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[caughtinafold]

Some progress today so far. I've taken the day off, and spent most of it so far with Ella while everyone else was out. She's in the shower now, but she doesn't hate me any more. If she did hate me to start with, that is. Dislike. There you go

Comments

[eligible_boy]

I'm glad you've got that far. Telling my own parents was the hardest thing, and I didn't have the Catholic issue or anything like that to deal with. They were actually really supportive, and still are, but I was so scared before I did it. It's good that Ella will have you to support her through that. I hope it is not too awful for the both of you. If there is anything I can do, I will be there for you.

[caughtinafold]

They won't like it, Pierre, not one bit. I think she's coming around to the idea that I want to help her, and I'm not there to patronise her. You're lucky to have good parents, and I'm sure you're a good parent too. And thank you.

[eligible_boy]

Well, thank you for the compliment :) It means a lot.

There is too much of parents freaking out and not being supportive when their children need it the most. A friend of mine came out to his parents, and that just went so badly. I'm glad that Ella will still have family to be there for her, even if your parents are not. Though I do hope they will put aside their issues and act as they should.

[caughtinafold]

I hope so too, but I know them too well. I'm sorry about your friend, at least he has friends who can support him in the absence of family.

[twilightrobe]

yeah... it's good to know you're with her. and with kay. i like knowin' they're well taken care of.

i'm sorry you gotta go through this shite, darlin'. it's so crap. at least bonding is good... i know you'll be good for little ella.

[caughtinafold]

I'm going to be here whenever Kay's unable to be here, and also when she's here. I was thinking of taking Ella to Cherry Orchard, she'd probably like to be introduced to Butterball. *shudders*

It's like trying to get past a boundary that was set years ago. I'm not sure that she trusts me yet, but I'll get there. I just feel awful that she has a better bond with other people than me, and she's my little sister. She'll be fine, we'll make sure of it.

[milestogobefore]

Ella and Butterball and certainly happen.

And I'm around if you need me.

[caughtinafold]

She thinks she's "creepy but cool." I disagree.

Thank you.

[gonetoground]

I don't see why anyone who actually knew you would dislike you. I'm sure Ella will realise what a sweet, caring person you are. It sounds like she already is.

[caughtinafold]

Siblings, Alessa. Have you never had any? Ella resented me because I wasn't there for her for the past eight years or so now. I resented her because she was the youngest and was always getting attention from my parents when I thought that other things were important. We're over that now, I think.

[gonetoground]

Ah, you caught me out. I'm an only child, and if anything, could have done with a little less attention from my parents. Mainly because their idea of "attention" was "judgment". But I shouldn't be all bitter here, especially when you've quite enough to deal with. I'm glad that there is the bright side to this of you and Ella building a better relationship.

[caughtinafold]

I could tell. But judgement is never fair from parents, and I'm sorry that you feel that way about them.