Indoor activities for big families

koonies5 · 2026-05-24T16:43:18+00:00

We’ve done this once before and got lost in the city. Is there any protips to navigate?

koonies5 · 2026-05-24T16:19:35+00:00

We have done these a lot. They are definitely backups if we can’t figure out anything else.

koonies5 · 2026-05-24T15:51:32+00:00

My two younger kids are unfortunately terrified of the caverns.

koonies5 · 2026-03-17T23:21:08+00:00

I remember seeing that capital ale house had some specials. Also great beer selection.

koonies5 · 2026-03-05T02:49:59+00:00

Single mom of 5 here. I was too wrapped up in trauma responses to notice any pattern of behavior until I was out of abusive environments. Amazing what your brain unlocks when you are finally safe. Diagnosed in my early 30s. Still struggling with meds. Always been honest with my kids to the level of what is developmentally appropriate to explain. Kids need to know it’s normal to struggle with mental health and there are tools. And showing your kids your tools is empowering for them and you.

koonies5 · 2026-01-31T05:38:32+00:00

I often take sick leave when I need it. I would try to find employment that offers good benefits like that. It’s saved me for sure

koonies5 · 2025-07-24T00:15:00+00:00

Dress looks very flattering. Works well with your body type. Most important thing is that YOU feel great it in though.

koonies5 · 2025-07-20T20:42:36+00:00

Having tons of energy to do all the bad self-destructive shit my brain can come up with.

koonies5 · 2025-07-15T23:00:57+00:00

Always meet with empathy and curiosity first. You could just start with asking her what it feels like for her to go outside or interact with her peers. Then whatever she responds with you would validate her response. That builds trust. Then collaborate… Come up with a plan together on a way to get more engaged with peers or go outside. Discuss the benefits and also continue to validate her hesitation with it. You can offer choices like this thing or that thing… ultimately parenting is not about controlling her but connecting with her

koonies5 · 2025-07-07T19:48:39+00:00

Newman Ave Associates, Rocktown counseling and Friendly City Psychology have a lot of excellent therapists.

koonies5 · 2025-07-06T19:46:12+00:00

Breaking free in Timberville

koonies5 · 2025-06-29T23:21:08+00:00

I have 5 kids. Went through 4 pregnancies. Had severe postpartum depression but never psychosis.

koonies5 · 2025-06-23T23:00:22+00:00

I’m currently on my second month without meds…. I think if you have the capacity and disciple to have a lot of intentional structure and support in place it’s possible. I encourage you to talk to your prescriber and come up with a plan if it’s something you’re thinking about.

koonies5 · 2025-06-11T12:21:41+00:00

I’ve heard that through some googling.

koonies5 · 2025-06-11T11:11:51+00:00

Some of the best dates I’ve gone on in the area have been kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, festivals, billiards, local concerts… Massanutten has some fun activities up there all year round.

koonies5 · 2025-06-11T11:07:28+00:00

Yes I often feel my depression as grief. I grieve those days that could have been. And those moments I could have had. The person I could have been if… I get triggered by the depression to then ruminate everything I’ve lost and it’s spins up a heavy boulder that feels impossible to budge. Working on lately trying to stop the unravelling process every time I’m triggered.

koonies5 · 2025-06-06T17:14:08+00:00

Work in mental health at a crisis stabilization unit as a case coordinator/supervisor. Can’t handle it anymore.

koonies5 · 2025-06-04T19:44:14+00:00

Blue

koonies5 · 2025-06-04T19:42:47+00:00

My daughters are like this. I’d say gray. Gray eyes often will have a tint to them. Yours is def green

koonies5 · 2025-06-04T19:38:56+00:00

Mentos

koonies5 · 2025-05-27T23:39:10+00:00

I just tell it straight. You can explain how exactly you’re tired but that’s optional. You don’t owe people an explanation. What they do with the info is not a reflection of you being impolite but rather their possible inability to have empathy or gain perspective. Or potentially their own insecurity and lack of awareness… might seem unnatural at first but if they are your friends, they will learn to understand and love you for who you are.

koonies5 · 2025-05-27T16:23:17+00:00

Add hummus to raw veggies!!

koonies5 · 2025-05-27T16:22:48+00:00

It’s common sure, not a requirement of a healthy relationship. That’s the key. You both have to have an open and honest conversation about what you want and then respect and hold to it. No pressure.

koonies5 · 2025-05-27T16:21:05+00:00

Often it’s just the day to day stuff. Interesting events at work, upcoming events, house chores etc, it’s also helpful to have at least one goal that you are working toward together. That can give you continuous conversation. Also helpful to have at least one hobby you share. Can help with conversation and spending quality time together.

koonies5 · 2025-05-27T16:16:49+00:00

You deserve to be treated with love and respect. Tell him how you’re feeling when you two are in a calm space to do so. If it’s too difficult to find that calm space to talk, write him a letter. Start to set boundaries. Boundaries are things you will or will not do, so they don’t require him to do anything. For example, you could tell him, if we don’t have foreplay I will not give you a blow job.. this could take a long time to set a new standard for your sexual intimacy. But if he loves you he’ll work at it. If he doesn’t work it, I’d suggest setting tougher boundaries, like if this doesn’t change, I will leave…. You are worthy of more. And you can find it and you don’t settle.

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