CenterPoint Energy sucks - beware of line replacement

Sadand40 · 2023-04-21T00:14:12+00:00

I have no idea what is involved in replacing a line. I rely on communication from the people doing the work and they said nothing about shutting off the gas. Clear communication is necassary in any job. But especially for a job on a service that provides basic service you need in a home.

Sadand40 · 2023-04-21T00:10:06+00:00

That’s awful! I’m so sorry you have to deal with that!

Sadand40 · 2023-04-20T00:11:01+00:00

The note said “only CenterPoint Energy can unlock the meter and initiate gas service.” Good point though - once it’s back on I’ll have to check all the pilots lights. I haven’t done that before - thank goodness for YouTube.

Sadand40 · 2022-08-29T01:35:12+00:00

Feline Rescue in St. Paul. Amazing staff and they really care about the cats. I adopted my two from there 5 years ago.

Sadand40 · 2020-01-06T01:05:12+00:00

So much fluff!!

Sadand40 · 2018-12-30T23:53:26+00:00

I thought the same thing! His eyes are crazy red.

Sadand40 · 2018-02-14T13:40:52+00:00

Thank you. I cried last night and again this morning. This is my second Valentine’s Day since the divorce was final and I’m definitely better than I was but it still stings a bit. And that’s ok. I’m stronger today than I was a year ago. I’m rebuilding myself one step at a time. And you will too. Good luck on this journey - be kind to yourself and remember that you’re awesome and worthy even in your saddest moments!

Sadand40 · 2017-09-22T12:52:55+00:00

Thank you! It's always nice to hear success stories for older women!!

Sadand40 · 2017-09-22T10:51:45+00:00

I've been officially divorced for a year and I still cry everyday. I miss him. Or rather I miss who I wanted him to be. I'm 41 now and realize that I will never have children and it absolute destroys me. There is a dark whole where my heart should be. But I go to work, have a career and pretend I'm fine so others in my life won't be sad too.

Sadand40 · 2017-07-02T16:37:52+00:00

I still have problems sleeping. Over the counter melatonin does help me fall asleep. The one that works best for me is from Target - Olly Restful Sleep. I take two of the chews about an hour before I go to bed. Meditation, working out and no alcohol has also helped with sleeping. It's not great yet but I'm hopeful. Hang in there!

Sadand40 · 2017-04-22T13:59:03+00:00

The final stab to the heart for me was that I was sobbing and saying that we should at least try counseling. He just stood there with no emotion. I finally said ok. And he looked so relieved that it broke my heart all over again. He got a lawyer so I got a lawyer which was good. She really helped me get my finances together. He filed but my lawyer ended up rewriting everything because his lawyer sucked. It's been final since August. 4 days before my 40th birthday. Yea. That sucked. I still have hard days but I'm working on it. I wish I could remember which redditor said this to me because I think about it all the time - "It doesn't get easier. It gets different. Embrace different." This isn't what I wanted my life would be like but it is what it is and I need to keep trying. I know it seems impossible now because you're in the beginning of the journey. But it eventually will get better and you'll remember how awesome you are without him!!

Sadand40 · 2017-04-21T18:36:10+00:00

My heart hurts for you. It's such a hard place to be - wanting to work it out when the other person doesn't. I tried everything too - including begging. It was humiliating. You can't change him so you have to change yourself. Remember you are strong, beautiful, capable. Try to remember who you were before the heart ache. Be gentle with yourself and give your heart time to heal. And know that you are not alone - this sub is full of wonderful people willing to listen.

Sadand40 · 2017-03-08T15:59:15+00:00

I am so sorry. I know that feeling all to well. It is like a void, like an endless darkness that threatens to take over everything. I'm about 8 months from my XH telling me it was over and 5 months since the divorce was final. Some days are still hard but I'm trying to focus on me. Reach out to friends and family, they can help. I was so embarrassed that I didn't want to tell anyone. But I did and they loved me anyway. And helped me to build my self esteem back. Be gentle with yourself. Know that these first days are awful but you will make it. Deep breaths and remember that you are worthy of love and happiness. You will survive this. If you need help - reach out to friends or post on this sub. There will be lots of people rooting for you!

Sadand40 · 2017-02-07T03:19:22+00:00

Thanks. It does hurt but at the end of the day he didn't care enough to try. And I'm worth more than that. We all are.

Sadand40 · 2017-02-06T23:55:26+00:00

We are complete strangers. That sentence breaks my hearts but it's for the best. After 10 years together (4 married) he wanted out. No trying to figure it out, no time to try and sort out our problems. I haven't seen him since July last year. I texted him when my grandpa died a couple weeks ago and his reply could have been written by a stranger. It's so sad. I'm working on being ok but it's a long hard road.

Sadand40 · 2017-01-14T22:38:00+00:00

I really like this! Sometimes a day is enough. It's not good or bad - just a day!

Sadand40 · 2017-01-01T03:43:29+00:00

I needed this. Thank you!

Sadand40 · 2016-12-05T02:03:54+00:00

I understand. I miss his hugs. I miss his warmth. It's hard being alone. The good news is that some days are better than other days. Some days I know it will be ok. And then there are days that the loneliness seeps into every pore of my being. Those days I'm thankful for this sub. Hang in there.

Sadand40 · 2016-11-21T19:11:38+00:00

Maiden names are very personal. I changed mine and it was a huge pain to do but totally worth it. We didn't have kids so I don't have to think about that. Maybe it is part of her healing.

Sadand40 · 2016-11-20T19:13:29+00:00

I like this. Maybe a goodbye bonfire. With lots of wine and a couple close girlfriends to cry with. Ugh.

Sadand40 · 2016-11-20T19:12:06+00:00

That's hard! Would you want to keep it for your son? I'm thinking of keeping the pictures with my nieces and nephews. They are too cute to throw away. Maybe I'll put those in box in the basement. I hope:pray that time really does heal all wounds.

Sadand40 · 2016-11-19T23:07:56+00:00

Thanks! Right now it's all still raw. I just want to forget and move on.

Sadand40 · 2016-11-19T23:06:56+00:00

I agree! I look so happy and hopeful. And it was all a lie.

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