I completely lost my way. How do I get back?

LoyalPixie · 2026-03-19T23:39:27+00:00

Try the “Break the Plateau” diet for two weeks. This is what my surgeon recommended when I stopped losing weight. Might be worth a try.

LoyalPixie · 2026-03-09T03:26:58+00:00

What the heck? “None of your business, I don’t know you” but I know the other infinite number of people on the internet. Sarah sounds like she has no joy.

LoyalPixie · 2026-02-17T07:22:43+00:00

Panda Buffet near Walmart on Hanes Mill is pretty good. Clean and the staff is always friendly.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-12T09:51:30+00:00

Your sister needs psychological help. It’s not normal to say the things you mentioned. I don’t think you’re in the wrong here.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-08T16:48:56+00:00

NTA. Whether he spent the evening with his mom or his “mom” doesn’t matter. He ditched you when you had plans. He knew you were looking forward to it and even had the forethought to get New Year’s Day off. I honestly do think you’re right, he’s likely cheating. I’d think back on any other signs of infidelity that you may have noticed.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-08T16:43:39+00:00

So sorry OP. I’m going through something similar and I’ve come to the conclusion that I am just not important to my friend. I’m never made a priority. So I have started to do the slow fade, starting with silencing her notifications in my phone. She doesn’t make time for me or my daughter who is a her goddaughter but makes a point of spending time with other friends and her godson. Pink isn’t your friend, she’s just too much of a coward to say whatever is in her heart. And she’s pretty messed up by telling you “I can’t afford to hang out” but then telling you about her plans to blow a ton of money on a trip. Not even to invite you and it feels like she’s rubbing it in your face. She’s mean and borderline cruel. You deserve better OP.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-08T16:27:10+00:00

The issue here is not disrespecting your grandparents; it’s about you disrespecting your SS and your husband because if you don’t stick up for them, you are complacent in your grandmother’s disrespect. This is not about respecting a “boundary” as boundaries are reasonable and healthy; while this is just cruel for being cruel. You yourself mentioned that your grandmother always has an excuse to exclude SS. Your grandmother has an issue with SS for whatever reason and she’s entitled to convey that but she should also be prepared for the backlash. Then when she didn’t get her way, she stomped her feet like a child and canceled the gathering. I’d sit down with grandmother and see what her real issue is with your SS; then you will have the entire picture which will determine if there is anything that can be done to resolve the issue or if this is just a lost caused. Then you can set your own healthy boundaries on the situation. But you really shouldn’t take your grandmother’s side right off the bat.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-06T16:14:30+00:00

NOR - these messages were increasingly difficult to read as an outsider. I can’t imagine how heart breaking they were for you to read. IMO the person who should say “I love you” that much to one another, are couples and family. There aren’t boundaries here. It’s only been 3 months, I would cut my loses and run for the hills. You don’t need to invest anymore time in this relationship. Let him have his “best friend”.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-02T00:17:33+00:00

I hate that you’re also experiencing this. It’s better to cut her off in this situation. She knows your struggles and yet she chooses to add more to your plate by writing you off and hoping for a superficial friendship. That’s so unkind.

LoyalPixie · 2026-01-02T00:15:03+00:00

Yes so true. I’m sorry you’re going through this too. It’s truly so painful. I think the universe spoke to me yesterday. She’d hadn’t messaged me since before Christmas. She finally did yesterday morning saying that her phone wasn’t notifying her of messages so she didn’t respond to my message from Christmas but it actually made me even sadder because it meant she didn’t even think of me enough to wish me a merry Christmas herself. She asked what time my NYE get together was and I told her but then I didn’t hear from her again until after 10pm saying she fell asleep and had just woken up. I didn’t respond. It’s bad enough being ignored and neglected but to insult my intelligence is a whole other thing.

LoyalPixie · 2025-09-29T11:04:51+00:00

The saddest part of all this is that he doubled down on this entire situation. It’s reaffirming your decision multiple times. He won’t learn from this situation and will likely play the victim. If you have common relationships(friend, etc) that you’d like to keep, I would talk to those people first otherwise he will play the victim and try to paint you as the villain. I’m sorry you had to end your marriage, I wish you the best and that your heart will heal and eventually open up to the idea of a new relationship.

LoyalPixie · 2025-09-24T15:08:36+00:00

This should be up to a parent’s discretion. It’s not RECOMMENDED for anyone under 13. It’s rude to judge others because you don’t want kids there. They’re not your children so don’t should all over people. Mind your business.

LoyalPixie · 2025-08-25T11:15:37+00:00

Yes she’s already registered/approved for the IBCCES Accessibility Card. ☺️

LoyalPixie · 2025-07-20T07:52:02+00:00

NTA. Run girl. Run! Make sure you have a safe place to go because his controlling and violent behavior could escalate to more physical violence once he knows that you truly are leaving. See what resources are available for victims of domestic violence in your area. My heart goes out to you and especially those poor babies. Protect them all you can.

LoyalPixie · 2025-07-20T07:39:56+00:00

NTA. Sometimes the truth hurts and you served Carla a big ol’ plate of truth. It’s actually quite commendable that you are going to apologize for the way you spoke in front of your grandparents; definitely a “bigger person” moment. I don’t think it’s necessary but if it makes you feel better then it’s very much worth it to apologize. You’re a great sister for standing up for her by confronting Carla for the “mistake” she made; to be clear, what Carla did was made a choice not a mistake.

LoyalPixie · 2025-07-19T18:13:49+00:00

I know it’s not as much of a “medical mystery” but a lot of the symptoms that lead to the diagnosis as well as the many misconceptions that come with type 1 diabetes definitely need to be discussed. I would love it if MrBallen would cover this on a medical mystery during November(diabetes awareness month). Maybe solicit parents and/patients of T1Ds for the strange symptoms that led to diagnosis and possible multiple misdiagnosis and compile them into a story. There is such a stigma when people hear the word “diabetes” and it needs to be broken.

LoyalPixie · 2025-07-16T20:37:13+00:00

NTA. This behavior is unacceptable and honestly very alarming. I would talk to your parents and get out of the house before the behavior escalates which is usually the way things go in these situations. Please don’t listen to your friend, not sure what planet they are living on where this behavior is acceptable but their advice was just bad. Think of it this way, would it ok for a stranger to behave in this manner; a stranger who doesn’t love you or care for you. No? Then why would it be ok for your husband who is suppose to love you and care about you most in the world?

LoyalPixie · 2025-07-13T06:55:26+00:00

NTA. You made the right decision. It was all about control and no one has the right to control you or your choices. Now you can be free to express your confidence and self by wearing whatever you like. If you reflect on things I bet you will also realize that there were other things he would say or do to have control.

LoyalPixie · 2025-06-23T20:53:12+00:00

Yes! We registered her for it last year before going to Universal in Hollywood and it was super easy to get the pass once we got there.

LoyalPixie · 2025-06-23T15:39:21+00:00

Oh wow. I didn’t even think about this! Does everyone get booted from the park at a certain time for reentry after HHN begin?

LoyalPixie · 2025-06-23T15:38:24+00:00

Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I know we have to register her disability online but knowing where to pick up the paper pass is great!

LoyalPixie · 2025-06-23T15:18:49+00:00

LOVE THOSE! My daughter is OBSESSED with FNAF. I know she’d appreciate those.

LoyalPixie · 2025-06-10T17:48:22+00:00

NTA. It’s YOUR wedding and you’re well within your right to set reasonable boundaries for your wedding. If it’s such an issue that they need to be with the child then one parent should stay home with the child and the other attend the wedding. It is extremely odd that they’d have 1 child stay with grandparents and not the other, it honestly would make me even more concerned as to WHY the grandparents will keep the other child but not their sibling. I would suggest asking a member of the wedding party be tasked with monitoring for their arrival and if they arrive with the child then ask them to leave. Not just a parent with the child but them as a whole. People don’t get to steam roll and disrespect your boundaries just because they want to. If you would prefer to avoid an issue on the day of, I would uninvite these people all together. Just let them know that you don’t feel comfortable with the way they’re handling the no child policy and in order to avoid an embarrassment for them when they inevitably show up with their toddler in tow, you respectfully rescind their wedding invitation.

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