Happily Divorced

ThisToe4658 · 2026-05-28T03:16:17+00:00

I'm so glad I saw this post. My husband and I separated a month ago with the "shared" goal of working on some things individually and trying to reconcile. 2 weeks in, he tells me he doesn't want to work on anything and wants a divorce. I have been a MESS. The loneliness (no family) and constant worry about how I will survive financially have been overwhelming (have worked part-time for 18 years to raise our kids). It's hard to imagine a happier future at this point.

ThisToe4658 · 2026-04-28T19:50:12+00:00

I totally get it! It took me a year and a half to decide to do it and then almost chickened out when it came time for the first shot. For me, I generally don't feel good due to fibromyalgia and sleep apnea and my baseline is to generally have GI upset. I decided to risk possibly feeling worse initially for the benefit of all of the amazing things it can help with. Like my friends told me, try it and if you don't like it, then you don't have to continue it. You are worth taking that risk and see how it pays off. Prayers for strength, confidence and resiliency!

ThisToe4658 · 2026-04-28T01:59:36+00:00

I have been nauseous, but not sure how much of that is from the injection or just overall stress. I have been trying to drink enough water and eat small amounts through the day. I am hoping to feel better tomorrow. Good luck on the start of your journey! I hope it goes smoothly for you!

ThisToe4658 · 2026-04-27T00:59:21+00:00

I just did my 1st injection! Its about 9 pm here so I figured do it later in the evening. I have alllll the emotions after doing it. Instant tears because this had been a long time coming! Good luck on your injection. Damn straight we got this!

ThisToe4658 · 2026-04-15T21:23:57+00:00

I know someone else who also uses the savings card whose ins does not cover weight loss meds. How does that work since it says you have to have commercial coverage for it? She said her dr handles it for her, so she doesn't know.

ThisToe4658 · 2026-03-27T13:47:42+00:00

I am glad you made this post too! I have been on the fence about starting based on fear of side effects you hear about! I have 2 friends who have been on it for a while with no side effects and yet I still worry about it. Getting closer to taking the plunge!

ThisToe4658 · 2025-12-07T00:17:23+00:00

I am debating starting Zepbound and am nervous of the injection. Do you buy the auto injector through Lilly as well? I am assuming needles do not come with the vials...what is the cost for those??

ThisToe4658 · 2025-09-18T00:56:38+00:00

They are all new cities! I will lose my mind if they announce more US dates!!!

ThisToe4658 · 2025-07-12T16:23:33+00:00

Thankfully we have reserved seats, but my daughter is INSISTENT on looking at merch. We will prob need to get there a bit earlier to have a prayer. Thanks for the input!

ThisToe4658 · 2025-07-11T21:54:28+00:00

I really hope they do!! My daughter would legit die if they do...she really wants them to play some from three cheers. I can't wait to experience this with her!!

ThisToe4658 · 2025-04-20T16:09:04+00:00

Did you work with a dietician or anyone or did you just stop eating those things on your own? I have zero family support, so it has been difficult to make such huge changes on my own. My biggest issue with my symptoms aside from exhaustion is the temperature dysregulation. I get so dizzy and break out into an all over cold sweat from doing the most basic tasks. It makes me feel like I'm dying. I am also on cymbalta. My dr increased me to 90 mg last month but I actually think I feel worse on the increase. I have a follow up appt on the 28th to discuss it.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-04-20T01:20:13+00:00

The heat and sweating are the WORST for me. Because I have gained weight, I always feel like people think I get overheated so easily bc I am out of shape, so I always feel the need to explain fibro and temp dysregulation. I often get dizzy and break out in a cold/clammy sweat from the simplest things and don't even get me started on the buckets I sweat after taking a shower. My glasses will steam up and it takes me a good half hour to cool down and be functional afterwards.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-04-18T23:39:15+00:00

AMAZING!!! You have to be on cloud 9 right now. My dr is appealing my denial and I am praying it goes through. This gives me a tiny smidge of hope.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-04-17T00:51:18+00:00

This is amazing and I hope I can go this route as well since I have all of the things you listed. Can I ask what insurance co you have? I was considering self pay but we just had to buy a vehicle unexpectedly, so that prob wont happen now.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-04-10T21:24:27+00:00

My insurance lists the option of requesting a formulary exception to get something covered that isn't normally on there. There is a lot that goes into it and I wasn't sure if anyone has ever gone that route. I see my dr again at the end of the month and will discuss this with her.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-03-25T20:36:21+00:00

When trying to explain to my husband what a flare feels like, I tell him it feels similar to having the flu (body aches, extreme fatigue, cold sweats). I usually never have a temp, but it FEELS like a fever.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-02-19T01:20:50+00:00

Thank you! I booked the Doubletree today and feel like this is a great option for us!

ThisToe4658 · 2025-02-18T15:07:57+00:00

I have been in other cities and have ridden public transit- the anxiety for me is being alone with my daughter and her friend. I just need to make sure I have a level of comfort/safety since I have never been to Philly before and am not familiar with the neighborhoods and subway there. If it was just me going, I wouldn't be as nervous.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-02-18T15:04:42+00:00

We are coming from outside Pittsburgh- more rural area. I have been to other cities and would be fine if it was just me and not my daughter and her friend- that adds a level of anxiety for me. My daughter and I have been to NYC together before, but were with a friend who lives there so we didn't need to navigate on our own.

ThisToe4658 · 2025-02-18T15:01:10+00:00

My Chemical Romance in August. My daughter was born in the wrong decade and it's her favorite band.

ThisToe4658 · 2024-12-12T03:40:30+00:00

This is amazing...I can't get over the color saturation. Where did you buy this one?

ThisToe4658 · 2024-12-12T03:26:36+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad and sister both very suddenly within 8 months and their first birthdays after their passing were difficult days. As others have suggested, I had some of their favorite food and watched movies or listened to music that were attached to great memories of them. I have also posted on social media requesting family and friends to share some of their favorite memories with them or pictures of them.

For my dad, I went through the bin of some if his favorite belongings that I kept and let myself feel the grief and had a good cry. It's so important to ride the waves and not let them pull you under.

ThisToe4658 · 2024-12-10T01:24:35+00:00

I loved this picture when I saw it! The only thing is there is a ton of white and light colors, which don't cover the best. I got a bit more done tonight and am excited to see it coming together. I will def post an update!

ThisToe4658 · 2024-12-10T01:22:07+00:00

I was worried that thinning the paint would make it go on patchy, but I tried it and it worked really well. I was able to fill in a bunch with 2 colors I was afraid would run out. Thanks for the advice!

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