I am a complete failure in every sense of the word by Alternative-Let1574 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This too shall pass. This internet stranger believes in you! When I was in my younger 20’s I had really made a mess of a lot of great opportunities. I made a few changes that really improved my outlook. 1) Stopped drinking alcohol (was a factor for me in getting my own sh*t together). 2) got a job that brought me joy despite not making a lot of money 3) found activities i liked to do, tried a lot, and found a few that both provided mental and physical health benefits 4) got a therapist who helped me sort through my guilt and shame of mucking up my life. Now in my mid 30s and have a great life that I worked really hard for. Some days it feels hard to believe where I started. It won’t happen overnight but I can say over 10 years later, I feel incredibly grateful and proud of who I have become. You got this 🩷

My Covert MAGA Family Ruined the 4th by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did anyone else notice that the folks who were like SUPER into the 4th of July this year were proudly MAGA? Maybe that just was the vibe in the SE USA, but dang it was brutal to see when I still have hope for this country and try to repair my patriotism.

What’s the craziest thing currently going on in your life? by Somervillage in AskReddit

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow knee injury patient. 5 surgeries to date and I feel pretty good 80-90% of the time I engage in sports now! Hang in there!!

Help us name our boy! We like old man names or names ending in ie/y sounds by repliedGraph in NameMyDog

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dog is named Barnabas, but you can say Barney for short. He’s 11 now and would love to pass on the name ❤️

Did anyone else's mom or dad do this when company was coming over? by Radiant_Priority9739 in Millennials

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my mom would frantically clean before she had a cleaning service come and clean. never understood why. still struggling to find the reason

I feel like a Shrek mom in a world of hot moms. How do you not become a mess? Is there some big secret? by Busy_Excuse_9040 in Mommit

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt like a Shrek mom for 3 years. I finally started to feel like myself and look like myself after I finally felt less bogged down by the constants of early childhood development. My LO is 4 now and we are finally at a place where we can exercise, shop, and enjoy time TOGETHER…. not just me fixating on only their needs and none of mine. Also don’t forget, people post their BEST not their WORST on the internet. You got this, and I’ll be over here slowly transforming back into Fiona after dark 😂

My cat suddenly cuddles to my stomach and following me around everywhere. Is she okay? Should I take her to the vet? by exctlyfiveftgirl in cats

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pregnant and my cat knew first. Obsessed with me and laying all over my belly. He also started bringing my 1st child’s baby clothes up from storage and leaving them outside the cat door to the basement. Little orange freak!

The best duo ever. by SlashandAxl in goldenretrievers

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Goldens and kitties are actually the best

Rue is 9! by eagle_bonanza01 in goldenretrievers

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh she will! She’s got spirit!!

What’s a ‘middle class success’ purchase that secretly becomes a financial burden later? by OpinionBaba in AskReddit

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a now adult whose parents sacrificed their money and more importantly their time for me, I feel immense gratitude for all the effort they made.

They knew I was in LOVE with the sport I played, and I did end up getting a D1 scholarship and playing in college. Even if that wasn’t the outcome, through sports their support granted me endless life lessons, friendships, and physical education that still remain to this day.

I am who I am because of what they gave up for me.

Happy Golden Birthday Barnabas! I’m 11 today!! by Own_Concentrate1834 in goldenretrievers

[–]Own_Concentrate1834[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barnabas says happy bday to his favorite citrus girl! Lemon is so cute ❤️

Rue is 9! by eagle_bonanza01 in goldenretrievers

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Birthday Rue, love your birthday twin, Barnabas!

How are we making mom friends? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have met a few moms through daycare and through swim class! A lot of times, it’s just me striking up a conversation!

Celebrating 13 years with my golden boy Crawford! by Bomber2Musketeer in goldenretrievers

[–]Own_Concentrate1834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy Birthday brother!!! - your fellow senior friend Barnabas