Facing Hurricane Irene Alone

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#1 Aug 25 - 8PM

coffeeaddict66

Facing Hurricane Irene Alone

Hi Everyone,

Feeling a little down tonight as Im going through my
inventory of batteries and supplies for the upcoming hurricane. I live on the eastern shore of Maryland between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic ocean.

Next several days should be interesting. Cant help but feel a little sad because me and my kids will be going through it alone.

I know him and I know he will be safe in the arms of his new ow.

Sad and pathetic aren't I?

Just had to vent....Thanks!
Coffee

#2 Aug 29 - 8AM

coffeeaddict66

Just Fine

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We came through the storm just fine We were very fortunate we did not even lose power. After it started raining here, surprisingly, I didn't really think much about the N. I hope everyone here came out of it as well as we did. Please let me know how you guys are. Coffee

#3 Aug 28 - 3PM

Goldie

I hear you

I live on the east coast as well, in MA. I have faced many of these things alone as well. How did you make out? The storm is here now and we aren't getting much aside from tree limbs all over the place and some power outages. Big hugs and hope you were not hit too hard. You have our concern on here; hope that helps. God bless, Goldie

#4 Aug 26 - 12PM

bakingfortherapy

BE SAFE..

I will put out good energy for you... :)

#5 Aug 26 - 12PM

ordinarycourage

Natural Disasters and Ns

You are not sad and pathetic! I have been through an earthquake and a couple of major snowstorms without power alone with my kids. They were amazingly resourceful as was I and you will be, too. RANT ALERT We never got so much as a phone call or a text from my exN, the "father", asking if we were okay. We live in the same town and he is a volunteer firefighter/paramedic so he could show some concern for his family as well as being the hero to the community. Not! RANT OVER Thinking of you today - lots of good advice from our members.

#6 Aug 26 - 3AM

megamillion

Please be safe and prepared!

Please be safe and prepared East Coasters! Make sure you have emergency kits, including radios/batteries, food and entertainment (even just pens and paper). Thinking of everyone gearing up for the storm xxx Mega

#7 Aug 25 - 11PM

ifinallygotit

Hurricanes and bad weather

I have weathered a few bad hurricanes, category 3 and 4 and it is scary - if you can seek shelter with other people it really helps alot rather than being alone and alot of bonding goes on in a crisis. As long as tour roof stays on, you will be fine - just very inconvenienced. Also, remember Narcs don't like to be helpful to their partners in crisis as it is not about them.. Mine would not help me when it was 105 and I was in an attic apt with no A/C and he had a very cool basement and he was no help in the winter when my power went out - I was so pissed I stopped talking to him and went to drugstore at 10 pm to try to get a space heater so I would not freeze all night - then he felt guilty and texted me all night about the safety issues of space heaters - as if he cared.

#8 Aug 25 - 11PM

58 and going strong

Hurricane - YOU CAN DO IT!!

Hurricane - YOU CAN DO IT!! Been there here in Florida and praying for you to be safe and sound. Tropical storms tend to be worse as one is usually not that well prepared . . . And: Things can be fixed, narcs cannot!

#9 Aug 25 - 9PM

coffeeaddict66

Thanks Everyone!!

You guys are great. It really helps to know you all are out there. Maintaining NC is hard. Hunter you are right...next to that Irene should be easy! Coffee

#10 Aug 25 - 9PM

Hunter

Swan & Coffee, Are you guys

Swan & Coffee, Are you guys close! Ride out the storm together! Misery loves company!! You guys are winning Narcville, Irene will be a piece of cake! Keep us posted! Hunter

#11 Aug 25 - 9PM

onwithmylife

Swan and coffee

I live out in the Rockies but will be thinking you both, HANG TOUGH, as my dear mother use to say, this too shall pass, Hugs to you, I am not in the path of any hurricane but still fee VERY alone...................

#12 Aug 25 - 9PM (Reply to #5)

SoaperGirl

Yes we'll be thinking of you

Being landlocked in the Midwest of the USA, I've never had to deal with hurricanes. I've had tornadoes, hail and high winds blow thru. Fortunately, I was well stocked with plenty of supplies along with adequate shelter, so I didn't worry too much. I know you must be so scared and lonely right now, but know we'll be thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Please get word to us when you can of how you are doing. We'll be hoping and praying you come out of this alright.

#13 Aug 25 - 9PM (Reply to #6)

Swan

I am afraid I am going to

I am afraid I am going to break NC if things get really bad with this storm. He is still calling me after a week, today's message he sounded so depressed Big change from the nasty ones he's left. I am not falling for it yet, but where will i be if the hurricane is that bad and i have no access to this site and no phone and ARGH! I am getting really scared. Not sure which is scarier, the hurricane or the breaking NC threat.

#14 Aug 26 - 3AM (Reply to #9)

destiny (not verified)

you arent alone.. the storm

you arent alone.. the storm looks very nasty and I admit I am not looking forward to it... but you can do it. N's - he wont be offering support...he probably will be passed out on the couch..or doing something only for himself... Swan- you arent alone either- you dont need that N. I will be going this storm alone too...I live in an area that does flood.. ..but after tonite I am done with N.... he wouldnt have been of much use anyway and probably would have just caused more drama... too bad we all arent closer we could all hang out together.

#15 Aug 25 - 9PM (Reply to #8)

coffeeaddict66

Remember how they work

I know exactly how you feel. I am tempted too. I don't know for a fact my N has a new ow but every time he is this quiet for this long that is the reason why. My N always has to have someone to hold in times like this. If he didn't have supply lined up to hold on to through the storm he would be on his knees crying and begging me to give him another chance. In three months I would be back in this same place. Same s**t different day. Praying for you. Be safe. Coffee

#16 Aug 25 - 9PM (Reply to #7)

ruby01 (not verified)

Swan & Coffee

They will open shelters. Maybe that would work for you.

#17 Aug 25 - 8PM

Swan

not sad at all coffee

I was just feeling the same way only I am totally alone. I am just starting to get overwhelmed with the fear of facing this thing and being without power for an extended period of time...alone. I can't do this. I can't handle this now too. I just can't do it all alone

#18 Aug 25 - 8PM

ruby01 (not verified)

coffeeaddict66

You are neither sad or pathetic. It just becomes glaringly obvious how empty they are in a time of crises. They are one big waste of time. Be safe! xoxo, Ruby

#19 Aug 25 - 8PM (Reply to #2)

Redhead1

Take care and let us know how

Take care and let us know how you are as soon as you can. I am sorry you are alone, but I will be thinking of you often. HUGS

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