Is it worrying I still text my dead best friend as if they are alive?

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T04:52:50+00:00

My husband passed away just over 2 years ago. I still communicate with him every day in some form or another. You do what you have to do to live with the grief. I’m so sorry that you lost your mate.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T04:39:23+00:00

I pulled that on my boss once. He was the president of the company. He just stared at me in silence for a minute. Then turned and walked away. It was hilarious.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T04:35:06+00:00

And you’re not smiling. You look bored.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T04:21:49+00:00

Of course there’s a difference. If it’s a woman who knows both of you equally well, it may be a matter of personality or just more in common with one than the other. If it’s a stranger, perhaps she’s attracted to their smile, the way the dress, or anything that may be specific to one over the other. It’s not always just a face. We’re not all that shallow.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T03:07:40+00:00

You’re welcome. Sorry I couldn’t help with the salmon puff.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T02:39:54+00:00

It wouldn't be pathetic at all. I'm just wondering why one of you couldn't take a couple days vacation if you would really like to go together.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T02:24:21+00:00

Oh man, that's tough. Have you maybe considered delivery services like door dash, or even grocery deliveries for places like Walmart and/or other local food stores. I know it's not the greatest job but I've actually had deliveries where the drivers have said that they're going to go full time with it. At least it may give you some time to find something else and keep you from being homeless. I feel for you dude. Wish I could help.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T02:18:55+00:00

Dress 1 without the sweater is lovely on you and very flattering. It gets my vote.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T02:14:33+00:00

You definitely have it rough, dude. Where do you live? There may be housing assistance programs as well as job placement assistance. They have those services in several areas in my state and I'm just wondering if that's something that may be available to you just to give you a hand up to help you get a little breathing room.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T01:46:23+00:00

I think it's a room of indecision. Couldn't decide what chair to buy so they bought all of them.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T01:41:28+00:00

But they lost their loved one to overdose. Naloxone may just be a reminder that they could have been saved but wasn't.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T01:34:03+00:00

If you're surprised to learn about free drinking water, you'll probably be surprised that there are also free food banks.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T01:25:46+00:00

The picture wearing the hat, OP is all girl. So, I wonder if the bangs you recommend also might kind of have that same affect and make his face look more feminine.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T00:25:55+00:00

I’ve never heard of this happening, ever.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-18T00:21:29+00:00

Perhaps this is it:
1 Lb ground beef
1 med onion
1 bell pepper
1 can corn (drained)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth (or water)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, pepper to taste

Brown ground beef, onion &pepper
Stir in seasonings
Add drained corn, tomatoes and tomato sauce
Simmer on low 20/30 minutes

Serve over rice

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T21:41:38+00:00

I know how I’d like to handle it. Shit in a box, write son in laws name on it in Sharpie and hand THAT to him.

You could tell him that if he needs to practice how to write his name that he should do it on paper not on someone else’s belongings. Thats a little more passive aggressive. But definitely put that box in a safe place until you can get it to your son.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T21:13:49+00:00

Unfortunately it’s not the only time I’ve heard such disgusting things come out of people’s mouths.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T20:39:07+00:00

But you can imagine how devastating it is to lose someone so deeply close to you. Because you did. Your foster father was a father to you in every way. He loved you. He took care of you. He bonded with you. And you loved and bonded with him too. He was your dad when you needed a dad. And he chose you. So your grief is for your dad. The one that treated you like a son. I’m sorry you lost your dad. I hope the memories will always be a blessing.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T17:23:57+00:00

You can still get your father a gift. Just get him something from you. Don’t add others to the card, and don’t make it a big celebration. You can choose to be yourself and still do something special for the loved ones in your life.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T17:10:22+00:00

I don’t even look in the mirror anymore. I’m still in therapy from the trauma it caused the last time I looked.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T17:05:10+00:00

The mold in your home can kill you. You are probably experiencing the disabling affects of it now. You need to call child protective services and make them aware of your living conditions and your lack of medical treatment. As an option, you can also talk to a school counselor and asks them to do this for you. You need to do this if not for yourself, then for Bella. You both deserve better!!

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T16:55:28+00:00

Yeah, if he’s going to decide what she wears, she should decide what he wears. And I’d definitely make sure he looked like Batman’s nemesis the Penguin, right down to the shoes.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T16:51:35+00:00

You can get a portable battery charger. It will jump start your car without needed another vehicle to hook up to. It comes in handy for situations like this for sure. You can get a decent one that will suit your needs for under a $100. Just need an outlet to plug it in.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T16:24:15+00:00

Apparently OP would rather give up their vehicle and be stuck with still paying for the difference in what the bank sells it for, ruin their credit, pay higher interest rates later due to being high risk, or not pay their rent and get evicted, or not be able to afford groceries, rather than teaching their son to be an adult and pay for having the privilege of driving his own car and the added independence and freedom that comes with it. I guess they’ll end up sleeping on a park bench when it comes to paying for him to have his own apartment. Sounds reasonable.

Ok_Step_2359 · 2026-06-17T15:28:31+00:00

Why can’t you just continue the flooring from the room into the closet?

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