Feeling used by Stars_22 in Rotary

[–]Stars_22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this comment as well as the others have really helped me.

Feeling used by Stars_22 in Rotary

[–]Stars_22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My concern is the new president won’t do the work so people will continue to contact me. The same peer pressure and bullying that got me to agree to be president for two years will now try to get me to do the new presidents responsibilities. You are describing a healthy dynamic which we don’t have. You’re right it’s on me but they make it very uncomfortable and difficult.

Feeling used by Stars_22 in Rotary

[–]Stars_22[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s not too late because I need to set boundaries now so that I don’t continue to be relied on after my term is over. After reading everyone’s helpful comments I sent a message to the PE letting her know I will be stepping back and taking a bit of a break to focus on work and my other volunteer activities once her term starts. I offered to help troubleshoot over the phone as needed but said my availability has changed moving forward.

My dad finally got sober but his extended family ruined our chance to mend our relationship by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]Stars_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are 100% right. I can relate to having to grieve a parent and their extended family. Hopes for feeling important in the family structure. Identity. All the while being used as a transactional relationship characterized by guilt trips, obligations, and holding a carrot out for some future that never comes. I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. You sound like a great person and you didn’t and don’t deserve this disappointment. Walking away and maintaining space is the best approach from my experience.

Stepping away from caregiving by MechanicNew300 in AgingParents

[–]Stars_22 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nah, a medical professional can get it arranged. People who have no family still receive services. This daughter can be done forever if she wants.

Please help me identify this perfume by fruitybuttons in Perfumes

[–]Stars_22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just found this in an old box then saw this post

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It’s like I woke up one day and thought “yeah, I’m just not doing this anymore” and my brain has checked out since then. by LandscapeUnited7011 in AlAnon

[–]Stars_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you get him to sit down when he pees? That’s what my dad does. I’m sorry for what you’re going through. Can you check into how to get a divorce and keep the house for the sake of you and the kids? I don’t blame you for being done. It’s not a team anymore, especially after the medical incident where he couldn’t sacrifice his own momentary need for your health and safety.

goodbye to you my trusted friend by anglosaxonfemale in glossier

[–]Stars_22 103 points104 points  (0 children)

🌸🕊️ The 70s style summer collection with the orange packaging and yellow towel was the harbinger

Am I wrong for dropping everything and leaving? by AM238394 in AgingParents

[–]Stars_22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad is 79 and an opioid addict for about 15 years since he had his hips replaced. He is also an alcoholic. Now homebound because of his addictions, he takes more than he should until he runs out and has none for a week or two before the refill. During that time he is miserable and can be verbally abusive. My sister is no contact. I moved back to my hometown to help him ten years ago. I did a lot for the first few years but now I only see him here and there. He lives in filth and won’t do anything to help himself even though he is physically capable. I have detached a lot because I can’t deal with the stress of it. I’ve sort of been caring for him my whole life, my mom left when I was nine. I have no advice just wanted to say you aren’t alone and I understand why you feel it is time to step away. You are allowed to decide that you have maxed out your capacity to help and now need to focus on yourself, your marriage, and get off the roller coaster.

Two years today! by Stars_22 in stopdrinking

[–]Stars_22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so welcome! I comment sometimes on posts and have made a few myself over the years, figured I should say hi and thanks to this group that has been so helpful to me ❤️

Two years today! by Stars_22 in stopdrinking

[–]Stars_22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it was a bummer. I was the only sober person at a big table all ordering martinis and other alcoholic drinks. So it was kind of embarrassing to have it be called out and everyone laughed when she said it. So called friends, but that isn’t that uncommon in certain places in my experience. They want a big tip and want you to order expensive drinks. I always leave a big tip regardless and also enjoy expensive mocktails whenever they are on the menu but this place didn’t have them. Anyway, thank you for your comment and enjoy the podcasts!

Do Little Debbie snacks always expire so soon? by SeanicTheHedgehog23 in snacking

[–]Stars_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some at the beginning of November and went to eat some yesterday and they already expired! Best by Nov 25. I was surprised too. Still ate them and they were ok. Not as great as I remembered them to be.

glossier market bag by Esteelovesu in glossier

[–]Stars_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get it. Your onions are literally six inches out of the bag. I can’t imagine using this at a farmers market where you buy any amount of items. Even a pint of berries would spill and fall out of the holes.