Why don’t they call you?!

I had a great interview, they had great conversations with all of my references as of Friday afternoon. No call today.

I’m officially so stressed. I have to make decisions about my grad students’ hours and conferences which are due this week. If I sign onto them and then leave, I will feel…

Hey all! I have a question? Would be super grateful for any advice.

Holy crap. I’ve been reading so much shit about people’s spouses ducking out of parenting and I believe it. I’ve seen it. The way that one of my friend is treated by her husband - like a live in maid and nanny - is abysmal.

But then I read things like, “Dads are a danger to kids and I won’t leave my kid alone at a…

CW: pregnancy, depression, thoughts of suicide

OMFG what is happening today? I have so many internet places that have been so safe that are feeling not-so-safe.

A group I normally view as overwhelmingly amazing and positive exploded over a breastfeeding post. The post was about a sign shaming moms who were breastfeeding…

I’m dying here, guys.

We close on our house in like 10 days. We have to pack the entire house in that time. I have about 10 big meetings between now and then which means I can pack approximately 5% of my wardrobe (which isn’t much TBH). Today, I met our Lt. Governor, which was interesting to say the least, I ran 2.6…

Hey all,

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Why is everyone pissing me the fuck off this morning? It’s like they are testing my patience.

Baby Bock just learned to run. She’s a total toddler with tantrums to match. 15 mo. old and a little nightmare if she wants to me. This morning, husband gives her his cell phone. This pisses me off because she’s not only not…

Hi all. Being vague on purpose.

Anyone hired an employment lawyer for say workplace harassment (non-sexual)? If so, did you go the full length and pay a retainer? Did you just get advice that was useful? Was it worth it? How long did the process take?

Halp, please! I’ve got a complicated work scenario and I may need…

I want to hear about your progress, Groupthinkers! I know this is something a lot of us are working on here. How did you practice healthy boundaries and self care?!

I’ve come a long way since last year when my family disowned me a couple weeks after my kid was born. I went NC for like 4 months and refused a visit from…

What are you and your families up to these days?

I’m still reading my kid articles about everything. My husband is reading her feminist and marxist stuff haha. Other than board books, we don’t do kid reading. I sometimes feel guilty but she rips the pages out of books and it’s so easy just to read her something…

It’s evening now!

I’m at a conference BY MYSELF. I’m drinking craft beer while doing some catch up with email. ALL GOOD STUFF. No little bock or husband and I don’t know what to do with my time, mind or hands, quite frankly. The conference has break out session that are fantastic so far. I am working with a team…

TW: Suicide

Yesterday, my mom called mom my husband to tell him a very close family member had taken his own life. My husband told her he would tell me at a good time. I just started a new job a few weeks ago and he knows I’m really involved in work stuff so he didn’t want to bother me there. He told me after…

So, growing up I was in and out of the doctors and hospitals all the time due to endometriosis, allergies, and asthma. I can’t remember a year I didn’t end up in the hospital for some period of time. And, by the time, I was 12 or so, it was basically a monthly (if not weekly thing). Anyone else relate?

I’m…

So, I’m just curious. I can only speak for my own privileged, white experience but I know anyone can learn “social graces”. However, is expecting them classist inherently?

I was raised by somewhat uppity parents who came from humble beginnings. Though poor, my grandmothers took pride in their children having good…

I went out to run this morning around 11 AM. I needed to get 2.5 miles in and I chose to switch it up and go to the park. I left the husband and my baby at home. Well, when I get there, the place is packed. It’s like “wow, I know it’s a nice day but c’mon”. Well, before I could run, I had to endure the start of…

And by that I mean Adult Children of Alcoholics?

I just had a great conversation with friends and coworkers about their own experience. One never knew what it was to be an Adult Child. I have been able to pass on resources lately that actually helped people since some wonderful people on GT were able to point me to a…