Screaming At The Top Of My Lungs
By M.-L.
@MALUSE (69409)
Germany
July 11, 2020 4:00pm CST
I‘m not known for sudden outbreaks of temperament. Everybody who knows me personally can tell you that. Yet, the other day I was overwhelmed by one.
I’m dealing with an inheritance issue. I won't mention the particulars. Suffice it to say that it is nothing negative. Nobody is against me and I know that in the end I’ll find some money in my bank account.
But when will the end be? The issue has already been going on for two years and an end is not in sight.
So, when I was sitting at my desk and thinking about all the things which have to be cleared and which have already cost me a lot of money because I had to engage a lawyer, I opened my mouth and let out the loudest scream I was capable of.
Then the telephone rang. My neighbour from two (!) floors below asked anxiously what the matter was and if she could help me. I could reassure her that I was fine and that no help was necessary. My scream had been therapeutic - a clear case that the primal scream therapy works. I did feel much better afterwards although the problem hasn’t been solved yet.
I had to think of this when I took another letter out of the letterbox this morning concerning the inheritance issue.
I did not feel another scream coming.
Not today.
But I can't vouch for the future...
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25 responses
@GardenGerty (157722)
• United States
11 Jul 20
Often there are things that are so very frustrating and all tied up in knots. It is good that your scream was therapeutic. It is also good you have a neighbor who cares enough to ask.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
14 Jul 20
I have honestly never had a therapeutic scream. I mean where I literally let out a scream. It's a weird thing with me. I don't think I have a very good screaming voice. In fact I don't really like my own voice when I'm speaking normally. So I figure that my screaming voice would be worse than my normal voice. Maybe I'm weird. I think it's why I enjoy writing. Because I mentally scream a lot in writing.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
15 Jul 20
@MALUSE - Oh I do a few bold print and CAPS every now and then. 
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@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
15 Jul 20
@cmoneyspinner I think a scream is more effective than writing capital letters! :-)
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@1creekgirl (40637)
• United States
11 Jul 20
Sorry you've been going through this for so long. Sometimes a scream is just the right thing for the moment.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
12 Jul 20
That was sure a loud scream.
If that's my case and had no one to talk to then I'd probably throw things to let go of the burdens I felt.
If that's my case and had no one to talk to then I'd probably throw things to let go of the burdens I felt.1 person likes this
@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
12 Jul 20
@renicemae If you throw simple crockery and glasses against the wall, the other members of your household won't be happy, either.
@vandana7 (99019)
• India
6 Mar 22
I blow my top all the time. In India there is not other way. :) There are too many frustrating issues. I hope I can do somethings upfront but my parent is not very helpful. I was hoping I will be able to undertake some repairs of the house since I would be shifting to old age home eventually. But my father says no. I am not feeling well so don't disturb things. It stresses me out to think how many things I will have to handle when the time comes, and if I die, will there be any way to ensure regular income in my parent's account. He does not understand money at all. I do hope your issues get resolved soon. I too have a case in our Apex court, running for the last 30 odd years. My will writing is contingent on that. If the matter is not resolved by end of this year, I will write my will the next year January. Somebody will get something extra I suppose. Their good luck.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49167)
• United States
20 Aug 20
Your poor neighbor You must have truly frightened her.
You must have truly frightened her.1 person likes this
@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
12 Jul 20
I am glad you felt better after tha scream, I need to do that sometimes when I am feeling overwhelmed. Have a nice Sunday
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 20
Well it must have got you so frustrated to make you behave like that and if it made you feel slightly better after it good. I hope the problems are resolved quickly and I am pleased to hear your neighbour cared enough to check you were ok.
@lovebuglena (43103)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Jul 20
Sometimes letting out a scream really helps. Or hitting something, like the wall for example. But that can hurt.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Jul 20
I hate to say this but I am.... I have been the accountant for many estates and one went on for 18 years! Another for 11 years, however the one that was for 18 years the adult children were contesting it.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
14 Jul 20
Wow, two years! I can see why you felt better after a scream. I hope it gets resolved soon.
