I just want to let friends here know that my phone is dying, so there may come a time when I won't be posting for awhile. (I hear some of you clapping! &#128541

Right now, the phone only works for long if it's plugged into an active charger, the sound doesn't work for videos and some other things (it goes silent most of the time, and won't hold the volume where I want it when it does work), and the back is coming off. There also appears to be a problem connecting to WiFi--it won't.

I can't afford to get it fixed or get a new one (I can't get a used one because of my OCD), so I don't know how long I'll be "away." Or, it might not happen at all. Maybe some things will work out. But I wanted to post this, just in case.

My phone is my lifeline, and it eases my anxiety. I'm bummed because I can't watch videos anymore. As some of you know, I haven't had TV in over a year, and I'm behind on my favorite shows. 😬 Thank goodness for books and magazines. But it's not the same as communicating with friends.

I hope, if this happens, I'll be back soon. And I don't lose data. That's already happened before, at least with some apps. Thank you, if you took the time to read all of this.

As you know, I'm still struggling with the mess, cats and my boyfriend. I don't want to be all alone in this, and hopefully, my phone won't stop working before I get another phone. The thing is, I *have* another phone, but my boyfriend told me we'd get this house cleaned up by fall and it's not happening. I can't count on him, and he won't hire anybody who will help while understanding my OCD concerns. He doesn't want anyone to see, which I understand, but I'm going crazy. Just wanted to get that off my chest before I post, in case I do lose my phone anytime soon. Thanks for listening.