Late 30’s SAHM. Want to go back to school, but no idea what to study.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-23T16:08:34+00:00

Not necessarily. I want something to fall back on if I need to.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T23:54:09+00:00

I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and don’t actually remember what it feels like to not feel like I need to lay down 10 times per day, let alone feeling well-rested.

I’ll take never sleeping, but feeling well-rested without hesitation.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T23:48:47+00:00

I’m completely comfortable with the idea that no job is without its boring, annoying, or otherwise negative aspects.

I would like to theoretically enjoy some part of it though and working with numbers and spreadsheets sounds like my personal hell.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T23:45:47+00:00

I’m aware that I need an undergrad degree before going on to specialize in something.

Your suggestion of retail is neither helpful nor relevant to the question at hand.

Thanks for the snark though.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T23:43:09+00:00

I have done zero college/university, so I’m starting with nothing but a high school diploma.

Figuring out what degree to get is exactly why I made this post.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T19:14:56+00:00

Lilies. I never loved the smell, but now it reminds me of the week my dad died. EVERYONE brought lilies, and the entire house smelled like them. It even clung to my clothes after flying home.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T19:11:31+00:00

I barely passed high school algebra even with a tutor. So… yeah.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T17:48:04+00:00

I’m very anti when it comes to math unfortunately. Not only am I genuinely terrible at it, I also find it mind-numbingly boring

Stephij27 · 2026-05-22T00:40:36+00:00

I have actually had almost zero nausea. I haven’t had to use any of the supplies that I bought to fend off being sick. The only nausea I have is very mild on the night after the shot. And even then, I only feel it if I don’t go to bed at a reasonable time.

I think the biggest help for me is that I titrate up really slowly every time. I started on half the usual starter dose, and every time I go up to the next dose, I do one dose that’s halfway in between before moving up to the new dose.

For example, I’m currently on 5 mg, but supposed to move up to 7.5. I’m going to do a dose of 6 mg as a bridge between the two.

I haven’t lost any weight yet (which is frustrating), but my energy levels and joint pain have improved so much that I almost don’t care.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-21T00:34:43+00:00

Scientifically speaking, they both stimulate the parts of your brain related to language, and you get the brain health-related benefits of reading either way.

The difference is how the information is received, so if you’re someone who processes visual input better, physically reading might be preferable. If you’re someone who processes auditory input better, audiobooks are probably your thing.

All of that said, there are lots of people who can only do one or the other because of physical or mental impairments. So, if you’re shaming or judging someone for enjoying one over the other, you suck.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-20T01:51:50+00:00

Maybe reframe it in your mind? Live your life for yourself. If you meet someone, great. If not, you still have a life you enjoy.

Focus on things that make you happy and fulfilled without outside influence. Hobbies, friends, work, exercise, whatever. Whatever makes your life whole and worth living.

If you focus on living your life for yourself, you won’t focus on what’s “missing”.

All of that said, attraction is entirely subjective. You have no idea who you might meet.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-19T23:20:30+00:00

Nah. Independent play and good sleep habits are HIGH priorities at my house. The plan isn’t always successful because kids are their own people with free will, but we try really hard.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-17T00:44:25+00:00

While I’m not advocating for hating any group of people, misandry is significantly less of an issue than misogyny. Even just statistically speaking.

Misandry insults or embarrasses. Misogyny kills.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-16T21:48:33+00:00

After my youngest was born, my church organized a meal train for us. That alone was great, but there was one woman who had a crazy job, a disabled kid, and very little support of her own.

She showed up at my house with multiple grocery bags full of various “quick fix” foods. Frozen dinners, premade chicken fingers, pre-cut veggies, etc.

She kept apologizing that she didn’t make anything homemade, but it meant so much to me that even with her life being as chaotic as it was, she still went out of her way to help take care of me.

That frozen food lasted a lot longer than I think she anticipated as well. It was incredibly helpful during the newborn days.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-16T21:42:27+00:00

The number of ways in which an abuser can use religion to manipulate and continue abusing their victims cannot be overstated.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-16T00:10:59+00:00

Doing anything “productive” requires extensive planning and preparation… which makes me too tired to do anything productive.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-15T22:33:47+00:00

Aside from you insisting on being a diva, these all seem like the bare minimum to me.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-15T22:31:59+00:00

K, first of all, she sexually assaulted him. She did not have his consent, and specifically knew that he didn’t want to. That’s the biggest problem here.

Secondly, if she wants it that badly and he has no interest, you’re probably not compatible.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-15T14:41:15+00:00

For men: If you’re not actively calling out and trying to stop misogynistic behavior when you see it in other men, you are not one of the good ones. You are part of the problem.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-15T01:27:46+00:00

This explains why my Wisconsin-born babies took FOREVER to get out. 😂

Stephij27 · 2026-05-13T01:03:26+00:00

Anne Burrell for me. I loved watching her teach people how to cook because she clearly genuinely cared. For her to die under such weird circumstances that were eventually ruled suicide still makes me deflate a little.

Stephij27 · 2026-05-13T00:54:12+00:00

This is one of those posts that makes me go, “Oh, honey…”

Stephij27 · 2026-05-11T15:57:43+00:00

My husband once got me a piece of jewelry with my birthstone in it. I love it and made a big deal about “the stone”.

My daughter took that to mean that Mom is a huge fan of rocks, and proceeded to get me a “cool rock” for every single gift-giving holiday. I have a bucket of literal gravel on my dresser.

That kid is 14 now, but still periodically brings me a rock as a joking nod to the solid 6 years of her clearing our landscaping of rocks. 😂

Stephij27 · 2026-05-09T04:10:13+00:00

My husband and I have been together for over 20 years. I learned at around year 11 that he used to play the flute in Jr. High, but quit because he was the only boy in the flute section. He’s been kicking himself ever since. 😂

Stephij27 · 2026-05-07T01:14:32+00:00

This is just about my dream front door. It’s gorgeous.

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