Emotions regarding case...

[Pollywog]

I have followed missing children's cases for a few years. The Carlie Brusia case just broke my heart, then Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lundy. They all were in my area and I can promise you none of those parents acted like CA & GA has during this whole thing.

I have grandchildren and I know good and well if something happened to one of them I would be out there looking, going to these other towns if "tips" were coming in of seeing them there. I would also not allow my daughter to live under my roof until she told the truth even if she had to sit in jail, she would tell the truth one way or the other. No way would I cover for her if she was like KC. It is one thing to support your children, but not like this. The A's may not want to admit their baby is gone, but the sooner they accept it the better for everyone involved. Caylee certainly deserves better than her family has given her. I hope and pray they find her.

 

[ckwood32]

I don't know about you guys - but I go to sleep thinking about this child and I wake up thinking about her. I can't do this anymore. I am 39 yrs old. I have 3 children ages 6, 11 & 12. I hug them so tight now they think I am crazy. I just talked to my parents and they are just like "oh that family is crazy". bla bla bla but I listened to Cindy and all the tapes and I have hi-lited all of the text messaging. I can't do this anymore. This case is really freaking me out. This needs to go to Ranting but I couldn't find it.

 

[SleuthinCa]

Take a step back, seriously.

It's easy to get too involved in this stuff and I think everyone needs to take a breather now and then.

 

[CarrieBean]

I don't know about you guys - but I go to sleep thinking about this child and I wake up thinking about her. I can't do this anymore. I am 39 yrs old. I have 3 children ages 6, 11 & 12. I hug them so tight now they think I am crazy. I just talked to my parents and they are just like "oh that family is crazy". bla bla bla but I listened to Cindy and all the tapes and I have hi-lited all of the text messaging. I can't do this anymore. This case is really freaking me out. This needs to go to Ranting but I couldn't find it.

Go take a nice hot bubble bath and put on your favourite music.

 

[Balthazar]

It might be a good idea for you to not look at anything about this case for a week or so and find another outlet for your energy such as a daily exercise class and doing things with your own children. You will feel better. Remember, you don't know these people, you aren't related to them and there is NOTHING you can do about ANYTHING they have done, do or say. It's an interesting case, but like all cases, there will be a conclusion. There's nothing you can do to help in the meantime. So enjoy your own family and just thank God that you are not tangled up in a crazy mess like this.

 

[mydailyopinions]

OH, I know how you feel. I forced myself to take a break one day last week, no news, no computer.. I was able to catch up on my thoughts and such to the point that now, when I feel myself getting tangled up again, it is much easier to walk away for a bit..
Hang in there, I do feel that we will get some kind of closure soon..:blowkiss:

 

[biggirl]

Go take a nice hot bubble bath and put on your favourite music.

I agree with the two posters. Listen to them. I felt the same obsession with OJ's first case and with the Snott Peterson case and it is all consuming. Don't let it own you. KC is not losing any sleep over it. It sounds like her poor Grandmother is though!


Try to only visit here once day for updates. Hopefully the one of KCs arrest and imminent trial

Just realize that part of your attachment to this case comes from being a loving mother that could never hurt any child.:blowkiss:

 

[pb6656]

I agree that you should take a step back. Try for a week. Do a bubble bath night for yourself. Make a specific date with each of your kids for a different night. And don't squeeze them too hard. Force yourself not to dwell. I think we all need a break once in a while. No matter what it is that is consuming your life at any given time.

 

[ckwood32]

Thanks to all of you. I am serious. I really appreciate all of you. This child needs some peace. It's really freaking me out. I can't imagine anything happening to my children. I have to step back - as I am sure you all need to.

 

[ckwood32]

I don't post a lot - but I seriously have printed out all text msg.s etc and I have even hilighted them - I am out of my mind. I am just so sad about this child.

 

[pb6656]

Maybe a big hug will help? {{{ckwood32}}}

 

[SpriteGal]

Take a step back, seriously.

It's easy to get too involved in this stuff and I think everyone needs to take a breather now and then.

Agreed. As hard as it is, take a week off from it. Don't watch CNN, or read magazines with articles about Caylee. Your sanity and health is way more important.

 

[mommya]

I don't know about you guys - but I go to sleep thinking about this child and I wake up thinking about her. I can't do this anymore. I am 39 yrs old. I have 3 children ages 6, 11 & 12. I hug them so tight now they think I am crazy. I just talked to my parents and they are just like "oh that family is crazy". bla bla bla but I listened to Cindy and all the tapes and I have hi-lited all of the text messaging. I can't do this anymore. This case is really freaking me out. This needs to go to Ranting but I couldn't find it.

Take a deep breath - it's going to be OK.
We have all been "consumed" by this case to varying degrees.


Is this your first "true crime" case?

I've had fairly intense interest in a couple - but I do think this one is more convoluted than most - and there is so much info out there, now especially.

After this is over - you may find yourself backing away from "true crime" cases for a while. I think overload sets in - and a sort of recuperation period is needed - at least that's how it is for me.

 

[ckwood32]

Thanx all of you! I know you feel the same way I do. I'm taking a break.:0) before I lose it.

 

[CarrieBean]

I don't post a lot - but I seriously have printed out all text msg.s etc and I have even hilighted them - I am out of my mind. I am just so sad about this child.

Stuff those papers in a drawer. I understand your frustration. What I wouldn't give to be able to walk up to Casey and punch her in the face (and i'm not a violent person). I've had to step away from the computer lots lately, especially with all this new stuff coming out. Watched some movies with my son, hung out with the dog, went to visit my mom.

 

[newuser]

All this advice is good for everyone holding on to tight. Step away and don't let yourself loose precious time with your children. Way too many lives are already destroyed by KC; from her family to her friends and even some have lost their jobs.

 

[Tate]

Go take a nice hot bubble bath and put on your favourite music.

LOL, CB, I just LOVE the new picture of Sieko. He's so damn cute!!!

 

[ckwood32]

Thank god you all feel the way I do! I am seriously crying about a child I have never met. Gosh I Love you guys for talking to me. All of you.

 

[icherish]

((((ckwood32)))) Some cases can really consume your mind and put you in a funk- particularly those concerning children.

Our hearts are all aching for Caylee, but we need to remember to take care of ourselves and our own loved ones, too. So please give yourself some space to breathe; put the texts and everything about this case away and take some time off.

I hope you are feeling much better soon.

 

[EastSideOfSaddness]

Oh boy, I totally understand how ya feel~!~ I'm sitting here on a Sat. night and I've just realized I haven't done much of anything since this case broke. I feel as though I've developed OCD to some extent, not good! I wish my husband would get mad at me or something, really. Or I wish my computer would crash.