[Joe Wicked]

Not really a rant, but I had to vent frustration so here we go. Feel free to share your own stories.

My Step Son, who is my son to me for all intents and purposes is one of the most level headed young men around. He is just about to be 22, and is currently serving in the Air Force. He is on leave and was supposed to be driving to Texas from Panama City Florida. On route, he had a blow out. Pulled the car over and changed the tire. He noticed that his spare did not have enough tread to be safe, and knew he needed to buy 2 tires. So instead of calling and asking for help, he turns around (was less than 100 miles away from base) and returns home. He then calls us and says that he did not have enough money to buy the 2 tires and drive out here and back.

He then refused to accept any money that we offered to send him to buy tires. He took leave because he is deploying over seas (can't say where) and next week is the last week he can take leave. So it took me telling him this morning that his mom cried herself to sleep last night because she is afraid she may never see him again for him to accept money from me and he made it clear it is a loan, not a gift.

The real pains only ever want money, and the good ones seem to refuse to accept help when they need it.