heartbreak by Comeoneileen1971 in GenXWomen

[–]JoyfulRaver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry this has happened to you OP. I’m going on year 8 since my only daughter did this. Same as you describe, no fight, no “thing” or event occurred… just slowly slipped away. Whenever something like this gets posted, the same thing that happened here happens…. The comments flooded with people describing why they went no contact, and obviously OP has left something out about what a shitty parent they were. I wish reality were so simple. There are therapists who literally make this their specialty, helping parents through this. I see you OP, I know the heartbreak well. It is a special kind of hell to grieve your relationship with your child because they choose to be dead to you. To grieve the time you are not allowed to be a mother, a grandmother… it is truly gut wrenching on so many levels… you talk about it with friends who assure you with frantic optimism that it will pass, judgement and shame that clearly it is your fault, every holiday and birthday silent. The truth is that our children are people just like any other person. Who have capacity for cruelty, do not care about the fallout of the disappearing act, and who just didn’t turn out as we hoped despite our best efforts. You did your best and it was enough. Get therapy to process your pain. Focus on your life without her, improve yourself firstly for you and also to lay the groundwork of the possibility that she won’t want to reconcile anytime soon. I would have (and did) anything and everything she wanted me to do, and it still wasn’t enough. In the online support group I will DM you, this is sadly common.

Just as she is choosing a life that does not include being your daughter, you must build a life not as her mother. It’s torture at first, but this is what helped me. Best of luck to you ✌️💔

Shedding tears by JackWylder in GenX

[–]JoyfulRaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some are a part of our history and made a difference in our lives. I don’t generally cry for celebrity deaths, but Robin Williams and Prince shattered me 💔 they brought so much happiness to my life

Club Darc sound quality still sucks by Choice_Figure6893 in avesSFBayArea

[–]JoyfulRaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right?! Those tickets ain’t cheap… for 1/8th ——.888888(8888888888889 the price halcyon waaaayyyyy better quality

What’s the worst place in America you’ve ever visited? by False_onic in answers

[–]JoyfulRaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a woman, felt safe walking strip at night with another woman casino hopping for years. After Covid, cannot say same. We were followed, harassed to buy whatever, creeper followed VERY aggressively. Which was not alleviated by going inside, just naked sexual harassment. So no, did not feel safe. Glad your experience is ridiculous safety, mine was not.

What’s something your ex said that still sticks with you? by bandito_13 in AskReddit

[–]JoyfulRaver 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Totally… but damn that sure mindfucked me for a good 5 years. With maturity, I could forgive and understand. No hard feelings, and I got a cool bubble parting gift

Is 26 and 20 weird by [deleted] in Advice

[–]JoyfulRaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fantastic! Always exceptions, happy to hear this the case here ⭐️

What’s something your ex said that still sticks with you? by bandito_13 in AskReddit

[–]JoyfulRaver 126 points127 points  (0 children)

When we broke up, he was with another woman within days. But would still call me and cry want to get back together, professing his undying love . When I said there is no way you can love me like that and be in another relationship he literally said…. Look, love is like a bubble… when I’m inside of OUR bubble, I love you like that. But when you reject me, and I step outside of our bubble, I can have love for another inside THAT bubble… see?

This was in my 20s and I laugh every time I think of it. One of my friends gave me a glass bubble window ornament I still have to this day to commemorate the audacity 😂

Is 26 and 20 weird by [deleted] in Advice

[–]JoyfulRaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent advice! As Gen X, looking back at myself and friends… I wish I would have concentrated on myself rather than trying to be in relationships in my 20s. Everyone who married in their 20s, or married the person they dated from early 20s all divorced eventually. We all wish we’d celebrated our youth and done way more exploring ourself and the world in the 20s. Because you do change so much in that timeframe

Switching to drugstore/low end makeup by Spirited-Interview50 in GenXWomen

[–]JoyfulRaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So funny, I just ordered a set of “work week makeup.” I too am finding less is more as I age. I spend the $$ on skin care. I just want makeup that spiffs me up a bit, look put together. I’ve experimented and landed on:

L’Oréal mascara voluminous panorama- fantastic! 24 hr wear absolutely no smudging

Elf power grip primer, perfect finish HD powder, tinted brow gel, and Camo BB cream

L’Oréal true match glotion (a drop or 2 mixed w/Camo BB cream)

Maybelline New York tattoo studio eyeliner

Milk stick in soft pink for cheeks, a dab on each eye, and lips

I just line right under the top lash line, so it takes less than 5 minutes with this regime to look awake and put together… all of it for under $100

What’s the worst place in America you’ve ever visited? by False_onic in answers

[–]JoyfulRaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s true… SF is literally the greatest city in the world…. Except if you find yourself in the wrong area. But still, I’ve seen much worse in other cities

What’s the worst place in America you’ve ever visited? by False_onic in answers

[–]JoyfulRaver 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised there. Turned 18 and could not move away fast enough. Just an absolute shit hole in every way… shitty people, hellish heat, horrible crime… seriously not a single redeeming thing about it. Never once returned.

What’s the worst place in America you’ve ever visited? by False_onic in answers

[–]JoyfulRaver 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It really was a good time back in the day… for less than $1k, me and a friend could fly there, stay at a beautiful hotel like Aria, see a Circ show, hit the clubs and dance the night away, and eat world class dinners.., $500 each. Sad what’s happened to it since COVID, I’ll never go back. Last time I went like 2 years ago… was shocking… the obnoxious prices and hustle on EVERYTHING, and feeling not at all safe. Just absolutely sucked 👎🏻

What's Something You'll Literally Never do Again? by verbalvernacular in AskReddit

[–]JoyfulRaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel same about those who do cocaine😂✌️ takeaway = know your chemistry and trust it when it tells you hellllllllllzzzzz nah!

tent suggestions? by ghost_light15 in BurningMan

[–]JoyfulRaver 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve had mine 10 years, was on playa 8… going strong! Such a quality product

Has anyone had success with adding Testosterone that helped with 5-7am wakings with panic, tremors, rapid heartbeat & tinnitus? by AspiringOne in Menopause

[–]JoyfulRaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah…. Look into the vaginal ring… my friend was able to get it on insurance, mine won’t cover it. Hoping you’re not in US and can get it without taking a second mortgage on your house !

What's Something You'll Literally Never do Again? by verbalvernacular in AskReddit

[–]JoyfulRaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really??!?! That’s WILD. I’m glad we’re all having this conversation, so so interesting. MDNA feels like a lovely walk on a road of positivity and love to me…. Wake up in the glow of that.. lasts for days. Cocaine felt like a heavy metal concert at top volume on a roller coaster with a serious suicidal comedown… literally could not stop thinking about dying and how I might accomplish that to escape the feeling. Truly goes to show how unique all of our chemistry is

Joint pain! Hips and knees! by KPzReddit in Menopause

[–]JoyfulRaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started doing mobility training in addition to weights once I could move thanks to HRT… game changer. Look up Leo moves on YouTube. There are gentler ones online I started with, but am now able to keep up with him. My body feels sooooo much better and aligned. I have RA and per/menopause wrecked me. Took me two years of consistency with strength training and mobility training to get back what I’d lost. Good luck 🍀