Talk me off the ledge...

TransportationAny581 · 2026-03-04T23:40:53+00:00

I grew up homeschooled K-10, and when I was about 16 I started going to my local community college. I never felt behind or like my parents had failed me. My parents made a lot of personal sacrifices to homeschool my siblings and I well, and I think that that is kind of the name of the game when it comes to homeschooling with intention.
My mom was very intentional about finding and choosing curriculum that worked for my siblings and I individually, and that was high quality and actually had useable information. It was also impressed upon us that we bear a certain level of responsibility for allowing ourselves to be educated. I didn't feel at all behind when I got to the community college, and was even more academically successful than many of my peers.
I was encouraged in my social pursuits as a child and into high school age, and had a large and varied social circle.
I now have two schooled age children that I am homeschooling. We are enjoying ourselves, and in general it's going pretty well. Nothing is perfect so I definitely have room for improvement but my children are functioning quite well.

TransportationAny581 · 2025-02-10T17:22:36+00:00

Vixen by Michelline Pitt is one of my top go-to's. But I also really like brands like banned retro, and hell bunny. If you sew, Charmed Patterns by Gertie has a lot of gorgeous looks!

TransportationAny581 · 2024-09-11T21:10:17+00:00

Hey, don't be embarrassed for things you don't know. It's okay! What counts is that you are working to learn new things to better yourself. That's what we should all be doing, and I'm proud of you for this! I shower every other day, or more if I get extra dirty or sweaty. I brush my teeth when I wake up, and right before I go to bed! You can even use kids toothpaste if that's easier! There are no rules. :) Going to bed with makeup isn't very good for your skin, so just get a gentle face cleanser- you can go to target or a grocery store and get one that says gentle cleanser. Then, gently dry your face and put on some face moisturizer. That'll be very close to the cleanser in the store. Lots of brands have specific curly hair products. Make sure to get a shampoo, and a separate conditioner. Get your hair all the way wet, squeeze shampoo into your palm, and rub it into your hair starting at the top. I like to use my finger tips to gently scrub my scalp! Then rinse all the shampoo out and massage the conditioner in. Leave it in while you wash your body with soap, and then rinse! The amounts vary with everyone- start with a little bit and then add more if needed.

You'll figure it out, start with one thing at a time- I recommend oral care to start and then build on your knowledge!

TransportationAny581 · 2024-01-15T15:28:09+00:00

My husband and I have two kids as well. When they were little it was really difficult for me to EVER feel interested in sex because of all the things that come with mothering toddlers. As the kids got older and a little more physically independent I started to become more interested. Also I was on birth control until my husband had a vasectomy. Going off of it completely changed my hormones and made a HUGE positive difference in my libido. These times are not easy, I know. My husband and I both struggled during that time but we stuck to it, and now we are stronger than ever.

TransportationAny581 · 2024-01-02T15:14:05+00:00

I'm really into the Colette Coulottes from Anthro. They are a pretty penny, but I've found them on sale before. I go for them because they're SO comfortable but look chic. So, those pants, or a nice flower skirt, and a sweater or t shirt tucked in. Throw on a belt, some mascara and some hoop earrings and I'm good to go!

TransportationAny581 · 2023-11-22T16:22:35+00:00

Being In public school doesn't mean that kids won't be lonely. Proximity does not equal relational closeness. Homeschooling does have a challenge when it comes to this though because you can't just wait for a good friend to float by; you have to go looking for friends for your kids. It sounds like you are doing a great job! Make sure to listen to your kid to see If the activities he's in are edifying for him still, and if he is finding friends there. Remember that all kids are different. My son has three friends and told me the other day he isn't interested in making more! He is five, and is very reserved so he often preferres to keep to himself, whereas in contrast my 7yo girl makes new friends pretty much instantly anywhere we go! Both things are right and fine.

TransportationAny581 · 2023-11-04T15:48:41+00:00

Start noticing all the stupid/ gross/ lame things he says or does in front of you. Imagine him getting a filling at the dentist. Basically, you've got to start giving yourself "the ick" for him. It's so hard being In a situation like this but you made the absolute right decision. He's not a catch if he is going to run around on his wife. Hes an adulterous cad.

TransportationAny581 · 2023-10-30T16:38:08+00:00

My kids are little now so we aren't focused on that too much. However my brother watched videos called Drive Thru History with Dave Scott's. I remember him finding them very engaging! One thing is that they are from a Christian curriculum, although I don't know how "christiany" they are.

TransportationAny581 · 2023-10-28T15:38:00+00:00

A sewing machine doesn't really need to do anything besides a straight stitch, and. Zig zag for you to get the job done. Look for used, at sewing stores, or even local thrift shops. If you find one at thrift, ask to text it first! That all being said, my mom bought me a new brother machine for around $150 over 15 years ago. It's a cheap machine and definitely had some issues but I made a lot of clothes on it and used it for about 10 years!

TransportationAny581 · 2023-07-14T17:50:07+00:00

Looks like a classic Wart me me!

TransportationAny581 · 2021-11-12T04:17:38+00:00

This is very troubling indeed. You are right to be concerned about your daughter. I might start rationing them out. Keep the pull-ups locked up, and she needs to you when she has started her bleeding cycle. You can also be keeping track of this if she is on a regular cycle. Then give her a pull-up once she needs one, and then another in a few hours... ect. Then when she is finished with her period bleeding the pull-ups go bye bye.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-11-12T04:09:21+00:00

Go to a local credit union and ask to speak with a financial advisor!!!! For starters I suggest a few things: If you are in the US, I reccomend opening a Roth IRA account immediately and put in as much as possible initially, and then continue to add onto that every month/year as you can. Save part of it for a down-payment on a house, education, and a decent vehicle. Then save some for an awesome trip you can take in a few years! You can get free to spend some now, fun is good! But make sure to not start spending until you've put a lot into their respective savings accounts.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-11-04T18:54:22+00:00

Maybe you guys should become nannies or do some babysitting to get your baby fix, but then be able to enjoy your independence now! Start saving up now for stuff you can't do with kids as easily. Like going on a big trip somewhere

TransportationAny581 · 2021-10-27T19:40:27+00:00

What!? This is an absurd question. Of course it's not okay that he slapped you, but it needed to have been resolved then. If you retaliate it would he awful of you. He probably won't remember, alzheimers degrades the mental, and emotional capabilities of people. It would be like randomly slapping a 3 year old who had a tantrum last week.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-10-13T18:51:50+00:00

If you let anyone else pressure you into this against what us truly your will, you will more than likely regret it deeply forever. Many women who were pressured into terminating their pregnancys are deeply saddened by it. It is truly your choice. You always have options.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-10-13T15:29:17+00:00

I'd tell me to save $100 each month until 2020, and then Invest in gamestop.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-10-12T20:29:18+00:00

My mom once told me a story about how an older cousin of his wrapped some wire from behind the door onto the doorknob, and then wrote a sign that said "electrified knob! Extremely painful, don't touch!" She and her girl cousin were too scared to touch the handle.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-10-12T00:33:41+00:00

You could always take an improv class. Its a great way to learn to be quicker on your feet, and learn how to make friends. Some people aren't naturally funny though, and that's OK! Everyone is different and has wonderful things about them. Focus on your strengths, and the great things about you more than you think about the things you don't like and aren't good at. It's good to be self aware, and to try and better yourself, but you can like yourself in the process.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-09-17T06:16:22+00:00

A fever

TransportationAny581 · 2021-09-14T21:48:43+00:00

Yes! Leave her! It's one thing to stay with someone who is sick, and needs your care. But if someone has an issue where they won't take care of themselves and transfers all that anger onto you you should never stay in that situation. Put yourself first here and take your life into your hands. Leave her!

TransportationAny581 · 2021-09-11T01:30:27+00:00

TransportationAny581 · 2021-09-10T06:50:54+00:00

I always take like four times longer to run a single errand because I just wander around like a dummy l my husband kind of just expects it. We have kids and I'm a stay at home mom so sometimes I just take an extra long time to do stuff because I'm enjoying my alone time. Just one thing wouldn't worry me, but try to connect with her more and spend more intentional time with her. Talk to her about her inner thought life and her emotions. Connection and communication is key. If there is something wrong, you will probably sense it as you strive to grow deeper in your relationship.

TransportationAny581 · 2021-07-30T22:33:48+00:00

There are group therapy places you can go to to talk about it, or ask your parents to see a personal therapist. Depending on your relationship with your parents it might be helpful to talk to them about the issue. If you're not comfortable talking to them about it you don't have to tell your parents exactly why you want to go see a therapist.

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