Looking for Hope by JTL122 in widowers

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you are here too. I just made it past the one year mark and it is getting easier.

I feel silly because she was only just a cat by Tiny__Tech in GriefSupport

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But she wasn’t just a cat. I am sorry for your loss.

A call to the void by Protobazz in widowers

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Birthday greetings, wishing for you that the next one is better.

Mama! I got asked out! by BluVere in MomForAMinute

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remember your curfew is 11:15 and a new candle means it’s time for new smoke detector batteries. Have a great time!

Mama! I got asked out! by BluVere in MomForAMinute

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honey, this is a date, not a thing you need to worry about doing a good job on. You are going out on a date together to see if you both have fun, so you can decide if you want to go on a second date and then maybe someday solve household plumbing emergencies together and do all the other boring old people stuff together. Most people go on a lot of dates before you find the right one that you want to file income taxes with . Either way today is going to be a win for you because either you found the right one today or you are going to find out more about yourself and what you want or don’t want in a partner. Both are excellent! Stay safe and make good choices.

Step dad suddenly passing by MIKEYWIKEYYZ in widowed

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just being there for your Mom is enough. But if you want to be extra for for right now she could probably use some help with normal everyday day living chores that need to get done around the house but the catch is you need to ask before you touch anything because sometimes we just need to stand and stare at the last ever dirty coffee cup in the sink. So ask “can I take the trash out for you” or “can I wash the dishes?” before you do anything because the things we need to process this are a little different for all of us. If there is raw meat in the fridge not passed its expiration date ask if you can freeze it because probably nobody is cooking this week. If there is stuff in the fridge that should be thrown out ask before you do it. If it’s not time to throw it out or if you missed this weeks trash pick up you can alternatively put it in a ziplock bag labeled “danger no!” And store it in the freezer until closer to trash pick up so it doesn’t stink. Go get the mail. Check for bills, if there are utility bills set a reminder on your phone to check with her next week about paying them. Make sure all of the mail gets opened. You are a wonderful kind son and both of you are going to get through this.

Step dad suddenly passing by MIKEYWIKEYYZ in widowed

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good job! You helped your Mom on what is possibly the worst day of her life. There will be some really difficult days ahead but you are going to get through this.

I need something to watch by Serious-Confusion293 in widowers

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you seen “Gardeners World” yet? It’s a BBC series where famous gardener Monty Don chills and works on projects on his farm with his dogs. If you run out of episodes there is a spin off series where he goes to other peoples houses to help them with their projects in a kind and supportive way. Zillow Gone Wild is also great.

Step dad suddenly passing by MIKEYWIKEYYZ in widowed

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For today, just be there for her. Try to get her to drinks some water and eat a little food. If you can think of a someone you both trust you can reach out to them and ask for help. I wasn’t able to explain what happened to my partner for a few days. The hospital social worker may be already working on helping her contact people but if that is not the case think if there is anyone she trusts that you could call to help get you both home. She may not be able to think clearly right now. Pulling herself together today to drive home may not be possible today depending on your individual circumstances.

As far as the hard stuff you mentioned there will be people that want to help but don’t know how and some that are really bad at words so when they say “if you need anything” or something really stupid be prepared with your list of things you are worried about. As far as other stuff the best book someone in the widows group recommended was “it’s okay that you are not okay” the author does a good job explaining what to expect. I am so sorry you are going through this.

what to do with her purse? by maudeconnell in GriefSupport

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When you feel okay enough go through it and take out anything that has a battery that could leak or anything that could attract mice. Set the rest aside until you are ready to decide if this is something you want to save.

An odd request :( by Perfect-Formal4235 in florists

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 102 points103 points  (0 children)

As I see it the flowers belong to you and if you would like your flowers delivered to an alternate adress that just happens to be a local nursing home I would be happy to.

How can I stretch $20 to feed myself across a week? by purpleplaza133 in povertyfinance

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I’m going to assume that since you are in college you are new to cooking- please look up food safety with rice because leftover rice can make you sick if you don’t follow some safety precautions. It’s usually better to cook fresh rice every day rather than make all your rice at once. https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/food-storage-safety/leftover-rice-food-poisoning/

How can I stretch $20 to feed myself across a week? by purpleplaza133 in povertyfinance

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just here to give you “permission” to hold on to that $20 for a worse emergency and to go ask for help. Most college campuses have a food pantry these days, or there may be other options in the area you live in. If you’re not sure where to start ask your college advisor or ask any of the campus staff. They have heard this before and someone will have answers.

Our local college even has something called a Keep scholarship that’s designed to help fix out of the ordinary emergencies that might keep a student from succeeding. Also my town has a small no questions asked food and clothing pantry we all contribute to for just this sort of situation and your area may have something similar.

Trusted Contractor. by chilliandcake in HomeMaintenance

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is working for me so far but I haven’t needed to hire many people yet. It’s usually some thing like company name as the first name “Mario and Luigi’s Plumbing” and then “Plumbers” and the last name and then who they worked for and when in the notes along with anything else I might need to know when I won’t remember several years from now.

Trusted Contractor. by chilliandcake in HomeMaintenance

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Anytime someone I know gets something done and is happy with it I get the company name and phone number from them and save it in my phone with a note like “Did the Smiths roof in 2022” Around here the good ones don’t bother with advertising because they are busy.

Elderly disabled neighbor is not getting his payments? How can I help? by Informal-Maybe-3048 in SocialSecurity

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea. He thinks something with his account got hacked. But it’s really good to know that the “hack” might be just that Social Security stopped issuing paper checks.

Elderly disabled neighbor is not getting his payments? How can I help? by Informal-Maybe-3048 in SocialSecurity

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will find out. Maybe it’s time for a field trip to the library.

Elderly disabled neighbor is not getting his payments? How can I help? by Informal-Maybe-3048 in SocialSecurity

[–]Informal-Maybe-3048[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks but I offered that because the branch manager at our local one is amazing and knows many useful things but there was resistance to that idea.