When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:56 am

What happened in your life that snapped you into the act of adulthood ?

When did you feel all grown up ?

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:58 am

35

I had my womb removed, think thats what done it.

Apparently in victorian times a hysterectomy was seen as a cure for hysteria, hence the name. Certainly calmed me down.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:01 am

buttercup;1033887 wrote: 35

I had my womb removed, think thats what done it.

Apparently in victorian times a hysterectomy was seen as a cure for hysteria, hence the name. Certainly calmed me down.

Wombs can be a horrible inconvenience and yes I do believe they cause madness.

Im grateful I dont have one.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:02 am

Around 15 years ago when me and hubs had a row and I didnt threaten to pack my bags and walk. Instead I sat and listened and talked and we worked out the problem. I think it stemmed from him leaving a pair of socks on the floor:-3:-3

o:o

Also not being embarrassed over bedroom stuff with my hubs which finally totally ended about 8 or 9 years ago.

Then of course theirs the little matter of extracting what feels like a sideways watermelon from your front bottom now that single act really makes you feel grown up:D

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:06 am

when I got wed, had kids... forced in2 adulthood... growing up sucks:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:10 am

Chezzie;1033890 wrote: Around 15 years ago when me and hubs had a row and I didnt threaten to pack my bags and walk. Instead I sat and listened and talked and we worked out the problem. I think it stemmed from him leaving a pair of socks on the floor:-3:-3

o:o

Also not being embarrassed over bedroom stuff with my hubs which finally totally ended about 8 or 9 years ago.

Then of course theirs the little matter of extracting what feels like a sideways watermelon from your front bottom now that single act really makes you feel grown up:D

Watermelons will do that.

I understand about the listening and realization that we will disappoint others and they will disappoint us but the bigger picture is to be considered. The work we put in is good work.

How did you get over the bedroom stuff, what was the process in your mind ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:16 am

They say fallopian tubes will cause madness and hysteria as well.

Get rid of the damned things.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:16 am

Nomad;1033893 wrote: Watermelons will do that.

I understand about the listening and realization that we will disappoint others and they will disappoint us but the bigger picture is to be considered. The work we put in is good work.

How did you get over the bedroom stuff, what was the process in your mind ?

I dont think I could be as bold as to type it on a forum

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Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:21 am

Age 27 when my son was delivered by emergency ceasarian, in the weeks after I realised that although married I was doing this all alone, he could be relied upon for nothing.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:32 am

Betty Boop;1033896 wrote: Age 27 when my son was delivered by emergency ceasarian, in the weeks after I realised that although married I was doing this all alone, he could be relied upon for nothing.

I can see where that would be extremely sobering but look where its getting you.

Youre self reliance is this beautiful thing.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:23 am

I was never one to pay much attention ... to anything. One day I realized that people were listening to my opinions and showing me respect I hadn't expected. I figured I'd better start trying to act the way they thought I already was.

I got used to it after awhile but I still screw it up sometimes.

Violetmay · Post by **Violetmay** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:25 am

Getting divorced. Although happy to do it, it was a strange place to be.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:26 am

I was all of 19 when I had my daughter. Becoming a mom makes you and adult very quick I was responsible for another human beings life.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:34 am

I'm like a car transmission with two speeds, childhood and adulthood. I like to shift back and forth. At my age, when dealing with DHS or SS people, I often find it advantageous to be in childhood gear.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:37 am

When I was referred to as a middle-aged man.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:40 am

I grew up very quickly when my sister was born. Soon afterwards, I came back to Northern Ireland to continue school. Mum and dad were still living abroad, so I had to stand on my own 2 feet very quickly.

It's an experience I'm extremely thankful for

cars · Post by **cars** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:49 am

CARLA;1033913 wrote: I was all of 19 when I had my daughter. Becoming a mom makes you and adult very quick I was responsible for another human beings life.

Exactally CARLA, becoming a dad at 20 & one month, suddlenly made me all "Growed" up"!

I then worked twice as hard to keep my good job, and even harder going to college at night to further my goals to secure my family's future!

minks · Post by **minks** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:11 am

When I saved a friends life.

Back in my mid 20's a whole bunch of us were camping and with camping comes a lot of drinking. We were set down for a steak dinner about 25 of us when my best friend started to choke and everybody thought he was being his usual clown self when I realized he was seriously choking. I jumped up and could not reach all the way around him to squeeze him so I pounded on his back as hard as I could for what seemed like an eternity until that piece of steak dislodged. It was right then and there that I realized I had to grow up, I had to stop drinking, I had to be responsible. All sorts of things ran through my head... for me it was time to change from stupid young adult to mature adult and be smart about life.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:13 pm

Nomad;1033884 wrote: What happened in your life that snapped you into the act of adulthood ?

When did you feel all grown up ?

Adulthood....what's that????:wah:

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:14 pm

shelbell;1034630 wrote: Adulthood....what's that????:wah:

its what jimbo has never done:wah:

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:21 pm

Jester;1034640 wrote: We're redecorating our wombs. Gonna change the theme from Pine forest to Seascapes with lighthouses.

you guys do that to ya wombs over there :-2:-2:-2:-2

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:26 pm

Jester;1034647 wrote: I have too, I went from spiderman womb to pine forest!

Yep Guapo! We do strange tings to our wombs here. I have a friend that painted his womb in black light paint.

and does ya wife agree with what you have planned for her womb

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:37 pm

el guapo;1034633 wrote: its what jimbo has never done:wah:

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! NOW I understand!! :wah::wah:

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:55 pm

shelbell;1034677 wrote: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! NOW I understand!! :wah::wah:

jimbo....when ya mind is as clear as mud

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:34 pm

el guapo;1034709 wrote: jimbo....when ya mind is as clear as mud

He now only answers to Jimbutt.:wah::wah:

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:49 pm

Nomad;1033884 wrote: What happened in your life that snapped you into the act of adulthood ?

When did you feel all grown up ?

The day I left home and knew I would not be coming back--18

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:03 am

Lon;1034944 wrote: The day I left home and knew I would not be coming back--18

I was 17.

Me and dad were standing at the front door. He threw my bag he had packed down the steps then shoved me out the door.

I was on my own.

But I wasnt ready to grow up.

That wouldnt come until much much later.