My son is going through a horrible divorce where his ex convinced the kids that he is a bad person and now they don't want to see him. He adopted her 2 kids about 8 years ago who are now 11 and 13. He has a biological daughter that is 5. The lawyers think he has a case to get full custody however the kids have been coached to tell the judge that they don't want to be with him. I'm feeling every ounce of his pain and Ive become severely depressed seeing him depressed. Seeing him cry every day because she is withholding the kids is killing both of us. If he gets fucked and only gets the kids every other weekend it will push him over the edge .Although he has never talked about it I feel like he may become suicidal because he loves the kids so much.

My GF of 3 years is going through her own battles and it looks like she is ready to end the relationship. She was my rock and feel lost without her. My son needs me through the divorce process however I was able to find a pretty good balance splitting time between both of them and thought I was doing a decent job.

About 6 months ago I found several lumps on my back and chest. I had so much going on with my loved ones that I neglected to see a doctor. 2 weeks ago I finally went to a doctor and found out that I have stage 1 and stage 2 cancer. I'm falling apart. I don't have any friends and have been going through this hell alone. As with most parents I would give my life to take away my son's pain but as greedy as this sounds im slowly falling apart. I was on Anxiety meds but they no longer work. I'm in my early 50's and most of my acquaintances are in their late 20's and 30's. They try to be supportive but have their own lives to live. If you have been through similar circumstances or have any positive thoughts that might help please send them my way.

Coming from Vegas, 25 years old, married with 1 child. What’s the real nitty gritty of the area. Moving to 79601 area, close to a Walmart so that gives me grief. I would like a reality check of what life is going to look like, all opinions welcome!

I signed a job offer that's gonna require me and my little family to move to Abilene. No kids just us and some pets. Im 30 and into music, gaming, etc.

Were definitely going to be renting.

I'm coming from a bigger city I've lived my whole life so it's gonna be a big culture shock.

A few questions.

1. I play live music genre is like hyperpop and pop punk. I'm guessing the closest place for those kind of shows would be Dallas? I also have been making some country songs too.

2. How is the nightlife for someone my age. Since we won't have any friends coming with us I'd love to find a friendly dive or Brewery. Doesn't have to be hip, just some place where I won't feel like an outsider.

3. What's the best movie theater? Very excited for Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and would love to find the best place for opening night.

4. Is there fiber internet?

5. Any good Thai or Japanese places?

6. Any parts of town to avoid for rentals? I'm from a place with a very high crime rate so I'd love to be somewhere where I don't have to worry about my car getting broken into.

7. What are the laws about purchasing liquor. You can literally buy it 24/7 everywhere here. Im guessing the bars all close at 2 a.m as well?

8. Is it hard to make friends. Im leaving all my favorite people behind and I'm a social butterfly so I hope there's some friendly people.

9. If I'm walking around the grocery in ripped jeans and a band tee with my wife who has tattoos and piercings will we get dirty looks?

I'm sorry if these are weird questions. I just have no idea what to expect. I don't expect anyone to type out answers to all 9 questions so any insight into anything would be awesome.

Hi everyone! Excited to now be living in Abilene, buying a home soon, does anyone have any recs for home inspectors that they liked and trusted? Thank you!

Five children woke up Sunday morning without the chance to ever see their fathers again. Abilene has to do better.

I do not know all the details of either incident, but I have heard rumors. This isn't the place to discuss those, because IDGAF what happened, neither incident should have resulted in the end of a life.

I don't care that it was at the bars, that it was Halloween time, or that "nothing good happens after midnight."

It is frequently mentioned here how little there is to do in town for young adults and that going out to enjoy a weekend with friends and some drinks is the most popular option.

There needs to be a lot more personal responsibility from the customers. Don't go out and get so messed up that you put yourself at risk of doing something stupid. Even before this last weekend, I had noticed an increase in erratic behavior (arguments, fights, disrespectfulness to staff) that I had been uncomfortable going out and supporting even the well-run businesses as much as I would like.

The businesses need to be more responsible. We all know of certain places that are known for overserving. I'm not a big law enforcement advocate, but IMO that is more dangerous than underage drinking and needs to be a higher priority for TABC. Do not be surprised when places start checking each person for weapons. Do not be surprised when they change the rules back to stopping service at midnight. Do not be surprised when APD is sitting outside of places, taking resources from stopping drunk drivers from taking lives.

Looking to see if anyone has old camera lens that they would like to sell.

Hey everyone, I run a small hackerspace here in Abilene, and we're looking for old laptops and desktops for some of our people to practice on.

If anyone has some they want to get rid of feel free to shoot me a message. The only thing I ask is you remove any drives or fully wipe them :)

Lookin for some of those Halloween haunted houses to do this weekend.

They got some pretty dang good food! You can also get a pumpkin or two while you're there

I have a ton of crochet and needlework items I've made over the years, and the ultimatum was made by my closet -- I've run out of space to make more! So today, Oct 26 and tomorrow Oct 27 from noon to 6 pm, I'm selling what I've got so I can keep on crafting! There's hats, scarves, shawls, cross-stitch, embroidery, and more! I'm set up for cash, PayPal, Venmo, debit and credit cards! Where: Texas Place Mobile Home Park, trailer 66

For Google Maps Directions: 66 X Street, 79606

Are there any bars doing events for Halloween?

Anyone heard anything?

Anybody know where I can donate / sell frozen breast milk ? I have an oversupply and I can no longer fit any in my freezer.

I'm looking for a local source for raw milk. Anyone know of anywhere?

This is ridiculous that Humana will no longer be in network with Hendrick....

I've had great coverage with Human Medicare Advantage this past year, and I'm just not sure what I'm supposed to do. All the other plans from UHC and Wellcare suck.

I have a chronic condition, and disabled. I had UHC till June of this year and swapped to Humana and it was the best decision. (UHC is awful). Now it's all being taken away.

B_s

If you or somebody you know needs a pumpkin come on over to Grace and Mercy Community Church 1402 Grape St. We're going untill October 31st! Our hours are Monday- Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and we are closed Sunday

Looking for some recommendations for thrift stores in Abilene. Mostly designer/luxury clothes or high end furniture.

This girl reached out and I was hoping to get more info from her. I can't seem to find her socials even with her name. Can someone hel

I don't know who needs to hear this, but stay away from Kia of Abilene. They do not honor their warranty, so what is the point of buying their cars if you are going to have to pay for warrantied repairs anyway?

Also, not to mention, that car protection package is 2500 dollars for items that your car automatically comes with, like a paint pen, a spare tire etc. DO NOT PAY FOR IT.

Hello! So my family and I are moving to Abilene next month. Looking for recommendations on the “bad” parts of Abilene that I should avoid?

New in town and just about ready to hit the scene, whatever scene there may be. If there aren't any punk bars or goth clubs (goth night, maybe?), then where would be the most welcoming watering hole for a guy with a mohawk? And please don't say at home. 😅

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I am moving to Abilene due to work and will be in the area for around a year. I am moving in late November, I am looking for a place to rent for that amount of time so I was wondering if y'all could offer some recommendations on what apartments/areas to stay in? My budget is $1200/month and I prefer for a washer and dryer to be included as well or at the very least a hookup in the unit. I can go over budget if it means living in a better area. Any places/towns north of Abilene are welcome as well.

Moving from 79601 to Wylie area. 3 bedroom apartment second floor to single story. Any movers yall really recommend? I've read some reviews but they all have great & awful reviews mixed so I don't know who to pick. I'll be needing them to pack everything for me as I'll be 8mo pregnant.