I have a wonderful family. Really I do......... Remember how my uncle violated me at my brothers wedding? He was at Thanksgiving dinner, guess what I got? Yeah, I got 3 kisses from him on the mouth, lasting more than 3 seconds each. Very disturbing. I know these things only happen with him after he's been drinking, but really, do I need to have such an intimate relationship with my uncle? I think NOT! I mean, I know I'm his favorite (only) niece, but really......
But it gets better, I think I get my lack of mental filters from my grandfather. Yes, I really do. I remember when I made dinner for him and his girlfriend several years ago. (My grandmother was in a nursing home with Alzheimers at the time) I made this beautiful meal, we all sat down to eat and he felt that was the moment to tell me that his girlfriend was sleeping at his place most nights. That's not that bad part, although I really don't need to know anything about his love life. As far as I'm concerned, my grandparents lost the urge/desire/ability to have sex after their 3rd child was born, just like my parents after my brother came along. That's just the way it is in my head, can't tell me differently........la la la la la la la la la la la can't hear you!!!!!
Anyway, back to my story: He then proceeded to tell me that although they were sleeping together, that was all they were doing because even though he was taking Viagra, he still couldn't get it up. OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is an image that is forever burned into my brain much to my eternal regret. I have tried to erase it, I have tried to replace it, I am not having any luck.
My grandfather moved down to Florida this summer with all intention of dying down there. Well, his health requires him to have more care than he likes, and the family finally convinced him to move back to Maine. He is living in a cute little studio apartment in an assisted living facility. I saw him at Thanksgiving as well, he was quick to tell me the best part of the apartment is the double bed, in case he wants to invite "company" over. EEEWWWW I went to visit him the other day. I mean I really do love him. He reminisced about his life and told me some stories I had never heard before. That's my favorite part of visiting with family and elderly. Hearing these wonderful stories. He invited me to lunch, but said he had to go to the bathroom first. Did I mention he has a studio appt? If you don't know what that means, he has one room with a bathroom attached. He went to the bathroom, I didn't realize he would leave the door open! Again, not something I need seared into my brain!
Why do my male family members feel the need to share these things with me? I mean, I'm open to a lot of things, but I have to admit, I'm delicate in some areas. So please, from now on, please be gentle.............
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