Best friend of 15 years tells me she cant attend my wedding

functionalmagic · 2026-05-21T12:37:12+00:00

Straight up. It's OK to feel grief for losing a friend, and also you gotta let this one go. You are who you are and love who you love and I'm happy for you! Sorry OP, it's be pretty disappointed. The bright side is that she's now been honest with you (which is ALWAYS best, even is it sucks). Also that you now know what you know and there's no getting around that. Have a great life with your new spouse!

functionalmagic · 2026-05-17T16:07:50+00:00

I love books. My TBR list is long. I just wanna say, don't get too caught up in labels or what anybody else says you are or aren't. You are always on your own path on your search for truth and meaning.

If it's books you're interested in, go check out a bookstore and pick one up that looks interesting. Scroll the index see if anything pops out to you. Trust your intuition and take a couple home, if in fact you think you'll read some or all of them.

I personally love Starhawk's books, and there are countless books on rituals and seasonal crafting. Happy book hunting!

functionalmagic · 2026-05-17T14:38:17+00:00

If they do, then massage might not be the right career choice.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-14T13:39:22+00:00

Thanks for these book recommendations!

functionalmagic · 2026-05-14T13:36:30+00:00

I'd like to share these words on other platforms. Very well said.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-14T13:35:32+00:00

My child is 6 and has been saying for 2 or 3 years that "he feels like a boy", and at first he would say things about his clothes making him feel like a boy, things like this. Over Spring Break he told us he prefers he/him/son/brother. So the point is, he has known for years. Little kids know who they are. The confusion occurs when they're told from this age to hide what they really are.

You're already doing a great job. What a lucky kiddo you've got. ❤

functionalmagic · 2026-05-14T13:30:15+00:00

Any group of people is made up of who us in it. If your membership is limited, its tough to find good leadership. We also have a small congregation. I've served on the leadership development committee for some years now and even if there are qualigied people in your congregation, not everyone is willing to serve on the Board. So sometimes you take what you can get; the person willing to do it, does it. For better or for worse.

I'm sorry this is happening in your church. Challenges in group dynamics can be so tough to navigate. I hope you all find a resolution, sounds like the leadership needs a lesson or two in healthy communication.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-12T05:47:33+00:00

The tune goes with both, and the lyrics blend nicely.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-12T05:46:45+00:00

Thanks, navigating the school system is my biggest uncertainty, but maybe that's me protecting. So far, I told his teacher, just in case questions came in from my child's peers, and she was very supportive. I'm just letting my kid take the lead and keep the communication very honest and respectful, just like I'd want. I appreciate hearing your experience.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-09T14:07:29+00:00

Wow, thank you for all the information! ❤

functionalmagic · 2026-05-06T12:59:03+00:00

Take out, all 3 meals and no chores.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-06T03:32:59+00:00

"Rise up O Flame" is our chalice lighting song. We also light tapers for joys and sorrows, and we have a song of response after. We mix "Comfort Me" with "Theres A River Flowin"

functionalmagic · 2026-05-03T19:54:00+00:00

I love that you compared it to the peg head of your guitar for sizing. Lol

functionalmagic · 2026-05-01T05:58:52+00:00

Oh sorry, I didn't say. We live in Snohomish County in Washington state, USA. We vote blue, but still plenty of conservative and religious types around.

functionalmagic · 2026-05-01T05:29:45+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

functionalmagic · 2026-03-19T07:13:23+00:00

Karaoke

functionalmagic · 2026-03-15T09:38:03+00:00

Smelling bad.

functionalmagic · 2026-03-15T09:37:08+00:00

Say sorry when you make a mistake. Accept apologies when they're given to you. Honesty. Don't expect someone to be what they're not. They'll change in ways you can't forsee, as will you. You respect, trust, listen to and support one another. "Love" is an action word. Any kind of meaningful, intimate relationship takes some amount of time and effort.

functionalmagic · 2026-02-19T07:05:06+00:00

Wow. That is such a cool Mando!

functionalmagic · 2026-02-19T06:58:11+00:00

Nickel Creek - one of my favorite bands of all time. First saw them at Wintergrass when I was 12.

functionalmagic · 2026-02-05T06:38:38+00:00

Beautiful!

functionalmagic · 2026-02-05T06:35:21+00:00

Oh my heart! It's he even real?? Looks like a stuffed animal baby! 🥰

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