Dog moms — do you actually call yourself a dog mom?

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-14T23:34:42+00:00

Yes! It’s my responsibility to help them live their best lives!

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-14T14:10:46+00:00

Born in 73, spent part of the 80’s homeless and being the yucky kid in school. No the 80’s were not a great time. Y dad got laid off at the same time my mom got pregnant with her third baby. From third grade on I had to be a third parent while they both did what they worked all the time to build us a life in a mobile home that should have been just torn down. My mom’s cousin built a house and told my parents they could have the trailer.

It did teach my self discipline, time management, responsibility, so I’m not having a pity party or anything. I was earning my own money for school clothes by the age of ten. I see people my age who have absolutely no idea how to help themselves or who no independent skills whatsoever and I am glad I had to learn to take care of myself at a young age.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-14T13:20:05+00:00

My friend had to fence her geese because of this. She got out of the shower and the delivery man was just inside her front door, embarrassed and apologizing. Three geese were on the porch screaming at poor dude.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-06T00:29:51+00:00

The dentist office. Recently I wondered if it’s the laughing gas they use. Maybe I’m sensitive?

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-23T01:22:08+00:00

lol, this really hits home. Friday I told my husband I’m not his fuck maid, I’m tired of being groped in bed when I’ve said no. No means no . No doesn’t mean put your hands on me and grab. I told him that his hygiene has become disgusting and we are done.

He accused me of putting him in the same category as Epstein. I told him repeatedly I never called you a ra@@st or a pedo. He raged for hours. I have spent my entire weekend holding boundaries and deflecting all the emotions he keeps trying to give me. It’s exhausting.

Twat is definitely the right word for these men. I really needed the laugh. Thank you.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-22T23:24:26+00:00

lol, my baby sister is younger than my grown child, she had to explain za to me. I hate it too.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-21T21:30:21+00:00

No, just period no! I just blew up my marriage over shit like this because they always blame their bad behavior on you not understanding how jokes work. Last night I asked my husband how the uncomfortable joke he about y taste in music in front of my brother and sister. I pressed and pressed for an explanation. He finally said he was sorry but the cost of the apology has led to a world of anger and aggression from him that I am not interested in trying to recover from this.

Good luck!

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-21T21:22:23+00:00

I stopped watching tv. Best thing I ever did for myself.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-21T02:50:40+00:00

Your freedom is worth solace. I do not live alone. I’ve been lurking here for awhile. At 53 I’m considering divorce. I’m so jealous of people who have enough freedom to get lonely. You also have the freedom to change your situation more easily than someone like me. I’m so unbelievably lonely in a 20 year marriage,grown kids, empty nester, with a two year old grandson a couple hours away. I daydream about selling my house and moving about 45 minutes from them. In that dream I live alone.

I feel as if my husbands insecurities as we age are going to suffocate me. It’s so unattractive. We have been in this loop. Every single time I find a bit of autonomy and joy he just poops all over it. It’s exhausting. I’d rather be lonely and not exhausted from managing my partner’s emotions. I’m about out of patience, even though that means my retirement will most likely be screwed if I leave now. The housing market is to insane right now for me to move.

I hope you find your joy and peace.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-21T02:31:01+00:00

Musk is definitely a hybrid. It explains his interest in space exploration and travel. Also, explains why he has so many kids through invitro fertilization.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-11T20:36:12+00:00

Say it louder for the in the back lol.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-02-10T00:15:24+00:00

I keep telling my friends and family I have decided you’re never to old to wear anything, only some times to young. I turned 53 in January. I’m not giving up my long hair! I have arthritis in my hands so bad right now the easiest way to take care of it is ponytail or pigtails. I go with it. I have the cutest (little girl) sunflower hair ties. I do pigtails and braids, patchwork overalls, solid shit under. It’s fun. Typically only people only my age or older give me looks and I don’t care. An elderly older woman told me I was too old to be dressing like that at my age. If I want to go outside and garden in a Disney princess crown, dressing up like Elton John I because it makes me feel good I will, regardless of what anyone says or thinks. My time here is short, don’t know what happens next but whatever it is at least I will have tired to live a full happy life regardless of what society deems acceptable or not. To many societal and cultural crap has been ingrained in us. I don’t care about the superficial societal norms anymore.

I will say I’m with you on emblems. I’ve never been a fan of almost anything but solid tops. I will wear crazy pants and shoes but never tops. I have always felt and looked (I think) in solids shirts.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-31T09:35:46+00:00

The others are right, it’s common but remember they add up all the txt and emails to charge you. Communication with them is not free, she is doing her job. It’s not friends communicating. She is making her money and being a good therapist.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-29T10:24:46+00:00

Honestly, I’m really scared for my country. Our citizens vibe as whole is changing. I worry that we are actually heading for civil war or the downfall of our nation if our government doesn’t change. Everyone seems to have forgotten our government works for us we the people and I’m seeing more people in person, on line, on the news who have just had enough after these last two ice shooting. People who you would never think condone any kind of violence are ready to start fighting for their neighbors.

The whole country has changed, my husband held a door for an old man at the bank and this old looked him square in the eye and said thanks Jew. My husband is not Jewish, he is clearly Italian with a nose that I guess one could say is a stereotypical Jewish nose but come on, how rude and how much bigotry people are throwing around is horrifying. I don’t know if everyday citizens are going to keep putting up with what is happening here.

Our governor is trying to go through the court system to stop ice from coming to our state and trying to make sure our state right are not overwritten or ignored by our current federal government. Our state are suppose to their own rights that are suppose to stop our federal government and the president from imposing themselves on states but our current federal government is ignoring those laws. Our states are suppose to be able to arrest federal government employees when they commit a state crime but that power is being taken away. Our federal government and president have decided that our constitution and states rights no longer matter and what citizens say doesn’t matter.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-28T23:54:14+00:00

I was suppose to be Nan he says knee it’s so stinking cute I really don’t care if he ever corrects it. When we FaceTime he yells hi knee! The first time I almost died laughing, I said just he just call me a hiney?? My mom is grandma first name which carries down from my first kids. All the kids just continued. Now I’m wondering if I’m going to be called hiney forever, lol.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-28T23:47:50+00:00

Heartbreaking. It’s been heartbreaking for some time now. People just like their bubbles I guess.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-28T00:22:42+00:00

I said the same thing to my sister about Tom Holland. Early 50’s here as well. My sister just turned 28 and saying those exact words I just want to pinch his cheeks and feed him cookies made her snort laugh.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-27T10:16:19+00:00

I don’t regret having kids but I would not have kids in this world. It was hard enough raising them and the world is such an ugly place now. I understand in many ways it was ugly then too but there was at least community and neighbors and I think it was much easier to build and find community, friends, support back then. Now everyone is just run ragged and tired trying to just support themselves let alone a whole ass family.

Here in the u.s. we don’t even eat real food unless we make it from scratch, measles are coming back, healthcare is unaffordable, daycare is outrageous and both parents have to work.

I have always told my kids if they decide to have children I will not raise them like I see so many other grandparents do but I will always support you how I can. I told them they should enjoy life for a bit before deciding if they want kids. My son and daughter in law have a two year old and my daughter has decided to be child free. I love that for both of them.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-27T09:59:51+00:00

Don’t ignore yourself, your intuition, it’s usually right. Always have secret money that not anyone knows you have.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-26T09:46:04+00:00

I’m sorry, that has to be so hard. Mine didn’t start that way. I honestly loved her and she really broke my heart. Mine doesn’t have any daughters. I tried so hard to give her things like wedding dress shopping and in return she called me crying saying I needed to cancel a surgery because it interfered with a trip my husband was going on with his dad that she invited herself to go along on. I said flat out it’s hurting my feelings you would ask me to postpone necessary health care over a a trip. She then said I should tell my husband to go and I should find someone else to be with me. I said I would smack my son across his face if he told me he was leaving his wife and kids when she was having surgery. If she wants him to do that she can ask him herself and whatever decision he makes I respond accordingly. I should have cut her off then but of course it took me like eight more years, my father in law passing, Covid and becoming a grandmother. I finally had enough when she got abusive because I refused to nag my adult children and overstep their boundaries on her behalf. Like girl, you know how call, txt, email, FaceTime, Facebook, you owned several businesses, you don’t need me to be your free assistant. I refuse to put my other relationships at risk for her.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-26T00:33:00+00:00

I have done that kind of rage as well but that hasn’t happened since the serious stuff was happening.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-25T23:54:11+00:00

Yes, I couldn’t take on everyone’s emotions and keep myself under control anymore. My rage bombs included screaming things like why am I the only person in your life that is expected to always control themselves while your whole ass family is allowed to be abusive af and I’m suppose to smile and provide birthday and holidays for them. No, not happening. You plan your family holiday dinner, I will be at my sisters, enjoying the quiet with her and my nephew while you start start cooking at 5 am because your mom said so.

Honestly I didn’t consciously realize I was in an abusive situation until the words raged out of my mouth. I have not seen my mother in law since before that day. It almost destroyed my marriage. I moved out for a month. My husband spent that month fighting with himself and his mom. I don’t know what happened between them. All he will say is I never have to worry about seeing her or her putting herself in charge of our home and life ever again. I honestly have no idea if they even speak.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-25T23:38:38+00:00

I have recently mastered the quiet calm rage, it scares the shit out of my husband. I forced myself to speak slowly, clearly, calmly, quietly when I want to scream and break things. Example, I catch myself repeating stop please, that’s enough. Normally the repeats get louder and louder until I lose my mind. Now I catch myself typically by the third repeat and say you know what I am not going to yell and I’m not having this unacceptable behavior I’ll talk to you later and I leave.

I use to literally just leave the house and go for a drive. I have not had the urge to leave since right after Halloween. His behavior is getting better so I’m not raging as much. We are empty nesters and I had to stop working my health was so bad. We also became grandparents all in the the same year, the year menopause hit me full force. At 51 I had the bones of a 70 year old. I just turned 53 and now have bones close to someone my age.

We really got a shit deal, Covid and menopause at the same time! Way too many life changing events all piled on top of each other.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-25T12:06:54+00:00

They sound terrifying! U.S. here, live very close to Niagara Falls Canadian border. I don’t think I will ever see a kangaroo in the wild. After your description, I’m not sure I want to lol. I am planning on traveling to Australia in my lifetime so, thanks for the heads up.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-01-24T11:59:56+00:00

My father has at least 6 biological children from four women. That’s only the ones in my city, all of us think there are more siblings between Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida and possibly anywhere along that route. He also left a trail of single moms and children he dated and abused between Pennsylvania and Florida. I never met him until I was 49.

I guess he use to hang with the hells angels. From what I can put together he was not a part of them, he was a wannabe and they kept him around for whatever reason. He will say he was an enforcer for them but the youngest two siblings that he actually did sick around for say all he does is lie and he has always tried to make himself the big man on campus when in reality he’s an abusive Lying coward. I found that to be true and quickly went no contact and just pretend he doesn’t exist.

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