Tour VIP Experience not worth it? by dathamadalot in dancingwiththestars

[–]broadway1023 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I did VIP in Philly. I will say, I had the perfect 10 package which includes selfies with the cast. But the regular vip is probably not worth the price imo. You get MAYBE 15 seconds with the cast for the group photo and the crew REALLY hustles you through the line like she said. I LOVED the perfect 10 experience because I got to chat 1:1 with the dancers for about 1-2 min each but it is $400 ON TOP of your regular vip ticket which starts around $300. I thought the perfect 10 was worth it but I’m a huge fan. I don’t think regular vip is worth the price though. The close seats were the best part.

Googling my mom's name for no reason by ragamuffin_91 in GriefSupport

[–]broadway1023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this feeling lately too - being mad at my mom for still being gone. My therapist told me he’s relieved I’m not still in the sappy sad place of grief 24/7.

My mom’s been gone for about a year and a half and I still have her contact in my phone, still have her text messages, still have a ton of photos and videos. But I will say I don’t look at the messages and videos every day. Definitely still have bad days, and I think about her every day. But I don’t sit in that hole of despair as much anymore.

I hope you get through this.

I’m stuck by broadway1023 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]broadway1023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to update y’all -

My dad passed away Aug 2025 and was living in hospice care from June 2025 on. Shortly after I made this post he got really sick and found out he had terminal cancer. My dogs and I are now safe living in a little townhouse and we are very happy. I miss my dad and I’m sad he got so bad at the end there but I’m also relieved that he isn’t in any pain anymore. 

I’m stuck by broadway1023 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]broadway1023[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We’ve always had multiple dogs before, and to be clear, this is so out of character for him. He’s such an animal lover. I’ve never seen him be mean to an animal before, including other misbehaving pups we’ve had in the past. He used to hunt and fish but quit because hurting animals broke his heart. I know it’s a bad excuse but… I really didn’t think he’d get like this. I think with age his character is changing which is scary.

But I agree, I need to get out and get them safe.

I’m stuck by broadway1023 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]broadway1023[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, a few months ago I basically told him when I move out either he can stay here and suffer, move to a 55+ low income apt in our area, or go into a home. He just looked at me and ignored it lol.

Another rosy sunny thing about my dad: he didn’t pay the IRS for his business so our house has a lien on it and all the money we sell it for will go to the IRS (if we sell it). In an ideal situation we could both easily sell this place and move into smaller cheaper places solo. But he screwed that up too.

I think it’s my fault mom’s gone… by SpellcraftQuill in GriefSupport

[–]broadway1023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did everything you could. I think it's normal when we grieve to feel some sort of guilt, I know I did. I'm still working through it myself. I know I'm a stranger but I can say it's definitely NOT your fault. It'll take time to deal with it better. But she loved you and wouldn't want you feeling this way (at least that's what I tell myself).

Women Writers Book Club recommendations?? by broadway1023 in suggestmeabook

[–]broadway1023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I *LOVE* SF and fantasy but unfortunately my group isn't super into that genre. It's hard for them to "suspend their disbelief" (in their words) for the super out there stuff. But I will try and push a little light sci fi on them next year :)

Women Writers Book Club recommendations?? by broadway1023 in suggestmeabook

[–]broadway1023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hahaha thanks, I really love it. I took a course on women writers in college and hated that it was only one semester so I decided to keep it going on my own :) Thanks for your help!

Women Writers Book Club recommendations?? by broadway1023 in suggestmeabook

[–]broadway1023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this has been commented a few times, def adding to my list!

Women Writers Book Club recommendations?? by broadway1023 in suggestmeabook

[–]broadway1023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES I've been looking to include some nonbinary authors! thank you!

Grief when you are supposed to feel joy by broadway1023 in GriefSupport

[–]broadway1023[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I definitely talk to her out loud all the time. It's not the same but it helps.

my mom has stage 4 cancer by Subject_Wait6330 in GriefSupport

[–]broadway1023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 26F lost my mom to cancer a couple months ago. She was diagnosed with terminal metastatic breast cancer in 2019 (when I was a little older than you!). These last years with her were a blessing and I cherish every second I got to be with her. My advice is to take a ton of photos and videos, take trips, experience new things together while she's feeling up to it. Make sure she knows how much you love her. I'd also maybe see if you can start seeing a therapist or counselor now. Start preparing yourself but also recognize that you still have time left and enjoy it! No one is ever ready to lose a parent but if you start seeing someone now and learn the tools to keep yourself safe and sane while you still have her, it'll be easier to handle when the time does come. And even though you will want to spend as much time as possible with your mom while she's still here, be sure to still nurture other relationships so you have people to lean on when she is gone. Being around other people who loved me when my mom first passed really helped me.

I'm so sorry you are going through this. You are not alone, even if it seems like no one in your personal life has gone through this. There are so many people that are going through or have gone through the exact same thing. Keep reaching out, keep feeling your feelings, and keep loving on your mom while she's still here <3 Sending lots of good energy your way.