I have been trying (and succeeding) to lose weight since last February, so to that end there was a month and some weeks where I was alcohol-free. It was a stretch for me, as a child of alcoholics and binge drinkers. That whole period was hard for me, especially giving up grain-based carbs. But the results were…

Congratulations- that’s a big deal! There are a lot of feelings to face once you’re not drinking them away, but the work is worth it. Definitely keep getting help- from your therapist, support groups, or both. Sending you strength!

That’s a big accomplishment, even if it may not feel so great right now. And the barrage of real-life struggles that hit once you’re sober are no joke. Hang in there. Sending strength from this internet stranger!

Congrats on your month and a day!

Had a pretty rough week. As of yesterday I’ve officially been alcohol-free for one month but it’s really frustrating how being sober makes a lot of your other issues come to the forefront. I was able to see my therapist yesterday and while it certainly was helpful it made me realize how much I need to work on myself.…

Rationally I believe you have every right to feel however you feel about this enormous thing that has happened.

I’m so sorry. Hopefully you’re working with a good therapist. Take things one day at a time. 

Inter-relationship abuse/trauma is a life altering experience for all parties; allow yourself to feel what you’re going thru and do the homework your therapist gave you.

(burner) The love of my life, my spouse, the father of my kids, the kindest, gentlest, most feminist genderqueer (AMAB) person I have ever met recently had a long manic episode that culminated in an extreme psychotic break that culminated in them trying to strangle me to death (they would have succeeded if someone…

How in actual hell would one diagnose feline dementia?

i don’t think most cats are going to become acclimated to water at any level.  dogs, yes.  cats, not so much.

Thanks, I missed that. Sadly, Cinderblock doesn’t seem like the acclimatizing type: more like the ‘have it my way or Fyou type’.

Sadly, our Big Wet President will not be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on Sunday—though, as we’ve argued before, it would be the perfect thing to heal our divided nation

I have never related to anything more than I did watching Cinderblock bitch and moan while pawing at that treadmill.

Eh, I would maybe agree if they had given her a six month or longer sentence. There’s no reason that Felicity Huffman has to be kept from society long-term in order to protect the public. She’s not a danger.

You think she’s learned her lesson? Based on...reading about this story, or knowing her personally?

My GenX ass appreciates this new series.  I pride myself with trying to keep up, but we all know I really am losing ground here.
I was told a few years ago that I was “pretty hip, for someone of my generation,” by a guy at work. I laughed until I realized that in his 28 year old eyes, 40 years old was ancient.

I’ve more or less decided to ignore any music made this century. It's working okay so far.

Someone doesn’t know how to heed their own advice.

I do not understand why people can’t just log off and walk away. It’s such a rare thing to see, and usually accompanied by some form of declarative which doesn’t help the situation. Celebrities in particular need to know when to disengage, their reach being what it is.