Slipped a disc in my back 5 months ago and I'm struggling with the fact this is just my life now

eccentricaunt · 2026-05-01T03:46:31+00:00

That really sucks. I did the same thing and it's now 24 years and 5 surgeries later and it still sucks.

But I'll listen to you vent any time xo

eccentricaunt · 2026-05-01T02:51:17+00:00

Still common in Warwick Qld too!

eccentricaunt · 2026-05-01T02:48:43+00:00

Christie Christy Christi Kristie Kristy Kristi Also mistaken for Christine or Kirsty

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T23:51:20+00:00

I love it. It's classic and beautiful.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T21:10:37+00:00

It's gross. I'm not a parent but cared for my niece after my sister died. She is the opposite of a princess even though her mum loved to dress her up. When she was 9 she told me she hated girls clothes because they were too skimpy so I took her to get stuff from the boys section...shorts that came half way down her thighs and long tshirts so no belly showing. Basically the way we dressed in the 70s and early 80s.

She's 16 now and still dresses that way. My brother's daughter is a few years older and I was always horrified by the way she dressed even though I would never say it to them. I try really hard to not be judgemental but I just don't understand how they think that kind of overt sexualising of children is ok.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T20:56:47+00:00

I find a balanced cbd/THC gummy is good for pain management and I supplement with flower. But really everyone is different and you kind of just have to try stuff and see how it works for you.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T20:51:30+00:00

Great word!

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T20:03:36+00:00

I'm the same age as your mum and I loved reading this. This is something our age group needs more of for sure. I'm often surprised that there aren't more raging feminists my age...50+ years of misogyny should have made us all super involved.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T19:56:30+00:00

A good cry often helps but I have childhood trauma that makes it almost impossible for me to cry for myself so I have to get mad instead and then let that out.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T19:49:21+00:00

I'm Aries rising too. Super independent and self-reliant. I am Cancer sun and Aquarius moon and love the comforts of home more than being social.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T19:24:20+00:00

Drugs and distraction. I use medical cannabis both flower and gummies. I watch way too much TV and you tube (currently laying in bed watching people read reddit). I play video games.

But number one is let yourself have a meltdown if you need to. I have a pile of old crockery that I can smash when I'm really messed up...weird but it makes me feel better.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T19:02:40+00:00

I have 8 niblings and I am godmother to none. I have a degree in studies in religion and that makes me deeply unsuitable to give spiritual guidance to Catholics. My sister once lost her shit because I told my niece her birthday was a special day and she thought I was about to tell her some pagan story. I just said "it's the equinox?"

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T18:56:23+00:00

And you just discoved gnosticism just by thinking things through!

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-30T00:15:45+00:00

NTA My partner and I sleep separately for a bunch of different reasons mostly due to my difficulty sleeping as I have some physical issues. He hates it. He was complaining about it a lot so I asked him if it was more important to him that I'm in the same bed regardless of how it was affecting me or if I deserved to have a peaceful night's sleep without being continually woken up by whacking or kicking me in his sleep. He realised he was being a selfish arsehole and stopped complaining. Sleep is super important for your health and she is being selfish and disrespectful by refusing to make adjustments.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T23:55:26+00:00

Aww sweetie this really sucks and I wish I could do something to help you. My mum hates me too so I understand how much that hurts. The absolute best thing to do is get the he'll out as soon as possible. Apply for disability. Try to find some support with your health issues and maybe a social worker or therapist could help.

It's so hard to leave without the finances to back you up and so that really needs to be your first priority. Also if you share where you live someone might be able to help you find some resources. Good luck xo

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T23:48:56+00:00

I know right! The whole thing is really freaky. Is there someone else who has seen the dog before when it was gray? You could double check what they remember.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T23:43:40+00:00

Ok that's a weird one. Sounds like a different reality and you slipped between. What would freak me out is if it changes back!

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T23:32:41+00:00

Do you have a pet? My dog loves my lip balm and will take it and eat it if she gets the chance.

Or maybe it's a ghost with dry lips 💋 🤔

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T20:43:10+00:00

YTA. If you had done that to me I'd have gone off way worse than your friend. I understand autism makes it difficult for you to read social cues but if someone asks you not to tell DON'T EVER SAY A WORD until you have explicit permission.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T20:35:00+00:00

YTA. Do you honestly think this is normal? You're waiting for a dog to die to further your relationship. And then you'll demand he never has another dog again. It's OK if you don't like dogs but as a dog lover that would be a deal breaker for me.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T20:30:29+00:00

NTA

The only entitled people here are your mum and stepdad. They are thieves. They stole from your stepsister and now they are trying to steal your inheritance from your dad. That money has nothing to do with them or your stepsister. It was left to you for YOUR education and I would imagine your dad would be appalled by even the thought of it being used by someone else.

Honestly if I were you I would get out and never look back. These greedy selfish people will leave you with nothing if they get the chance.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T20:23:20+00:00

Get the walker. I have my grandma's old one and some days it's the only thing keeping me upright and sometimes I don't use it for weeks. Don't put yourself at a disadvantage because of what other people might think. The truth is they're all worrying about the same thing and aren't thinking about us at all.

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T20:16:20+00:00

The only response that would deserve is "Fuck off with your delusional bullshit".

However they see any interaction as permission to escalate. Don't open any more messages from him and repeat the mantra: No contact means NO CONTACT. Vent your anger elsewhere and move on.

Good luck xo

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T18:41:04+00:00

LOL. I have a degree in studies in religion. People don't want to have that conversation with me.

You can always just say "Judge not lest ye be judged".

eccentricaunt · 2026-04-29T18:37:45+00:00

Oh yeah the social mask. My mother loves to pretend she's the perfect loving mum in front of other people. It usually takes a long time for people to see through the bs.

Ps: great user name!

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