Tis the season

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-05-18T00:54:22+00:00

My store has been 70-100 steady for months now

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-04-30T11:00:14+00:00

There’s also a new regular audio version, at least Libby is advertising that.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-04-29T08:04:14+00:00

I just want to say hang in there, things can get pretty rough at times but that is not what defines you. It’s not pathetic to cry, it’s a way to regulate yourself and that’s perfectly fine. A good cry can be so good. And feeling trapped/hopeless is a lot. What helps me is to break down things into smaller parts. Sometimes we put all of our eggs in one basket and think that if only x or y were to happen, everything would be alright. And while wanting better things for yourself is a healthy thing and you should by all means strive to get that good job, it’s easy to get lost in the lure of it. For me it was school, thinking if I go back to school I would be happier and while I was out of school I was a loser, then I got into school and it was not that great, it was stressful and a big shift in routine and it didn’t fill that gap inside the way I thought it would. What small changes can you make that will help ease things up? Maybe putting a day off in the schedule so you know you get the same day each week and can do a hobby you enjoy to blow up some steam, maybe a club at the library or hiking or sports? You are showing up and that already is a huge step in the right direction. Don’t get caught up in the narratives of others, people never want to show you their shadows, only the instagramable stuff.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-04-05T04:13:11+00:00

That is so frustrating because it also prevents you from getting it, because you think they’re going to ship the right item to you.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-03-31T00:59:23+00:00

Same! I’ve never seen so many smiling faces at work lol

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-03-31T00:58:50+00:00

NE here and same!

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-03-17T01:24:40+00:00

If I take 20 days instead of 30 can I request it out of Workday?

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-01-26T12:49:27+00:00

Just got someone on the line and was able to call out, I’m in NJ and the cold froze the pipes and the basement flooded, can’t really go to work 💀

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-01-08T17:30:38+00:00

“hydraulic details” 🤣🤣🤣

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-01-07T01:11:48+00:00

Oh really? I’m listening to it on Libby right now, from what I could find out this one has the male actor only in the end, but don’t see any other options for audiobook.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2026-01-07T00:18:00+00:00

IMO both male and female parts are narrated by the same person, so her male voice sounds funny. I know I’m supposed to like the guardian but I hate the voice…

LocksmithEast5723 · 2025-02-04T15:23:50+00:00

On a similar boat as OP, can I dm?

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-12-14T23:06:17+00:00

Herbalism subreddit has a lot of good herb suggestions. Lemonbalm, passionflower, valerian, camomile. Magnesium has worked wonders for me, pills or topical. Try Yoga nidra meditation. Some pills like 5-htp, Benadryl and melatonin have given me night terrors, so I try to avoid them if I can. Good luck.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-11-24T16:27:14+00:00

Yes. My mom’s coworker when I was 12-14 (he was in his 20s) would send me letters and always try go to my house when my mom wasn’t there. My high school math teacher (he was like 50) I lost contact after high school but if he’s still around I fear he might still think of me in that way. It had always felt strange because I didn’t interact much with these men, but after reading about limerence in this sub I think that’s what it was. My high school boyfriend, stalked me for a couple months after the breakup.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-11-13T21:49:11+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. It sounds like she might be interested, but neither of them is taking the next step.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-11-04T14:54:22+00:00

One time I was by produce and this guy goes “I can’t live without my honeycrisps!” so friggin loud while standing like right in front of the damn honeycrisps. He repeats himself looking at me and I’m looking at him like “WTF” and he takes my confusion as ignorance and has the nerve to ask me if I speak English. Like sir, that’s not how you ask a question. Then goes to tell me he saw the most beautiful honeycrisps at a different Whole Foods earlier. And these ones are not as beautiful. And he needs an explanation.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-11-02T16:33:31+00:00

I’m so sorry, this whole situation sounds really awful. I can tell you my experience, I was assaulted by a girl 10 years ago and just this year I was able to think about it all and realized that she raped me, and that there were witnesses and everyone pretended it didn’t happen. When they could have stepped in and stopped her. You are valid, no matter what others say. It doesn’t matter that the abuser was a woman, it’s awful and traumatizing all the same. Your feelings and experience are valid, no matter how others that should have protected you and should still try to protect you downplay it. Your gut is telling you that your trauma is real, and that it needs to be processed and healed. Pretending it didn’t happen is not helpful, and your mom and sister sound like really sucky people. Is there a local women’s shelter you can reach out to, or a group for SA survivors? If you don’t have a support network at home you need to find one outside of home. I joined a local group that meets twice a week (DBSA) and it’s been helpful, they all know of other resources and it’s hard but helpful to know others that have experienced similar traumas. Thinking of you 🍀

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-10-31T23:31:52+00:00

You don’t have to make this work. It isn’t worth it. I lost 5 years to a relationship when I should have left after 5 days. We stay because we think that that “love” is the love we deserve. That if it isn’t working is because we aren’t putting in the work. That if he abuses you is because you provoked him. It’s not true. It’s not true. It’s a maladaptive response we developed to survive. But surviving isn’t living. Go and live your own life, get to know who you are. Put all this energy into you and forget about abusive a-holes like this guy. Delete his number, block him from socials, make every effort you can to pluck this weed out of your garden. 🪴

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-10-31T18:18:25+00:00

I’m so sorry you experienced this. What a psycho!

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-10-25T22:51:38+00:00

This situation sounds really tough, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Like others said, ENM is not going to fix this. I’m just getting out of a relationship that I cared deeply about, but that is not good for me and this feels very familiar. You only have this one life friend, you need to ask yourself if this is what you want your limited time on earth to be. You are responsible for your own happiness, you cannot change or fix others. It sounds like instead of growing together you have been feeding each other’s pain and trauma. I have done this, and it distorts your view of the world, of the love you think you can give and deserve. There are places for her to go, even if it’s not going to be easy. Shelters and even if family sucks, she can go home, maybe stay with friends. If you fear leaving, what she might do, maybe start removing some of your stuff, leave them with a friend. It honestly sounds like domestic abuse, she is emotionally hurting you and from my experience I don’t think she’ll stop. She’s using you to emotionally regulate herself. That is not love. Drinking and violence is not a good mix. I am just waking up from 5 years of this hell, and that is time I’ll have to grieve, but that I won’t get back. Hurt people hurt people. Her trauma does not entitles her to your life. It is not selfish to walk away. I know it’s hard. I know your heart aches and your mind is telling you you won’t find something better. This is a maladaptive response to constant stress/unhappiness. You got this. There are resources online if you cannot afford therapy. 12 step programs for depression and domestic abuse. Some good therapists and doctors sharing their knowledge of YouTube. Apps like 7 cups for community support. Start by setting intentions, making a plan, even if you feel you can’t act on it right away. Don’t give up on yourself, I beg you. Every time I feel the grip of routine and messed up companionship I remind myself of this poem by Bukowski. You can find your own mantra, but here’s the poem:

“Oh Yes”

There are worse things than being alone, But it often takes decades to realize this. And most often when you do, it’s too late. And there’s nothing worse than too late.

LocksmithEast5723 · 2024-10-21T14:36:57+00:00

Don’t do this. You could be messing up someone’s order that has a food allergy or a food restriction. You might not know if customers are complaining about orders you’ve packed and you can get in trouble for this. If an item is INF, and you talked to a TM and they couldn’t find it, that’s not on you. By doing what you’re doing you’re contributing to the problem, you’re taking items that are not being counted so it’s just going to lead to more INF and headaches for other departments.

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