Bester: Mal. Whaddya need two mechanics for? Mal: I really don't.

'Out Of Gas'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Theodosia - Apr 29, 2019 11:28:36 am PDT #7354 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I'm glad to hear you're talking to a therapist -- you're getting the right (professional) kind of advice and coaching.

R. lost 28 pounds post-surgery when she was in cardiac rehab (less than 3 weeks), which she is in denial about that it was because she was on a controlled diet and not binging when she can get Instacart and Doordash at home, and does. Now she's back to wondering why her insulin dose has to be increased and her blood sugar surges so high. Le Sigh.


Dana - Apr 29, 2019 11:34:55 am PDT #7355 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I think you're doing an amazing job in a really difficult situation, msbelle. I'm sorry things are so hard.


Amy - Apr 29, 2019 11:37:50 am PDT #7356 of 30019
Because books.

What ND (and everyone) has said, msbelle. I'm just sorry he's making it so hard on everyone.


meara - Apr 29, 2019 11:55:38 am PDT #7357 of 30019

Ouch, msbelle. That sounds so hard. I'm sorry. I hope he slinks away and complains to his friends and eventually gets his head on straight, rather than trying to take it out on you.


Jesse - Apr 29, 2019 12:04:02 pm PDT #7358 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Yeah, here's hoping he gets his shit together with a quickness.

Even if he doesn't, does it help to know that all the kids I knew who were a mess at that age eventually got their shit together? And mostly did it outside of their parents' house? I know a lot of people who couldn't deal with anything at that age, some of whom wasted their parents' money on some college (but not a degree!), some of whom didn't. They all became adults!


sj - Apr 29, 2019 12:11:46 pm PDT #7359 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I'm so sorry, msbelle. Is he seeing a therapist? I know my depression as a teenager often manifested anger and indecision.


Laura - Apr 29, 2019 12:13:13 pm PDT #7360 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Yes, what Jesse said. I know so many people, including myself, that were total screwups at that age. And grew up to be fine adults!


msbelle - Apr 29, 2019 12:19:13 pm PDT #7361 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

He has no older person that he hangs out with that could be a safe landing place. He has $41 and no job. There is no girlfriend with understanding parents who like him. None of his friends even had plans to move out of their parents' home and none of them have the means. I am sure he can spend 1-2 nights somewhere, but this without a doubt ends up with him back here or me being called to get him somewhere.

No he's not in therapy. He has refused for 3-4 years.


Laura - Apr 29, 2019 12:36:29 pm PDT #7362 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

When he finds out he has no place to crash he may be more open to a renegotiation of terms.


Sheryl - Apr 29, 2019 12:54:24 pm PDT #7363 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

I'm sorry it's come to this, msbelle.