I can start. I spent a few days with friends. We didn’t do anything that special but it’s good to catch up and soak up some positivity from them.

  • abecede@lemmy.world
    50·
    24 days ago

    I’m a happily divorced dad. Had a lovely evening with my teenage daughter yesterday. We played cards, chess and some other cards game while drinking tea and chatting a lot. She won each game fair and square. After that great time I told her how much I value these moments, and she answered in the same way.

  • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
    27·
    24 days ago

    My wife and I had been trying for a child. Then she left me 2 weeks ago.
    The best thing that happened to me this week was finding out she’s not pregnant.
    Also, instead of despair or grief over the separation, literally all I feel is relief.

    • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
      5·
      24 days ago

      Thats really tough, man. Im glad youre holding up okay for now. I’m happy for you to have dodged the baby bullet as well :)

      • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
        4·
        24 days ago

        It hit me like a semi truck, cause shit went sideways out of nowhere within 2 weeks.
        But she’s moved out without a fuss, our finances are separate, and I kept the cats.
        Still kind of numb, but I also massively enjoy the quiet and relaxation right now.
        The marriage was exciting, but it was also a constant whirlwind.

        • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
          2·
          24 days ago

          Thats wild, from married to moved out that fast. I’m sorry things turned out that way. I went through a shockingly similar experience last year, so I know how difficult that can be. Grief comes in waves and out of nowhere sometimes. Silver linings like kitties and quiet nights are the little things that can help a lot, I found.

          • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
            3·
            24 days ago

            Thanks for your kind words.
            Yeah, I’m sure the grief will still come.
            And it’ll be hard to achieve my dream of becoming a father now, as a 41 year old single…

            • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
              2·
              24 days ago

              Im happy to try and share some positivity. It costs nothing to be kind after all. It might seem daunting or difficult now, but the only way it’ll never happen is if you stop trying, you know?

  • Mister Neon@lemmy.world
    21·
    24 days ago

    I ate a slice of $2.50 birthday cake. My life is really terrible right now.

    Edit: birthday cake is cake with sprinkles baked into it. It’s not my birthday.

  • Tywèle@piefed.socialEnglish
    20·
    24 days ago

    My application for my SRS (sex reassignment surgery) was approved by my health insurance.

  • Harmonious@lemmy.world
    10·
    24 days ago

    I finally got paid for a big job I did and now my new computer that I’ve been looking at for the past year is on its way to me. And, I have enough to get some Asian food for dinner which I like.

  • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    24 days ago

    Today is the 12th anniversary of the day I was physically disabled by a fuckwit driver while I was riding a bicycle to work. It is the first year in several where I do not feel existential or super depressed. I have plenty of reason to be, but all of it is deflected at the moment.

  • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    24 days ago

    Well. I got sick on Saturday. Stomach bug.

    The best thing that’s happened to me this week is I was able to eat a few saltines last night.

      • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        24 days ago

        Yeah, the week is looking better. Had a couple scrambled eggs this morning for breakfast and a baked potato for lunch.

        If it all goes well, I can be back to eating the unhealthy crap I usually eat tomorrow 😁

  • AA5B@lemmy.world
    8·
    24 days ago

    My older kid just texted about applying to an internship …… it’s an environmental justice role using his technical skills for an indigenous tribe! WOKE AS HELL, even in this age of dystopia!

  • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    7·
    24 days ago

    Had a relatively quick morning with my toddler on Monday, so decided I could afford to be 10 minutes late getting into work and had a special breakfast with her at a new little bakery/deli/breakfast-and-lunch spot that opened up nearby.

    No idea if she’ll remember it, but I know I cherish little moments like that from my childhood so I do what I can to make them for her.

    One of the things I didn’t really expect with having a kid is that even without going out of my way to make special memories there are small wonderful moments almost every day.

  • tangible@piefed.socialEnglish
    7·
    24 days ago

    Deadlifted 150 kgs (330 lbs) for reps this morning. Not a huge amount, but still nice. Other than that, a pretty uneventful week so far. Spring is just around the corner.

    • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
      2·
      24 days ago

      Congratulations! Thats a milestone all the same! Just remember, way less people are fit than you think. Probably the vast majority of people couldnt do what you just did! Be proud! Youre kicking butt on your fitness journey!!