Life is teh suck today because (a.ka. the official B_tch & Moan thread)

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#4747

This morning on twitter, I said I’d gotten bad news and asked for hugs. Many of you immediately sent me messages of hugs and good thots. I didn’t want to air my sister’s pain, but since she’s made it public now, I know it’s ok for me to tell you. My sister had a miscarriage this morning. She was more than 4 months along, so it was pretty devastating. She’s still in the hospital. They have her on iv antibiotics for an infection. She’s alternating between clinical acceptance (she’s a nurse) and tears.

Thank you all for your unquestioning support. You are the best group of folks I’ve ever known.

#4748

I’m really sorry to hear about your sister, going through something like that can be so hard. I hope she gets well and out of the hospital soon.

#4749

More hugs Sending her good thots and hoping for her speedy recovery. I’m sure it’s a great comfort to her knowing that you and the family are there for her.

#4750

Sorry to hear that Rachel…that’s a tough thing to go through =/

#4751

Oh Rachel, I’m so sorry and I hope your sister recovers physically as well as possible, it will take a while to process her loss. I’m glad you’re there for her.

#4752

:frowning: That’s all I can post. :frowning:

#4753

Rachel, hugs to you and your sister. Hope she recovers well.

#4754

Huge Hugs Rachel. Sending healing vibes (both physical and mental) her way.

#4755

So sorry Rachel.
My wife and I have been there, though not that far along.
My thots are with you and your sister.

#4756

Well this morning it appears the transmission on the Gwen!mom’s car died. And of course we’ve had the tax refund money spent for a few weeks and have nothing in reserve. (like I wanted)

#4757

Finally got a month where I paid all my bills early, next check was going mostly into savings towards SDCC in July. And now the power supply on my computer is acting like it’s going to die. The computer is shutting down in about 2 hour intervals. sigh At least I do have the money to replace the part. So much for planning ahead.

#4758

And now the power supply on my computer is acting like it’s going to die. The computer is shutting down in about 2 hour intervals. sigh At least I do have the money to replace the part. So much for planning ahead.
Gryper

It’s so frustrating when you actually balance your personal budget and then something pops up that throws it all out of wack. I’ve had that kind of week. Nothing happened that was a big deal, just five or six small annoyances that add up so that at the end of it all you want to turn your back on the world and escape to a desert island.

#4759

I know, it is very frustrating…so I went and got a pedicure instead of escaping to a desert island. :smiley: So relaxing. LOL! I unplugged some USB devices to take some of the load off the power supply to see what happens. So for now it’s running without shutting off. But I will have to order a supply very soon.

#4760

I’m a security custodian for my area at work, and someone forgot to set the alarm before locking the door. They didn’t remember the combination and called me in, then when I was most of the way there, called me back to tell me they got it open so they could close up properly.

Yeah, can’t wait until this month is over.

#4761

I just had to fish a weeks-old (at LEAST) dead rat out of a storm drain with a coat hanger. Thankfully, I didn’t puncture it.

#4762

I know i hven’t posted on here in a while so i thought i’d check in with you lot.
I did search for a relevant thread but couldn’t find one, I’m posting this here for now, if the mods want to split it off in to it’s own thread that’s fine I don’t mind.
Those of you who saw me at the 2011 meet up might have noticed a worrying propensity for consumption of alcohol, bkitty (if memory serves0 said to me on the Friday morning “I met you last night, you were rather drunk” (bless her)

After much soul searching and examination I’ve come to a decision and joined AA (no, not the car association).

I’ve been dry for two weeks now and it’s a pleasure to wake up in the morning and have a clear head. I’m attending meetings every day and will be going to meetings when I’m at d*C in august/september.

It’s not really a complaint par se, I’m acknowledging my disease and working to get healthy, it’ll be a long hourney. I hope this explains why I’ve been absent from duscussions and feedback and also my relative quietness on twitter these past couple of months.

I’ll close by sending supportive hugs to Rachel, hope your sister is feeling better soon, and saying I look forward to meeting some of you at dragon con. Please note i don’t mind others drinking, this is my issue to resolve with the help of my AA Grup.

Have a good one peeps I’ll try and post more often.
Alan

#4763

It’s not really a complaint par se, I’m acknowledging my disease and working to get healthy, it’ll be a long hourney. I hope this explains why I’ve been absent from duscussions and feedback and also my relative quietness on twitter these past couple of months.

One day at a time, Alan. One day at a time. Thanks for sharing.

My father is an alcoholic and has been sober for 19 years thanks to the help and support of AA.

#4764

Good luck man, I’m glad you’re starting to see the benefits.

#4765

Alan - you go dude! We all applaud your decision and whole-heartedly support you. And we love you and are glad you’re taking care of yourself. Hugs!

#4766

Dude, the first step is acknowledging you have a problem, and sounds to me like the hardest step to take. To admit it in an internet forum takes guts. My heart goes out to you and my hat goes off to you, Alan. Stay strong and remember that you have a supportive community here who will listen to your complaints, your failures and triumphs whenever you need to. So say we all.