Had to catch up! I’ve been spending all my time on reddit. I’m so sorry for what some of you are going through.

Me, well, I’m doing great. No longer depressed and anxious. I’m back down to just the two meds, depakote and lamital. To hell with APs! I met with an endocrinologist and it turns out my prolactin is just a bit high, so the longer I am off haldol it should level out on its own. What a relief!

I have been following r/lose it on Reddit and it is very inspiring. People have lost 40, 50, even 100lbs! I am very early into my weight loss journey. I walked 2 miles on Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday it stormed and today I lost motivation because it was so hot! What I have to do is wear my sneakers when I’m dropping my son off at camp and go directly after to the park. I’m hoping to work my way up slowly to walk further. We went on a 3.5 mile exploration of a state park in the nearby state last week and oh boy, was it difficult! I almost didn’t make it!

Last bit of good news: WE GOT APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE!!! I cannot believe it. I never though it was possible. I thank my nana so very much for being so generous and thinking of her grandchildren. I was Able to pay off all my credit cards AND my car (which should last for at least 4-5 more years), and I still have enough for a down payment! It’s just unbelievable. I never thought I’d have this in my entire life! I made doubly sure with RS that he is intent on spending the rest of his life with me and he assured me he is. He has been looking for rings that he can afford. I told him do NOT go over 1k. Any more than that is just ridiculous. I would be happy with a thirty dollar cz ring from amazon lol.

I just....five years ago I thought my life was over. I was resigned to living with my hoarder mother for the rest of my life as a single mom. And now...it’s just so amazing.

Anyway, I’ve rambled on fir long enough. Hugs to everyone! I know so many are struggling. I care for you all and you are all on my mind.