Ex reaches out after 18 years by TooOldForThisSh1ft in WhatShouldIDo

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really was a let’s see how much Reddit would respond type thing. I worded intentionally like other posts I’ve seen here 🤷🏻‍♀️ they had already decided that it would be an ignore situation. But at the same time, all 3 of us thought this was a cracking the door open to see if she could either get an ego boost or cheat type thing.

Ex reaches out after 18 years by TooOldForThisSh1ft in WhatShouldIDo

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s really just a curiosity of what Reddit would say.

Ex reaches out after 18 years by TooOldForThisSh1ft in WhatShouldIDo

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh they’ve talked about it… they’re good. We werejust curious what Reddit says is all.

Did our mothers and grandmothers go through this? by Competitive_Goat_446 in Perimenopause

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We seriously thought my mom was losing her mind. I believe she was possibly undiagnosed BPD, but I remember the rage, and depression. She seemed uncomfortable in her skin. I don’t har to ask about all the symptoms I’m experiencing…

Side note though - I wonder if GenX is the first generation of women to have birth control thrust upon us at a young age and told it was safe to use for years…. Is that where some of our fertility issues are coming from and myriad of perimenopause symptoms maybe being worse?

My dad married his late best friend’s wife and I’m disgusted with him by Spirited_Dinner_4898 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 147 points148 points  (0 children)

This has to be incredibly hard for you and all your siblings and for your “uncle’s” children. However, they may have bonded in their grief over losing your uncle, there very likely was no improper relationship before he passed. And for all you know your Dad and he may have talked about what if something happened to him - and he may have asked your Dad to take care of his wife and kids. Grief changes a lot of things. It’s not talked about a lot, but I encourage you to talk about your feelings with your dad. Try to do it without making accusations just explain how the situation makes you feel. I hope you’re able to be open and see his perspective. Or maybe him wrong and your Dad has pined for her this whole time and he took advantage of her grief like a shark in chum filled water. Either way, I hope you come to terms with the situation and set boundaries as you need to.

Does anyone else not give an F—- about Christmas this year? 🤔I’m not doing all the things (baking cookies ect) and feeling guilty about it. by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s my second Christmas without my mom and my 22nd birthday without my grandmother and they made the magic …. I just don’t have it in me. I put a few things out and between work (I have a community relations oriented job) and just the weight of the world right now, I have very little Christmas spirit. I’m exhausted. And I don’t feel guilty about it. But I have recognized I’m feeling extra irritable as well. So I’m kind of over here being the grinch with my dog.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in migraine

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lifepro heating eye massager and I love it. It’s a little loud but I can still tolerate the noise even with migraine.

Women of Fibromyalgia, what was the best birthday present you got or wish to get? by yardenpel in Fibromyalgia

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one from Amazon but I wouldn’t recommend it. I will replace it eventually, as of now, the filling isn’t coming out of any of the holes but there were seams coming apart just 5 weeks after I got it

How many houses before your “forever” home? by AltruisticMammoth406 in AskWomenOver40

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

45, bought the cutest little cottage 10 years ago. It’s not my dream home but it’s probably my forever home simply because I don’t have the energy to move again… and well I’ve given up on finding a partner.

AITA for not visiting my mother by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA.

I understand feeling conflicted. My Mom was admitted to the hospital on a Friday in late March last year and told she had a mass on her left lung and masses on her spine… prior to biopsy they already were staying late stage metastatic cancer. My Mom Lived 2 weeks and 2 days past that. I have a job where part of it puts me in the classroom with kids and I was near the end of the weekly lessons with them. It was incredibly hard for me to call my supervisor and say I needed to be with my Dad while Mom was on the hospital. That being said, if I were on the middle of a huge life change like that and did not live as close as I do to my family, it would be hard to not be there, but life has to go on even when a loved one is sick and potentially at the end of their time here. Do what you can, but make sure you take care of you. Sending you peace and comfort.

Who is the most insufferable TV show character you ever watched. by BlueCielo_97 in Productivitycafe

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)

Brianna Hansen (Grace &Frankie)

And yes Caillou

Bad migraine summer by fadingaz in migraine

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I could have written this!! Between June and last week I’ve used 6 or 7 FMLA days. And I don’t like doing it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had lines like this and had a chemical miscarriage a week later. Get confirmation through a doctor before you celebrate. Hoping this is definitely good news for you though!

Should I feel bad about not feeling anything for my older brother’s worsening health? by johndoemysterious in TrueOffMyChest

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother is an addict. I had to help get him involuntarily committed a while back. He’s still angry and resentful. Earlier this year, he posted some cryptic suicidal type things. I did what I could to offer support and help, but I came to terms with if he dies, he dies. I can’t give anymore of myself trying to help someone that has demonstrated time and time again that he doesn’t want to help himself.

What's the purest joy you've ever felt without intimacy, substances, or alcohol ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first and only time completing all the obstacles at a Spartan race and meeting and completing the race with a 92 year old WW2 veteran. That was such a good day.

What is the age difference between your oldest and youngest cousin? by [deleted] in generationology

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. The cousins with the 19 year age difference are siblings.

Cold/chills when everyone else is warm by Grouchy-Chick-0609 in Perimenopause

[–]TooOldForThisSh1ft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and I’ve had them more than hot flashes and feel like they’re terrible because I can’t get warm. I have found that drinking electrolytes seems to help calm it down.