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Tessitore
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 Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:42 am Post subject: So... where have I been? |
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I know I already posted in the "Welcome Back" thread.
For those of you who do now know me, who joined after I left or something, I'm one of the original folks from Flyawaynetwork (jeez, guys, remember that? Back in the day...) who gravitated towards this here site when that one hit the dumps (no offense meant).
So, what happened? Why my sudden disappearance? Where did Tessitore go--for she's continued to write... yes, indeed she has.
Let's make a long story short;
My mother, whom I was having many domestic issues with for quite a long time, kicked me out of the house April 2006. No less then three minutes after this incident (in which rocks were being slung at me) I got myself into my first car accident. No injuries. Well, to my car... but, you know. Anyway...
I was homeless for a long time, and after about a week and a half my car died on me. I ended up trading the car to some friends who offered me a place to stay and food to eat. After two months and a realization that my only future lay in the 'flipping burgers' industry, I received a plane ticket from my father to California.
I gathered up as much of my things as I could, my clothes and all my writing, some of my favorite books but nothing else. No computer or laptop or any of that crap. Just the essentials, for me.
I stayed with my half-sisters mother for a while before realizing it was a mistake... she was siding with my mother on the whole kicked-out thing. She and I came to a mutual agreement that I had to leave, so I went to live with my father. Due to the fact he is still staying at that location, I'll just say it was... definitely beneath the radar. I was living in a loft with a three and a half foot ceiling. Stayed there for six months or more.
During which time, a friend followed me out. Not someone I wanted following me, but she did. Can't really say 'No' when they arrive, right? She had a major drug problem and my father and I ended up kicking her out after two months, pooling all of our limited resources ($$) to do so.
Two weeks later, I also left. For other reasons not to be disclosed.
I stayed in a women’s shelter (left most of my belongings at my fathers), then drifted onto the streets themselves in downtown San Jose.
It honestly was not that bad. Yes, I had trouble finding money and yes, I had to watch my back all the time, but I was alive and well. I was away from a home where I'd had to go through more hell then I was going through at the time. To paraphrase; the streets are better off then living with my psychopathic mother. Finds out she's bipolar and just completely off her rocker. Who knew? I did...
Some three and a half months ago my Uncle finds me. I had not seen this guy since I was nine years old, but he looked exactly the same. He found out that I was homeless through my father and went driving through the streets trying to find me. He did, and after a quite tearful reunion offered me a place to stay... for free.
So finally, after about a year and three months, I've gotten back up on my feet. I'm staying in a condo his mother bought some two or three decades ago. I have a fully functioning kitchen, my own bathroom, bedroom, even a computer with internet access. I live on my own and it gets kind of lonely sometimes, but life is definitely good. I have a job making sales calls out of the home through a little privately owned business, my boss being one of the coolest employers I've ever worked for before. I'm repaying my debts and rebuilding this life from the shambles it had become.
My uncle helped me get back into college and I'm doing much better in studies now then ever before. Having seen where it gets you with no education, I have no want or desire to do poorly in class.
That's where I've been, that's what I've done. That's a very basic outline, at least.
This is not a pity call, just an informational bit. I figured in case anyone asked, I could point them here. I don't care to repeat this bit very often.
...and that's all. Toodles.
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Oh, yeah... and I went from about 240 pounds to about 150. Go me. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:45 am Post subject: |
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You have a completely amazing story and I am so glad that you are doing wonderfully now.  |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:06 am Post subject: |
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*hugs*
I'm glad things started going up for you. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:51 am Post subject: |
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Glad to see you are back on your feet, hon. Psychotic mother? I know some of those.
Much luck.
*hugs*
Ta,
Cal. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi and welcome back! I'm Kyte, also known as Jorin. That's my real name, no kidding.
So, my site name was inspired by the character from .hack. I've been Kyte on several forums now, and I like it.
So, sorry if I rambled a bit. I'm usually here on yws, so you can call anytime. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. You. Are. Amazing. And that just doesn't cover it. I would like to welcome you back. I'm not going to go through the whole boring "Hey I'm bleh bleh whatever" And I'm just going to say, Hi, call me Lupe. That is an amazing story, you sure are a survivor. A lot has changed since you left, I hope to see you around and get to know you.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Hello and welcome back to the site.
I feel like I know you after reading that post! Hehe. Glad to know that you're back on your feet and have internet access!! Go YWS!
If you need anything feel free to pm me and I'll be happy to help you out.
All the best,
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome back Tess  |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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*hugs*
I'm glad you're here again, Tess.
Here's to you, m'dear.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:52 am Post subject: |
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| Wow, you've been through a lot! Welcome back! So much has changed since you left. |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:00 am Post subject: |
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| wow that is such a horrible position to be in... you're so strong to have gotten through all that. and still be so driven and positive about it. i'm glad you're okay. welcome back. but wow... |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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you should write a books someday. sounds like quite an adventure. am i completely morbid by saying i'm slightly jealous? the most exciting thing that's happened to me recently is my job with the newspaper and the movie night some friends and i had at my house last night.
congrats on getting everything fixed, and the weight loss too. |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, that is an amazing story!
I'm glad your life has gotten better!
I'm happy for you! ^-^
And welcome back! |
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