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  1. Completely completely agree. We moved 3 policies away from them and did the same thing your DS did - asked if they wanted to rerun their quote since we were shopping around. My only regret is not switching sooner.
  2. Geico did the same thing to us, when we added teen drivers during the Covid years when people were barely leaving their house. We had been with them for over 20 years. We saved more than half by switching.
  3. My kids had high school lockers but never used them. They don’t have individual assigned text books to carry around and the lockers are too inconveniently located to stop between classes.
  4. This article has a timeline that I thought was interesting, I am not vouching for the site as a reputable news source, but my linear brain liked the timeline format: https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/03/this-is-just-weird-buzzfeed-news-former-royals-reporter-on-kate-middleton-palace-press-and-distrust-in-the-media/
  5. I am saying this as a total internet stranger who has an opinion based solely on what you shared here. To me, two things are true: 1. The mom is being hyper controlling - it may be abuse, it may mean her relationship with her daughter will be broken, etc 2. I am sure you are working with good intentions, but if I’m understanding your post upthread correctly, you purchased a phone for her and IMHO this was an overstep since you know there are conflicting views between a mom and their child on having a phone. If the daughter purchased the phone that’s a choice she can make. Even getting her a gift card to a place like Walmart where she can purchase a phone would mean it’s still her choice to purchase it. But actively inserting yourself is of course going to cause friction between you and another parent. I can’t say 100% what I would do in your shoes, because I’m not in your shoes, but I think I would try to be a kind, supportive, safe model of an adult to this young woman but not actively intercede unless I knew her safety was at risk. I am glad for her that she has obtained her important legal documents.
  6. Scapegoat of my FOO here. In my experience, the scapegoat - even No or low contact - keeps the NPD and the toxic framework around them secure. It’s not them, it’s the scapegoat. Too easy to spin and pin whatever needed on the scapegoat.
  7. We received an odd paper letter that I attributed to a marketing ploy to get us to open a store specific credit card, it said something along the lines of “complete your application by calling or going on line.” A few days later, another large retail chain calls our house looking for DH. Turns out, DH’s identity was stolen and the man that did it caused a huge ruckus in the second retailer’s store including an in store chase, pulling down displays, etc. We pulled a credit report, nothing. About two weeks later, our “Walmart credit card bill” arrives. Guy was able to open a card bc it’s a soft credit check. He got a laptop, diapers and a promotional gift card. We called Walmart, they closed the account and we froze DH’s credit. Call Chase - the email address looks legit.
  8. I’m nodding along to a lot of these responses and comments. For me, if I were the parent, I would share updates if / when adult child asked about family or if there was a big life update ie engagement, marriage, baby or death/big diagnoses. With that said, I wouldn’t make those big life updates the center stage of our interaction, I imagine I would share it in a more off the cuff way AND share why I was sharing. “Oh, by the way, Uncle Jim got engaged last week. I thought you would want to know because you’ve mentioned how much you like Helen”. I adore my MIL but as one PP commented, sometimes it is a run down on every relative’s public and non public business and yes, it keeps her busy, but anything I tell her it’s because I am okay with it being very widely shared. So I’m selective.
  9. I’m so glad you found them! DH and I were once heading to a college football game and I could not find my wedding band. I looked as much as I could but DH was like, we have to go if you we are going to go. So, we went and I was unsettled the whole time trying to retrace my steps mentally. We get home that night and one of my kids is asking about our day and I told him I was distracted bc I had lost my ring. He was like, “oh, I found that today, I put it here for you.” I was so relieved!
  10. I started drinking it a few months ago and I’m really happy I added it in. Like you mentioned, it’s a one and done which I wanted and I know I have deficiencies plus my gut micro biome needs help. I have noticed a difference in gut health and my skin is better. I drink one scoop with about 9oz of cold water and that’s it.
  11. I wouldn’t think twice about the tux. When we got married, we reached out to those who didn’t RSVP back either way to confirm they received their invite and get a firm headcount. The responsibility is on the person who received the invite to let the couple know if they are attending or not. Depending on the set up for the reception - seated dinner with place cards or buffet type style - the impact of them not RSVP’ing will be very obvious to the people that didn’t RSVP bc there will be no spot for them. If they told me directly they planned on attending without RSVP’ing, I would encourage them to reconsider that decision and then let it go.
  12. Praying you get answers and the right treatment plan soon!
  13. I’m not sure if they are trying to force a friendship or if they have gaps in their care plans for their DS, because I’m surprised they reach out and invite their son over! Regardless, I agree with Tap, short and sweet reply that tomorrow doesn’t work and see you at the next practice!
  14. Would you be able to have a few freezer meals / soups put together for her? With the ages of the kids, they could defrost in the fridge, put the contents in a crock pot and have something more nutritious than take out with minimal effort. I would also tuck in a couple of “coupons” - good for a laundry / cleaning session, good for a vent / cry session, etc - something sweet and tangible for her to know she can lean on you.
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