Family Politics

I know i'm moving home, to go to teachers college, and if this was a weekend of what's to come, I swear to god, i'm running away.

We've all got that ONE family member, that creates all the drama, the one that causes shit, and the one that everyone rolls their eyes at, but no one talks about. You know, the one thats all fucked up.

Well imagine that my entire immediate family, both sides *excluding b/f and g/fs* is only 15 people, one aunt and uncle on one side, their three kids. Another aunt and uncle on the other side their 2 kids, my family and my grandparents....Then of course my brother in law and 2 neices makes 18.

In 18 people you wouldnt think that there was someone who caused so much drama, but in all honesty...in the little family that I have...there are THREE. Thats right....three, that like to be the center of attention, talk about the other members of the very small family, and discuss things that really have nothing to do with them. And then, to top it all off, 2 of them suffer depression, one manic, one not. Usually, when they start going off about whatever, I tell them to shut up, I'm not interested. But seeing as i'm the only one who actually says "shut it, i dont give a shit" to their face, people pull me aside to remind me to be nicer.

For example...My cousin broke up with his girlfriend of 6 years a while back. I have one family member who is DEVISTATED About this...and constantly brings his ex us, and still talks about her religiously. So since i'm sick of hearing about this girl, I say so....she HONESTLY says "...they only broke up 16 months ago". I say "16??? Oh my god....sixteen!!!! Do you get that?" This family member ALSO went to therapy over it. I wish I was joking.

And if you can imagine, that family member is the easiest to deal with, compared to the other two....the other one has some fucked up issues, and then the other one is the one who likes to cause shit between everyone else. You know that type...that talks about everyone in the family, says nasty things, but then plays the part of the angel in trying to keep everyone from fighting about what they started.

Actually, i'll admit, they're getting better about not saying shit to me, because i'm the only one who will say to their face "shut up, I dont give a shit"...and then, if I hear that someone has been talking about me, i'll go right to that person and say "So...what have you got to say?" they usually trip over their words, and come back with "Nothing..what are you talking about"...

Im extremely opinionated, and am going to have a hard time keeping my mouth shut for the next year. I think what it comes down to, is that they spend WAY too much time together. My mom and uncle own a business together, my grandma goes and does stuff for them daily, everyone works togetether, or has worked there at some point in life. They see eachother about 5 times a week outside of work, go to dinner on fridays, and hang out together at the pool on sundays all day. I know it doesnt sound like a lot, but I cant express enough how much it is.

I went home thursday my grandparents and aunt were already there when I got there at noon. they stayed all day, and left after dinner. Friday, they were there when I woke up at 10, and stayed ALL DAy as it was my moms birthday, and stayed for dinner, left about 8pm. Saturday they were there all day getting ready for my moms huge party. Sunday I left at 1pm, to go do school registration, but they might have shown up at some point.

I wish it was excessive just for this weekend, but it's not. They REALLY spend that much time together every week. Hence the politics. They all have loads of friends, but all their friends are eachothers friends...and honestly, i'm really dreading moving back. Even though its just for a year....Ive already told my friends that they are going to be my saving grace this coming year...well, them, and of course my martinis.