u/alaskankitty6

My kids and I were at the mall today to get traumatized (them) by Spirit Halloween. I stopped into the tattoo shop because they seemed to have a lot of jewelry. I got my right nostril re-pierced last January and wanted it changed out by a pro the first time. The guy was SO nice and SO nervous. He struggled to get my pigtail stud out. He couldn’t clamp the hoop I chose. Now I am stuck with an open ring that sits weird and I hate it. He was shaking. I am not ragging on this man. He tried. He was super nice and honest that he was struggling.

But. I need new jewelry and someone to change it out and do it right. I live on the west side but I don’t care if I have to travel. My nose is in pain. I’m scared it’s going to fall out in my sleep. If anyone here (🤞🏻) knows of a shop with a decent jewelry selection that’s open on Sundays I will be so grateful.

My mom and I and my two kids will be staying at the Devils Tower KOA in a cabin this summer. The cabin has a propane grill - I love to cook and grill. We’ll have two full days there. Lunches will likely be easy like brats/dogs. We love proteins, mainly steak or fish/shellfish. We love veggies. I’ve cooked so many things on the grill but I want something to make that is peak outdoors/camping/adventure vibes. Rustic is welcome, simple or complex welcome. I’d love to hear your recipes/ideas!!

I should have just stayed in that horrible marriage. I’m on day two of my babies being out of state for the next 9 weeks and I feel like I’m grieving. I can’t stop crying. I slept in my youngest’s bed last night just to feel close to him. I’ve been the only parent he’s known for more than half his life. It took 2.5 years for us to agree on a parenting plan and my lawyer told me I was lucky to even get 3 weeks of summer with them. They went there over Christmas and it was so hard but it was only 2 weeks. I don’t know how I’m going to do this every year. How do you survive not knowing what your young kids are doing at any given moment?! My ex lets his girlfriend communicate over the app and she’s awful to me so I can’t even just have a normal conversation and ask how they’re doing.

I should have fucking stayed in that emotionally abusive loveless marriage. At least I wouldn’t have to lose them. I just want my boys back. I feel so lost.

I got to go to work today but the second the outside air hit my face as I was leaving I started sobbing. I sobbed the entire drive home knowing I was going to an empty quiet lifeless house.

Please tell me this gets easier.

My older cats cost me $200-$300, but this was in Montana., and 7 years ago. I get inflation and shit but my vet is quoting me in the high $500’s just for the procedure, not including any pain meds. 😱 I should have done my research before rescuing this kitten (not from shelter, from extremely irresponsible owners.) I can’t afford that price and she’s started going into heat and I feel awful. Any recommendations? Please refrain from vitriol. I know it’s Reddit, but I lost 3 cats and 2 dogs in my divorce due to having to move into an apartment. I kept my oldest kitty and she was so lonely. Her life has come back to her with the kitten. TIA.

Edit: by lost I mean I had to re-home the cats, my ex kept the dogs as he was moving in with his boss who has land. All cats were successfully re-homed to friends and acquaintances that I keep in touch with, which I’m so grateful for.