What's on your mind?

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  • CaptainFantastic01
    CaptainFantastic01 Posts: 9,558 Member
    i got it figured out
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  • CaptainFantastic01
    CaptainFantastic01 Posts: 9,558 Member
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    We are living in an absolute craphole while our house is being rebuilt. I feel like I’ve tried to make the best of it but the house I thought would be done by thanksgiving might take until the end of January. I’m super discouraged and frustrated, which just makes me feel like i must look really ungrateful. Everyone says “you must be so excited to get a brand new house!” Excited isn’t really the word. Of course i will be happy to be there and I’m sure I’ll look back at this year and be thankful that it turned out the way it did, but I’m really tired of feeling homeless. I want my kids to have their toys and belongings back but we don’t have room. I want a sense of home and security again. I don’t want to panic at every strange smell and sound. Somehow i know moving in won’t magically cure all these things but at least it’ll enable us to close the book on this whole experience and start to move past it. Living in our apartment is just a constant reminder of how we ended up there in the first place.

    And i selfishly wanted to enjoy the holidays in our new space.

    Blah. Thanks for listening.

    Hey I love you. I'm sorry you're going through this. You're such a strong person and I'm so proud of the way have handled this year. Keep your chin up dear.
  • Keto_N_Iron
    Keto_N_Iron Posts: 5,385 Member
    Tenebrous_D wrote: »
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    The wife of the recipient of my daughter's lungs messaged me last night, asking if it was ok if her and her family got arrow tattoos in honor of Hayleigh.

    <3<3<3 HUGS
  • Keto_N_Iron
    Keto_N_Iron Posts: 5,385 Member
    Tenebrous_D wrote: »
    SnackherBarrell wrote: »
    Tenebrous_D wrote: »
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    The wife of the recipient of my daughter's lungs messaged me last night, asking if it was ok if her and her family got arrow tattoos in honor of Hayleigh.

    Did you say yes???
    777Gemma888 wrote: »
    Tenebrous_D wrote: »
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    The wife of the recipient of my daughter's lungs messaged me last night, asking if it was ok if her and her family got arrow tattoos in honor of Hayleigh.

    Awww TJ ... Was it something you were willing to share, as it was your thing with Hayleigh?

    At least a dozen people got it after the funeral. I even let my 16 year old. Of course I'm going to say yes. That's something permanent and visable that will remind them of Hayleigh. When people ask what it's for, they'll talk about her. That's how she can live on. Still making people smile, even complete strangers.

    It is such a beautiful way for her to live on TJ. <3
  • Keto_N_Iron
    Keto_N_Iron Posts: 5,385 Member
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    We are living in an absolute craphole while our house is being rebuilt. I feel like I’ve tried to make the best of it but the house I thought would be done by thanksgiving might take until the end of January. I’m super discouraged and frustrated, which just makes me feel like i must look really ungrateful. Everyone says “you must be so excited to get a brand new house!” Excited isn’t really the word. Of course i will be happy to be there and I’m sure I’ll look back at this year and be thankful that it turned out the way it did, but I’m really tired of feeling homeless. I want my kids to have their toys and belongings back but we don’t have room. I want a sense of home and security again. I don’t want to panic at every strange smell and sound. Somehow i know moving in won’t magically cure all these things but at least it’ll enable us to close the book on this whole experience and start to move past it. Living in our apartment is just a constant reminder of how we ended up there in the first place.

    And i selfishly wanted to enjoy the holidays in our new space.

    Blah. Thanks for listening.

    HUGS!!! I hope it's done soon!
  • Keto_N_Iron
    Keto_N_Iron Posts: 5,385 Member
    DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »
    leut_underpants wrote: »
    kindalikevelma wrote: »
    @leut_underpants has nice hands.

    is this a werid thing to say?

    probably.

    @Avocado_AS5 might have input here

    I didn't wanna mention this but I feel like I need to:

    Your username has always made me think of captain underpants and now that your profile photo is you actually in your underpants you're reminding me of it even more

    hehe I've always thought that as well! Thank you for admitting it first!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    what's on my mind:
    a best friend of a good friend needs a place to stay for a few weeks. i've room. but part of me is nervous. what if the timeline is over and they don't leave-though i'll make them sign something say they will. they have a place to live but is waiting for the current tenant to leave.
    what if they are dirty? or loud? or a turd
    i've been on my own for 2 years but i know my friend will do anything for me and has. so now i feel selfish
    i know he wouldn't put me in a bad situation as he has had to white knight for me in the past.
    i've never lived with anyone other than in the dorms and even then my roomies weren't often their room and neither was i.
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    long night last night. crashed hard at 11 i think maybe but woke up again around 4 just absolutely wired. got up and went driving around and came in to work early.

    now the mental exhaustion is hitting me hard like i won't just go chug a Redbull and pop a Flintstones chewable and end us both
  • RomaineCalm
    RomaineCalm Posts: 3,972 Member
    POOF!
  • RomaineCalm
    RomaineCalm Posts: 3,972 Member
    leut_underpants wrote: »
    Self gratification memes

    Post an example.
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  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    what's on my mind:
    a best friend of a good friend needs a place to stay for a few weeks. i've room. but part of me is nervous. what if the timeline is over and they don't leave-though i'll make them sign something say they will. they have a place to live but is waiting for the current tenant to leave.
    what if they are dirty? or loud? or a turd
    i've been on my own for 2 years but i know my friend will do anything for me and has. so now i feel selfish
    i know he wouldn't put me in a bad situation as he has had to white knight for me in the past.
    i've never lived with anyone other than in the dorms and even then my roomies weren't often their room and neither was i.

    Think of the worst possible scenario, you cannot pre-determine happening to you, and when and if it does happen with your temporary guest ... Can you handle it? Exit strategies?
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited November 2018
    777Gemma888 wrote: »
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    what's on my mind:
    a best friend of a good friend needs a place to stay for a few weeks. i've room. but part of me is nervous. what if the timeline is over and they don't leave-though i'll make them sign something say they will. they have a place to live but is waiting for the current tenant to leave.
    what if they are dirty? or loud? or a turd
    i've been on my own for 2 years but i know my friend will do anything for me and has. so now i feel selfish
    i know he wouldn't put me in a bad situation as he has had to white knight for me in the past.
    i've never lived with anyone other than in the dorms and even then my roomies weren't often their room and neither was i.

    Think of the worst possible scenario, you cannot pre-determine happening to you, and when and if it does happen with your temporary guest ... Can you handle it? Exit strategies?

    i can handle most things. i've lived in some tough situations. that's why i'm hestitant :smile:

    exit strategy: call good friend-come get the turd. if that doesn't work. call good friend's wife-come get your husband's turd
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

    :'( This kind of stuff scares me and I overthink it way too much.
  • bojack5
    bojack5 Posts: 2,859 Member
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

    This reminded me of a grim story. I had a friend that works ESU in NYC. He told me a story about a guy who got pinned between 2 cars. He was virtually cut in half but the pressure from being pinned between the cars kept him from bbleeding out. He was perfectly coherent, but as soon as they freed him he was going to die within seconds. They called his wife and they kept him there and alive for 20 mins until she got there. He knew he was going to die.....she did as well....they talked, hugged and kissed. They said a prayer and then a goodbye. A heart wrenching story.
  • RomaineCalm
    RomaineCalm Posts: 3,972 Member
    bojack5 wrote: »
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

    This reminded me of a grim story. I had a friend that works ESU in NYC. He told me a story about a guy who got pinned between 2 cars. He was virtually cut in half but the pressure from being pinned between the cars kept him from bbleeding out. He was perfectly coherent, but as soon as they freed him he was going to die within seconds. They called his wife and they kept him there and alive for 20 mins until she got there. He knew he was going to die.....she did as well....they talked, hugged and kissed. They said a prayer and then a goodbye. A heart wrenching story.

    OMG, absolutely horrible. :'(:'( I'm glad they got to say goodbye to each other but damn....
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

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  • RomaineCalm
    RomaineCalm Posts: 3,972 Member
    tinkerhellraiser wrote: »
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

    maybe she saw a white light and was filled with peace right before

    i read about that in afterlife books and it seems really common

    maybe it’s an afterlife thing or maybe it’s our body’s last gift to us to be peaceful and calm in our last moment

    I like that thought.

  • kindalikevelma
    kindalikevelma Posts: 1,337 Member
    tinkerhellraiser wrote: »
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

    maybe she saw a white light and was filled with peace right before

    i read about that in afterlife books and it seems really common

    maybe it’s an afterlife thing or maybe it’s our body’s last gift to us to be peaceful and calm in our last moment

    As someone who has had a near-death experience, I remember fear and then not being afraid.
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  • Bullet_with_Butterfly_Wings
    Bullet_with_Butterfly_Wings Posts: 5,545 Member
    kindalikevelma wrote: »
    tinkerhellraiser wrote: »
    RomaineCalm wrote: »
    An acquaintance of mine was killed in an auto accident a couple of weeks ago.
    Today I wondered if she knew she was dying before she died.
    I hope she didn't.

    maybe she saw a white light and was filled with peace right before

    i read about that in afterlife books and it seems really common

    maybe it’s an afterlife thing or maybe it’s our body’s last gift to us to be peaceful and calm in our last moment

    As someone who has had a near-death experience, I remember fear and then not being afraid.

    Ive read a lot about NDEs the experience is very interesting, most of them are eerily similar in nature. Glad you're still with us 😊
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  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
    laprimaJenny wrote: »
    My son is being bullied at school and is receiving death threats each and everyday. I tried so hard to give him strategies to help it stop, but it only seems to make things worse. I have gone to the principle on several occasions, but it hasn’t helped. It’s devestating to watch him suffer and have no control over the situation except assure him that it all truly doesn’t matter.

    I'm so sorry your family is going through this.
    I know of a family that was in a similar situation and the police told them, sadly, that the best thing they could do for their son would be to switch schools. Even if the situation seems remedied, who knows if it will continue or change to another form of abuse.

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