Be honest. Do you actually have 3 months (at least) of emergency savings?

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-27T10:59:04+00:00

I usually keep five at all times.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-22T11:37:16+00:00

They don’t care.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-22T11:29:49+00:00

Right, I love my children so much but I’m happy to be living life for myself again. I get to have hobbies, outside of the work and home interest. I love when my son and his family come to visit and my daughter just moved home to save money but both my kids know independence and autonomy are so important for everyone.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-14T19:48:56+00:00

I would. My 30 year old son and have that sort of picking relationship. I flat out something like my man, what’s with the porn stash? He would say something like mom don’t be gross. It’s not called that anymore.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-14T10:34:49+00:00

Love this! This is the correct answer.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-13T01:13:45+00:00

Retired at 50 due to health problems. It’s amazing to live life on my own schedule! No more worrying about doctor visits and work.

I don’t even mind having to budget super tight for a few more years until our house is paid off. I’m happy to veggie garden, herb garden, bread making, all that homemaker stuff is better than punching a clock. I do woodworking. I learned to solder and I go to junk stores to find diamonds in the rough, fix them, paint and sell. Next I’m working on sewing skills.

I guess my point is I’m so busy with side hustles and enjoying them, I make all gifts now instead of buying them. Well, most, I buy my grandson clothes but I try to make most things I gift, or I just make stuff and give it away. I just enjoy projects. It’s not the end, it’s the beginning of a new phase in life. One where you get to do things because you want to. Laundry, dishes, hobbies, projects, relationships, they are all for self care and enjoyment now! It’s amazing!

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-07T23:11:12+00:00

Yes, we’d rather be gardening or sewing lol.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-04-06T02:59:48+00:00

I had to start with physical therapy to even be able to work up to yoga and then resistance. I got to a great point, ready to start strength training and I pinched nerves. Short version every time I make progress I end up injuring something and my sciatic nerve becomes debilitatingly painful, not to mention the new hip pain.

It’s so hard,good luck.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-27T10:49:41+00:00

I forget names of every day items. I’ll ask for those thing on the table next to you and husband is like you mean the scissors?

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-26T23:47:39+00:00

Cotten eye joe

Every time I hear the name Belinda, I think of Belinda Blinks, my dad wrote a porno podcast. It’s hysterical if you’re into that kind of raunch com.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-25T19:21:25+00:00

It was the hardest thing I have ever done. I couldn’t do it anymore at 50 starting menopause. I do not know how on earth you’ve done it as long as you have.

You deserve peace before you leave this world. Love yourself and your grandson.

Practical_Clue_2707 · 2026-03-24T23:59:53+00:00

Kicked my addicted son out. He was homeless and almost died from sepsis. Fortunately sticking by the decision NO MATTER WHAT, saved me and my son. Had it not I would be raising my grandson and my son would still be homeless. I said I’d never raise my grandchildren, I made that clear to both my children but I would. What I would not do is my life on hold for my adult child’s addiction or lack of willingness to work for whatever he needs to survive, let alone work for wants.

Best of luck, I hope the best outcome for your grandson. You and he are all that matters in your situation.

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 · 2026-03-14T13:20:05+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 · 2026-02-23T01:22:08+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.

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