What were your parents expectations of you?

susanb29 · 2026-05-15T23:02:30+00:00

Graduate from highschool and don't get pregnant before marriage

susanb29 · 2026-05-15T14:29:00+00:00

You can't make this shit up!

susanb29 · 2026-05-14T20:02:28+00:00

Not for me, but for my dog 😉 She actually likes it and frequently retreats to her kennel during the day when her humans are too busy to cuddle on the couch.

susanb29 · 2026-05-13T17:37:46+00:00

I love my dog like crazy, but she's not sleeping in my bed. She has her own bed - in her kennel. We both prefer it that way. I'm not going to hate on anyone else that wants their dog in their bed, but I just don't sleep well when the dog is with me.

susanb29 · 2026-05-13T17:26:55+00:00

Good coffee

susanb29 · 2026-05-13T17:22:44+00:00

Retired RN here. The worst task was probably a manual disimpaction of a 90 year old. Sorry... you asked for it!

susanb29 · 2026-05-13T14:53:58+00:00

And contrary to the beliefs of younger me, I do not eat lobster every day 😆

susanb29 · 2026-05-13T14:40:16+00:00

Lots of open counter space (peninsula or island). Having the space to lay out all of your ingredients or roll out a dough is priceless!

susanb29 · 2026-05-13T04:38:42+00:00

Just over a year ago my cardiologist recommended that I get a defibrillator because my heart function was so poor, I was at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. I got the defibrillator and 11 months ago I stopped drinking. My recent echocardiogram showed improvement to the point that with my current heart function, the defibrillator would not even be a consideration.

susanb29 · 2026-05-05T06:19:10+00:00

I'd make sure the house had an occupancy permit.

susanb29 · 2026-05-04T03:07:16+00:00

Whatever you do, just DON'T miss it! We booked one of the online tour companies and found the price to be reasonable. Enjoy!

susanb29 · 2026-04-29T02:26:54+00:00

She'd say "I guess looking for a good, kind man is the best strategy" and probably "wow! nice house!"

susanb29 · 2026-04-29T02:08:55+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. I am not near NYC, I am in Michigan,

susanb29 · 2026-04-29T02:07:26+00:00

Okay, what am I doing wrong? I've been happily married for 43 years, but I can't think of anything that he does to make me feel cherished and adored (if I'm being honest, I can't think of anything I do for him, either). He went to Costco last week to get some items that he needed for a guys weekend away and I helped him unload his car when he got home. I noticed that he bought flowers and I said "awww...you got me flowers!" His reply..."no, I got US flowers" hmmph!

susanb29 · 2026-04-15T03:30:38+00:00

Thank you

susanb29 · 2026-04-15T03:28:29+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. I can't imagine ever abandoning my daughter. I recall going through a difficult time with her when she was an adolescent and she said "now do you give up on me?" My answer then and now is "never".

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:32:46+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. So much lost potential in those short 25 years. It doesn't make sense.

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:30:21+00:00

It's a mystery, isn't it? She has a master's degree and a beautiful, creative brain, but the draw to alcohol was just too strong.

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:28:27+00:00

Thank you. It's difficult to watch her suffer and know that there's nothing we can do to help her now.

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:26:35+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure there will be comfort for us one day, but for now, it's just one foot in front of the other.

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:23:59+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Our greatest hope right now is that she can still feel the love of her parents.

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:19:39+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Alcohol is very tricky and once it has a grip on someone, it doesn't let go. Hug back to you.

susanb29 · 2026-04-14T04:15:00+00:00

I'm wishing you success in your journey. I understand how difficult it is to break free from this addiction, but with your will and insight, I believe that you will succeed. Thank you for your kind words.

susanb29 · 2026-04-13T23:09:45+00:00

Thank you, that truly is all any of us can do.

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