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I have been astranged from my dad for 8 months now. I got another phone and new number, not just because of him but other reasons too, and never shared my # and neither did anyone else who knew it. I moved and he did not know exactly where I lived, knew the general area, but didn't know where exactly.
My reasoning was a few years of him constantly borrowing money, never paying it back, constantly wanting to borrow this or that, mostly money though. Had actually stolen a few things from me and my husband (push mower, very expensive chain saw). He was seen loading them in his pickup so we knew. Anyways, I got tired of being asked for money all the time and if I gave it to him never ever getting it back. It went on and on.
So that is why I estranged myself from him. My life has been much less stressful. About a month ago, he had sent word via my nephew he wanted my phone #, etc. I ignored the request. Then Friday night he called my husband's phone because he knew his #. I answered it and decided to give him a chance. He said I won't bother you I swear. Just wanna call you sometimes to talk. I said ok sure. So I gave him my number. We talked and I felt good to have talked to him. Today I get a phone call. I could tell the minute he spoke he needed something. I said surely he is not gonna ask me for money. Sure enough, he did. When told him I didn't have any money to give him, he asked if I could ask my mom, who is remarried mind you, if I could borrow it from her and give it to him. I said no I can't do that.
I was very disappointed. It was the same ole thing. He only wanted to talk to me so he could get my number and start calling for money again. I should have just stuck to my guns and not even answered the call the night he called my husband's phone. Nothing has changed. Oh well. You live and you learn.
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