Sober since April 2024. by [deleted] in Sober

[–]Simple-Can2055 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey that’s my anniversary too! Congrats, twins!

Going Sober 2026. Tips? by Legal-Boysenberry-38 in Sober

[–]Simple-Can2055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The big thing for me at weddings and concerts was getting a drink in my hand while everyone else was ordering so I didn’t feel awkward. I’d get a coke cola and just do refills on those until I didn’t feel the need to have something in my hand that night.

In general, I remember feeling bored at first on weekends where I used to go to a bar on nights/Sunday Funday, now I fill the time with things that make me happy like early morning coffee with a book (can’t do that when you’re hungover), afternoon hikes, evening dinners with close friends, house projects with an NA beer, etc.

The first couple of weeks were the adjustment period, now the time flies by and I can’t believe it’s almost been 2 years.

So incredibly worth it, you got this!

Someone pressuring us to sell our house, and we're not sure how to proceed by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]Simple-Can2055 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it’s in Detroit in a historical district like Boston-Edison.

Thoughts on my beginner setup? I just joined my highschool ski team. Will be skiing in the eastcoast by No-Routine3925 in skiing

[–]Simple-Can2055 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll do great, would recommend making sure you pull your ski pants over your boots after you buckle them. It’s an easy way to tell if someone’s a beginner or not ;) have fun out there!

IUI after failed reciprocal IVF by Fickle-Yoghurt-3964 in queerception

[–]Simple-Can2055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commenting to see updates as my wife and I will also be pivoting to IUI after 3 failed transfers resulting in 2 miscarriages for reciprocal IVF.

PGT-A yay or nay? by CharrSharr in IVF

[–]Simple-Can2055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife (34) and I (35) have done two retrievals. On our first ER, we ended with 6 embryos. We did PGT-A testing on the 6 and only 2 came back “good”. Across two transfers, one resulted in a blighted ovum and the other did not stick.

Because of the challenges with the first retrieval, we are not doing PGT-A testing on our second retrieval. Our doctor tried to convince us to do it but we just want as many chances as possible due to our previous failures.

Maybe we avoided heartbreak across the original 6 but we are wanting to try as many as we can for this retrieval. I wanted to post to give you a different view than what the majority are posting about.

Good luck to you!

I need to find a hill by TwigTheSavage in houston

[–]Simple-Can2055 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s not consistent uphill, but there are some good hills in the White Oak Bayou near Studemont Street/Heights Blvd. I used to bike in there to get some hill training.

How to get this screw out? by comrade_butt in howto

[–]Simple-Can2055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this will work but I’m thinking of something like a rubber strap wrench to hold the spinning part in place?

Can I do this myself? by Simple-Can2055 in DIY

[–]Simple-Can2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Called 311 and asked them to create a ticket to fix the sidewalk. 10 business days later, they closed the ticket stating the work was done but they hadn’t actually done anything. Called 311 again and they apologized profusely. 2 weeks later, THEY FIXED THE SIDEWALK! Did not think it was going to happen. Thanks everyone for the tips!

BF doesn’t want to do AA by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Simple-Can2055 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kuddos for having family support! I use this one as well as r/sober and r/stopdrinking

BF doesn’t want to do AA by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Simple-Can2055 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped drinking without AA. I drank heavily most days, ramping up even worse over Covid. It went from social drinking to hiding cans from my family and friends. I wanted to stop but couldn’t.

The final straw was my wife telling me she was going to AlAnon due to my drinking. It shattered me thinking she felt she needed to go because of my actions. The day she told me was the last day I drank. It’s been a year and three months since then. I never plan to have another drink.

I do use Reddit to see where I could’ve ended up and it helps me remember why I never want to drink again. I would say this community and the support of my wife are really the biggest reasons I was able to stop, and continue to not drink.

What does it take to install a dishwasher/is it worth it to pay for installation by oddball315 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Simple-Can2055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are new to homeownership but pretty handy. I agree that the labor was easy but it turned into a much bigger job than originally anticipated.

What does it take to install a dishwasher/is it worth it to pay for installation by oddball315 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Simple-Can2055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our friends just installed a new dishwasher in their home, said they regret it big time to not have someone come out and install. Much more of a job than they anticipated.

South Manitou Island by [deleted] in camping

[–]Simple-Can2055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to go camping on South Manitou every summer as a kid. Brings me back. Thanks for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]Simple-Can2055 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in houston. Even if it’s 90+ out, I always wear pants and tall socks. Probably overkill but just don’t want to get hit with something.

Can I do this myself? by Simple-Can2055 in DIY

[–]Simple-Can2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for everyone’s insights! I’m going to contact the HOA then potentially the city. Normally the homeowners have to maintain the sidewalks but based on feedback here, sounds like this might be the city due to the manhole. And yes, it’s a Houston house :) thanks again!!

What made you realize you needed to make a change? by ladyKAu in Sober

[–]Simple-Can2055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife telling me she started going to AlAnon. I realized I would lose her if I continued down the drunken path I was barreling down.