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When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:56 am
by Nomad
What happened in your life that snapped you into the act of adulthood ?

When did you feel all grown up ?

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:58 am
by buttercup
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.

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:01 am
by Nomad
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.

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:02 am
by Chezzie
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: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

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:06 am
by SlipStream
when I got wed, had kids... forced in2 adulthood... growing up sucks:D

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:10 am
by Nomad
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: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 ?

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:16 am
by Nomad
They say fallopian tubes will cause madness and hysteria as well.

Get rid of the damned things.

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:16 am
by Chezzie
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 :o:o:o

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:21 am
by Betty Boop
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.

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:32 am
by Nomad
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.

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:23 am
by Accountable
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.

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:25 am
by Violetmay
Getting divorced. Although happy to do it, it was a strange place to be.

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:26 am
by CARLA
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. :D

When (if) Did You Grow Up ?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:34 am
by hoppy
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.

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:37 am
by OpenMind
When I was referred to as a middle-aged man.:thinking:

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:40 am
by pinkchick
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 :D

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:49 am
by cars
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. :D
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!

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:11 am
by minks
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.

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:13 pm
by shelbell
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:

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:14 pm
by el guapo
shelbell;1034630 wrote: Adulthood....what's that????:wah:


its what jimbo has never done:wah:

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:21 pm
by el guapo
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

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:26 pm
by el guapo
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

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:37 pm
by shelbell
el guapo;1034633 wrote: its what jimbo has never done:wah:


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

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:55 pm
by el guapo
shelbell;1034677 wrote: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! NOW I understand!! :wah::wah:


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

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:34 pm
by shelbell
el guapo;1034709 wrote: jimbo....when ya mind is as clear as mud


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

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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:49 pm
by Lon
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

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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:03 am
by Nomad
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.