life update: lots of suck going on. out of my home for over a month, still no move back date, but my landlords are raising my rent $150/mo. And I'm having my ankle fused in two weeks, 6-8 weeks no weight on it to follow. Upside: lots of support for the surgery.
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Yikes! I think I missed a lot of news!
I don't think it was broadcast as such, Tanarian.
Sounds like a lot of ugh
I'm glad you're getting the support you need. May the situations work out for you soon.
Tanarian There was a big tidal storm here on 12/23 and a number of homes or basements (like the one in my building with all the electric and furnace there) flooded. The $150 gouging is just my slumlords using the repairs as an excuse, and the rental market is so tight here they have us over a barrel.
The ankle is fairly rapid onset (and intensely painful) osteoarthritis in a joint I broke 20 years ago.
Thanks for all the hugs. My current spiritual discipline is not saying "I"m okay" when I'm not. The corollary is remembering to let people know and taking in the love.
Thank you for the quick summary. You have my sympathies and 2nd-hand indignation.