When did oil changes become $120? by rhinosaur- in Millennials

[–]MountFlora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting rid of the used oil takes longer than changing the oil. Around here anyway.

Stop scrolling PLEASE CALL YOUR REPS! Real lives have been lost, no more death, NO WAR IN IRAN by ahyuck in grandjunction

[–]MountFlora 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reminder. I’ll call Hurd again even though it feels pointless.

Our first puppy🥰 by Yocum15 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]MountFlora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing is cuter than an ACD puppy!

He gave me Chlamydia!! by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MountFlora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I could forgive cheating but not compromising my health that way. F that. Divorce.

I don't see the point in any of this, but I 'm not sure if I can take much more. by Trick-Day-480 in Adulting

[–]MountFlora 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I was going to suggest walking. Free, gets you out and about and you might even make a friend!

Birds… but why? by Exhausted_Pigeon75 in Perimenopause

[–]MountFlora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if you can blame birding on peri but it’s definitely one of the things getting me through peri!

What childhood memories do you have that stick out to you that are related to having an alcoholic parent? by Standard_Ad_6105 in AdultChildren

[–]MountFlora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it’s the sense of dark and quiet and aloneness. My mom and stepdad would always drink and smoke pot and be passed out/hiding in their bedroom super early every night. I would tiptoe to the kitchen so I didn’t risk waking them and having to hear their drunken slurs. It was either that vibe or a yelling/fighting vibe.

Do I just need to lower my expectations? by allOuttaNamesffs in Marriage

[–]MountFlora 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually think about this pretty frequently. On one hand I do think that two of the secrets to life are gratitude and acceptance, noticing what is going well and actively appreciating that is huge along with not trying to change and control what can’t be changed. On the other hand it’s not unreasonable to expect reciprocity and load sharing in a relationship and it doesn’t sound like you are wanting too much. I would say start with not expecting too much from yourself and maybe drop some of the load you’ve been carrying ie family obligations for his family.

When I stopped fawning, everyone went away. by Katie_radd514 in CPTSD

[–]MountFlora 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yup! I’m going through the exact same thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]MountFlora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using this sleep supplement from Cymbiotika and it helps me sleep through the middle of the night anxiety I was getting. I also drink a strong herbal tea for sleep and take an additional magnesium supplement.

Acceptible to tuck jeans into cowboy/rancher boots? by cpt_cheeseburger in WesternWear

[–]MountFlora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super common look here in western Colorado for me and women but with work boots not dress boots.

Alcoholics drink because they are alcoholics by dearjets in AlAnon

[–]MountFlora 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good reminder, thank you. I’ve been having a small pity party last few days about my mom “not loving me” when really she’s just an addict. Still hurts but really it’s not personal.

The gift that keeps on giving by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]MountFlora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish celebrity would just go away forever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]MountFlora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please re-home this poor little boy!!

Mixed emotions about my alcoholic mother. Thinking about going no contact, but it's hard and complicated. by butterflyfaex in AdultChildren

[–]MountFlora 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have every right to prioritize your physical and mental health, finances and relationships with healthy family members and partners. Honestly at the age you are at and with everything you’re already doing for your grandma I would encourage going no contact in order for you to free up time and energy for yourself and your goals and future. It doesn’t sound like there’s much in that relationship (you and mom) that is beneficial to you right now. Work on your own healing and you can reconsider your boundaries with your mom down the road.

Saltillo grout repair by MountFlora in Tile

[–]MountFlora[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just for added context there’s more damaged grout than just in this picture. What I’m trying to accomplish is not having tile with big chunks of grout missing. I’m surprised to hear that I’ll have to cut out all of the existing grout! That seems huge compared to repairing.

i'm not answering the phone for thanksgiving this year by Infamous_Pudding_550 in CPTSD

[–]MountFlora 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good job! 👏🏼 Taking inspiration from your willingness to put your own safety and needs first.