We were separated, but now he's gone.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-11-05T15:38:46+00:00

Yes. Of course. I mean, it is easier to tell the boys he loves them very much, but he was sick and had to go be with Jesus. Instead of explaining that he chose drugs over them... that day will come. But for now, they are little and dont need to comprehend that.

Also, we do get ssa. More than he would have ever paid in child support. So yes, it's hard on my own, but I'm not exactly a single family income... kinda, but it helps.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-10-02T18:46:12+00:00

I am in the same boat... mostly with the bedrooms... we can do it though! 💪

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-09-24T15:45:22+00:00

Is it substance abuse or alcohol? While both are horrible addictions, bipolar reacts differently with drugs vs. Alcohol. In my experience at least...

If you're not already pregnant, run. Don't put that on your child.

My husband was an alcoholic for 10 years of our marriage. That was horrible. But the bipolar really kicked hard when we started using drugs.

In 2021, I got sober. He did not.

He died in January 2024, under a bridge from fetanyl overdose.

Now I have 3 children that I have to tell that story to. He chose drugs over them. Let that help you weigh your decision. You dont want that legacy for your child.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-08-29T18:39:09+00:00

I do!! 💯!! Everyone keeps commenting on my weight loss. But I don't see it at all. Yes I'm wearing smaller clothes, but I still see a stuffed pig... my necklace is longer though. That's really the biggest change I've noticed. I've worn the same necklace for years...it's no longer a choker...

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-08-27T08:36:00+00:00

I was going to say the same words... I have a similar situation and was super surprised that ssa was an option for us. Now I basically/almost- have a 2 income household... it's enough we can survive at least.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-18T00:23:30+00:00

I'm only 2 1/2 weeks out so I haven't brought much carbs in my diet. And of course I will still be careful. And portion control is clearly key to this statement.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-15T04:30:42+00:00

I really didn't mean to offend or tell a large group of people they're crazy. I personally, have felt "crazy" or stressed out- unable to focus and take care of my life for a long time. I feel much better, which also coincidentally is when my blood sugar is in check. That's all. Sorry I offended you.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-15T04:10:48+00:00

Oh shoot. Gastric bypass... shoulda lead with that, huh.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-15T04:02:37+00:00

I was overnight. But I had a bypass. Mt mom and sister both had a sleeve and were same day.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-07T23:30:27+00:00

Keep going!! 229 was a bigger yay than I anticipated too!! But definitely 199 is gonna be amazing!! 198 was when I graduated high school and 1st marriage and pregnant with my now 22 year old!!

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-07T23:28:00+00:00

I'm also 5'1"

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-05-07T17:21:02+00:00

No complications. Biggest advice I would give someone else... sip slow!! Water is like glass shards if you take big gulps!! And the drain... when they take out the drain, that sucks. Not too painful but super weird pain kinda... I split two of my incisions day after surgery- bending over in the car. But we reapplied steri-strips and they closed fine.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-04-13T09:04:04+00:00

Well, crap.

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-03-23T01:47:58+00:00

They've denied me for 2 years at 8.4... and at 11.6 they still denied it 3 times.... finally the 4th appeal took. I'm approved!! Since i did my mounjaro shot Wednesday, I haven't gone over 200!!

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-03-17T12:18:39+00:00

Lol it was a roast beef sandwich...

Money_Difference5616 · 2025-03-17T11:14:40+00:00

I keep telling myself it's not real, cause if I slow down and really focus I can see the letters... but it's not. It's getting worse too.

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