So I'm sitting here writing to Facepunch, at my grandparents house, everybody's asleep, in a depressed state of mind. Tomorrow morning I leave their house, but right now I'm having a hard time.
So they moved when I was maybe 9-10 (I am 14 now, a younger FP'er(I signed up a long time ago for some help with gmod stuff, and FP kinda stuck)) to Florida, like a lot of older people do. I never really knew them well as I was younger and stuff, and I know their personalities kinda well, from stories and some experiences, whatever. My dad used to have a hard time with being accepted by my grandpa and stuff, which I only found out a long time ago. Anyway I have a lot of cousins and I'm a shy kid who never really accomplished much when I was younger, when they were still back at my hometown. They weren't really there that much.
As of late they've made a few mentions of funerals and benefits and things like that, and one of the reasons we made this trip my father said was "To see them one of the last times"
And right now it really just hit me, that they are probably going to die soon, I mean that sounds stupid but it's really killin me right now. And I have barely even known them, and this whole vacation I've been sitting in my room, when we aren't doing anything as a whole family, on the fucking computer. I feel like a complete douchebag because now I realize all the times I've just sat around and ignored them, turned them down. I feel so STUPID that I've never gotten to know these wonderful people and now they're going to be gone from my life. It's like I'm so desensitized to everything!
So now I sit here, crying, in this little room that I've been staying in. When I looked outside of it I saw my grandpa sitting on the couch watching TV.... he looked really sad. and I've made no attempt to even know him. FP- can you help? I just need advice on how to dea with this. Theree hasn't really been any death or anything in my life, I don't know what to do, that's my point....
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You signed up when you were 11?
Also talk to your gramps about his past n shit. They always have semi-interesting stories. Well, the most interesting he has.
Then ask if he wants to do some awesome shit before he dies. Bucket-list.
I'm sorry to hear about that. Maybe spend more time with your family?
I would try phoning your grandparents just by your own accord. Talk to them on the phone, ask them stories, for opinions and tell them about your life. Ask about theirs too. If you can get a chance, visit them and suggest stuff to do with them within a plausible reasoning depending on their health. You're lucky, my grandparents died long before I was born. tl;dr: Spend time with them and show an interest in their lives.
Do a barrel roll.
No, just hope that a miracle happens and they don't die at all. Otherwise, there's not really much you can do. My condolences.
Dude. Get off now and go talk, then.
[QUOTE=kyruku;20202650]So I'm sitting here writing to Facepunch, at my grandparents house, in a depressed state of mind. Tomorrow morning I leave their house, but right now I'm having a hard time.
So they moved when I was maybe 9-10 (I am 14 now, a younger FP'er) to Florida, like a lot of older people do. I never really knew them well as I was younger and stuff, and I know their personalities kinda well, from stories and some experiences, whatever. My dad used to have a hard time with being accepted by my grandpa and stuff, which I only found out a long time ago. Anyway I have a lot of cousins and I'm a shy kid who never really accomplished much when I was younger, when they were still back at my hometown. They weren't really there that much.
As of late they've made a few mentions of funerals and benefits and things like that, and one of the reasons we made this trip my father said was "To see them one of the last times"
And right now it really just hit me, that they are probably going to die soon, I mean that sounds stupid but it's really killin me right now. And I have barely even known them, and this whole vacation I've been sitting in my room, when we aren't doing anything as a whole family, on the fucking computer. I feel like a complete douchebag because now I realize all the times I've just sat around and ignored them, turned them down. I feel so STUPID that I've never gotten to know these wonderful people and now they're going to be gone from my life. It's like I'm so desensitized to everything!
So now I sit here, crying, in this little room that I've been staying in. When I've looked outside of it I see my grandpa sitting on the couch watching TV.... he looks really sad. and I've made no attempt to even know him. FP- can you help? I feel really sad and everything, it's horrible. [highlight][B]tl;dr: get out[/B][/highlight][/QUOTE]
Was gonna hart u :(
go talk to him
Go watch TV with your grandpa.
i cried
And why exactly did you make this thread? Did you just want to be comforted by an internet forum?
haha lol
~lolcatshahawin!~
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[QUOTE=CheezyCheez;20202792]And why exactly did you make this thread? Did you just want to be comforted by an internet forum?[/QUOTE]
Clearly he doesn't want help :downs:
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[QUOTE=lolcatshahawin!;20202806]haha lol
~lolcatshahawin!~[/QUOTE]
What a great first post.
[QUOTE=CheezyCheez;20202792]And why exactly did you make this thread? Did you just want to be comforted by an internet forum?[/QUOTE]
He clearly doesn't get any from arseholes like you.
Go and fucking talk to them then. Either that or play CoD.
It's ok, once they die, you'll get money. It will be awesome, rejoice that your grandparents have lived a long a prosperous life (and that they'll give you money)
[QUOTE=smurfy;20202847]Go and fucking talk to them then. Either that or play CoD.[/QUOTE]
For all you guys that keep saying this, please realize that it's almost 11:30 here and everybody else is asleep.
Whoever rated him dumb is dumb. :smile:
[QUOTE=Machk;20202720]I would try phoning your grandparents just by your own accord. Talk to them on the phone, ask them stories, for opinions and tell them about your life. Ask about theirs too. If you can get a chance, visit them and suggest stuff to do with them within a plausible reasoning depending on their health. You're lucky, my grandparents died long before I was born. tl;dr: Spend time with them and show an interest in their lives.[/QUOTE]
Thank you, easily the best post on here so far, very helpful..
[QUOTE=kyruku;20202866]For all you guys that keep saying this, please realize that it's almost 11:30 here and everybody else is asleep.[/QUOTE]
Pretend you had a bad dream and wake him up?
No seriously though, I'm out of suggestions.
OP you still have a long life ahead of you. Don't make it shit for yourself. Tomorrow go up to your grandparents and offer to do something fun, it won't hurt. Play cards, do something they would be interested in even if it means you get bored in the process. You could learn a lot about them.
Sounds a little bit like what I went through when I was younger. You may feel shitty for forgetting about them, but they probably understand.
You were a kid, busy and consumed in learning and growing up, all that. It's easy to lose touch with family. You are going to feel bad for a while probably, but use the time you have to be with them if you can at all. Other than that, don't feel bad about it.
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