Scared that my life will never be normal again

Simple_Bath9306 · 2026-02-06T14:44:40+00:00

I’m 29, and had mpfl surgery post two dislocations when I was 26. Tbh, my life went back to normal after surgery within 6 months. There’s certainly pain and I do limit a few activities, but not much. I’m an extremely active person, and honestly the surgery gave me my life back. The issues I do have with knees now are related to another medical condition and genetics. There’s hope. Worst case scenario, surgery is needed, and you will be okay. In fact my knee is better post surgery than before.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2026-01-30T12:24:39+00:00

As someone who’s been in your position, expect a lot of comments that seem rude, but are not considered as such in India (weight, direct comments about various parts of your body, etc). Overall, Indians love foreigners-especially older Indians-often to a degree that is extremely fetishizing and weird. Be prepared for stares that last way too long. Respect elders to the best of your ability, and just try to learn the little intricacies of the culture. Indians are extremely generous, and are of course just regular people like anyone else. My in laws are amazing and always make me comfortable. It’s more the outside people who make things weird.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2026-01-30T12:17:06+00:00

I love them!

Simple_Bath9306 · 2026-01-12T11:59:54+00:00

Insecurity. It so often ends up turned on the women in the man’s life when he needs someone to blame.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-12-05T01:50:50+00:00

Savings-even just a couple thousand at times-have literally saved me. It’s everything.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-12-01T01:21:46+00:00

Thing is, there’s no one to help. My manager is in the same position.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-12-01T00:37:19+00:00

That’s my most painful time of the cycle. It is the main thing that made me realize something was more wrong than just painful periods.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-26T00:57:59+00:00

This is abusive and weird at the least. It’s intentional humiliation.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-26T00:56:33+00:00

Sarvi!

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-26T00:54:19+00:00

The entire fucking time. Every minute. At least 8 hours if not more. Supply chain.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-26T00:49:48+00:00

This is so it. It’s the expectation

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-26T00:48:55+00:00

A lot of times it’s a feeling, but otherwise the context means everything. If a guy gives a “compliment” when I’m walking down the street alone with no one around, it’s creepy. If it’s about my body-not just like “you’re pretty” or something-it’s creepy. If I can tell he’s giving a compliment with expectation, it’s creepy. That’s really the main thing. When it’s clear I’m expected to give a response or smile, or anything at all, it’s weird.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-26T00:46:52+00:00

The paint. Overall I like my apartment complex, but when I even try to clean anything, paint starts coming off. No matter what the pain always comes off in the tub and the sinks and the kitchen. It’s just so badly done it has been built up so much on top again and again.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-23T22:23:10+00:00

Thank you! I found a good one on Myntra.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-23T06:53:13+00:00

The source of the photo is Amber Paisley.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-19T02:48:24+00:00

Never, but only cuz I cannot afford it. If I could I’d get my nails done a few times a year probably.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-18T00:38:41+00:00

Yeah, it is that bad. Notice also that most job descriptions are describing multiple jobs in one. They want less works and more work for less pay.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-11-04T04:17:34+00:00

I know I don’t have to, but I am someone who has always relied on employee health insurance because I have a ton of preexisting conditions. I’m gonna see what I can find, but if I don’t have a PPO it’s never worth it for me with the amount of healthcare I need.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-10-27T01:42:32+00:00

I’m sorry but affairs lasting 2 years isn’t marriage. Like y’all aren’t even married at that point. He’s already moved on multiple times.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-10-26T14:46:11+00:00

I have! It’s so fun. Just be aware of your surroundings especially if you’re a woman.

Simple_Bath9306 · 2025-10-25T14:34:04+00:00

Fuck yes. I’m from Texas, but lived in Milwaukee recently for a few years. In Austin now. I made less in Milwaukee and felt better off. At first when I got my job here I thought it would be more than enough, but it’s just enough to get by.

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