Ugh. My therapist has canceled seeing me because I suddenly owe over $1000 in unpaid fees. Turns out Blue Shield of California has begun clawing back payments they made in 2024! I can't even figure out where to start with this. My provider was in network and it's a PPO. Ideas?

Day one of taking ADHD meds and my brain is just so... quiet? This is weird. Also I didn't script out this post 10 times before writing it. Weird.

Remembering how I developed a tremor on January 6, 2021, and attributed it to my anxiety for two weeks before my doctor determined it was a drug side affect. I'm beginning to think my nerves were right.

In 2025 I got a new job, got my oldest kid graduated from high school, got divorced after 4.5 years of separation, moved into a new apartment, got engaged to my sweetheart after a year together, got my youngest kid starting high school, and am finally getting my autism ADHD assessment. Whew!

Ugh. Went to the hospital lab to get some bloodwork done. Took them 3 (THREE) veins to get a successful stick, finally ending up in my right hand. And I'm usually a good lab patient, but that much pricking and digging with a needle made me feel faint and dizzy. Fun with crappy veins!

My father is back in the hospital for the 3rd or 4th Christmas in a row. He is dying in this slow spiral of hospital- rehab- home that repeats in new ways every few months. It is breaking my heart.

Just completed and submitted all my self assessments for Autism and ADHD evaluation. Given that I have two AudHD kiddos, the odds seem in my "favor." Excited that I was able to get an appointment before the end of the year since I've met my deductible already. #Neurodivergent #SparkleBrain

I think Frosty has gone away (pictures from back to back days in Chicago)

Aaaargh. Making grilled cheese sandwiches with a normal amount of steam from the butter, which set off the *3* fire alarms in my kitchen, which set off a panic attack, making me burn my grilled cheese sandwich. Aaaargh.

You just died. The 6th picture in your photo gallery is what killed you.

This sleeve is a serving of club house crackers. I will not be taking questions at this time.

Please enjoy the comically large inflatable snowman at the dispensary in my neighborhood.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones

How bad at your job do you have to be to be called out by the Blandest Man in America?

Proud of my priests for speaking up today. The only way we get through this is together.

My mom texted tonight to tell me that she hasn't seen anything like this since she and my dad worked for the Lindsay campaign

Excellent thread on ICE in court today in Chicago.

Friends, I'm having a hard week. My child is spiraling because a teacher doesn't understand his accommodations and now has an F. Spent so much energy dealing with SPED admin to convince them to move him out of the class.

This wins the internet today (scroll up to see original post)

A little lightness on another heavy day in this timeline: my fiancé is from Michigan, I grew up in Texas. She refers to the triangle chips used with salsa as "corn chips" and every time my brain goes "why the f is she using Fritos with the guacamole?"

I am "pinched a nerve taking off my shirt" *and* "giant zit on my face" old, which is i guess what they call perimenopause

Two quotes: "Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword." Matthew 26:52 "America is a gun" Brian Bilston

I love Chicago

I'm getting a bunch of tests for a chronic cough. I didn't realize how claustrophobic the pulmonary function test would be. I hyperventilated and nearly had an anxiety attack. 0 out of 4 stars, do not recommend.

Just got into the car to drive home from O'Hare after starting this trip from DFW yesterday at 2. This 13 hour flight experience could have been a trip to Paris.

I have been sitting on a plane at DFW Airport since 5:30pm (3.5 hours ago) waiting to fly to Chicago and the farthest we have gotten so far is the penalty box on the tarmac. We're now back at the gate, getting new pilots because ours expired.

Visited my childhood church (Transfiguration) while in Dallas. They just finished a big project installing a new ginormous red organ, which i thought was tacky and did not take pictures of. Here are some prettier parts of the sanctuary. ⚓️

Just finished visiting my Very Gay Dads in Dallas. Please enjoy a selection of their chandeliers 💡🏳️‍🌈🇨🇱 #EverythingsBiggerInTexas

I wish JK Rowling would go to a farm upstate

the Holy Spirit, who broods over the world as a mother over her children

we renounce Satan

These clips are what I needed to hear today. Sometimes the truth is raw and unfiltered.

The stages of getting a tatto: 1. That stings 2. So pretty! 3. So blobby and gross! 4. So itchy! 5. Free from bandage 6. So pretty! 7. So itchy! 8. "Moisturize me!" 9. So pretty! 10. A dessicated mural flaking off everywhere 11. So pretty!

My dog Phantom and i were taking our morning walk today. A squirrel was running in front of us and tried to climb a tree. It got it's foot stuck in a little wire tree fence. I was trying to hold phantom back to shake the fence to help free the squirrel.

My eldest just graduated high school today and I am *exhausted* Where's my prize?

As someone who slipped and fell down an entire flight of stairs, resulting in a *torn* gluteus maximus, ALSO HOLD THE RAILING

In case this was unclear, in no Christian theology based on Scripture and Tradition can you "trick" God into an apocalypse. That shit is made up by people craving control and power. It doesn't work that way.

This thread is a fantastic summary of American Christian heresy and I can't wait for the next part

Finally made it yesterday to a Chicago Tempest Profesional Women's Rugby game! Last home game of their first season. I'm pretty proud of this shot. #AccidentalArt #Rugby

Spent some of my mad money (jury duty payment) on being super gay (buying a crate for my dog to use at my girlfriend's house)

Here for it ⚓️

This sweet story of community and connection is wonderful. Follow mushing dogs, learn about being human!

BRB putting a calendar item that says"It's normally to feel emotionally vulnerable after therapy, you're not broken. Also, go eat something" after every therapy session going forward. Retrain your brain

I have covid and everything is terrible, but my girlfriend (who also has covid) is sleeping beside me and that's a pretty good way to spend a Saturday

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs. (“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

For the last 15 years, this has been "my" tree. It often blooms on Mother's Day, although it is blooming earlier with climate change. In July, I'm moving out of this house as the final stage of my divorce, and I'm grieving this tree today.

Looking up from the altar at church today. The disco ball comes up for the Easter Vigil (the stars in the story of Creation) and stays up for the Easter season ⚓️

Preacher: Do you put your trust in God? Small Child in the pews: YES! #Easter ⚓️

I love the way Jay brings me closer to God

This is a great advice thread that I'm going to follow