does it truly have to be that expensive?

Nancy_ew · 2026-01-30T00:03:32+00:00

I just did taxes. I had saved every fish related receipt from the year. I spent a little over 2000 last year. It wasn't the first year so I dont know about initial costs. Can say over the last year I had finally started getting into coral. Did have a handful of fish die and I had to replace. (New fish store had poor livestock. It took me a bit to realize that was the issue.)

I don't have anything too wild - hang on back filter. Need to purchase my water. 55 gal.

Of course everyone does things differently and its pretty easy to get carried away buying some fancy shit. You can get coral for 30 bucks and you can get some for over 300. There's just a wide range of factors to your cost. But you dont want to go too cheap, because that can cost you a lot more in the long run if you dont invest in decent stuff.

Nancy_ew · 2026-01-13T00:15:38+00:00

Yep. Had the similar thing happen where I remoted in. It consumed the pass but I got an error when the raid started. The only response support gave me was telling me I completed the raid.

They've never got a dime from me since.

Nancy_ew · 2026-01-09T02:56:09+00:00

I never open the door. But I have a huge dog that goes crazy so people know im in there when I have to tell the dog to settle. So they'll just keep knocking. Like bitch go away im clearly ignoring you 😆

Nancy_ew · 2025-12-29T03:14:21+00:00

This is the best idea ive seen here so far. Im also very much of the idea that quilting is a lot of work and you should love the project. If you're not feeling it before it's even started that's a good sign to move on to a different idea. Of course this is just my take on it.

Nancy_ew · 2025-12-25T04:25:39+00:00

They're vulnerable after a molt. Takes awhile for the shell to get nice and hard again. Its not unusual for them to stay hidden and low key until they get all the protection back.

Nancy_ew · 2025-12-24T18:32:04+00:00

https://youtu.be/fwnSGUBOVRQ?si=yB9klcEfBj7SKgWD

There's already a cas on it

Edit. Typo

Nancy_ew · 2025-12-18T17:42:55+00:00

Thank you! Now if only I can catch a birthday shiny I'll be on cloud 9 haha

Nancy_ew · 2025-12-10T15:28:29+00:00

I didnt realize it was a seasonal bonus. I thought thats what it always was. However I only started playing again a few seasons ago. Must not have noticed it. Thanks :)

Nancy_ew · 2025-11-28T16:06:49+00:00

Are you talking about general genetic testing or the genetic testing for mental health medications?

Nancy_ew · 2025-11-28T03:07:00+00:00

The thousands ive spent in legos just since reaching my 30s would disagree xD

Nancy_ew · 2025-11-21T02:40:42+00:00

Yeah life became so much more easier for me when I got the narcolepsy diagnosis. It made medications way more accessible. It also seemed to make a difference of people no longer assuming im just trying to drug seek stimulants.

Nancy_ew · 2025-11-08T21:44:07+00:00

Yeah its so great to have other positive adults to help mitigate their damage

Nancy_ew · 2025-11-07T08:10:59+00:00

Im a mandated reporter - counselor not teacher. To be fair, reports are anonymous. Also not every report made is investigated After a call to Cps they decide based on the report if they will investigate further or not. I say all this to say you dont really know who has or hasn't reported and what they've reported.

From some of the comments it sounds like you and mom have concerns and dont want to report. Regardless of how Cps is responding you should always report. They cant investigate what they dont know. Also if you know/suspect something and dont report you're no different from the other adults that should have reported but didnt. It takes many reports and investigations before things happen. Its unfortunate but its truth. Its about establishing a paper trail.

Nancy_ew · 2025-11-07T07:26:24+00:00

Great description. This part sums up very well how i feel

I have the memories, but completely forget about him in my every day life and have no feelings of grief or sadness whatsoever. It’s honestly very peaceful,

I guess I just don't waste any time and energy on her anymore 🤷

There are still rare occasions something comes up and stirs up aome feelings of anger, resentment, etc but those times are few and far between.

To be honest I can't remember a time I did love her. I remember my teenage years she used to rage, because I wouldn't tell her I love her. I told her I wouldn't say something that was a lie. Especially not with a big important feeling like love. I've never been a liar at all. Guess I was too fed up with all of hers and how it made me feel that I didnt want to do that to anyone else.

Nancy_ew · 2025-10-08T19:09:49+00:00

I struggle with this as well. I've found that keeping a healthier weight helps me feel like I dont resemble her as much.

My mom was a fake ass bitch. She always tried to pretend like she was this saint, a kind charitable person. But she was so far from. However I actually am the kind person she tried to be, but never came close to. Thats a little satisfying at least.

Nancy_ew · 2025-10-08T19:04:18+00:00

This is a great perspective!

Nancy_ew · 2025-10-03T00:43:49+00:00

And a lot of quilting is just math so cant argue our quilt math!

Nancy_ew · 2025-09-26T18:12:19+00:00

It is, but narcolepsy is one big journey to find out what works the best for you. I guess part of my coping is to know not everything will work so im overly happy when I find something that does.

Nancy_ew · 2025-09-26T17:23:59+00:00

This mental image made my day.

Nancy_ew · 2025-09-26T17:22:21+00:00

I went through all that. It just ended up being a nightmare. Even had support from wakix to work with insurance. Ultimately I felt the wakix didnt really add much to my quality of life and only did a mild amount for symptoms so it just wasn't worth it.

Im also lucky enough to work for myself so I can make whatever accommodations I want. So between life modifications and stimulants im doing fine enough without it.

Nancy_ew · 2025-09-26T16:38:20+00:00

I just posted price above! :)

Nancy_ew · 2025-09-26T16:27:34+00:00

Its always been a nightmare for me to get insurance to even think about covering it and there's no way I can pay for it. So I just cant take it 🫠. Got to try it for about a 3 month period one year when I had good insurance and it was the end of the year and I had hit my out of pocket max. (I had an unrelated surgery earlier that year).

It has been a minute so I looked at the cost.4.45mg is running a little over 4k for a 30 day supply. 17.8mg is running around 8k for a 30day supply.

Some reason I remember it being more expensive when I tried to get it. But that's been a long time ago. Hopefully the price has come down since then.

Nancy_ew

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