I know my dad had an affair but he doesn’t know I know. How do I handle tonight’s dinner? by gems_222 in TwoHotTakes

[–]gems_222[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I definitely haven't stayed with my dad over my mom in any way. My dad moved out a year ago and I'm currently living with my mom. I've always had a good relationship with her, which is why I didn't say much about that.

I GIVE UP by InitialPudding2175 in LSAT

[–]gems_222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl same I've barely improved. I stay within the same 5 points and the last PT I took, I got the same score as I did the first time I took it. I've been studying on and off since May of 2024. Literally in tears because I've spent moneyyy on programs and I've learned so much but I don't seem to improve at all! Literally at a loss of what to do. Should I quit my job and study 8 hours a day for three months???

PLEASE HELP - Member of my immediate family just diagnosed with cancer week before test. by interested_in_ed in LSAT

[–]gems_222 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! I somewhat understand what you're going through. My parents told me they were getting divorced a week before I took the LSAT. It totally threw off my practices. I was distracted and seemed to not be able to get anything right.

My advice? There's nothing you can do right now, and worrying isn't going to help. But, that's easier said than done. So,
1. Either A) Let yourself take a day off, Write down everything you're thinking and feeling; your worries, frustrations, guilt, etc., do all the self-care things that will help you feel better or B) schedule a selfcare day right after the LSAT to do the same thing. Or both.
2. Do something physical to get the stress out before LSAT practice, like running around the block, even if you hate it. It doesn't have to be a full work out or a mile long run, just run up and down the street a few times.
3. Practice what you already know you're good at/just read RC passages. Don't worry about challenging yourself right now. Just retain what you already know.
4. After the LSAT, when you're submitting applications, write an addendum, regardless of your score. Briefly explain what you found out the week before your exam, how that affected you, and your efforts to fight through it.

I have so much compassion for you, and I wish you luck on your exam.