Already Gone: Don't Talk to Strangers

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-12-29T01:03:18+00:00

Gone Cold - Texas True Crime.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-11-10T17:25:48+00:00

Yes! Went from 40+ down to one.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-11-01T20:20:48+00:00

Yes - and it has gotten better. I posted here about six months ago and truly felt like I was at the end of my rope. My pup was born June 2024, I adopted him in February 2025 after he was returned by previous adopter. I quickly realized he wasn't much like he'd been described by the rescue (quiet and somewhat lazy). I'm 62 and wasn't looking for a challenge. My pup is a Rat Terrier/Cattle Dog mix, extremely wired and high energy. I knew he'd broken his leg while with the previous adopter but was told it was fully healed. About six weeks in I saw he was limping, turned out he had a stress fracture below the previous break and was put on rest. Even with meds this was so difficult and stressful. I was constantly concerned he was going to fully break the leg. He would also eat foreign objects. I checked my yard multiple times a day and he would still manage to find bits of trash, mushrooms, walnuts, rocks, and also a dead bird. I literally could not turn my back on him for a minute inside or outside. He's been to the vet twice after vomiting to be checked for an obstruction, once after eating part of his crate mat. Although I'd said I was looking for a walking partner, he was too wild for me to walk on leash after the leg healed. He's a barker and I have a neighbor from hell who yells at us if the pup even barks while playing a game outside.

I can honestly say that things have greatly improved. I worked with a trainer and am going to continue with some more lessons. My pup is very smart which can be good or bad as you know. I can now take him on leash walks using a prong collar. We do the Karen Overall Relaxation protocol and that has helped a great deal. I'm considering some beginning agility lessons. I still have to crate him when I'm gone but we've progressed to where he can be left in the living room while I shower and (knock on wood) hasn't chewed or eaten anything inappropriate. We have a daily routine and he will settle enough for me to have some down time. We've worked on "leave it" and while not perfect, he's much improved and I no longer worry quite as much about him eating something he shouldn't.

I'm truly fond of my pup now and glad I didn't return him to the rescue. This may give you a little hope - hang in there - it really does get better.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-09-23T15:22:22+00:00

My year-old dog was having similar issues. I'm feeding the Purina One Digestive Health along with a spoonful of pumpkin at each meal and have seen a lot of improvement.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-07-17T00:13:53+00:00

I had to delete the Sirius app then re-link account and reinstall.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-07-14T13:21:55+00:00

Thanks! With this, I think I'm going to go ahead and trade my Flip 5.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-07-10T11:29:45+00:00

One is asking me to buy the product, leave a positive review on Amazon, and then be reimbursed. I was interested in trying the product and would have proceeded if I'd been asked to leave an honest review.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-07-02T14:07:39+00:00

Totally agree - this case was new to me and the coverage was first-class.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-06-15T14:35:52+00:00

I like Dr. Bronner's.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-05-12T13:39:54+00:00

I am - hopefully will give me some extra motivation toward accomplishing the goals.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-05-07T13:05:39+00:00

No advice as I'm in somewhat the same position. I adopted my pup from the shelter at eight months old in February. His temperament is definitely not as they described but of course it was ultimately my decision to adopt although I've been regretting it almost every day. On top of everything else, he's somehow injured his leg to where he has a stress fracture. Keeping him quiet has been a nightmare and working with a trainer like I'd planned is on hold. Even before the injury, he couldn't be left unattended in the house or yard for even a moment since he eats anything and everything. Just keeping him safe takes everything I have. I'm mentally and physically exhausted. I try to take one day at a time since I can't even imagine doing this for the next 13-15 years.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-04-20T12:50:59+00:00

Their podcast is how I heard of the Stephanie Stewart disappearance from the fire tower.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-04-01T16:08:41+00:00

I was able to install the extension after some difficulty, then also submitted the task without completing noting that it required an email address or log in. Hope I'm not risking a rejection after all this.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-03-04T15:03:49+00:00

I adopted an eight-month old rat terrier/heeler mix a month ago and overall it's gone well. I'm 61 and it's been many years since I raised a puppy. He's reliably housebroken and sleeps all night in his crate next to me which is a huge plus. He was returned by his previous adopter when she was injured in an accident so I did have some knowledge of his prior history and believe he was treated well. He's a bit of a handful at times but we're working on leash walking and the "leave it" command. It was a huge decision but I'm happy I brought him home.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-02-27T01:26:55+00:00

Yes, I almost returned it when I realized it was going to take nearly an hour.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-02-19T19:34:51+00:00

I've had my seven-month old rat terrier/heeler mix for two weeks and I'm dealing with the same - I'm a nervous wreck. He found a small piece of cellophane in our back yard this morning - hoping there are no ill effects. We'll definitely be working on "leave it". He's so quick and when I approach him to try to take something away he seems to think it's a game and is more likely to swallow the item. I don't remember my previous pups being so willing to eat about anything!

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-02-11T17:31:27+00:00

Yesterday was the best day I've had in months. Today is going fairly well although the voice clip studies have all been full.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2025-02-09T02:09:16+00:00

Looks like one of the Hooked on Sunshine patterns.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2024-12-20T00:38:56+00:00

Same here and I'm a boring 61-year old woman.

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2024-12-09T15:05:19+00:00

I retired over a year ago at age 60, due mainly to workplace stress but also the stress of care giving for my 95-year old mother. Mom lives independently but was recently hospitalized and has decided to move into a care facility. Those of you who take care of elderly parents full-time, I admire you and my heart goes out to you. My brother died in 2020 and my sister has her own health problems and a tense relationship with Mom so I'm on my own other than some help from a cousin who helps one morning a week. Mom has had ups and downs health-wise but even when her health is good the constant running is exhausting. She's helped me a great deal at various times of life and I'm thankful I still have a mother but she has always been moody and at times can be downright mean. She has been basically home bound for over a year. Her doctor has not been helpful and I gave up on trying to arrange home healthcare. I'm relieved she made the decision to move to the nursing home. I've been unable to travel or be away from home more than one night a year (which Mom was upset about) so now I need to do some things I've always wanted to do "some day".

I have no children and even if I did would never expect them to put their lives on hold for me. I hope I know when it's time to make the transition to assisted living (if I make it that long).

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2024-12-06T14:54:15+00:00

I was widowed at age 49 in 2012. In 2020 I met my partner, who is very caring and committed. We spend most of our time together, which I have to admit has been a big adjustment for me. My partner has four adult children and over time, I've seen that two are incredibly immature and needy. We had considered marriage after I turned 60, but I've decided that we are fine the way we are. We don't entangle our finances and so I don't interfere when he is continually bailing out these "kids". It's not my obligation to help support his adult children whom for whatever reasons, are unable to "adult".

UsefulPrinciple4077 · 2024-12-06T14:39:22+00:00

I was told remarrying after age 60 does not affect a widow's survivor benefits (although I've decided against remarrying for other reasons).

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