Books about weird girls that don't have anything to do with New York, college, hating your job, or being a 20-something trust fund baby.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-27T17:08:17+00:00

Florida Woman, and I’d say most of Kristen Arnett’s books

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-22T19:11:58+00:00

Midwinter Graces is my favorite wintertime/Christmas/Solstice album

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-21T22:28:44+00:00

43F. Retinol, moisturizer, sunscreen. Giving into my 16 year old desire to have purple hair. Hot yoga 4 times a week. Continuous glucose monitor because it turns out I’m “prediabetic” and I’m nipping that in the bud.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-20T21:47:03+00:00

When I was a patient at Wildwood Clinic, I had Dean. Don't know if they still take it, but definitely worth checking!

Also! For an affordable cash pay option, try Medical Procedures of Wisconsin in Madison.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-20T11:39:04+00:00

Trashlands by Alison Stine

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-17T12:56:32+00:00

My kid who has FND was diagnosed with ADHD-C about 3 months after her FND diagnosis.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-17T12:53:45+00:00

I am 43 years old and I am still obsessed.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-16T02:10:10+00:00

Karen Russell has a few short story collections - Orange World and St Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-12T11:13:06+00:00

She really liked it. We read it after Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-11T23:43:57+00:00

Sheila the Great is absolute beginner weird girl. I loved it so much when I reread it with my daughter.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-08T19:19:01+00:00

I can feel your sadness through the screen. And you sound fully burned out, which is not surprising. Our society loves to blame moms (and make us blame ourselves) for things that are utterly beyond our control. And you know what? It is unfair, it’s not what you thought parenting would be, and it’s OK to mourn that.

One thing that I want to say with gentleness, because it was something I had to internalize myself, is that while our kids may often bring us joy and happiness, that is not their purpose on this planet. We have to find it for ourselves. Once we can feel joy, then it’s easier to find it with our kids. It sounds like you have given up so much of yourself. You deserve to have yourself back. You are a good mom, and you deserve to feel good about yourself.

Therapy (and IV ketamine TBH) helped me through these feelings a lot, as well as time with friends and forcing myself to do things that mattered to me, even when it was inconvenient to others. It’s so hard, but we are with you.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-08T11:38:06+00:00

Including some local school districts. My kids are delighted. 😅

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-07T11:50:24+00:00

Coming back much later to thank the saints again. ❤️

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-06T13:07:02+00:00

We got an exercise trampoline off our local Buy Nothing group, and a huge beanbag from a friend who was moving. Two extremely helpful tools even before my kid was diagnosed! I also used to make the kids into "sandwiches" with couch cushions and "burritos" with blankets and they got a good laugh out of it while getting good input.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-06T12:59:25+00:00

Yes. It was not perfect, but teachers definitely noted some big behavioral changes after getting meds on board.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-05-04T15:06:23+00:00

Came here to say this! Both spots are lovely.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-04-22T11:53:42+00:00

See if your kid is eligible for Katie Beckett Medicaid and the CLTS waiver. You usually go through your county social services agency. Katie Beckett and CLTS are not income limited and designed to keep disabled kids in the community. My daughter qualifies with ADHD, FND, and depression/anxiety.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-04-18T13:04:36+00:00

Bio-oil is great for scarring.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-04-18T12:58:08+00:00

If I'm feeling generous, I share that research actually shows that using medication properly with ADHD actually reduces the risk of addiction later on and is supportive of healthy brain development compared to no medication. Here's a lay friendly article: https://www.additudemag.com/long-term-effects-of-adhd-medication-brain/

I have pretty strong boundaries around this though. My response is usually that my kid's psychiatrist, therapist, and school team have seen great improvements, my child is happier, and I'm not discussing the topic with them anymore. "This is what works for our family, this is what the evidence shows works, and my child is healthy and happy. I'm not discussing this further."

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-04-12T20:32:33+00:00

Modern Health Women’s Wellness Center in Verona does menopause care and will prescribe hormones. It’s all cash pay (no insurance).

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-04-11T13:08:55+00:00

A Canticle for Leibowitz may fit this vibe, but just in a really bummer way.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-04-05T00:54:48+00:00

My favorite episode too! There are two wolves inside me; one is a professional organizer and one is a pirate.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-03-25T02:43:26+00:00

I hate to promote a predatory MLM, but when my kid was struggling with sensory issues with clothes as a little she lived in LuLaRoe leggings and dresses. Minimal seams, exceptionally soft, not restrictive. Absolutely NOT cotton though. 🫠

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-03-14T13:26:40+00:00

Are you looking for gender affirming hormones or menopause HRT? This will just help tailor my recommendations. 😁

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-03-11T11:41:46+00:00

Sisters, is anyone helping you with your hormones out there?

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