To get technical about it, she did tell me that no matter what, her door was always open to me- but it was pretty clear that if I did come to live with her, she’d fret about mother.

Aw, I can understand that.

It's just such a shitty situation though - it seems like no matter what they want, you're going to be unhappy. :(

The problem isn't really with your mother, is it? Isn't it your father who's being the big shithead about everything? :( It just sucks. I don't know what solutions to offer you.

We could be unhealthy and junk out on KFC together, it’d be awesome! :D

It would be totally awesome! So, when do you want to move to North Queensland? ;-)

Re: therapy. I don’t think it’s going to change anything, but it’d be nice to talk to someone that has no stake in the matter.

That's true - they can offer you an unbiased opinion. :)

but then I feel like sometimes because you care about me, you might not be as tough on me as I deserve…

I don't think you need tough love. Life's hard sometimes and we all make mistakes, but it's about picking yourself up and getting on with it, you know? So you dropped out of uni now, who cares? That doesn't mean you can't go back in a few years anyway.

I'm a pessimist when it comes to my favourite TV shows, but when it comes to life I'm an optimist - I always think things will work out for the best. *squish* Feel better, sweetie pie. :)