Perfect! We'll get two perfectly cooked burgers and some yummy milkshakes. It'll be delicious.

In general? Or about what's going on?

just-jacopo

okay

about what happened

mariahill-suggestions

She told me about the most of it. A summed up version, if you will.

Is there anything you want me to help you with?

just-jacopo

Hey Jacopo :) -Maria

Hi Maria

mariahill-suggestions

Hi dear! How's it going?

just-jacopo

*long sigh*

mariahill-suggestions

Touchy subject, I can tell.

I'm not gonna force you to tell me, and I'm definitely not gonna parent you because I'm not in your life a lot.

Are you hungry?

just-jacopo

yeah

mariahill-suggestions

Wanna stick around with me and get some dinner? I actually picked up a few new crystals, and I know that's kinda your thing.

just-jacopo

yeah, I like crystals

okay

mariahill-suggestions

You okay with cars? If not, we can walk.

just-jacopo

a car’s okay

mariahill-suggestions

Okay, sounds good.

*opens her passengers seat door for him*

Hop in!

just-jacopo

*gets in*

mariahill-suggestions

*starts driving*

I'm thinking of getting a chocolate milkshake and a burger. Maybe a little dessert after, I'm hungry!

Do you have an idea of what you want.

just-jacopo

I’d like that too

.. did you talk to my mom?

mariahill-suggestions

Perfect! We'll get two perfectly cooked burgers and some yummy milkshakes. It'll be delicious.

In general? Or about what's going on?

icarusbrucevalsson

Hi Icarus :) how are you dear? -Maria

Maria!! I'm a little tired, but I'm doing better. How are you?

@mariahill-suggestions

mariahill-suggestions

I'm great! I'm a little hangry, not gonna lie. I haven't gotten a chance to eat dinner yet! Any suggestions?

icarusbrucevalsson

Theres a really nice diner not too far from here. I sneak out for dessert sometimes when it gets crazy.

mariahill-suggestions

*chuckles*

Our little secret.

Any ground breaking dishes I should know about? A girl's gotta eat.

icarusbrucevalsson

Their steaks pretty great!

mariahill-suggestions

Mmm...that sounds delicious.

Want me to pick you up something? I know it's crazy right now, Mum told me. I'm not promoting emotional eating...but sometimes it's needed.

icarusbrucevalsson

A blue cheese burger with fries? Oh, and a brownie.

Do you want me to watch Ryan while you go?

mariahill-suggestions

Any drink? A milkshake? A soda?

That would be perfect, but you don't have to! It's close to his bedtime anyways.

Your brother is with me by the way, incase anyone gets worried. We're going to get dinner. Mum told me everything, and I know being on the streets isn't good.

icarusbrucevalsson

Uh... hot chocolate.

I dont mind! I like my baby siblings.

Good. Hes having a rough time, but... so's Mom. It's a mess all around.

mariahill-suggestions

Coming right up!

If he gets rowdy, he likes seeing pictures of your Mom. He sleeps with them sometimes. Too cute.

I understand. Everyone has rough times, myself included. Sometimes it's a lot rougher than what they're used to, and that's okay. All we can do is help and provide a distraction or assistance. Sometimes it requires an understanding even if you don't understand.