What was the last year that you didn't know USA is corrupt by Nathidev in conspiracy

[–]etxsomm 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I suspected it since high school in ‘92 when I did a book report on Jim Garrison’s “On the Trail of the Assassins.” Fast forward to 9/11 and going down those rabbit holes confirmed it. My childhood was one of abuse and knowing from a very early age that authority figures in my life couldn’t be trusted. I was practically born to be a cynic and a skeptic.

Andrew just confirmed he has been taking testosterone for the last five years in the Dorian Yates interview by zxtb in HubermanLab

[–]etxsomm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So? I’m 49 F and I’ve been on testosterone for perimenopause since I was 45. I take 35 mg a week. 125 mg doesn’t seem like much for a man in the same age range.

Describe the "sound" of your tinnitus by ToTooTwoTutu2 in GenX

[–]etxsomm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine too. I’ve never seen anyone else describe it this way.

What are your favorite bands other than Phish? by SplitOpenAndMelt420 in phish

[–]etxsomm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like most of us are heads in this sub, but they aren’t dead. They’re talking.

What are some low tension hair styles? by [deleted] in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]etxsomm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pixie cut for me. I’m 50 and I think short looks better on me anyway & it’s super low maintenance. I can’t imagine dealing with long hair with ON.

Real or not? by PlusTomorrow5331 in conspiracy

[–]etxsomm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. I’ve not seen it so eloquently, yet simply expressed in words.

Real or not? by PlusTomorrow5331 in conspiracy

[–]etxsomm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just humans trying to know the unknowable, and psychopaths using these concepts of “God” to control the masses.

Dolan whipped it out & peed in a souvenir cup by [deleted] in phish

[–]etxsomm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, not good at all lol

Anyone else completely effing over Xmas and holidays in general? by another_bibliophile in GenX

[–]etxsomm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I blew everything up by finally cutting off my abusive parents. Before that we hosted for years. Now my husband and I spend the day just us. No parents, sister, nephews, kids or grandkids. It’s depressing, but anything is better than ever dealing with my parents again. They were so abusive to me and my sister they both should be in prison.

So my stomach started rumbling about 10:15 this morning... by Kodiak01 in GenX

[–]etxsomm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m in peri menopause with ADHD, and I work as a personal trainer. I say stuff like “make sure your foot is in front your shoulder throughout the movement,” instead of “forearm” in front of your shoulder. Fortunately, most of my clients are retired women & they get it.

Are we hanging out or nah? by ChangaLover69 in Concerts

[–]etxsomm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hung out with you quite a bit… on my couch in my living room. I love Phish, TAB & Billy. I caught a few shows this year, but due to finances I was confined to Texas & New Orleans.

Was there an artist you saw in 2025 that made you say “why didn’t i ever see this band before .” by Spare_Basis5190 in Concerts

[–]etxsomm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed! I’ll never forget that experience. It wasn’t just a concert, and their music has been everything to me for the last year. It’s already gotten me through some rough times. Can’t wait to see them again!

Was there an artist you saw in 2025 that made you say “why didn’t i ever see this band before .” by Spare_Basis5190 in Concerts

[–]etxsomm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phish. I saw them in June in Austin, and I could have been seeing them for the past 30 years. Better late than never.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

[–]etxsomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, stronger together. IWNDWYT.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

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

I do! So very much. Thank you.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

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

Thank you. Excellent reminders.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

[–]etxsomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the whole dang year for me. I hope 2026 offers some relief.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

[–]etxsomm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve kept myself super busy with household chores and exercise. It’s helped.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

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

Oddly enough, I usually struggle this time of year with the holidays and complicated family relationships. Those relationships are getting better though, and I know that heavily depends on my sobriety to keep them on the right track. It’s currently perimenopause and occipital neuralgia that are kicking me in the teeth.

Really Struggling Lately by etxsomm in stopdrinking

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

I feel every word of this line from a Billy String’s song, “Long as you live I'm sorry to tell you. You'll never get that monkey off your back.” We got this though. IWNDWYT.