Posts by nimbletrucker132

I sure do—my parents' house in New York City and some land out in Appalachia.

crimsonviper14 said:Target carries leggings in larger sizes, so I'm guessing they might be longer too. I wear a size 18/20, I'm about 5'10", and they work fine. Though, honestly, I just wear them under pants in the winter with socks, so I don't really know if they'd feel too short if I wore them on their own... maybe.

I actually spotted some large-size tights at TJ Maxx yesterday—they had a huge variety of colors and everything was on sale.

Well, looking at how you described him, he seems pretty independent when he’s able to get online and surf the web. He’s someone living with special needs due to his hearing impairment, and honestly, people with those types of abilities find great success in roles like delivery drivers or similar service jobs!
He could easily thrive in a private assisted living community—think more along the lines of a high-end senior living facility—rather than being placed in a psychiatric institution!

I’m right there with Bryan Taylor9 and Ryan Carter52 on this one.

Look, you have every right to live your life the way you see fit, but let’s be real—and I think you probably realize this yourself—there are absolutely no guarantees in this world.
Your brother has his own right to live his life too; it’s certainly not an easy road for him, and it’s likely even tougher on your parents.
It might be time to let go of whatever old grudges or bitterness you're holding onto and just focus on moving forward.
If the day ever comes where you decide to move your brother into a care facility, please don't shut him out. He needs you, and deep down, he knows you're his sibling—he probably loves you more than you're willing to show.

Wishing everyone the best of luck!

John Clark6 said:Oh, come on now—what on earth are you all talking about?
These supposed statements from the IRS... honestly, they don't mean a thing to anyone, and they certainly aren't grounds to halt a foreclosure or a levy. I mean, does an IRS document actually list whether I own a television or a laptop? Of course not! A tax statement isn't some kind of definitive proof—it’s just a partial snapshot at best, and it really doesn't reflect the actual state of someone's assets.

Fair point. To me, it also feels pretty abstract to assume that a clean tax record automatically proves someone doesn't have cash on hand, a house, or a car. They certainly aren't tracking if you own a television or something similar.
On the flip side, how would they even go about seizing a TV or a stove from a household shared by five different people? Where is their proof that the item belongs to that specific individual rather than, say, my grandmother Anne?

Susan Morgan2 said:Alright, here’s the deal—I’ve got a weird situation on my hands. Some lady shows up at my door waving paperwork, claiming my sister needs to pay some fine or face wage garnishment. The catch? My sister hasn't lived at this address in forever, even though she's still officially registered there on her ID. This woman actually had the nerve to say they’d break into the property with lockpicks and tools to seize assets, even though the place isn't even in my sister's name. Like, how are they even allowed to just barge in and inventory someone else's stuff?
Is it actually possible for something like this to go down? And more importantly, how do you protect yourself so they don't walk off with your things (specifically mine)?

I'm actually wondering the exact same thing... Should I go ahead and get that famous certificate from the IRS for my relative to prove she has no assets or income, or is there a better way to handle this...? 🙂

Brian Edwards6 said:Is everything running smoothly on your end?🤔

It’s still here, though it basically just lives out of its own little wardrobe now... 🙂🙂

I’m looking for some advice regarding a legal garnishment notice.
A relative of mine is currently registered at my address, but I don't own any real estate or significant assets here, nor do I have any extra income to speak of.
Today, he received a judgment for a debt involving what looks like a mobile hotspot subscription or something similar. What kind of fallout should I expect at my residence? Who am I going to be dealing with in terms of legal headaches, and how can I prevent this whole mess from blowing up in my face? 😢

Kenneth Parker15 said:🙄

Could you maybe try to give an even stupider answer to this topic? Just a little bit? Come on. Put some effort in, you can do better than this!

And what would that even mean...? Being under some kind of magical influence?! C'mon... 🙄🙄
Or maybe they're claiming to be an "indigo child" or some sort of "crystal child"? 🤣😂

My dear young friend, please, go outside and get moving. Life is passing you by right now, and you're missing out on your prime years—those beautiful, easy days when you aren't weighed down by the heavy lifting of adulthood like a career, bills, mortgages, or managing a family...
Go sign up for a local sports league or hit the gym; you'll find that once you break out of this mental fog, you'll realize you were just imagining all of this... 😉

I could easily just tell him, "Look, kid, you're just going through a phase; get out of the house, hang with your friends, go hike some trails, or just find somewhere fun to blow off steam. Life is actually pretty incredible—especially when you're fifteen and feel like the whole world is yours for the taking..." 😬

Carol Price6, sorry if I'm drifting a bit off-topic here, but could you clarify what the actual nature of this work is? Like, what kind of job are we talking about exactly?

It feels like there's a whole lot of commotion over absolutely nothing... 😬

Kimberly Robinson2 said:Look, Doa, that’s not even what I meant—it’s more about the fact that his father isn't actually here with us. When he draws a family portrait, he just draws me and himself, which is basically only half the picture. 😢
Even though my boyfriend does end up playing the dad role when we hang out with friends...😁

How can you look at it as only half a family? It seems to me that the disconnect starts with your own perspective and how you're guiding him to view things. In this situation, you are his entire world—you're playing the role of both mother and father, and he is everything to you. Even if it feels like you're standing alone against the world, you two are a complete unit (or at least, you should be... 🙄)
Think about how many kids out there are raised by single parents. 🙂
You might want to head over to the "Toxic Parents" thread under the Psychology subforum and really dive into that material. It could provide some much-needed clarity! 🙂

Alright, we've covered every single angle here—analyzing all the "what ifs" and the potential outcomes, whether they actually happened or just could have. At this point, I think the topic has reached its natural conclusion; we're essentially just waiting on the final word... 😬
Now that everything is settled, we really ought to take some lessons from this experience to apply to our next outing, holiday, school essay, or movie night...

Megan Gray78 said:Personally, I find this whole story a bit strange and full of holes...

As a mother of three children of various ages (including school-aged kids, so I can grasp certain things),
I’ve also navigated different seasons of life; I know what it means to have something and to have nothing.

- To start, it strikes me as odd that the teacher sent out a notice about going to McDonald's just one evening (or day) before the field trip (especially since everything was already settled and paid for). If that's really how it went down, then that's her mistake—and honestly, the only real mistake in this entire tale.

- You knew they were going there, so you really should have exchanged some cash ☕ and made sure your child had at least enough for some fries. Besides, given your parenting style and the circumstances, you shouldn't be trying to scramble for money in much more intelligent situations.

- In any case, you should have called the teacher the VERY SAME EVENING you found out about the McDonald's trip to prevent all this drama from happening in the first place.

- And if you didn't call her then, you should have gone to the school the very next day.

- If you didn't even have three days to spare, you should have called her on the actual day they returned and when you first learned about the event.

- All in all, I support what the teacher did, because she was actually thinking about your child's feelings (unlike you).

P.S. I highly doubt a teacher acting this way would be dragging a kid by the sleeve through the hallways chasing them over $7.00. The two of them just don't seem to fit together.

P.P.S. (but not least important) — the fact that someone lives with a boyfriend and together you have FOUR children, neither of you working, living solely off his occasional gigs and child support, tells me a great deal about you as parents.

Look, I am truly aware of situations where life breaks you and you can't find work, but please—waitressing, cleaning offices, working at bakeries, bars, or private apartments, ironing, catering at weddings, washing dishes at weddings, handing out flyers, construction work... YOU CAN ALWAYS DO THAT! Instead of relying on sporadic paychecks and welfare while supporting FOUR CHILDREN. To me, that feels incredibly irresponsible, and it doesn't sit right with me as good parenting or setting an example for kids. You aren't teaching them anything except that we'll get by if someone just gives us something.

IF both of you are ill or have been rendered unable to work—then I take back every word and I apologize.

Signed! Besides, the OP forgets that the teacher is also a human being with her own flaws and virtues. Given that she's aware of their lifestyle, the divorces, the marriages, etc., why wouldn't she have potential biases toward them (whether moral, religious, or otherwise)? So, why would she feel compelled to be extra gallant and treat her child to $7.00?

And I have to say, Laura's claim that her child doesn't have a family while living right next to her is such a sad observation... 😲 Maybe they don't, but I know I would do everything in my power to ensure my kids feel like they have a family. And besides, things aren't always rosy within a family... 🤷🙂

Gita xy you really gave me a laugh! Count me in!!! 🤣

I honestly can't let this pass without pointing out that we've already burned through twelve pages discussing the whole saga involving $7.00, McDonald's, the teacher, and that "what-is-this-even" situation. It feels like we're barely scratching the surface; I suspect there's a much deeper, more complex backstory here that we haven't even begun to grasp.

Btw. Joshua Parker11, any chance you're actually that teacher in question? 😬

Melissa Gonzalez2 said:Look, it's not like teachers are getting rich, but there are perks. Like, at a high school prom, the teachers usually get in for free, and there are all those field trips too.

I’m not an educator myself, but I am a mom of a high school senior, so I can tell you firsthand that those "free" parties and trips aren't exactly a blast for them. Honestly, most people would probably prefer staying home, curled up in bed with a good movie and some tea, rather than being forced out to dance around at some disco. Especially the older crowd...

As for respect—or the lack thereof—it feels like it's in short supply everywhere these days. Society has just lost its way.
Back when my son started first grade about twelve years ago, his teacher mentioned at a parent-teacher meeting that if we had any negative opinions about her or the school, we shouldn't voice them in front of the kids. She basically asked us not to undermine her authority. Some common sense goes a long way! 😢

Taylor Swift, I completely get where you're coming from and why you were feeling so torn. Honestly, it was probably for the best that you got your money back. That being said, I can't help but wonder if there might have been a way to head off the drama entirely—maybe by handing over the cash before the trip and just leaving those pre-purchased plots of land at home? They wouldn't have gone anywhere, and it might have saved your little one from all that unnecessary stress. It’s also possible the teacher saw things through a totally different lens; she might have perceived you as being a bit negligent, thinking that even though you'd given her a heads-up the night before, you didn't bother giving the kid twenty bucks for basic expenses. You can never truly know what someone else is thinking or how they're judging you behind closed doors...
My advice would be to sit down with her as soon as you possibly can to talk through your financial situation and explain the context. If the child realized things were tight and that money was an issue, then that shouldn't be something the teacher needs to hold against you.

Alexander Ross2 said:

I can't believe people actually fall for this garbage... absolute nonsense... kaže:
And here we go... another one added to this lovely group...
My son does everything in his power to drive us crazy every single day... literally, and he’s really getting to me...😁
He finally realized that damn thing was broken for good. After hours of staying calm, explaining himself, and basically begging... nothing worked...
He thinks he knows everything, obviously. Everything else is just stupid, pathetic, and boring. And why does it always have to be this way right now? It’s the same endless grind from sunrise to sunset... just one thing after another, day in and day out. No breaks, no rest, just constant fighting... like some sick competition to see who can suffer the longest...🤷This is freaking exhausting and just plain hard. I honestly think he’s struggling too, but let's be real... it's hitting me way harder...😁
Are there any other suckers left in this country...?

How would we even exist without this...🙄
My daughter doesn't exactly go out of her way to drive us crazy, but she definitely does whatever the hell she wants...😳
And now he’s already shouting about it, acting like he can't wait to turn 18...😂She honestly thinks the world is going to revolve around her... like she's actually got that much influence... newsflash, nothing's changing...😁

🤣

Exactly, and our son actually told me he’s moving out the second he turns 18 and plans to buy his own condo
I asked him, "How exactly?" He just goes, "Oh, with a mortgage!!!!" 🙏 I mean, what kind of mortgage? With what money is he supposed to pay that back? That’s when reality starts to sink in...
He’s actually a good kid otherwise; despite being 16, he still has that sweet, innocent side to him
Last Saturday, he rolled in at 11 PM and went straight to bed, acting like he was absolutely exhausted. So I 😕 asked: "Were you drinking?" He said, "No," 🤷
Later he admitted to having one beer, which led to me 😠 because he deals with asthma, so I gave him a real earful about the risks of taking medication if he needs it...
All in all, he’s a great kid—helps out around the house, cleans up, runs errands, and watches his sister🙏
Truthfully, things aren't always easy for him, but he handles it like a champ👍

Count me in for this. I’ve got two little ones, ages 19 months and 3 months, and I’m breastfeeding both of them. Honestly, looking back at my three pregnancies, the hair loss happens regardless of whether I nurse or not, so in my case, it doesn't seem to be linked to breastfeeding itself. It feels like my whole body is just aching from head to toe 😁; my tailbone has been absolutely killing me since my last delivery, my hands keep going numb, my vision feels a bit off, my nails are brittle, and I’m dealing with breakouts. I haven't seen any significant weight changes yet, and my teeth are holding up okay enough 😁, but really, I’m feeling pretty much the same as any other exhausted mom out there...
After my last pregnancy, my son actually thought I had some kind of serious illness because there was hair everywhere—especially clogging up the brush in the bathroom. Poor kid was genuinely terrified seeing it all 😢