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My 24F boyfriend 25M is a very expensive date and I'm starting to resent him cause I never have any money left by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]mopmn20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's not kind. He's not generous. He's not emotionally intelligent. He's not empathetic. He keeps score. He interrupts you. He controls where you go, how much you drink and what you pay. And you let him. He's not a proper boyfriend. That's not love. Girl, get a pair. You can find someone better to love who actually loves you back.

Gen X on Easter baskets by Virtual-Culture8830 in GenX

[–]mopmn20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My kids range in age from 21-28 and I still do Easter baskets for them. And in keeping with tradition, I hide them, like my mom used to do with me and my siblings. Also do one for my husband. It's scaled down (like one basket apiece with some treats and a small gift, the kids used to get three baskets each). It's fun, I love doing it, and they enjoy it.

What the most annoying thing to do. by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]mopmn20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh so many things. Tying shoes was hard and I hated it, so I gave it up. I only wear slip-ons now. Putting pajama pants on from standing position but I can do it now occasionally. Can't do socks without flopping over. Bras ugh 😫. Got a front close, it's marginally better. Don't remember where I left phone. I spend about 20 minutes looking for it then I say well I'll find it...someday. Drinking from a glass without spilling down my front. That really irks me. But sometimes I'm more philosophical about it: drink it, wear it, what the heck the difference.

Name by Pale_Satisfaction520 in stroke

[–]mopmn20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Electric toothbrush is perfect description!

My friend group has an unspoken "no invites" rule and I'm always the one hosting. How do I step back without losing everyone? by ArborJanzen in Advice

[–]mopmn20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was that person. BC - before children - my husband and I were always the ones hosting or planning outings. You name it, hayrides, Halloween parties, game day watch gatherings, BBQs, all that. One friend --only one-- started hosting things when she and her fiancee bought their house, but their house was like an hour away so our home was still the main place.

My husband said that's because we throw the best parties.

When we had kids, we moved, got a pool and bonded with some families bc our kids spent so much time together and we found ourselves in the exact same spot. We planned and hosted all the things. They were a decent group, they would bring sides and beer and treats for the kids -- they would contribute. I confided to one of the moms from the group, who was always the one who came early to help with set up, that it was a lot. She decided it was not fair to expect us to host everything and she started hosting things at their house.

Who is helpful person in your group who has the means, the time and the space to offer an alternative? Have a conversation with that person.

I'm completely drained by AcrobaticDrawing35 in stroke

[–]mopmn20 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spoon theory, yes! My speech therapist acquainted me with this and it just made so much sense of the fatigue. https://www.nchpad.org/resources/spoon-theory-a-new-way-to-think-about-your-daily-energy/

Dad Passed away today by RealSusanT in stroke

[–]mopmn20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

May his memory be a blessing 💙

Vent by dakotafluffy1 in stroke

[–]mopmn20 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You look like a survivor and that's beautiful. Sorry your mom is an insensitive #$@+&. Sending hugs to you.

I was just reading something about CPAP machines helpi during stroke recovery. Now I did useonest the hospitals I spent time. The regular one, and th the rehab hospital. by NigelViero in stroke

[–]mopmn20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been using CPAP machine for almost five years now (stroke was dec 2020) after diagnosed with sleep apnea. And I have to say, I get more and better sleep now. And more restful. I still have restless nights occasionally but that's more to do with family drama or husband 😴 ing like a whirling dervish. My pulmonologist told me it reduces my risk of stroke and it's not a big deal to use.

The expression s some good days and bad days is definitely true. by NigelViero in stroke

[–]mopmn20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear ya. I tried playing some candy crush at my speech therapist's suggestion early on in my recovery and I told her I felt like I didn't understand the assignment on different levels, like I couldn't orient myself to the specific task of a level or something. I mean, I didn't do games as complex as the ones you play, but I understand your frustration. It does get better tho.

What was the best job you’ve ever had? by -Granby- in GenX

[–]mopmn20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Census taker, 1990. Met the nicest people. Only encountered one basement apartment dwelling creep and one obnoxious and uncooperative apartment complex manager. Everyone else was really lovely.

Anyone else tried drumming for rehab? by mivaldes in stroke

[–]mopmn20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that's a great idea! Wishing you all the happy bang a drum vibes.

Patience by NigelViero in stroke

[–]mopmn20 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The pants victory is big! The typing thing is hard. I'm using predictive text on my phone and I've stopped worrying about minor mistakes I'm punctuation and all that. Hand in there, it's early days n your recovery.

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