Hey,my name is Rachel and iam 17 years old and my granny is ruining my life I know that she is 88 years old,but I don't think this is an excuse for what she is doing to me and the rest of my family.my granny tells me that iam to fat for my own good and talks really bad about my mom and my sisters.on my 17th b-day she made me cry becouse she told me that my mom didn't love me or care about me.I know it's not true,but it still bothered me that my granny would say something like that to me her youngest granddaughter.my 36 year old cousin helped me feel better when my granny made me cry.my granny also tells my aunt how to do things in her own house even though she is 68 years old and she stands over my couse like a hawlk while she folds dirty clothes.If I don't make my bed or fold my dirty clothes she yells at me what should I do.I have to deal with this every weekend all weekend and Iam fed up with her nonesince what should I do?
advicegrl55 answered Monday July 10 2006, 9:39 am: Have you told your mom about it? If not go to her tell her what you are dealing with and that it is not fair to you or your sisters or the rest of the family. [ advicegrl55's advice column | Ask advicegrl55 A Question ]
EbOnY answered Sunday July 9 2006, 10:35 pm: Just trying talkin to her bout the sitution. You have to understand that they are old, they reach mannapose and they gonna be fussing and stuff. fa EX my grandma 60 and they reach mannapose at the age of 60 and she just fuss about stupid stuff. my grandma call me names, but i just dont pay her no mind. [ EbOnY's advice column | Ask EbOnY A Question ]
tootsierollsweet999 answered Sunday July 9 2006, 8:12 pm: Tell her how you feel and i know that it most be completly insane with her i know that you most love her but things she does can get on your nerves.Tell her nicely "that if your mom doesnt tell me to fold close or clean this or do that i dont have to unless i feel the need to so untill you become my mom which will never happen dont tell me what to do.You breack my heart telling me that my mom doesnt love me or care about me cause i know that she would do anything for me where do you get off talking bad about my family ...." and if you wanna add more or take things out its ok im only trying to cover some of the basses that you told me you cant stand about what she says....
i really do hope that you solve the issue that is hurting you.
Hope i helped
Katie-><3 [ tootsierollsweet999's advice column | Ask tootsierollsweet999 A Question ]
thelaura answered Sunday July 9 2006, 8:11 pm: I didn't think anyone else had to put up with a grandma like this, but I was wrong, thankfully! (sorry! it's a relief for me! ;])
If noone knows she's saying stuff like this to you, then firstly, you need to tell them. Secondly, although it may seem wrong, your grandma is best ignored. She is bitter and old fashioned, probably lives in the past, is selfish and probably wants everything her own way. It's horrible to admit it, but i have dealt with the same thing in the past. Now, I keep out of her way. I obviously still love her and will help her, but when she gets too involved with my life, that's it. I go and do my own thing despite what she says or thinks.
Don't let her get to you. There's a chance she might not realize how harsh she is actually being.
If it's worth talking to her, then do it. I really do hope everything works out for you though. I know how hard it is! [ thelaura's advice column | Ask thelaura A Question ]
xxsima answered Sunday July 9 2006, 7:32 pm: The best thing that you can do is talk to her. Tell her that she is really hurting your feelings. Elderly people sometimes don't realize what they are doing. Tell your grandma that what she is saying isn't nice and that you don't want to argue with her over the silly little things. Be calm, and mature. If you whine and start throwing a temper tantrum, she's not going to take you seriously. Also, try talking to your mom if you haven't already.
ladym answered Sunday July 9 2006, 7:28 pm: Does your mom know your granny is saying all this?If she doesn't,you should tell her.Then,ask your mom to talk to her.Maybe the two of you could come up with a plan so you don't have to be around her(like,being at a friends house).Hope this helps. [ ladym's advice column | Ask ladym A Question ]
icegirl1011 answered Sunday July 9 2006, 7:24 pm: omg your grandma is so mean!!! you know what you can do stand up to her and say i am done with this stop talking to me about my mom and my family and you better stop this [ icegirl1011's advice column | Ask icegirl1011 A Question ]
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