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Experiences and thoughts based on my everyday life

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Aug 11, 2025 at 3:13pm
In response to "The View From Under the Bus"

Well... an apology. It's been almost three weeks but does your therapist help families? Because... from what you've shared elsewhere... you family has had generational issues (I read about Tammy). Your brother and his boyfriend may benefit from therapy, as might any other siblings and cousins.

"It takes a village" is a wise phrase; but, what if the village is toxic?

Soldier_Mike

Jul 15, 2025 at 11:58pm
In response to "I Didn't Follow the Golden Rule"

I understand how strict leasing folks can be, so I hope you, Rick and your daughter can come up with a truly workable solution. I'm very glad your psych was able to get you back on track, meds-wise.

Jeff

Jun 19, 2025 at 11:54pm
In response to "The Invisible One"

I'm sorry that things have been so difficult for you lately, and I can definitely identify with the anxiety of being in Los Angeles and seeing what's going on here. But I'm glad you're doing the things you need to do (therapy, taking the time to write, etc.) to get through it!

Jeffrey Meyer

Jun 9, 2025 at 8:49pm
In response to "Doubt Creeps."

We are out own worst enemies. Well...us and Rick's bitchy ex.

Recently having had my diagnosis of depression upgraded to bipolar II with depressive something- or- other, I understand and appreciate what you mean about: "Oh THAT'S why I do that!" Now if I could only put that knowledge to good use. *eyeroll*

It's hard to stand and not run (or crawl inside, which is my safety coping mechanism). But you're standing. I guess it's kinda like AA: you're standing today, and that's the best you can do. Tomorrow, you'll do the best you can.

I have a feeling you'll do even a little bit better than today.

--Jeffrey

Stik to My Own Beat

Jun 5, 2025 at 3:55pm
In response to "Sometimes, the Trade Off does Not Seem Worth It"

Yeah, chemo is rough. I know it was quite a lot for my mom to endure (although strangely the radiation made her more likely to nap).

Stik to My Own Beat

May 14, 2025 at 2:24pm
In response to "Stupid, stupid, stupid."

That...seems a bit off, at least to me. I'm also surprised Rick didn't mention an NDA. As someone who works with data that falls under HIPPA protection, I have been forthcoming with my husband of what I can/cannot share with him.

Jeffrey Meyer

Apr 28, 2025 at 4:25pm
In response to "It'll Be Okay, Right?"

I am won't to piss and moan about the house I live in. There's a lot of problems with it. But there's a lot of people that would LIVE to have a house with problems, because it beats having no house at all.

Your perseverance keeps people like me humble.

I hope we are very soon reading of your successes again, my friend.

--Jeffrey

Dorianne

Mar 15, 2025 at 5:59pm
In response to "Good Soup."

I wish that I had to patience to do all of the steps to prepare the fabulous meal you described. This sounded and I/m sure) tasted like a masterpiece.
I do cook but someone always puts their foot in their mouth by saying I used the phone to call for something like take out, instead of the actual work.
My thought is BRAVO! Your husband and his son were treated to a meal that would be declared 'fit for a king!'
The instructions were clear. You shared your step by step work. You made it sound easy. The whole thing would motivate someone to try to cook as well.
Thanks for sharing. And I might have to try some dish like that in the future. I have enough cook books so that could be easy.

Conrad Moriarty

Mar 10, 2025 at 2:20pm
In response to "Hello, my name is..."

Awesome to hear of your strength, conviction, and inherited wisdom! I am fascinated by spirit guides. Anyway,
I’m new here. Conrad Moriarty, but alas, that is not my real name
😅

August 18, 2025 at 1:24pm

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Starting the Week in a Gratitude Mindset

Fighting like hell to find things I am grateful for. Life is a struggle, but we have to make time to find joy, or this will swallow us whole.

So in an effort to start my week off the right way, here is my gratitude list for Monday.

1. Went to my brother's home to help clear out the garage of my parent's stuff, and found a bin of my Christmas décor, specifically- my nutcracker collection, and ornaments purchased in honor of friends we've lost. This bin has been "lost" in that garage for ten plus years. Coincidentally, it was in the stack of bins that my brother had told me was trash. I am so glad I decided to check anyway.

2. I am grateful for having just enough money to put gas in the tank for our trip there, and a cheap Del Taco lunch for myself, Rick, and my daughter.

3. I am grateful that my daughter was able to silence her own anxiety and interact with my brother, her uncle, for the first time in 3 years. I know it was tough for her but she did it. Not for the sake of mending fences, but for the sake of us getting through this process. I am proud of her.

4. I am thankful for my partner, who took care of me after we returned home. I was dealing with my degenerative disc disease in my neck acting up. He was patient and nurturing when I was in tremendous pain.

5. I am thankful that I found even more stuff to resell, and hopefully bring more money into our household.

6. I am grateful for friends who check in when I am quiet.

7. I am grateful for spurts of energy that allow me to complete big tasks, even if it takes me a little bit.

8. I am grateful for my ability to make decent meals with bits and bobs.

9. I am grateful that my mom had the foresight to take great care of the clothing that Zoe and my nieces and nephew wore, packing them away to be resold later on.

10. I am grateful for finding mementos from my father.

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