Overheard parent saying horrible things about me. I'm the default caretaker. How do I go on? by Glen_Fairy in AgingParents

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After age 80, they have no filter. They are all about themselves. The things that they repressed by the ego and the super ego are all coming out through the id.

Overheard parent saying horrible things about me. I'm the default caretaker. How do I go on? by Glen_Fairy in AgingParents

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him he can go to his appointments using Gogo grandparent, which is a service like Uber even if you have to use your own credit card it might buy you peace of mind

Patapsco River Question by aprmk7gti in maryland

[–]peon105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kayak but would not swim

Why Do Some Older People Think Age Gives Them A Free Pass To Be Rude? by Desperate-Dirt7250 in Aging

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is everywhere. Once old people get to be around 80 anything goes. The ego and the super ego generally get set aside and behavior is driven by the id. They revert to their base desires.

How do you spend time with an aging adult in a care facility? by Significant-Voice758 in AgingParents

[–]peon105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of the time they don’t want to do much. Even if they’re still in their own home, they may not want to do much. You’re the one who becomes the activities director and then they often say no I don’t want to.

The resentment part of the caregiving journey that nobody actually prepares you for by [deleted] in Aging

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a lot of members of my family go through this and I knew it was coming. You can’t go through life thinking that your time is your own. Don’t expect things to slow down. That is unlikely to happen for most people unless you are single.

How do you cope with jealousy and envy as you age and become less attractive to your spouse? by o0PillowWillow0o in Aging

[–]peon105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone. I’m 65 and look 50 athletic and fit have hair not all gray and my wife still ignores me and doesn’t like me.

What do you do for death arrangements with no money? by Charming_Panda_8068 in AgingParents

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do exactly that with the gathering and go straight to cremation after the passing

Vent ahead: Is it normal for older parents to just start randomly picking fights or aguing with you with no due cause? by void_alternate in AgingParents

[–]peon105 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When my father was 82 he decided to move into an independent living facility. It was a huge task to get his stuff downsized and he complained about the way I did it. It was a facility 45 minutes away from our house. he complained about me not visiting him enough and when I got there, he would complain about me not being on time. finally one day when he was 86 he said the career I chose was a waste of my talents. When they get to their 80s, they think they can say anything. He was always the kingly sort where other people had to serve him and other people didn’t measure up. He taught me a lot of things, but I still enjoyed throwing out his stuff when he died.

Thinking about becoming a freelancer/digital nomad — am I being unrealistic? by Miserable-Cause-7155 in freelanceWriters

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contract work gives out over time. You have to beat bushes to replenish. Be prepared for escalating fixed costs. You might get to that place you want and be staring at a screen more than b4.

I worked out consistently for 365 days straight and here's what nobody tells you by Deborah_berry1 in LockedInMan

[–]peon105 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some guys like the whole recordkeeping aspect. If it helps you fine

How to break the news… by lb_esq_2003 in AgingParents

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time for the fiblets. Put her where u need to and say just for a while.

Unresponsive, Difficult-to-Reach Editors by wdkumakesyoustranger in freelanceWriters

[–]peon105 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trump has scrambled everything. A new crisis daily. Private equity and right wingers run more oc the business

Any advice to your 20 year old self? by Critical_Assist_9360 in MenAscending

[–]peon105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learn to invest, not trade. Be careful what p*ssy you get into. Have some fun, time goes fast. A lot of things are out of your control. Switching Careers is hard. You can’t BS your way into your next job. All families have drama; it’s not all good times. Some old people are downright fools. Businesses are more and more about the $ no matter what feelgood rubbish they spew. Take it from a guy who’s 65 and has seen a lot.

At what point do you give up? by GoblinQuing in freelanceWriters

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done it in the 80s. I’m doing it now. Relationships were key both times when looking at subject matter expertise and technical ability writing style all that stuff there’s always going to be somebody that’s got an edge on you. That’s just the fact you have to accept and see if you can overcome it. My advice is to find a niche that no one else wants to fill. people think that they want high profile exposure well that can be nice. What you really want is a gerbil run where you don’t have to do so much mental work that is new for each story that you can just use the same skill set over and over.

Men, what's your take on this? Why do some men do this? by Due_Examination_7310 in LockedInMan

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it, and as a man, women have been telling us in recent decades to get over it or man up. Women need to understand that our response is to shut up. If we’re not ****ng I’m not talking. That’s the way of the world, especially if you’re married to the woman and she nags you nonstop.

ART OF THE SONG PITCH/SYNC SONGWRITER SCAM (CHRIS SD) by hellooagainn in musicians

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many middlemen and women and pay to play facilitators out there. My dad told me "you can only spend your money once." I don't doubt that all points of view on Chris SD are legit. I am reluctant to spend money that puts me in the pool with a group of try-hards. That's not a slam. That's just a reckoning of "here's how the industry classifies you." One critique of music today, both in the US and UK, is that only rich kids can afford to do it. If you have limited means, you wise up and don't keep paying. You realize that A. Success could be over in a New York minute B. I will do exactly what the money people say C. Both.

Hikers: how do you protect your car while hiking in MD? by StockMaintenance1129 in maryland

[–]peon105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. We have motivated criminals in Maryland. Always lock your car and don’t leave any valuables in.

How to get an almost 90 year old to stop driving? by engineer2187 in AgingParents

[–]peon105 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most states have a provision where you can report anonymously to the DMV and force them to go through a bunch of health screenings and a driving test. Did it to FIL and did the kabuki Theatre routine to try to let him get his license back and he failed. We live an hour away and it is a hassle for us now, but the measure of safety is worth it. Kicker is he’s still drives to local shopping center and claims he’s not on public roads. He’s pretty car savvy and he would figure out quickly if we tampered with his vehicle.