I am super proud of you, OP. This is really amazing 🤩

Ah- hit enter on accident. But I asked a large provider in my industry to give me a referral code. Then once a week I search facebook for the service. Let's say its dog walking. So I search "dog walking" then will comment on a few recent posts for 5 mins and say I have a code for 5 free hours of dog walking, reach out if anyone wants it. I get about 5-10 messages a week, send them my code in a one sentence message and I've been getting around $3k/m from that.

Op here. I realize this sounds semi crazy but I know everything there is to know about my industry which is a random niche service industry. Let's say i

Getting my kid, who had a learning disability , to a college that was a good fit for her. With no husband, no debt and a job that makes the world better.

Good for you OP ~

Am truly proud of you for getting ahead! 😃

Also wanting details on the side hustle

Wow OP- and be proud that you also got props from such a notoriously tough group-dcum

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you ever thank the universe for your shitty husband because you wouldn’t have done any of those great things if you had married a great guy.

Tragedy creates an opportunity to be proud of yourself.

Op here and no because I cant ignore that my kiddos are the victims here

It’s part of many beliefs. It’s hard, but it also could be a gift to them. Aren’t you also proud of them for being successful through this.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön is a popular Buddhist book that teaches how to use pain, fear, and anxiety as opportunities for growth, rather than running from them. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, Chödrön offers practical advice on how to lean into difficult situations.

There are lots of teachings that have this tenet. It’s hard to see in the midst of it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m proud of you op!!!

I’m proud because I feel like I’m
navigating parenting teens WAY better than I navigated parenting babies/toddlers. I keep my cool during their arguments, and I’m always open to hugs and/or connection when they are in a better mood.

We give them a lot of independence, but the things that are important to our family we are good at having consistent boundaries.

Props to you! Im terrified of the teen years

Try not to be! If your kid is doing ok, it can actually be really fun.

Anonymous wrote:I’m proud of you op!!!

I’m proud because I feel like I’m
navigating parenting teens WAY better than I navigated parenting babies/toddlers. I keep my cool during their arguments, and I’m always open to hugs and/or connection when they are in a better mood.

We give them a lot of independence, but the things that are important to our family we are good at having consistent boundaries.

Props to you! Im terrified of the teen years

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you ever thank the universe for your shitty husband because you wouldn’t have done any of those great things if you had married a great guy.

Tragedy creates an opportunity to be proud of yourself.

Op here and no because I cant ignore that my kiddos are the victims here

Eh—don’t sweat it too much. My dad left us after having an affair and it didn’t scar me for life. It sounds like you’re an amazing parent, they won’t feel victimized if you don’t paint the picture that way.

I’m proud of you op!!!

I’m proud because I feel like I’m
navigating parenting teens WAY better than I navigated parenting babies/toddlers. I keep my cool during their arguments, and I’m always open to hugs and/or connection when they are in a better mood.

We give them a lot of independence, but the things that are important to our family we are good at having consistent boundaries.

Anonymous wrote:Do you ever thank the universe for your shitty husband because you wouldn’t have done any of those great things if you had married a great guy.

Tragedy creates an opportunity to be proud of yourself.

Op here and no because I cant ignore that my kiddos are the victims here

Anonymous wrote:Do you ever thank the universe for your shitty husband because you wouldn’t have done any of those great things if you had married a great guy.

Tragedy creates an opportunity to be proud of yourself.

Dp. That’s me! Lemons into lemonade

Congrats OP!!!