Yesterday before they’d see my kiddo for a wellness exam, for the first time ever we were forced to sign a paper that was very confusing and convoluted but seemed to say if we discuss anything in that visit other than general wellness, we’d have to pay for a second visit.

The American educational system is broken in so many ways. It’s all so very upsetting, but nothing has made my heart ache quite like this.

And just when you think it couldn’t possibly be any worse, he whips out things like “there are some details I’m not sharing because they compromise national security and the safety of our troops (or) they’re literally the name of an undercover CIA operative.”

I’m so sorry Cathy, but glad you’re OK. I had a year like this not too long ago and know how unbelievably hard it is. Wishing you light in the days ahead.

I’m just impressed you answer the phone. I honestly cannot recall the last time I did that.

The dream of owning a home is now fully on the rearview, and the dream grows smaller every day.

I’ve given up.

A down payment used to equate to a month’s salary. Now it’s 1-2 years. A mortgage used to be 2 years worth of salary. Now it’s more than 4. Housing prices up more than 200% but salaries only up 50% from 1999 to today.

It’s hard to not think about this and feel depressed. To not read all the data on how housing prices and income today compare to when I was a kid — and feel angry.

Ted Nugent

Kinda like Onion articles these days: It’s not really satire, it’s soothsaying.

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(Could really use an edit feature, Bluesky)

We’ve always met by phone despite living in the same town, so I can confirm at the very least that she works well as a telehealth therapist. She offers a wide variety of approaches, and most calls include talk therapy and mindful breathing at the very least.

I have a wonderful grief therapist and would be happy to share her information. Only caveat being she’s in IL, so I’m not sure if that means she can’t provide care to someone in IN? I can inquire if you’re interested.

So long as the stories aren’t something you’ve heard before, there’s a chance for provide new insight too. Genuinely curious though if it ever feels like all the stories have already been told?