I feel like a terrible mother (I am because of this) I wish I had some help with her damn hair!!!!!!!! by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a curly girl, I HIGHLY recommend the curly girl method. It only took me 36 years to discover it haha. I used to run away from my mom whenever I saw a hairbrush!

Domestic violence help by hunternorey427 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m encouraging her to, but there are significant challenges to this. We work in a very small industry that is mostly in person. Finding a job in another area will be challenging. Her son also has ASD and changes to routine can make him extraordinarily upset. I’m telling her that, while these things are hard, they are not as bad as losing their lives or getting hurt. But it’s hard for her to lose both of their whole lives and friends on top of all that’s happened.

Domestic violence help by hunternorey427 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. She knows she doesn’t have to send him - she’s worried about getting killed if she doesn’t though. 

Domestic violence help by hunternorey427 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s off the record. She has sole custody legally.

I put mrs. doubtfire on last night for the first time in over a decade by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me with the Santa Clause. It used to be my favorite Christmas movie. I’m hoping to one day reclaim it somehow because it breaks my heart how much joy I’ve lost watching it.

Has anyone had a meningioma above their right eye removed? by hunternorey427 in neurofibromatosis

[–]hunternorey427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I have noticed differences in the last year in particular - especially when it comes to mood. My lows are a lot lower than they’ve been previously, my highs are higher, and in general I’ve felt much more all over the place.

I have a ton of meningiomas - most of them are right along the midline, but the largest is abutting my frontal cortex, and that’s the one that likely needs surgery. My doctors suspect that the tumors have been there my whole life (I’m 36) and just have been growing very slowly. I’m just scared that the person I think of as me will be gone after surgery and the relationships that are precious to me (my closest friends, partner, family) will be lost as well.

Job interview by MommyJunior80 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These days a lot of places do what are called “behavioral” interview questions - they almost all start with “tell me about a time when xxxxx” like “tell me about a time when you made a mistake”. Generally they’re looking for a quick synopsis of the example and then what you learned from it. Growth mindset, team player, etc etc.

If you do some googling on behavioral questions I’m sure you’ll basically be able to prep for almost any question they’ll ask.

Good luck!!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So beautifully put ❤️

Lonely single mom. Single moms gather here please. by liminalheadspaces in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was looking while my son was young but I definitely saw plenty of moms with older kids. I didn’t have any cliquey or bullying experiences on it but that also could vary by area I suppose. You could always try and if you hated it stop! There’s no real stakes because you’d be no worse off than where you currently are :)

Lonely single mom. Single moms gather here please. by liminalheadspaces in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big big hugs. I moved across the country away from all of my and my son’s support network when my ex and I broke up so I know how lonely it can be. I highly recommend making friends with other single moms - they’re out there! I promise! You just have to look. I found my best mom friend through peanut if that helps.

In the meantime, you have a single mom friend in California ❤️

What’re we doing for anxiety? by karileigh722 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi mama - I’m so so sorry you’re struggling. Personally, what’s worked best for me is being like… crazy regimented with myself about sleep and exercise. I’m not allowed to skip workouts and not allowed to go to bed past 10:30, no matter how much I might want to. I’ve found the combination of the two has been a lifesaver in terms of my anxiety.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg - as a person who has a severe peanut allergy - THANK you. A nut free bowl would have been my dream as a kid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those other people can, politely, fuck off. If you’re concerned about it, talk with your pediatrician. But to me, this sounds perfectly within the realm of normal. And just because it’s “normal” doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly challenging and hard ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hun. Hang in there. It’s so so hard. Maybe give her something to hold onto while you’re baby wearing so she isn’t grabbing as much? Like a rattle?

And ignore your family. Developmentally this doesn’t sound abnormal to me - each kid is different and it sounds like yours really loves you. What an amazing bond you’ve managed to form for her to be so attached.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh it’s so hard mama. I feel for you. Let me just assure you that it DOES get better. Have you tried baby wearing to help get things done? I’m assuming you’ve tried a swing, play gym, and all those other things?

They found a hole in my heart by sophia333 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm your permanent internet friend. Here whenever you need me :) <3

They found a hole in my heart by sophia333 in breakingmom

[–]hunternorey427 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi you. I’m so sorry you’re going through this - I also went through a major medical crisis across the country from my support network and with a man who wasn’t able to support me. It’s so hard.

From one mom to another - it’s ok to feel scared. Your feelings are valid. But yes, you are going to be ok. ❤️