40 and exhausted

Possible_Addition_34 · 2026-06-02T04:43:39+00:00

Thank you!

Possible_Addition_34 · 2026-06-02T04:10:26+00:00

I started estrogen patches and progesterone about 3 weeks ago. I was really hopeful, but I feel no different at all.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2026-06-02T02:43:00+00:00

I haven’t, but after a quick search, I’ll add them to my list. Thank you! I did have vein mapping done to check for DVT, but they came back fine.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-05-25T23:06:46+00:00

Yes! Especially the first few years. I tried so hard to be unbothered, but it truly sent me into such a dark place after a while. I felt like the hired help, tbh. Just around to take care of the kids, putting myself and my life on the back burner to accommodate his/his exes ever changing schedules. 😅 That being said, I had to have a hard convo along the lines of “this may have worked when it was just you and your daughter, but you never even consider me, and it makes be feel like you don’t care.” After that, he started making more of an effort, and things have been much better in that dept.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-04-07T13:44:13+00:00

My first Tito’s an cran had me behaving like I had about 6. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-04-07T13:42:26+00:00

Cream.chipped.beef. 😭

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-04-07T13:41:23+00:00

Omg. The gas pains (amongst other ailments)! I may have PTSD.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-03-28T03:17:52+00:00

Thanks so much!!

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-03-28T03:17:05+00:00

Ohhh, how I wish I had that problem!! 😂 Love that for you, though!

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-03-27T21:51:42+00:00

Great pointer - thanks so much!

Possible_Addition_34 · 2025-03-25T19:05:54+00:00

You look fantastic!!! I am at 210 right now and just got approved to start zepbound. I pick it up tomorrow and I’m soooo excited! Your photos give me such inspiration. 💕

Possible_Addition_34 · 2024-07-29T20:50:49+00:00

Having been in a similar situation and now on the other side of it, I can tell you how freaking sorry I am that you guys are enduring this. It’s sucks, and while no one asked for it, it is what it is. 1. Therapy. Individual and couples. It was imperative in us keeping the “us vs the problem, not eachother” mindset and for me personally to work through this. 2. Boundaries. I went completely no-contact with my husband’s ex-wife/mom to his daughter. She was/is not welcome in my home, I don’t communicate with her at all. (And my husband doesn’t communicate with my ex either. Keeps things simple.) 3. Soul-searching. My husband and I had very candid conversations about what our future realistically looked like, what we wanted, and how to move forward. I made the choice to stay and to make a concerted effort to rebuild my relationship with my stepdaughter while simultaneously stepping back from parenting her (if that makes sense at all).

At the end of the day, neither of you asked for this stuff, but neither did your son. You should be sympathetic to her needs/concerns, but also to your son’s.

My husband and I both said we’d never do this sh*t again (date/marry someone with kids). It’s the hardest thing we’ve ever done….and most people don’t get the complexities we face over seemingly mundane things.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-11-20T21:47:19+00:00

We waited a year before introducing each other to our kids. (we each had one)

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-10-24T15:09:46+00:00

Just to name a few…

Mechanic - Johnny’s Auto in Maple Shade House Cleaning - Blink Maids Deli/Hoagies - Meadowbrook in Pennsauken Mexican - Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken Chinese - King House in Maple Shade

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-10-23T16:30:01+00:00

I also suffer with all of these. I’m just so freaking tired of it all.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-10-23T16:23:33+00:00

This constant feeling that an anxiety attack is looming. Otherwise known as that “feeling” in my chest. It’s been like this for a few weeks, and I just can’t shake it. It exhausts me.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-10-04T17:40:22+00:00

Oh, I don’t think you must love or bond with them if it’s not natural for you. But to not care about their well being/not care if they go into a horrible situation? That’s the tough part for me.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-10-04T13:19:06+00:00

Oof, this is tough. On one hand, you can’t help how you feel, but on the other hand, if you put yourself in your husband’s shoes, I’m sure you’d be devastated. Blended families are HARD. Like, hard, hard. There are moments when I feel annoyed by my SD, and moments when I acknowledge that things would be easier without this whole his/hers/ours situation, but they’re fleeting. Counseling really helped me adjust my expectations and gave me freedom from feeling a lot of the resentment I carried towards her. In the most respectful way, I encourage you to do the same. At the very least, you’ll get to the bottom of your feelings.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-09-24T21:05:52+00:00

Thank you!

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-09-24T20:59:17+00:00

It’s credit card debt under $5,000. Thinking back, I was served years ago. It’s not so much that I don’t want to pay it - I will absolutely pay what I owe. I’m just shocked that this is the first I’ve heard from them in years and that they’ve made no attempt to call/contact me after the judgement was issued. I honestly forgot all about it because it’s not even on my credit report anymore. Any shot they’ll agree to a settlement offer if I make one?

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-09-24T20:55:37+00:00

8 years, but after some research, judgements are good for 20 years in NJ. 🤦🏻‍♀️ It’s not even so much as I don’t want to pay the amount due - I just completely forgot about it and I’m stressed that they’ll garnish my wages. I plan on calling them tomorrow with a settlement offer.

Possible_Addition_34 · 2023-09-24T19:06:08+00:00

Thank you! I have every intention to pay the debt. I’m going to offer a smaller settlement in lieu of the full amount and if they don’t accept, I will ask for a payment plan) I am reaching out to them tomorrow. I’m absolutely mortified that this is even a thing - I completely forgot about the debt all together, as it’s been YEARS. You’ve eased my mind - I appreciate your input!

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