The past three months have been some of the most challenging of my life. Since July, I’ve endured multiple panic attacks, often at or around the office. The catalyst for this emotional turmoil was deeply personal, a heartbreaking end to what I thought was a promising future.

Three days before my engagement, my ex’s mother called it off. While he claimed to take a stand for us, he ultimately didn’t show up for me in the way I needed. It hurt deeply, but with time, I’ve come to realize that it was a blessing in disguise. I was spared from what could have been a lifetime of disappointment and pain.

Today, something shifted. A young woman at our reception desk looked at me and said, “You’re smiling today. You look happy. I’ve been wondering why you seemed so sad before.” Her words caught me off guard. For the first time in months, I felt like I was coming back to myself.

Her comment reminded me of the strength I’ve been rebuilding, piece by piece. It’s been a journey of heartbreak, introspection, and healing, but moments like this make me feel like I’m finally stepping out of the shadows.

To anyone going through a tough time, please remember that even the darkest storms eventually pass. You’ll find your smile again, just like I did.

As the title says. I make plans with my day and yet this voice in the back of my mind says it’s never enough and I’m chasing this unattainable maximum enjoyment before back to the grind.

Anyone fixed this?

Some context: I, M(31) have three kids with my SF F(31), 5, 7, and 11. I've always wanted kids at an early age which I did and at this point in my life we're just figuring out things as we grow together.

None of our friends have kids so they've never really understood how much commitment kids take on you.

My question is, does anyone else have kids that are older (18+) and they're friends are now just having kids. What's your perspective on life with them having kids older, what are you now doing different, and do you look back and say thank god I had kids early! lol

Pwede bang idecline ang wedding entourage invitation? Sinali kasi ako sa abay ng kasal ng pinsan ko e hindi naman kami close, at sa tatay ko lang pinasabe hindi man lang ako tinanong kung gusto ko o ayaw ko bigla nalang dinala sakin yung damit pang abay. Like What the heck? Di man lang ako pinuntahan at sila man lang magsabe. Kung pwede man ano kaya pwedeng idahilan? Hahaha 😅 or too late naba para humindi? 😑😅

Hey just turned 24M today. I have 20k in my bank account degree in business administration and I feel very underwhelmed. I’m single and haven’t traveled much or really at all. Is there anything you could would advise me to do to make sure I have a good rest of my 20s? Things you may have wished you did?

For me，

• Recording people without permission
• Replying to every message immediately

Anyone else feel like some of these things have just become way too normal?

Any tips to minimize the risk of vomiting/throwing up?
What should I avoid doing to prevent vomiting up?
How much should I consume as someone who doesn't drink casually and doesn't have tolerance?

Since lockdown almost 4 years ago i know, ive made over a million (exaggeration) friends in online chat forums such as discord servers.

I went to being shy to becoming very close with them very quick and still talk to them to this day. You could say im heavily attached to them because they have been good friends to me more than most of my in real life friends ever have.

Anytime the server would go silent for extended periods though, or our groupchats would die, i would panic and do my best to keep it alive, and it worked. Anytime i would fear them not being online, i still panic and worry “is that the end of the server / groupchat”. Before lockdown i only had 1-2 friends at school, since lockdown ive had over 100-200 or even more online friends.

Mentally speaking in the context of online activity and screen time, what does this mean?

I can't fathom why i do it, it needs to stop. Not only should this meal be like $12 dollars ( which is still way more expensive than i remember mc Donalds being) but uber somehow finds a way to make you pay DOUBLE. this is $30 for a $10-$12 meal if i were to go get it myself. I am on the more fortunate side in terms of money but this makes me feel like i have just been throwing it in the trash, it needs to stop, we all need to delete these apps.

Yesterday I broke up with my long term girlfriend and I was living in her apartment. Well, as things turn out, her parents kicked me out at 8PM on the streets with just a backpack of pajamas. I was a wreck, but I found somewhere to stay and talked with a lot of people, I'm much better and I realized that it's for the better.

I've been looking and documenting myself and I'm going to buy an apartment of my own!

I've turned from angry and sad to hopeful and excited. When life hits you hard, it's not always a bad thing.

A saying from my country: "A kick in the butt is a step forward."

Now I see it.

Why do I feel guilty over everything that happens, whether it’s in my control or not ? There’s is this constant feeling of guilt everyday on my mind

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As if adulting isn't hard enough these days...you got people tryna ruin your fun or mock you for having interests.

Do you ever want to passionately kiss someone? Sex doesn’t need to be involved; you’re just aching to kiss them.