Update on my knife situation.. (confiscation)

Garage Boy:

It sounds like folding metal is the least of your problems right about now, as long as they're not impregnated into you or your father. Hang in there.
 
Hey GB,
you got my number... you can call 24/7 if you need anything. if I don't get your call, leave a message with your number and I'll get back to you.

The most important thing is to remember that there's a dynamic that you don't know about. It's not your fault and there's nothing you can do about it so don't try to fix it. Any interaction you have with your parents should be based upon unity, positive and equality... "Yes, I love you both", "it's neither one of your fault", "let's work together to find a solution".

Don't worry about it... this will pass.
 
Sorry about everything that's going on in your life right now. It's never fair that the children of feuding parents are brought into an arguement. I would keep out of it if you can.
Good luck,
Matt
 
Ok, She's willing to come back, if I surrender them. But I added a condition. They're going in the safe deposit.
 
GarageBoy said:
Ok, She's willing to come back, if I surrender them. But I added a condition. They're going in the safe deposit.
Click to expand...

Your mom will only come back home if you give up your knives?

:rolleyes:

You should've asked her where she wanted her mail forwarded.

Jeez. I'm sorry, man, but I think your mom is a loon.
 
GarageBoy said:
She IS a loon, but she's my mother I gotta deal with for a few more years..
Click to expand...
Man, now you had BETTER be sure that mom NEVER takes a look at these posts or else she will not only take your knives, but your scalp along with 'em.:D.:eek:.:D.
 
I don't really know what to say, hate to see families and people in this sort of situation.
I think you should avoid the whole situation at all costs, only intervene if it comes down to someone getting hurt (and you can do so safely) like when you took the knife from your mom. No matter how much you want to you can't be a mediator, that needs to come from someone that doesn't have the relationship with them you do.
The safe deposit box idea is a good one. Your knives aren't the issue at all, but are being used as an excuse and outlet for something else. If you can take them out of the equation you will be less involved.
It sounds like your parents really need some help, but thats not your responsibility, its a real shame you've had to be involved at all. Just try to stay out of trouble and pray for the best. We'll all be pulling for you.
 
Thanks. It's gonna suck to have my babies removed from my hands again, but at least I know where they are.
 
Wow. I'm blown away. First off by Glockman's second to last post. It actually seemed compasionate and sleaze free, but even more so by GB's apparent maturity. GB, my heart goes out to you. I grew up in a family where things went nuts frequently, and generally due to my Mom's behavior. She was a bit of a loon and still is, but at 41 I no longer let her make my life crazy (and haven't for years). While you might move out in a couple years, and she might be nuts, she will always be your mother.

I sincerely hope your situation improves, but it seems like you're handling it pretty well. Keep your head up and don't hesitate to check in here if there's anything that can be done to help.

John
 
Thanks for the support guys. Hope to meet some of you in the future. BTW: I'm down to a Mora, a Centofante III and the Calypso Jr that my friend refused to accept as a gift. (My mom never knew about these as she missed them when she performed her raid)
 
No fair, you've been holding out on us. We've all been under the assumption that you were totally knifeless, that's why all the sympathy and offers of help. We're (at least I'm) still sympathetic with your situation, but you can't play your friends like that, not if you want to keep them as friends.

John
 
I'm with jmxcpter.

GB, I don't know why you didn't mention that before. I think all of us were under a wrong impression that you had all your knives confiscated. So you still have 3 knives. Some of us only have a single knife. Whilst having some knives confiscated is not a pleasant thing, this is not equivalent to having ALL your knives taken away.
 
um, those last 2 posts were a little weird, given the depth of the situation. Plus, the only reason he didn't lose those knives is because she didn't know about them, it's not like the problem is resolved, he's just not totally knifeless. If someone took just one of my knives, I'd be supremely pissed. AFAIK, he hasn't taken anyone up on the offer of donations, so I don't think he was playing some angle either.
 
I never said it didn't suck having his knives confiscated. I don't think GB was trying to play us to get more knives, I just think many of the posts would have been different if he'd originally posted "Some of My Knives Got Confiscated". It would be more like when one of us loses a knife to an air travel situation, a bummer, but not a total loss.

I still feel sad for GB and his situation as I think it's more complicated than he originally posted. What he is going through with parental traumas at 14 is a heavy situation to deal with, and it's understandable that he might need a little extra attention, I was just pointing out that if you want to be taken seriously here and considered a friend, you need to be honest.

John
 
GB never asked for one knife... never even hinted for it... He's refused to accept knives because he doesn't want those confiscated as well.
Upon confiscation of the rest, the three remaining knives had to go into hiding. In effect, he was knifeless as he could no longer use them for fear of further reprisals...
 
hmmm....

MMutt, I guess you're right. I agree that GB never asked for a single knife. I don't think it was ever his intention to get any knives from any forumites - it's just that you guys have real big hearts :) But it sure didn't sound like he had any knives at all when these posts were started...losing one of your knives is certainly not the same as losing your one and only knife, no?

Anyways, it's not real important to the issue whether GB has any knives left. I hope GB's family situation sees some resolution.

GarageBoy,
Hang in there. I hope all will turn out for the better. BTW, a mora knife is a heckuva knife - just get the thing sharpened real good. Me, when everyone's asleep, I would just take out the knives and play with them. ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top