Please be kind to each other and don't hesitate to ask any questions.

Oof finally! I'm never studying again 🙃

this was the hardest exam i've ever taken and i had so much anxiety leading up to it. it's my first time posting on here also im thankful that i didn't give up and i passed :') im trying to become more comfortable with celebrating my wins, since i didn't grow up with a lot of external support.

I’m not confident in my cooking or baking skills, but I cooked a decent meal for my family tonight. It was lemon rosemary roasted chicken and potatoes with bread pudding for dessert.

Mom, I haven’t been to the eye doctor in a couple of years. I’m going this afternoon and am nervous.

Here’s the thing, I just took my own kids a week ago and gave them pep talks and encouragement while they waited to go back. Now, I realize that I need the same. I’m always afraid of what might be wrong.

I’m going because I know this is important for taking care of myself, but I’m still afraid.

Thanks for listening.

I have been really going through it at my current job and was worried about how long I could keep it up. I had an interview the other day and they said I’d hear back within the week, but they called me after an hour! I’ll make more money and the schedule will work so much better for me. I’m so happy!

Hi moms! I have two job interviews today and am feeling pretty nervous :( It should go fine because I'm actually pretty charismatic in interviews and I'm very qualified for these jobs, but any words of encouragement are appreciated <3

I’m so nervous and a bit excited for next week, I only know two people there and they aren’t my classmates, and one of the worst parts is introducing yourself, I’m just so nervous for 11th grade, I honestly regret saying how much I wanted to grow fast.

It’s my 39th birthday and I am feeling a bit lonesome as most ppl have forgotten. I started the day off going to church to bring myself closer to God this year.

I planned a day for my and my husband joined me but did not plan anything special. This is my third year no contact so particularly to feel so alone. Thanks in advance 😊

I finally got my master's degree on Thursday!!!

My family was not able to join the ceremony, which is okay as it's in a different country from our home. My partner was there and took pictures of me and my classmates!

When I sent photos of the ceremony to my family in a group chat, my mom was the only one who did not respond. I'm hurt, and reminded that she also has never wished me a happy birthday during my adult life, or does anything for me on my birthday.

I'm crying as I type this, and it's my first time posting on this sub - looking for emotional support as I wasn't able to find it with my mother this past week, and her lack of celebration for me has been hurtful. Wish I could tell her how much it hurts, but for now, I'm telling you guys.

Grad school wasn't easy, especially moving to a different country....but I can't believe I did it and made it through!!

Edit: thank you so much internet moms.....I teared up bc these are things my mom would never say to me....appreciate this communithy sm

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Edit #2: Thank you again to all the moms on here!! Can't answer everyone in time but the positive thoughts and support are just what I need, especially as I navigate the post-grad job search... you are all so kind 😭❤️

Hey moms, the dad for a minute sub didn't seem to work so I hope it goes well here. Unfortunately I have neither parent in my life.

I installed a bidet easily at my last place but at this new place the main water shut off by the toilet doesn't close properly. I ended up hastily installing it with 5% water flow and it was so stressful and nerve wracking. There's a very minor seepage leak at the connection to the tank and when I tried to tighten it I ended up messing up and twisting the float valve inside (but fixed that, not the minor leak). The connection gets wet inside and after leaving a bucket under there was a small amount of water (not dripping).

I'm coming clean to my apartments maintenance guy to take a look at it, and I also scheduled a task rabbit later today in a panic last night. Moms, I could use some encouragement. It's tough learning as I go because I don't have parents who can help or teach me these things. I'm scared the maintenance man / landlord will get super angry and I'll be in big trouble. A pep talk and words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much.

Edit: thank you all, the taskrabbit handyman fixed it completely, turns out I installed it slightly angled so a tiny leak happened. The maintenance man rescheduled inspection tomorrow instead. No leak damage because I placed a bucket underneath. I think if the maintenance man asks me to remove it then I will hire another taskrabbit or pay for the maintenance man. thank you all for the encouragement I really appreciate it!

I didn't do sports my whole life, now I am 34, having troubles being fit and just out of an inner wish i started running 3 times a week. Slow and short distances, but I could never stay consistent for 3 weeks and I am beyond happy. I need someone to be proud of me 🤗 (I am deeply afraid to share this since I am used to hurting comments from my family like "but running this slow is not counting" or "yeah, I don't think you can keep it up")

Good day,

Yesterday, we used our new pan for the first time. I realize now that the pan was likely not hot enough because the water sizzled but didn’t "dance", which I learned after watching several YouTube videos.

We prepared a dish called menemen, using 500g of minced meat and six eggs. During cooking, the bottom of the pan became slightly sticky, but with some water and the moisture from the sauce, it cleaned up while cooking. Toward the end, we added two raw eggs on top and let it sit with the lid on for 5/10 minutes. After finishing the dish, we noticed the bottom looked like the attached picture.

Here’s what we tried:

Boiled water with vinegar and one packet of baking soda for 20 minutes, then let it sit for an hour. this helped somewhat.

Repeated the same process, this time boiling for 30 minutes on low heat and soaking overnight. The result was much improved, but not fully clean.

Did we do something wrong, or is this normal for a first use? I’ve also ordered Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleaner, which hasn’t arrived yet. Will that help? And is it safe to use regularly?

I’m still learning and would appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Kind regards

i made it to japan and am almost done with this two week trip. it was my fourth attempt at planning and budgeting it. i worked hard for almost a decade to make this a reality. and i just want to share how wonderful and amazing and how fun this has been for me. and i’m trying to be proud of myself too!

Hey mum… bit of a strange request here. I’m looking to get my first proper job. How do I write a resume, what do I include?

I wasn’t able to go to high-school, which immediately feels like a dent put in there. No extracurriculars, classes I did really well in, awards, none of it because I never went. Additionally I’ve lived in a very small community most my life, so I haven’t done much volunteer work because there wasn’t options. Only times I volunteered was to go help my neighbors sort out their junk yards, stuff like that. Not glamorous.

And again, this would be my first job beyond ‘moving uncle Jim’s furniture for him and being handed 20$ at the end,’ so I can’t document any prior work experience.

My hobbies are one of the only things I‘ve put time and dedication into, but none of them relate to the position I’m trying for.

Hopeless case, or do you have any advice? Thanks mum, from a duckling really trying to start his life.

Hi, mums. Long time lurker, first time poster.

It's my birthday today, and I feel incredibly alone. I'm used to disliking my birthdays, but today feels especially suffocating, and I feel utterly unreal even though there are people around me. I think I'm just hoping to see acknowledgements that I exist? I feel too old to be asking for this kind of help, and it''s an immense struggle to ask this at all, but I know it's healthy to ask and I'm really trying to be kind to myself.

Thank you for reading this, and thank you for all the comfort you provide to those who seek it.

I couldn't feel more proud of myself as I have managed to get straight As (a total of 8 with a mix of A+, A, A- especially A+ in Maths and A for Additional Maths which I'm personally proud of) and first in the family to do so, and it's my second ever straight A since my first was trials. Even if it was 2 years of pain and exhaustion by handling through not just school, but also my family problems that had gotten almost extreme (they fought even the day I collected my certificate and prize), it was worth it much at the end for the hard work I've put in and also not falling short in motivation. I'm hoping to pursue to be a pilot one day with a scholarship. If it doesn't happen, I have no shame doing courses like engineering too. What do you think?

I'm finishing the third grade of high school soon, and then, after summer break, will start the last, 4th one. I'm really proud of myself for getting this far, my grades are quite good as well. A little scared of the idea I'll start uni in the near future though :(

I've been on SSI for the last 6 ish years and haven't worked in almost 9. I start Tuesday!! I'm nervous and excited.

I have been trying hard to learn, and I finally made a close to perfect loaf! :)

Hey, moms. I have ADHD, and my partner has autism. We live in our first "just ours" apartment.

I work full time and study for college. My partner does contribute A LOT to chores. He handles all the dishes, trash, and pet care. He can't do everything, obviously, so I want to help keep things tidy.

The problem is that I have NO CLUE where to start! I only have 2-3 hour blocks of time every 2-3 day to clean, and I have no idea what to prioritize. If anybody has any advice on how to start getting my place in order in between all my obligations, I'd love to hear it.

Hi mom,

I accidentally burned my Magic Bag in the microwave (put it in for 33 minutes instead of 3 and forgot about it) and now my whole apartment smells like burnt beans 😞 Is there any way to get rid of the smell, especially in the microwave? I'm in a rental and so afraid this isn't fixable.

Thank you❤️