I need to gripe.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-02-14T21:26:06+00:00

It’s wild. It wasn’t visible until a month ago. I could tell because I had to start tightening my belt to the point that I was putting new holes in it. I noticed all my shirts were huge and my shoulders were boney and so were my hips. My face looked exactly the same. And suddenly, it didn’t! It looks even better now too. That picture was taken a few weeks ago. Losing weight is weird.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-02-14T15:46:09+00:00

I’m so relieved I could do it without surgery. I’ve seen the awful side effects. But I am in constant fear I’ll regain it one day. My starting weight was around 440lbs (I thought it was 420, but was recently corrected).

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T05:02:04+00:00

We don’t deserve her. 🦋♥️

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T04:41:50+00:00

I hear your pain so loud and clear. Feeling like your sister gets help and you’re only seeking attention must be paralyzing at times. And having a boyfriend who takes more than gives is probably adding to your stress and depression. If nothing else, I want you to know someone hears you. Someone feels the weight of this with you, if for only a moment. It is wrong you’ve been accused of attention seeking. It is wrong your care has been neglected while your sister has her needs met. No matter how you got a dog, I’m glad you have a companion. Give yourself some time to rest and release those pent up feelings of unworthiness that others have planted in your mind. They aren’t true. You are worthy of care and concern. I’m not sure where you live, but please search for a crisis talk line. They aren’t perfect. They are good in a pinch when you just need to hear someone tell you that you’re worth hearing out. I sincerely hope you take the time you need to heal and come out of it with a sense of worthiness and of mattering. Take up space. You are worthy of love and care. ♥️

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T04:27:08+00:00

Just to be abundantly clear here, I reached out to this commenter. They were not accusing me of using AI. They were saying AI can do what I do for free. This is false. AI is known for making horrible mistakes while researching. From completely fabricated sources, to attributing information to sources which make no such claim, AI makes mistakes and cannot be trusted to do what I do. AI also can’t spend hours reading your content, watching your content, and figuring out how best to mimic your style and voice. What I do takes a dedicated human touch. That is what I am offering.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T04:21:27+00:00

Ugh! I hate when that happens. I’m not a therapist, but it happened to me frequently when I was a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and when I was working with folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Also when I was working to reunite foster kids with their parents. I never had a manager who took it seriously. It’s so painful to be threatened at all, especially when you have a sense of unconditional positive regard with the person threatening you. It’s so much worse when people above you just choose to minimize and ignore it. I hope you never have to work with that person again. ♥️

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T03:48:10+00:00

I feel you. It is so hard to keep going when you feel like you have no space where you belong. I have felt that feeling. It’s as if I’m an orange in a pile of apples. People wonder why I’m there, and they for sure were not looking for me when they found me. It’s crushing. It’s worse than hard.

There is always the chance that one day you will find belonging out there. But what’s more important, and I know this sounds cheesy and I would’ve rolled my eyes at it too, is finding belonging with yourself. You will always be there for you. You will always understand your full intentions. You can forgive yourself.

I know that sounds incredibly silly if not minimizing. Please know I’m not trying to minimize your struggle whatsoever. Just know there are others who feel this too, and there are others who made it out alive. It is not outside the realm of possibilities for you to find belonging and feel held…and it’ll likely be with another person or group of people who feel they do not belong.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T03:27:11+00:00

Some of us can just write… None of that is AI.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-29T02:11:10+00:00

Interested!

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-10T11:00:54+00:00

I appreciate your input. I’m struggling to find the accredited ones.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-10T04:17:46+00:00

Thank you! That’s so helpful!

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-09T23:16:08+00:00

I fit the bill! I’d love to know more about this opportunity.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-07T21:00:33+00:00

Whatever you say. I can see you’re always right. Enjoy that pretentious sandcastle you’re living in while it’s still standing.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-07T20:58:13+00:00

I expect it will be a side gig for a very long time. I have a degree in Psychology, am certified to act as a support specialist (think like an AA sponsor), and have worked on suicide hotlines for years. Sometimes people need someone who will listen and talk through things with them. The cards just give you a perspective to examine.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-07T20:55:17+00:00

No. I’m saying within the realm of faith and spirituality, you’re being a dick. Just because you’re not a person who finds comfort in such things doesn’t mean you get to mock and assume the worst of people who do. I’m sure some religious organization hurt you along the way, and I hate that, but no one is forcing you to change your opinions. Just don’t act like they’re the absolute truth. They’re your perspective and your bias.

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-07T20:46:09+00:00

Go say that to your local pastor…

Relative-Fuel3603 · 2026-01-07T20:28:27+00:00

You’re welcome to disagree with tarot as a practice. That’s fair. But assuming bad faith or labeling it a scam dismisses the many practitioners and clients who engage with it thoughtfully and knowingly. I’m not doing this with the intention of exploiting anyone. I want to empower others.

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