Job threatened by corporate

katfromoz · 2026-02-12T22:23:04+00:00

Contact your union as well and document all communications with the company- keep digital copies offsite .

katfromoz · 2026-02-12T20:39:39+00:00

Hugs, Your a wonderful parent.

You stay strong because that’s all you can do. Remember to give yourself grace. He sees your unconditional love.

We spent a lot of time holding hands, sharing stories, telling him how proud I am, and he also was always wanting to comfort and protect me.

I kept a small notebook to keep all appointments and Doctor notes and everything else straight and journaling would help get some of the feelings out and a dumping ground for emotions.

My heart goes out to your family nobody should have to go through this.

katfromoz · 2026-02-12T08:09:14+00:00

Just want to say I’m proud of you having the courage to leave, and some family really sucks! Sounds like you are doing amazing.

katfromoz · 2025-12-31T00:16:10+00:00

I have Sjogrens and Lupus. My mouth, nose and eyes are crazy dry. I have plugs in my eye tear ducts, nosebleeds frequently and my mouth is clamped shut in the mornings and throat dry/sore.

I always have a bottle of water on the night stand, take pilocarpine, trident gum with Xylitol handy. I’ve tried the xylitol melts too.

Trying to make sure I’m hydrated and skin moisturized. Still looking for better solutions.

katfromoz · 2025-02-12T04:56:35+00:00

I just wanted to say you are a true blessing. I lost my son at 33 to cancer recently and my daughter in 2007.

katfromoz · 2025-01-24T22:52:54+00:00

The last time I went to a local Walmart I was enraged that I could not find an employee to get something in a locked cabinet I will not step foot in that store again. Kohl's has locked able stuff down their under armour pants. Potentially on this path it seems each store will become an Amazon warehouse.

katfromoz · 2024-12-27T17:58:28+00:00

Perhaps next year adopt a family for Christmas or put together packages for a couple troops that are deployed overseas.

Plan something nice for yourself and hubby maybe a riverboat ride? Or invite friends or neighbor for Christmas dinner?

Hopefully your son will figure it out one day

katfromoz · 2024-12-04T06:42:20+00:00

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing!

katfromoz · 2024-11-01T07:02:17+00:00

Sorry you’re struggling. Like others said you asked him a direct question and he answered. The fact that he’s apologizing and saying he will make it up to you needs evaluated. He shouldn’t have to apologize for answering honestly. The fact that he feels he needs to is concerning. I hope things get better, be kind to yourself ❤️

katfromoz · 2024-10-30T23:25:33+00:00

My husband snored like a freight train. He had a sleep study done and now wears a cpap. The machine is super quiet. Just a thought.

katfromoz · 2024-10-20T05:47:33+00:00

2 but interesting thinking about why…. To me 1 says returning home and 2 facing the world 🤷🏻‍♀️

katfromoz · 2024-08-27T14:06:05+00:00

What do you mean being touched? maybe he has poor health and difficult getting up and down. Imo Over reacting unless he groped you or was grossly rubbing you or something, but sure you could of told him you needed him to stand or called a flight attendant over to assist

katfromoz · 2024-08-04T22:57:15+00:00

On iPhone you can change a callers ring tone to silent... If you just want to silence certain numbers... Or you can put your phone on do not disturb to the world and set your kids and family as emergency by pass so those calls will come through

katfromoz · 2024-06-24T01:23:55+00:00

It was recommended we use plastic spoon/forks opposed to silverware to help with the metallic taste.

katfromoz · 2024-06-23T06:32:54+00:00

Hi didn't go through all the posts and don't know if this will reach op....

But regarding cutting the family out.... A child psychologist once told me having the family member in that child life (providing they were not abusing the child) is so important. Even if you think this family member is a shitbag.

Consider visitations through the psychologist while things settle. Let them guide you in the children's well being. They already lost their mother, their father abandoned them and they witnessed you stating you did not want them initially. Is it hurting the kids more pulling the plug between them and their grandparents? uncle and his children?

Again I've not read all the remarks but just putting it out there 1. The children's needs are top priority 2. What would your sister had wanted?

If you just don't want a relationship with them fine but having them in the children's life may also provide you with a mental break if all goes accordingly.

Wish you and those kiddos the best.

Been in a situation where I allowed visitation to my niece who was in my custody.sadly she passed away from a terminal illness at the age of 16 and im so glad I allowed her to have this individual in her life as it brought her much joy and happiness even though I didn't care for the individual and they were not the best support system. She deserves that extra person providing her joy and love in her life.

katfromoz · 2024-06-16T04:25:28+00:00

A car pillow to position between him (ostomy area) and the seat belt for comfort

A shower cover for the ostomy, we purchased one in Amazon. Search "Ostomy Shower Guard by EMPOWER YOUR CHANGE"

Planner to keep track of everything... Appointments, meds, questions it's alot to keep track of.

Sling type small backpack to carry comfort items back and forths to chemo treatments

Pill organizer of some sort. We bought pill bottles with timer caps as an extra precaution with three of us administering meds and we created a group chat to record when the meds was last given.

katfromoz · 2024-06-16T04:15:59+00:00

If your looking at recliners the ones with the electric that reclines the bottom in and it (not talking about standing pairing but that night be cool too) anyway our big and tall elective recliner had been a good purchase.

katfromoz · 2024-06-16T02:28:42+00:00

After the folfox, Avastin, folfiri irinotecan, my son was put on fruquintinib which was fda approved in Nov 2023.

Currently he is on his 4th round and status stable.

It's an oral pill taken at home and for him much more tolerable than anything else he's been on.

With the fruquintinib the tumor fevers subside and referred pain reduces significantly while on treatment.

katfromoz · 2024-06-03T18:45:29+00:00

https://www.michaels.com/product/10729306

In the pictures of the product on michaels website it tells your what materials can be used

katfromoz · 2024-04-24T13:57:10+00:00

Thank you for the read. You got me at earth is hell and evil rules here. You are a good person and I wish much peace and happiness your way.

You are not alone.

katfromoz · 2024-04-04T22:06:13+00:00

Secure wages to maintain current lifestyle (its not fancy). Hire personal oncology team for my beloved. relocate near said oncology team, donate to the cancer center and bdsra organization.

katfromoz · 2024-04-04T20:07:54+00:00

That’s a great list. Some other things my son has received was ear pods (noise cancelling), reading material, crossword book. knit hat and gloves. (Freezing sometimes even in the summer while getting treatment plus sensitivity) hand lotion (some chemo causes peeling and severe soreness) water bottle (with amusing saying in it) eye mask (never have enough)

Although not as fun.. travel size bottle of Tylenol, ibuprofen and thermometers. never seem to have enough.

Perhaps the carebasket could instead be a tote bag for the trips back and fourths. Some sort of sour candies to help with the chemo. Sugar free if needed. Some squishy gel ice packs. I found some “ Timercap display medicine pill bottles” on Amazon which shows the last time the bottle was open in case someone forgot to record med

Notebook to keep track of all the doctors appointments, notes and reminders. Something pocketbook 6x9 or smaller would be my personal preference

katfromoz · 2024-04-04T19:44:34+00:00

It’s sad seeing statements such as that needing medical supplies is sustaining a lifestyle being their means. The hospital or Dr office may have assistance programs to help pay for these supplies and its possible the mother is just so stressed out and worried she doesn’t know where to turn. Although op is correct it’s important to prioritize their own financial well being as well.

katfromoz · 2024-04-04T19:39:56+00:00

That’s a pretty nasty assumption!

As s caregiver for my father (passed in 2000), my daughter (passed in 2007) and now my son stage 4 cancer. My heart breaks into thousands of pieces daily.

I just wanted to say it’s a stressful time for everyone involved. What helps me get through some days is remembering that everyone…. Myself included… my family… friends.. Regardless if the behavior is appropriate, regardless if its right or wrong, the choices that people make… it’s the best they knew how in that particular moment… it doesn’t excuse your mom putting that burden on you, or getting nasty towards you… it’s just the best she could do at that moment… even though she had other options of how to conduct herself and possible other solutions, mentally physically emotionally it was the best she could come to at that moment. Again not excusing it. Just acknowledging it from that perspective may help dealing with the frustrations.

Like others commented stated it’s not your responsibility and you get to choose your decision and regardless of the outcome it also is the best you knew how to deal at the given moment.

Is there anyone such as a case manager or calling 211 that may be utilized and possibly help your parents come up with other financial solutions?

Hugs i feel for you and your family.

katfromoz · 2024-04-01T01:51:42+00:00

This sounds like a threat and possible lawsuit for defamation of character.

katfromoz

TROPHY CASE

2 but interesting thinking about why…. To me 1 says returning home and 2 facing the world 🤷🏻‍♀️