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Hey, friends! I’ve found a new endocrinologist that specializes in adrenal issues and they have confirmed my suspicions that for the first year since diagnosis I have been heavily over replaced. They dramatically reduced my dosage and I feel great. My legs are no longer swollen, my puffy face is gone, I’m no longer hot and itchy. BUT. I gained a lot of weight and can’t seem to shake it. Has this happened to anyone else? Did you ever lose any of the weight? If so, how long did it take? I don’t need to go back to the way I was when diagnosed, but I’d like to be in that healthy in-between.

I recently really enjoyed reading Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo and Book of Night/Thief of Night by Holly Black. I like the angsty romance and the mystery and the overall vibe. Is this dark academia? What are some other books that fit this bill? I need a lil romance in it, orientation doesn’t matter. F/M, M/M, F/F are all fine. Doesn’t need to be spicy but it’s fine if it is.

sorry, swifties. I’ve got nothing against her, but there’s a number of tweens in my life and she’s all I’ve been hearing for the past couple of years. I’d like to make some playlists that will appeal that also have zero tswift. I’ve had some success with Olivia Rodrigo, Chappel Roan, and Lola Young. But I was surprised and delighted to discover they REALLY liked “just a girl” by No Doubt and “Cherry Lips” by Garbage. I’d LOVE to continue that 90’s grunge/pop trend but I can’t think of anything else. But really I’ll try *anything*. Any suggestions?