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Life story time.
Born in 92 in Coventry CT, dad was a biker and mom is a full time b***t. when I was 2 my little sister Callie was born, when I was 4 my parents got a divorce and both moved to South Windsor, looking back I can see that never would have worked, my dad grew up an orphan living on the streets of Hartford (bad city) and my mom grew up rich in Newport RI. When I was 5 my mom hit me for the first time, I remember it clear as day, I didnt think much of it since my dad had hit me a couple times before that, I thought it probably wouldnt happen again. Then, 2 weeks later it happened again, then the next week, and the next, and so on for eight years untill I built up the courage and strength to hit back, just one thrust with my leg and she was through the drywall and I took off on my bike on the 10 mile ride in a snow storm to my dads, I got there and explained the situation and he got full time custody from the court shortly after. But my mom wasnt the only one with problems, my dad never had a father to look back on for a parenting guide so he just kinda did nothing. he gave my a matress on the floor of the basement and a pillow. I was fine with that, I started working under the table jobs at 10 years old, providing for myself, buying clothing, blankets and such. I cought all of my food on the CT river with just a rod and reel. I spent most of my time on the riverside, I had a lighter, knife, and fishing rod, I made a bow for getting little things like racoons and rats. But thats just how I ate, I still lived at the house. I remember one of the only things my dad got me from the heart was a little corn snake when I was 6 years old for my birthday. And thats how I started into snakes. However I really never considered myself to have a family. BUT!!! Thats not why I'm venting, 2 years ago in high school I met this girl, not the most popular, not the prettiest, but still special to me. Her name was Steph. Her parents took me in and fed me, clothed me, and gave me a family. The love was a feeling I had never really felt before. Steph loved me and so did her mom, dad, and brother. It was nice, untill 14 months later she broke up with me for no apperent reason. I called her the next dad and asked her "why?". Her response was devestating, she said that she had never loved me, she had lied the whole time, every kiss, every hug, every I Love You was a lie. I could bare the break up, but what broke me was the loss of my family, the only ones who I ever felt love from. So now here I am spendin my days by the riverside, working 2 jobs to get clothes and other necessities. I've had plenty of people say they know where I'm comming from but none of them truley do. I'm not looking for pitty, only words of support from my buddies here on Fauna :)

With love,
Cody
 
I too had a crummy child hood growing up but didnt endure the lack of necessities... my parents always provided financial support but never emotional love. You have made it this far and can continue to do so as you are self sufficient. Open up your heart to others and stay open minded... some day you will have a family of your own that you can support and start fresh with and show them the love you never received. According to the math you are 18 or 19?? Your life is just beginning!!! You have many wonderful years ahead of you!! just keep your head up!
 
This won't help the hurt you feel now, but try not to blame Steph too much at this point. At the age you guys are, many people don't fully understand their own feelings, and say things that are not really thought out. People say things like they "never really loved you" when they really just don't know how to sort their own feelings out. Try and hang on to the joy you had together and don't let her recent comments destroy that for you.

There will be others, more mature and less changeable, in your future, who you will be able to trust.

The best way is to develop a policy of "limited liability" - give what you can, receive what you can, but understand that other people are fallible and don't take it personally if they turn out not to be 100% perfect.

You're obviously a very self sufficient person, so you'll come through this, but take care not to shut down to caring completely.

I'd send a pat on the back if I could (it would be a hug, but I'm British... ;))
 
However I really never considered myself to have a family.

Your Dad was an orphan, but he took you in and did his best, not knowing what to do. Family doesn't always mean Christmas trees and Boy Scout meetings.
If he is still around, it might be good to develop a more solid relationship.

You loved a girl in high school and broke up. About 95% of guys experience this. Naturally if she dumped you, you couldn't keep living there, but if the family was very fond of you there is no reason you can't still keep up your friendship with them.

People your age, people of all ages, hunger for solid, meaningful relationships. I hope you will find them.

Don't let go of the ones you have, your Dad, this family. Sometimes, a richness and depth emerge only after years of knowing people. Keep them in your life.

You want words of support? Here:

You are going through some of the hardest years of your life. From Junior High to about halfway through your 20s is tough.
You're moping around and you are only halfway through the meat grinder.

Love yourself.
Try to be forgiving when others are not perfect.
Don't let your sense of self suffer if they think you are not perfect.
 
Love yourself.
Try to be forgiving when others are not perfect.
Don't let your sense of self suffer if they think you are not perfect.


Wonderful, wise words, Lucille!!

I wish you love and joy and the ability to look back at these years and feel that you are a stronger, better person for having survived them.

Sending prayers and god juju to aid in your healing.
 
she said that she had never loved me, she had lied the whole time, every kiss, every hug, every I Love You was a lie.

She liked you at some point but decided she didn't want to continue the relationship. She just said that to be mean and hurtful. Don't try to understand why she would say that, it's just that teenage girls are truly evil creations.

Hell, you have 2 jobs. That makes you 2x better than the majority of 17-19 year olds I know. Most around her just get some skank pregnant so she can get on welfare and into the projects. Then they can stay with her rent free, smoke pot, and play xbox with their friends all day.
 
She liked you at some point but decided she didn't want to continue the relationship. She just said that to be mean and hurtful. Don't try to understand why she would say that, it's just that teenage girls are truly evil creations.

Hell, you have 2 jobs. That makes you 2x better than the majority of 17-19 year olds I know. Most around her just get some skank pregnant so she can get on welfare and into the projects. Then they can stay with her rent free, smoke pot, and play xbox with their friends all day.

:iagree: 100%... its the same around here too...

I'm no good at advice but man, if you ever come to Va you got a fishing buddy here!!

LMAO @ Nick... you and fishing... I will forever be reminded of you if I ever go fishing again.
 
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