Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2024

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  • AustinRuadhain
    AustinRuadhain Posts: 2,595 Member
    edited February 26
    @trooworld - Thanks for the shoutout! I hope you are feeling better by the time you read this. I so, so get being overwhelmed by too long a list. You are doing so, so much.

    @Katmary71 - Oh, yay! The BeeGees video looks like great fun. I just made myself a scoreboard for Self Care Bingo. Woohoo!
    The charity work sounds maddening. Good for you for stealing your football back.
    The camping trip was grand! We are having early spring weather in central Texas, and everyone wants to be outside. On Friday night, the freeways were packed, and quite a few cars had bikes and kayaks and such on them!

    @morenin - The ring is a great victory! Congratulations!

    Sunday Plan
    🟢 Social/mental health: Hang out with a couple of girlfriends
    🟢 Food on plan: vegetables & fruits, G-BOMBS
    🟢 GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 3 sets (12+)
    🟡 Movement: 45 min
    🟡 Steps: 5,000
    🟢 Floors: 5 - 3 so far!
    Sunday evening workout plans were interrupted by a family emergency. All is now well, but I decided to call the day and make sure I got good sleep rather than stay up and hit the numbers. Today's a new day!

    Monday Plan
    ⚪ Food on plan: vegetables & fruits, G-BOMBS
    🟡 GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 4 sets (12+) - upped the goal, and did one already!
    ⚪ Movement: 45 min
    ⚪ Steps: 6,000
    🟡 Floors: 5 - 2 so far!
    ⚪ Tiny Habit: After I go to the kitchen to make coffee, I do a counter pushup. Then I celebrate (fist pump or maybe a John Travolta dance move)!
  • Veta2018
    Veta2018 Posts: 646 Member
    @vrafer @AustinRuadhain and @vegan4lyfe2012 - Congratulations on the loss!
    @Katmary71 - Thank you. You're a great person. Sorry for your frustrations with that VP. I hope things get better for you. I like the Bee Gees video, 🎵Let's go dancing, Yeah.🎶...hehehe.
    @trooworld - Thank you. I hope you're not getting sick.
    @vegan4lyfe2012 - Beautiful family!

    I started my 5-day Tiny Habit Challenge today. Actually, I started last week, but today is the official start day. My husband is laughing at the sticky notes I placed around the house as reminders. My three recipes are:

    After I flush the toilet at home, I will do ten squats, then the Howard Dean shout.
    After I turn on my computer, I will write down a priority for the day, then I will draw a smiley face.
    After I have been sitting for an hour, I will get up and walk 250 steps, then wrap my arms around myself, giving myself a big hug.

    My husband said he might need to get me an elliptical or something. I think I might be driving him crazy when I get up and pace the floor to get in my 250 steps....hehehe.

    My left ankle and wrist has been hurting again. And my hands have been falling asleep too. The doctor thought it was a vitamin deficiency. I stared taking vitamins and losing weight last August. I thought things were improving, because it felt better for awhile, but it's all back now. My doctor also said it was an autoimmune disease, and that was that. I explained that I thought the hypothyroid was an autoimmune disease. However, She never followed up with me. This is the same doctor that didn't' complete my annual physical. I guess I just need to find a new doctor again.

    I went to the thrift store on the weekend and bought two pair of jeans for $5 and two medium shirts, also for $5. I just couldn't hold out any longer. I'm getting close to my goal weight, so now I want to start planning a weight lifting plan to shape, tighten, and tone.

    💪 Mission Slimpossible Strong! 💪

  • morenin
    morenin Posts: 163 Member
    I saw the orthopedist today; it did not go well and was a complete waste of money. He said I have no arthritis in my knees, it's entirely my weight causing the pain. I told him I'd lost 30 lb. in 3 months and he shrugged and said I need to lose more. I asked him about treating the pain, he said he won't treat it because then I wouldn't be motivated to lose weight. I told him the pain is too much to exercise with, he said I don't need to exercise, I need to eat a healthy diet (without asking what my diet is like). I guess he doesn't care if my heart and lungs are lousy, as long as I'm thin. I'm filing a complaint tomorrow, not that I expect anyone will care.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,145 Member
    edited February 27
    @trooworld Thanks! I hope the night splint will help. I hope you’re feeling better soon. Long lists ARE stressful!

    @AustinRuadhain Thank you, I remember you used to log the weigh ins when I first joined! Yay I look forward to seeing what you do on the Bingo board let’s show ‘em what MS is made of haha! I love camping I’m glad you got out and enjoyed the good weather. I hope things are better with the family emergency.

    @morenin Yay on your wedding ring fitting, that’s wonderful!

    @vegan4lyfe2012 Ollipop is so precious, aw! Oh I love everything about the happy family photo of everyone it’s impossible not to smile seeing all that joy! The matching sleepers are the best, it’s wonderful seeing everyone so happy.It’s very awesome they’re all close and will be raising their kids together. When I see your card I picture you with three babies on your lap and a huge smile. They are a great why!

    @Veta2018 Thank you! I’m down on going dancing, it was fun! I love you sharing what you’re doing for the challenge, those are great goals. If you’re working on water intake it may suffer a bit if you’re doing squats every time you go to the bathroom (I did squats after the bathroom too!). Oh no a better doctor sounds like a good plan. How are you supposed to know how to improve them without tests and monitoring the labs? Medical is really a mess. Great score on the clothes, congratulations on being close to goal that’s awesome!

    @morenin Huge hug, I’m so sorry to hear how your appointment went. What a jerk, 30lbs off is awesome and he could’ve said to keep up the great work or something to acknowledge it as it takes a lot of weight off your knees. He sounds terrible and shouldn’t be practicing medicine. Are you going to see another doctor I hope? I can’t believe he wouldn’t treat the main reason you’re there, that’s so ridiculous! If you don’t have improvement after losing 30lbs how is losing more supposed to make a difference? I wish the healthcare system wasn’t such a mess and it was easier to get support and help.

    Hi friends! Bit of a frustrating day, I had PT then had my allergy appointment in a town on the opposite side of my house that has the same PT business in it but that branch doesn’t take my insurance. Anyway the nurse who looked at my medication list last time didn’t realize my BP med is a beta blocker even though it's on their "Do Not Take" list and I can’t take it prior to an allergy shot as the anaphylaxis medication wouldn’t work correctly if I had a reaction so I have to go back but NOT until after I take my antibiotic I need so I can get my teeth cleaned (need it because of my back fusion healing possibly having issues with more bacteria). I went to the holistic clinic for a treatment and got home kind of late, next up after this is homework. Have a great night and wonderful Tuesday!

    No Zero Days
    - Did good on the challenge
    - Ate real healthy good food
    - Did a good stretch with band workout and went to PT (have a super lazy PT I find
    super annoying but that’s another story)

    WEIGH INS STILL NEEDED TODAY: @AmbersWay
    TOMORROW REMINDER FOR @FushiaKat

  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 324 Member
    WI Monday
    PW 208.6
    CW 208.6

    No change which is sad, I’ve been on the go non stop and calories are low. I traveled now, got settled, 2 kids sick, start to catch a break, 3 kid sick. So, I’ll be back next week for WI. Hopefully, my life will settle down.

    Have a beautiful day.
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,210 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 - Your family is beautiful and a great "why" to strive for. Loved the pix. I think I already thanked you for the lovely Valentine card, but in case I didn't- thanks!

    Lisa
  • 865jessica
    865jessica Posts: 128 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012- Your grand child is beautiful. Congratulations to your family.
    @morenin- That doctor sounds like an incompetent fool and a jerk. Congrats on the 30 lbs weight loss that is no small feat and shows you are putting in the work. I would be looking for a second opinion to help with your pain because living with everyday pain is a horrible way to live.

    I've been feeling so much better this past week. The steroid meds helped significantly with my inflammation in my shoulder and neck. Because my pain has gone down so much I have been able to do my exercises with my resistant bands and work on building up my weak left side.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,251 Member
    @Veta2018 – I love the sticky notes…I need reminders like that. You’ve got me thinking now… On a serious note, my daughter, Hunter, has hypothyroidism and yes, it IS an autoimmune disease. Are you taking levothyroxine? That has really helped her. She gets her blood work done 2 to 3 times a year and the dosage is adjusted as needed. She’s been taking it for about a decade now with no side effects. Nice score on the jeans and shirts! Local thrift stores here in my area think they are fancy boutiques and charge more than what you would at Kohl’s. They are betting the Chicagoans that come around the lake every weekend will spend the money (which they do).
    @morenin – Holy !?#% what is wrong with that doctor?!? What a Jack. Definitely talk to whomever is in charge in the office. I complained once about an orthopedic doctor that dismissed my shoulder pain as bursitis. I told him arthritis runs young in my family, but he said there was no way that was it because I was only 37. Got a second opinion and it was bad arthritis…second doctor removed it and scraped down the bone so the ball and joint could move freely with no impingement.
    @Katmary71 – It will be so fun once they are all old enough to pile on top of me and I can have all of them (including little Miss Brayden when she’s born) in one picture together! What a mess with the allergist. So how long before your teeth cleaning? Hopefully not too long…
    @AmbersWay – Hope the kids all get better fast! Sometimes boring is needed!
    @Cornanda – I’m sure you did already thank me :) You are welcome!
    Last night I indulged a little too much again, but it’s my own fault for making my Tofuna pasta salad the other day. It’s all gone now, so there’s nothing in the house now that is high calorie. I’m starting the Financial Peace University program at my church and last Sunday night was the first class. Can something be depressing and motivating at the same time? I have a LOT of credit card debt and, basically, it seems the only way I can dig myself out is with a second job. But when Syd goes back to work, I already promised her I’d watch Oliver in the evenings. I was a single mom of 3, so I know just how stressful it is and I want to do anything I can to ease her stress. So I’m motivated to get the debt taken care of, but depressed that my income level sucks. I’ve gotta do some serious brainstorming. Sorry for the ramble. I don’t have anyone else to talk to about this right now. Just trying to work things out in my brain. In the meantime, I’m going to drink my tea and get to work.
    2024 Mantra: Yes I can!
  • TeresaW2024
    TeresaW2024 Posts: 302 Member

    @Veta2018, those are good Tiny Habits! I started to, but my coach thinks I need to simplify, so I will look at them later and see what I can come up with. I hope you can find relief with your ankle and wrist. My mom has a terrible issue with her hands always falling asleep, mostly at night. I feel bad for her.

    @morenin, I am outraged that you have to deal with that terrible orthopedist. You need to file a complaint and find another ortho to see you. He doesn’t need to be practicing if he treats people like that.

    @Katmary71 That would be frustrating to go all the way to an allergy appointment only to have to come back again. I could so dance to the BeeGees!!

    @vegan4lyfe2012 What a beautiful family, and those babies are precious!! I know they are your heart, and you are theirs. :) I hope you learn a lot from the Financial Peace University and can get out of your credit card debt. I once had a lot of credit card debt, and it took a long time to get out from under it. I’m sure you will come up with an idea that will work for you. <3


    Good morning! I got up and put on my workout clothes, and I’m determined to do something. My wrist is much better but not well enough to lift weights. But I can do all kinds of stuff and plan to check out a barre program. If I don’t like that, I can always do my stepper, rebounder, or bodyweight exercises. Or maybe I will dance to the BeeGees! :D Yesterday, Joe and I had a long talk about his dementia and what is down the road for us. We both want him home, but there is a real chance that he could decline so much that I won’t be able to care for him by myself. So, I’m going to start looking at what our options are, and we might tour some memory care facilities. Joe has excellent long-term health insurance, and I can't tell you what a blessing it is, considering the incredibly high cost of memory care! As long as he is able to help me make these tough decisions, I want his help. Life is hard! I'm going to scroll up and look at little Ollipop again and remember there truly is good in this world. :)
    2024 Word: Strive
  • txcritter69
    txcritter69 Posts: 297 Member
    Morning everyone,

    Congrats to those on the leaderboard!

    This is going to be a quick check in. I have a lot to do this week. We have our first camping trip for this yr coming up next week. I am having to get everything ready over the next few days. I hope everyone is having a good week so far and I am keeping up with posts.

    Have a GREAT Tuesday!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,600 Member
    Good Morning MS ... You have a new member joining your wonderful team ...Please welcome @ninyagwa :)
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 3,966 Member
    @Katmary71 - I'll be away and without a scale over the weekend, so I will post my weight on Thursday.
  • FushiaKat
    FushiaKat Posts: 551 Member
    Username: FushiaKat
    Weigh-In Tuesday
    SW: 245
    Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
    Weeks in maintenance 09 of 52

    PW: 137.2
    CW: 137.0

    Yay I did it for another week. I've been so busy I finally got those Christmas decorations put away. Sleep has been an issue for me lately, I wake every 2 hours for no good reason. Last night I slept until 5am this morning. I put some pain gel on my back then went to the market. On Sunday I sprayed weed killer all around the yard. Our yard is mostly dirt, so we have a lot of weeds to keep down. I have to fill up my battery-operated sprayer 3 times to do the entire yard, but I go so tired that I stopped at 2. I'm keeping an eye on the section I didn't get done. If we don't keep the weeds down the city will hire somebody to do it, then bill us. I don't want strangers in our yard.

    It was hard to stay on track last week, hopefully it will be easier this week.

  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,145 Member
    edited February 28
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  • laurelfit57
    laurelfit57 Posts: 626 Member
    I'm afraid I totally went off the rails yesterday. My level of energy definitely plays a role in my eating. I have an appointment with my NP tomorrow so hopefully we can adjust things a bit. I slept a bit better last night, I did track today, didn't eat the best but I didn't go horribly over. But I did check in here:)! Hope everyone has a great day
  • megnolia82
    megnolia82 Posts: 859 Member
    Hi everyone!

    I had an amazing 90 minute walk with an old friend tonight while our kids were in gymnastics class. It was a beautiful evening and so nice to catch up. My ankles are really sore tonight, but I imagine they’re just protesting the work. I saw my doctor last week and he said I likely
  • morenin
    morenin Posts: 163 Member
    Welcome, @ninyagwa!
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,145 Member
    @AmbersWay Hugs hopefully things will settle down this week. It IS common to go up after a flight if you just flew.

    @865jessica I'm so glad you're feeling better! I almost always feel better after a round of steroids, I'm so glad it's helped you. Great job on the resistance bands, are you doing a program? I just got back to using mine too, they're awesome for good stretching as well.

    @vegan4lyfe2012 You are going to have the CUTEST pictures with all the kids, what are you planning for Easter? Bunny costumes for everyone? I know it's not really and bunnies but picturing them all with bunny ears would be the cutest. I can't imagine one more with these three, they're going to have a lot of fun growing up together. I got the teeth cleaning today, I took the 4 antibiotic pills an hour before. So I can go to the allergist tomorrow but skip my morning BP med. Hugs yes you can be motivated and depressed, maybe you can do something from home while watching Oliver? Rambling is totally fine, I tell all of you more than I tell most local friends!

    @TeresaW2024 DO dance to the BeeGees! I'm so glad Joe was able to discuss and understand why you may not be able to care for him alone at some point. Thank goodness he's able to understand and help you plan for it. Little Ollipop's photos were larger when I scrolled by today, he's even cuter close up!

    @txcritter69 Fun I hope your trip is wonderful! Share some photos from it when you get back, I'd love to see what it's like where you camp.

    @ninyagwa Welcome to Mission Slimpossibles, we're so happy to have you join us! We do member intros at the start of each month but you're welcome to jump in any time.

    @micaroo4 Great thank you I'll look for it.

    @FushiaKat I'm not super handy and have never heard of a battery-operated sprayer, how cool! I use the ones you pump which was real hard before surgery. Oh no I wouldn't want strangers spraying and billing, I'm sure they'll be there when you get time to deal with the last spot. It's so nice being able to be outside again I'm frustrated by the rain coming in soon. I hope this week is easier too, you're doing awesome!

    @laurelfit57 I hope your appointment tomorrow goes well and you get better sleep tonight. Sleep an energy make everything a challenge when they're off, I hope the NP has some ideas for you.

    @megnolia82 I think we're missing some of your post what did the doctor say? The walk sounds lovely I'm glad you had the chance to catch up with your friend.

    Hi team! Teeth cleaning went well. I scrapped my plans today to get the charity president out as she's going through a real hard time and needs support, we picked up her mom and went to the grand opening of a Greek restaurant. Things weren't as bad as I'd thought with the vice president and I've worked through all the article stuff, I didn't say it to the president when we were talking but I think so many things in her life are out-of-control that it came out controlling in other areas. I'm learning to calm down before reacting. Funny thing, one of the holistic practitioners started hosting singing in the park, she sends out 4 songs to a group and they go to a park and sing. I told her how I'm an awful singer and she said that's what she wants, it's to help people get out of their comfort zones and build confidence. I honestly hate even singing Happy Birthday but would like to feel more confident speaking in front of others so I'm considering it to help me grow (if I don't die of embarrassment haha). Have a great Wednesday!

    No Zero Days
    Ate healthy food under calories
    Workout was strong
    Awesome time with friends that reminded me as hard as it's been to re-enter society it's really been worth it to let people in again and try new things.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,145 Member
    This is our start of the week question:

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    Better time management, I feel like I'm always falling behind and need to work on less social media plus putting in some time for reading and relaxing things especially with gardening season picking up.
  • morenin
    morenin Posts: 163 Member
    So, with the really bad feelings from the supposed doctor, I pretty much crashed off the wagon Tuesday. Ate allllll the sugar, fat, and salt. Climbing back up to do better!

    I'm reluctant to find another orthopedist, because the other one I went to reamed me out about my weight too. Plus, it's $35 a copay every time I see a specialist, and I just wasted that money on the last guy. I'm going to just wait and see if I can work around the pain, and I'm wearing a knee brace as needed.

    What would give my life more meaning this next month?

    Ohhh, that's a hard one. I think I need to get my behind back to church. I'm going to mask, and I don't have anything nice to wear, but they'll have to live with it.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,857 Member
    Congrats to those that have had a loss this week! Keep doing what you are doing! Hugs to those that have showed a gain.

    @morenin Awesome NSV!!! That orthopedist sounds like a total jerk. Can you find a different one that is supportive? I'm glad you are filing a complaint. That's awful.

    @AustinRuadhain Thank you. I have had a rough few days but I'm finally feeling better.

    @vegan4lyfe2012 Awww, little Oliver is way too cute! :D All the babies are. Welcome to the family, little Ollipop! <3 Oh my dear, I feel you with the debt. I am in debt, too, with CCs and student loans. I get so overwhelmed and feel there is no way out. One thing that is helping me is a free website called undebt.it : https://undebt.it/ It also has a paid version that is even better but the free version is great and very useful. It helps prioritize your debt and tells you what to pay and when and shows how long it will take to get out of debt doing it their way. Check it out. It may be of use. Huge HUGS.

    @Veta2018 Thanks, it was a stomach bug of some sort. I am feeling better now. I love that you are doing the Howard Dean shout! LOL I love all of the things you are doing. I admire you are always willing to try new things! Sorry the doctor is less than helpful.

    @Katmary71 Thank you. I tried it for an hour last night. I didn't feel a difference but I think it takes time and consistency. Sorry about yoru frustrating day. Hugs. That's good you are learning to calm down before reacting, that's a good skill to have. I hate singing, too. I'm glad you are getting out of your comfort zone! LOL

    @TeresaW2024 I'm glad your wrist is better. I hope you can get back to weights soon. I know it's sad to think about memory care facilities, but I think it's smart for you to look into them. You can only do so much, you are one person. I'm glad he has good insurance. HUGS.

    @ninyagwa Welcome to the team yay! I can't wait to get to know you. :D

    DISCUSSION QUESTION: What would give my life more meaning this next month? I've got so much going on, it's hard to add new things but I think making sure I do some artwork on the weekends will bring more meaning to my life. It makes me happy, is a stress reliever, and gives my life purpose. I'm still working on the dung beetle painting: unfortunately, I ruined it by putting the wrong kind of gold leaf on it and it made a mess. I am going to start over with it this weekend.

    Hi all. I am back. I am feeling a bit better. Not 100% but better. My husband made lemon bars for me to take to work: they are my director's favorite and he is retiring on Friday so I wanted to give him one last taste of the best lemon bars on planet Earth. Have a great day!
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  • ninyagwa
    ninyagwa Posts: 341 Member
    Hello,
    My name is Nicole, and I joined this group because I did a similar group years ago, which is now defunct, but I found that it really helped to keep me on track towards my goals.

    I am 40 years old, I have an almost 12 y.o. daughter and an almost 6 y.o. daughter, and a 47 y.o. husband. We live in New Hampshire and I work as a Realtor and a team manager for a real estate team in which I wear many hats.

    At my highest weight I was 388lbs, I’ve always been a big girl, and food has been my silent coping mechanism for a long time, I got to my highest weight in the wake of my grandmother, who I was really close to, passing. I did get the motivation to get more fit and healthy after I acknowledged my depression was contributing to my eating issues and started meds, and that helped me get back into a good enough mind set to work out. I also have hypothyroidism and have for many years, which I am medicated for. I lost over 100lbs, and then got pregnant, and was unable to get back into steadily working out and eating right for a long time. Managing being the parent of one child, to the parent of two was a hard transition for me, only took me about 6 years to figure it out.

    I have been strength training and doing the Stairmaster, and now the occasional kickboxing class, but my food has not been great, so my immediate goal right now is to track all my food so I can begin being more accountable to myself and my health.

    My CW is 332.4, and the goal for this first month is to lose 5lbs. Really it’s my 2024 goal to lose at least 5lbs a month, which would be 50lbs total by the end of 2024. I’ve lost weight faster, but I’m trying to acknowledge that I’m older and that I need to give myself space for grace.

    I really like the NO ZERO DAYS, and towards that end, I finally filled my pill organizers so that I’ll take ALL of my vitamins and supplements that support my health, not just the prescribed pills.
    I’m excited to be a new member!
  • txcritter69
    txcritter69 Posts: 297 Member
    What would give my life more meaning this next month?
    1) spending some time in nature.
    2) finishing a few projects that I started before the holiday. I still need to finish painting my kitchen and staining the breakfast table.
    3) the one thing I really want most of all is to get back into walking again. I stopped when my mom and Sansa passed. My neighborhood just holds too many memories of Sansa and it hurts to walk it. So, this next month I am venturing out with Diesel to other parts of our town and surrounding area.
    4) finding my old habits of being healthy. I want to be below 170 before the end of March.
  • Veta2018
    Veta2018 Posts: 646 Member
    @morenin - That is a great weight loss! It angers me to hear how inconsiderate your doctor was. I share that same frustration with doctors at the moment. I reported mine too. Not sure if it made much of a difference, but it made me feel a little better. This will be my third time switching doctors in a year. Maybe that is why my symptoms still haven't been resolved.

    @vegan4lyfe2012 - Yes, I have been on levothyroxine for about 10 years. Except during COVID, I didn't go in for my blood work and my doctor would not refill my prescription. So, I didn't take it for a while and that is when my hands started falling asleep.

    @TeresaW2024 - Thank you. I had to revise mine too. I reduced my squats from 10 to 3 because it was just too many squats for the amount of times I use the bathroom. I drink a lot of water. I'm glad your able to discuss future plans with your husband. It's a tough situation to be dealing with. <Hugs>

    @Katmary71 - I'm an awful singer too. I just turn the music up to drowned myself out...lol. Have fun with it!

    Welcome @ninyagwa ! I think you have great goals for success.

    Yesterdays, Tiny Habits were a fail. I went to a funeral which consumed most of my day, so I didn't complete any of them. I did get in a 40 min workout before the funeral though.

    Last night, I felt like eating a whole package of cookies or two or three but I toughed it out and took a long walk instead. I was so frustrated, angry, sad, and irritable. This 23 year old kid is Rotten. Last year, we helped pay his internet bill. This month he charged my account for it.(by accident) But didn't pay us back. Then, he lost his rent payment and the bank wont refund the check for 90 days, so we payed that. He had his court date yesterday(for DWI) and his lawyer threatened to drop him and he would have to spend time in Jail if he didn't get paid, so we paid over $4,000 to the lawyer. He has a baby on the way and got a loan for a new motorcycle.(priorities) Then, wrecked the bike and sold it. No clue what he did with the money. Now he just got a pit bull pup.(Really with a new baby soon) My husband said he's a good kid cause he's got two jobs. He decided he's going to help get him a union card, there goes another $700. Maybe if he has a better job, he wont need to come to us for money anymore. I'm frustrated because he has no consequences for his actions. I've been working so hard at paying all our debts and now we just went backwards. I thought to myself, if it was one of my boys, I would want to help them, but I don't think my boys would behave like this. I want to treat all three boys equally, but it's hard. Sometime one needs more then the others. I don't like feeling this way. I don't want to have resentment. I feel so selfish too. Done. I keep so much to myself, It felt good to vent. Thank you.

    What would give my life more meaning this next month?
    I'm going to have to take some time to reflect and come back to the question. I have too many emotions I'm feeling to think clearly.

    💪 Mission Slimpossible Strong! 💪


  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 3,966 Member
    @ninyagwa - Hey Nicole! I'm from New Hampshire too! Where are you at?

    -Mica
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 3,966 Member
    What would give my life more meaning this next month?
    My first thought was that if my life had any more meaning, my head would explode. I do have a full life with a lot of purpose; I feel like what I need right now is some down time to just BE. I'd love more time in nature, and the chance to go for a nice long bike ride along the route that I used to ride with my Dad.
    -Mica
  • ninyagwa
    ninyagwa Posts: 341 Member
    micaroo4 wrote: »
    @ninyagwa - Hey Nicole! I'm from New Hampshire too! Where are you at?

    -Mica

    I'm from a town just outside of Manchester, NH @micaroo4 where are you from in NH?
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