My brother and nephew FINALLY decided to get the Covid vaccine. They made an appointment for last Monday, but had to cancel it because they both came down with Covid days before the appointment. I have been worried about my 60 year old brother who isn't in the best of health, so I have been calling him. He keeps saying "This is rough. We just sleep all the time". My brother just called me today. My 35 year nephew died in his sleep this afternoon. He never even went to the hospital. I'm in shock, and I am sad, but mostly I am angry. This was completely avoidable if they had just gotten the vaccine anytime in past 6 months. Of course I won't say that to my brother, but saying it here helps.

Ugh, my H is also super helpful when other people are around. "I did this, that and the other for you." "What can I help you with?" Why can't this be a regular thing??? He happened to have a week off when I was away for several weeks of job training - which coincided with Superbowl, for which he decided to have friends over. For the first time in over 10 years together, he went gung ho with cleaning and organizing in and around the house - and made sure everyone knew about it.

I could have written this. I'm going to a Divorce for Women informational seminar next month to see what my options are and how to start the process. The thing that really pisses me off is that my DH is the most helpful person ever when other people are here. He'll clear and wash dishes, clean the kitchen, cook, whatever. He won't do any of that normally. He knows he doesn't pull his weight. He only does it when people are here so he doesn't look like an asshole. He's got everyone fooled into thinking he's a model partner. He's not. And it makes me look like the bad guy if I ever say anything or complain.

I'm the OP of the divorce post and a child of divorce myself. I work FT, but there is no way I could afford even the least expensive apartment that is zoned to my kids' school. I am not going to move my kids, both of whom are in high school, from the friends and teams they have literally had their entire life. I understand that staying has it's own issues, but leaving would cause more harm to my kids than staying for a couple of years. Trust me.

Two years until my youngest kid graduates, and I file for divorce. DH is going to be shocked and devastated even though for the past 20 years I've told him how I'm sick of doing damn near everything. We've had the "You should have asked" discussion 100 times. I'm not going to have it 101 times. I'm just going to keep going through the motions until I can move on. He will beg and say he didn't know, he will do better. Nope. You've had 20 years to do better. And I've told you a million times, including during marriage counselling. Bullshit on the I didn't know thing. Unloading the dishwasher twice a month instead of once a month is not really trying or doing better. Already have it worked out how all the money and the house will be split. And I'm not even going to feel bad. If course, he's going to tell people that I blindsided him. And say things like, "Not unloading the dishwasher doesn't make me a bad person." Just two more years...

We were began sorta chatting during then summer, then went to Germany to meet up with someone, we stopped chatting and I got over you. I'm learning it didn't work out and you're texting again to say you care about me and cherish our connection. I really don't know what to think.

87-year-old dad was in quarantine and missed the birthday dinner I’d planned. Tried to reschedule but couldn’t find a day that my brother found convenient. So, after a week of trying to appease him, I told him that DH and I would have our own dinner with Dad and spend some time with him before we leave for our winter home (tomorrow). We had a wonderful afternoon and evening with Dad. At 9:45 last night brother texted me that he was going ahead with the family dinner this evening and we were free to join. Have I mentioned my brother is a dick?

DH promised to help with (lots of) laundry this morning, but had to go down to his friend’s and would ‘take ten minutes, fifteen tops’ to help with something. Twenty minutes later I see them leaving in the neighbor’s truck. So I stripped the bed (it’s a bitch to do), got the laundry together and went up and down steps to get it done. He walked in maybe an hour later and I calmly told him to walk right back out the door. It occurred to me that the fact that he keeps his word with everyone but me makes me so sad.

(Con't) of chronic fatigue syndrome post. I also feel like my ocd is in over drive. I have anxiety too. I haven't had a panic attack in a long time thank goodness. My boyfriend is a good man too. He always tries to make me feel loved. He tells me I'm beautiful every day. He's not perfect, but he tries so hard for our relationship. I just feel like I'll always be this way. I also have mouth and eye tics since I started adderall, but I'm scared to stop taking it because I know I'll be tired all of the time. I wish I was normal and could feel normal. Thank you all for listening.

This is me. I am 50 years old. I've suffered from depression and chronic fatigue syndrome almost my whole life. I hate myself daily. I'm scared to leave the house. My grown dd and ds are mad at me for selling the family home that ex and ds still in. It's going on the market on October 1st. Ex can't refinance it because we just got discharged from bankruptcy in December 2020. He said he'll give me $50,000 and I said no. I'm on adderall for chronic fatigue syndrome and it does help me stay awake, but my mind races outta control. I've developed a gambling addiction and owe 600 dollars right now because of gambling debt. Ex is an alcoholic. I go to Al-anon sometimes, but hate being looked at. I feel crazy. I hate myself. My life seems chaotic most days. I miss at least 4 to 6 days a month from work because I'm too scared and tired to go. I am in therapy but it doesn't seem to help. I don't know what to do. I'm an introvert. I feel like I never show up to anything because I'm antisocial.