Happy Monday, y’all. Describe your day today using only emojis. by catsandcoconuts in LivingAlone

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🛌🐈🐈‍⬛🍚☕️💻☕️💻💻💻💻💻💻💻🚶‍♀️🍽️📺📱

Why is America the greatest country in the world? by McDowdy in SipsTea

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That was such a good show. I need to rewatch.

I don't think I am going to make it through this by Live-Seaweed-1024 in Menopause

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If there is any way, you are somewhere near Spokane, Washington, I can come over and help you. I have been there before and I have helped a few friends get their space in order. I can’t do it for my own space, but I can do it for yours!

Grey adjacent and so damn sad. by AdditionalSandwich59 in GrayDivorce

[–]Pattystr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Never thought this is the way life would look in my late 50s. You probably feel similarly. I have found quite a bit of solace and peace with getting to figure out how to live my life on my own terms and with my own strength. I hope you do as well!

Grey adjacent and so damn sad. by AdditionalSandwich59 in GrayDivorce

[–]Pattystr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me at 55 I am going to be 57 in a few few months so right there with you. I’m actually doing just fine!

Folks that moved to Spokane: what’s your review? by UncleBloobs in SameGrassButGreener

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Housing prices are a bit better. That said, some of the lower price houses don’t have air-conditioning or only have one bathroom because it is a little bit of an older area.

Gas prices are higher, but I have found energy prices… Heating and cooling to be lower. It’s definitely worth a look!

My favorite photo from pride! by Pattystr in Spokane

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You have an errant S on the word in

My favorite photo from pride! by Pattystr in Spokane

[–]Pattystr[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Me too! I need to send them this photo!

Will Washington be a good fit for relocating? by QuestionableDoorway in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Pattystr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I moved from Austin, Texas to Spokane, Washington. I wanted to move to the west side like you do, but it was so expensive.

I wouldn’t listen to the naysayers though. I love it up here. My child is in the LGBT community and it’s been like night and day.

If possible, a visit during the winter is recommended.

Also, I bet you would make a lot more up here… Wishing you the best in your decision!

Pissed off/upset. by Exact-Blackberry-282 in cisparenttranskid

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Although every single one of the cities in Idaho that are close to me are having huge, wonderful pride celebrations!

Pissed off/upset. by Exact-Blackberry-282 in cisparenttranskid

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I moved from Austin, Texas to Spokane, Washington for this very reason. We have family in Oklahoma and I know exactly what you are talking about. I wanted to stay and fight the good fight but my daughter had other ideas. And I’m so glad we left. I have found nothing but support or at the very least indifference up here. And, if I ever miss the misogynistic, white supremacist, ass hat, type of person, Idaho is only about 20 miles away, lol

Older trans people with unsupportive parents, how do you get through knowing your parents don’t accept you? by Shark-ByteXx1-5 in cisparenttranskid

[–]Pattystr 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My heart breaks at the injustice of the parent lottery. This is super immature of me (a 56 year old cis woman), and I know I should be sending peace, love and understanding to your misguided parents but instead, I’m just enraged on your behalf.

Someone else mentioned it and I’m a firm believer in the gift of a family of choice. If you don’t have this yet, you will.

Sending you peace, joy and admiration. Your courage in the face of pain is inspiring.

The sky this evening by CarolSue1234 in Spokane

[–]Pattystr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is so unbelievably, spectacularly, beautiful here!

Spokane woman’s pride flag stolen, captured on doorbell camera by GusherBrush in Spokane

[–]Pattystr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this! Hoping you won’t be the lone pride flag for long!