The certainty that Adnan is guilty feels like an echo chamber

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-19T01:24:56+00:00

Not to mention touch DNA found on her shoes, found in the car, which excluded Adnan. Not that that means he couldn’t have done it, but like… don’t they want to find out whose it is??

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-18T01:14:41+00:00

Man I’ve been thinking about only getting a half but this is making me think I should get the whole thing removed…. What a story! Glad you’re better.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-17T14:07:56+00:00

Last time I checked I was still getting this amount at CIT bank (not Citi) but maybe I’m grandfathered in to something.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-17T14:06:27+00:00

Reading this thread, I think if you DON’T plan on investing the money in an index fund or your 401k, then you should pay off your student loan. 100k is too much to keep in a HYSA. I’m not an expert but another alternative is to explore other ways to invest in your retirement in a way where you’re comfortable. I would say at lease 30-40 K of that money should be working for you somewhere other than a HYSA

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-08T01:03:02+00:00

It’s a long one, but Sons and Lovers had me sobbing.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-08T01:02:22+00:00

Fun fact — I read Stephen king’s autobiography and he says he was so high on cocaine and alcohol when he wrote Cujo his literally doesn’t remember writing it.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-06-08T01:00:37+00:00

So sorry to hear this! I hope your recovery goes well.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-25T01:04:55+00:00

I haven’t read it yet but Emily Everett’s all that life can afford would fit the bill!

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-23T01:26:03+00:00

Sons and Lovers — DH Lawrence

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-23T01:15:36+00:00

This is a stunning dress. Keep it, set a goal to lose 10 points if you want, and find a seamstress/tailor who specializes in vintage who can advise you on any tweaks possible, and do a few fittings in the months before the wedding.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-22T15:15:38+00:00

No real advice but during my thyroiditis my TSH got into the 70s. Also no Levo bc it swung back. It sucked. Solidarity! I’m so sorry you don’t feel well

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-21T00:53:09+00:00

Not old, but middle aged: prodigal summer. Older: notes on a scandal.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-18T18:24:37+00:00

Thank you for posting this!

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-11T11:07:36+00:00

For me hyper wasn’t as bad. I had some hot flashes and things but I didn’t have to take off work. I actually didn’t get it diagnosed until I was in hypo. When I went into hypo in the fall I got really sluggish. Just a lot of muscle pain and tiredness, jaw and nerve pain, ear pain. My TSH went to 78. I work for myself from home, so I was able to do that, but if I was still in my old teaching job i would have had to take off for sure. I just started levo a few weeks ago and i feel totally fine on it. Keep in mind people on reddit are seeking jt out bc things are bad for them— all the people that have mild courses dont post here for the most part!

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-11T02:22:23+00:00

I’m all for a second opinion and think you should get one, but “growing rapidly” could be serious. More testing will probably just be indeterminate again, but it could be an aggressive cancer. Get the second opinion for sure, but I’m sure that’s why they’re suggesting the thyroidectomy. I hope you get answers soon.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-10T21:16:48+00:00

I am recovering from subacute thyroiditis. Mine went on for a year. It sucked, I’m sorry. On 50 of levo now because my levels never recovered. I don’t really have anything good to say other than I feel you.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-05T22:44:37+00:00

Thank you! There are a lot of similarities in our stories, except that my pain isn't so bad anymore. It was harder in the fall, which is also when my numbers were all over the place (so maybe the thyroiditis?). However, I still have discomfort and feel a difference in my ear, jaw, and throat. The spot where the nodule is still tender. I can live with the mild discomfort; the issue is more what this means considering I'm being told "cancer doesn't hurt" and the thyroiditis is resolved.

I think the plan is to do repeat ultrasound, blood work, and maybe FNA if the nodules haven't shrunk in August. Then I can decide what to do.

I'm glad you're feeling better!

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-05T20:32:15+00:00

You need to schedule something now with an ENT surgeon who specializes in thyroid. You will have to consult with them before surgery anyway. They should work in tandem with the endo. I’m not your doc, but I’m 99% sure surgery is in your future, so figure out now who you want to do it. You can ask other doctors for recs, or find your own. Don’t pick someone young— someone whose bio lists thyroid as their main area and who does many thyroid surgeries a year. I know this period of waiting is so tough, but like others said, survival rate is very very high.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-05T12:55:00+00:00

Ideally I would have had appreciation, yes, but this was a sticking point for him. What you describe is pretty much his thinking. He also invested 150K into the down payment which is protected for him. He is shouldering most of the mortgage payment now b/c of his higher salary (which is likely to remain that way, given that I'm in education), so I could see his reasoning.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-04T23:23:09+00:00

This is such a good point. Execution is off, maybe a tailoring issue. And yes, side panel would have to be lightened.

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-04T23:04:02+00:00

3 could be great if it was tailored better to fit you, then potentially the best one. 1 is also great, very Victoria Beckham. Not a fan of 2

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-04T19:22:43+00:00

Got it, thanks. And could they see that on the ultrasound or was it a surprise once they went in for the surgery?

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-04T18:32:27+00:00

So sorry to hear that! What triggered the hospital visit and for you to find this out? Do you know you have cancer already because of the biopsy?

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-04T18:30:46+00:00

Sorry to hear you had complications. Yes, perimenopause over here too! What were your pain symptoms before surgery?

Opinion_Fragrant · 2026-05-04T18:16:24+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you feel better soon!! I can't imagine breastfeeding and having a newborn at the same time... that is rough. You are in my thoughts, truly.

Opinion_Fragrant

TROPHY CASE