How do I convince my mother that it would be best if we were to move back to durant

Joanna · 12-21-2007, 11:11 PM

oklahoma? We've moved around so much, and the only place I feel at home is in Durant. Only problem? Mom likes to move around a lot, she can't stand being in one place for too long. I realize that it will cost a bit to go back to Durant, but I can get a part time job and such to help counter the costs. I would really like to finish my high school career in a place I feel i belong in. I'm only a sophomore and i've moved at least 4 times in the past year... I'm tired of moving. I want it to stop.
So far, since freshman year, I've lived in Durant Ok, Malakoff Tx, Emporia Ks, and now i'm living in Durham Ok. But mom is wanting to move again, most likely back to Texas.
Please help me if you can, any adivce would be appreciated.

beccajones84 · 12-21-2007, 11:11 PM

Wow. you don't have to be a genius to realise what a bummer of a situation you are in. I had a friend in this situation. Except your mom seems to be sticking in the middle of the U.S., and that is curious to me... usually if people are on the move it is toward bigger and better, and I have actually been to every single town you have lived in (just visiting, I have always lived in TX) and they aren't so great. Have you tried sitting down with her and describing the need that you have, or asking her what compels her so much to keep on the move? What is she running from or what does she gain in being a rolling stone. Try to convey to her what a turmoil it is putting you in to not have a stable environment to become a well-adjusted normal person. Try to understand what her logic is to moving all the time and at the same time convey to her that you need more stability. Let it sink in, and then let her know how you feel about Durant, OK. Good luck.

12-21-2007, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joanna Newbie Join Date: Dec 21st, 2007 Posts: 1	How do I convince my mother that it would be best if we were to move back to durant oklahoma? We've moved around so much, and the only place I feel at home is in Durant. Only problem? Mom likes to move around a lot, she can't stand being in one place for too long. I realize that it will cost a bit to go back to Durant, but I can get a part time job and such to help counter the costs. I would really like to finish my high school career in a place I feel i belong in. I'm only a sophomore and i've moved at least 4 times in the past year... I'm tired of moving. I want it to stop. So far, since freshman year, I've lived in Durant Ok, Malakoff Tx, Emporia Ks, and now i'm living in Durham Ok. But mom is wanting to move again, most likely back to Texas. Please help me if you can, any adivce would be appreciated.

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12-21-2007, 11:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
beccajones84 Newbie Join Date: Dec 21st, 2007 Posts: 1	Wow. you don't have to be a genius to realise what a bummer of a situation you are in. I had a friend in this situation. Except your mom seems to be sticking in the middle of the U.S., and that is curious to me... usually if people are on the move it is toward bigger and better, and I have actually been to every single town you have lived in (just visiting, I have always lived in TX) and they aren't so great. Have you tried sitting down with her and describing the need that you have, or asking her what compels her so much to keep on the move? What is she running from or what does she gain in being a rolling stone. Try to convey to her what a turmoil it is putting you in to not have a stable environment to become a well-adjusted normal person. Try to understand what her logic is to moving all the time and at the same time convey to her that you need more stability. Let it sink in, and then let her know how you feel about Durant, OK. Good luck.