Your grandmother is awesome.

Took me about two years. It’ll suck. You’ll be okay in time.

I don’t know if you have kids or not, but if not, do your best to maintain no contact, or as little contact as possible, and don’t engage in any kind of discussion beyond ones that are logistical/necessary. It’s hard, but believe me continuing to dive into that sorrow pool is much, much harder.

Find a professional to…

I’m sorry. I’ve seen people blindsided (used to work for a divorce lawyer) by getting papers served (something I also did occasionally).

Rabbits are underrated in the cultural ennui. Who doesn’t like an animal that can jump like a rabbit can? (Personally, I think jackrabbits are the fiercest of all the rabbit species.)

I went up to dead lot with a friend of mine and we met some guys. (I was 17/18). We brought them back to our part of town to hang out. My friend and I had to go to work so I LET THE TWO STRANGE MEN borrow my car. After our shift, they met me in the parking lot and we all went and partied in their hotel room.

I have not gone through this myself but as cheesy as it sounds, this too shall pass, the only constant is change and you are whole unto yourself. It’s gonna hurt for a while but on the other side of that is you discovering new aspects of yourself again and choosing a new life for yourself. Be gentle on yourself. <3

I’m so sorry, Scrunchie. I haven’t been through this, so I’m bumping for the most part.

I’m sorry you are going through this. I’ve never been married. But I’ve been through both of my sisters’ divorces. Definitely research attorneys. My eldest sister said it is important to be nice to your lawyer’s paralegal because if the paralegal likes you,it can help reduce the cost because they are more willing to…

Not divorced, but survived many break ups that I thought were the worst possible thing and then, after sufficient time had passed, realized I’m so much better off that they all ended. You’ll be better off, whether it’s a week or a month or a year or five, and whether you meet someone else or move somewhere else or…

It’s funny I saw my ex-husband last Saturday at a memorial for the friend that introduced us. I haven’t seen my ex in 15 years. I’ve done so much cool amazing stuff post-divorce. I have grown into myself. I’m now in graduate school for a 2nd career after having a successful 1st career.

When we were 25 a friend and I took up hitchhiking one summer for whatever reason. This wasn’t in the 70's either, it was like...2004. We should have known better.

Lookit those feetsies! She’s gonna be a big one! Many years of happiness to you all! She’s beautiful. :)

I climbed through the trap door at the top of an elevator and sat there drinking wine with a friend. Someone entered the elevator and I sat there while the elevator went up, praying not to die.

We have a new puppy! I only had to do an 8 hour round trip in the car with my kids and my wee dog to pick her up. And we really didn’t know for sure that she’d be there (the SPCAs in this area are notoriously bad at updating their sites). But we got there before opening and we fell in love and took her home.

What is the most potentially life-ending, totally stupid, ridiculous, ill-advised, Darwinian thing you’ve done in the name of a good time/just being young?

My husband has left me and we are divorcing, not my choice. Looking for any comfort or advice, especially from those who have survived this.

I’m closing on a house. It’s a lot smaller than I had wanted, but am excited - and stressed - about it. Should know for sure on Friday. Eek!

Well, somebody grew up and filled out. In related news, I’m officially an Old.

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