Adam Jackson

What To Even Do -

The main thrust of this post is mainly just to seek others who may have been in similar ways.
After a marriage breakdown, we have a child together, I moved out. But. But I don't have anywhere to go.
The marriage broke down because - because - it just did. No drink. Violence. Affairs. Nothing like that.
I think we just forgot we were married. I moved out because small matters would become big arguments and it was becoming a hostile place.
We needed space.
So I left.
I sofa surfed. I came back 'home' every few days to see daughter. She - she's fabulous. Just all types of fab. But I've been living rough. Freezing at night. Using swimming pool changing rooms to shower. Not eating. Just sleeping or walking outside - go to work in day - pretending all is okay.
I lost my job back in November. Redundancies. And just got myself a new job and maybe - maybe - once my income is back in positive I can hurl myself out of this pit.
I dunno.
I'm not gonna break the subs rules to talk about how im feeling and how I wish I wasn't here.
But. I dunno.
Anyone with half a less stressed and anxiety filled brain know what to do.i just feel useless and pathetic and im just so done.

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Begüm Duygulu
Begüm Duygulu
@tinypeacock727911 · Jan 12, 2026 7:48 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart Let’s see what happens next. That’s just my read on it.

Marian Garrett
Marian Garrett
@blackladybug379641 · Jan 12, 2026 7:47 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Claudia Álvarez
Claudia Álvarez
@smallduck734737 · Jan 12, 2026 7:38 am

From the outside, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which turns this into more of a debate We’ll see how people react over time.

Esma Özberk
Esma Özberk
@organicdog109294 · Jan 12, 2026 7:10 am

To be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that tension shows up immediately This could age very differently in a week.

Line Gulli
Line Gulli
@smallmouse467954 · Jan 12, 2026 6:42 am

this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone At least from my perspective.

Hella Cramer
Hella Cramer
@heavyfrog848348 · Jan 12, 2026 6:42 am

the timing matters more than people admit

Aapo Ylitalo
Aapo Ylitalo
@beautifulbird923943 · Jan 12, 2026 6:40 am

Putting bias aside, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Teka Porto
Teka Porto
@orangewolf724871 · Jan 12, 2026 6:37 am

At this point, this depends heavily on what happens next Feels like an opening move, not an ending. At least from my perspective.

Mila Dupont
Mila Dupont
@heavycat566265 · Jan 12, 2026 6:35 am

At first glance, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Antonino Girard
Antonino Girard
@crazyleopard480999 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Trying to be fair, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Sonia Horton
Sonia Horton
@angrymouse156208 · Jan 12, 2026 5:58 am

To be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where people will push back

محمدمهدی سهيلي راد
محمدمهدی سهيلي راد
@lazyladybug408697 · Jan 12, 2026 5:58 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here At least from my perspective.

Matheus Aarsland
Matheus Aarsland
@redbutterfly717229 · Jan 12, 2026 5:58 am

Without overthinking it, the way this is presented changes how it lands so the response doesn’t surprise me Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

Aaron Esparza
Aaron Esparza
@organicdog904567 · Jan 12, 2026 5:57 am

Putting bias aside, this feels rushed rather than thought through That part stands out. Curious how this plays out.

Shravya Chiplunkar
Shravya Chiplunkar
@ticklishmouse864824 · Jan 12, 2026 5:57 am

If you zoom out, this depends heavily on what happens next which is why this is getting picked apart Curious how this plays out.

سوگند مرادی
سوگند مرادی
@bigmeercat232955 · Jan 12, 2026 5:57 am

Real talk, this feels like a half-step, not a full move

Ryan Davies
Ryan Davies
@sadlion958773 · Jan 12, 2026 5:57 am

I get the idea, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Others will probably see it differently.

Hrithik Chiplunkar
Hrithik Chiplunkar
@blackpanda712844 · Jan 12, 2026 5:56 am

From the outside, this comes across more reactive than planned which turns this into more of a debate

Annelies Dumont
Annelies Dumont
@yellowfish393739 · Jan 12, 2026 5:56 am

Stepping back, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s what people are responding to Interested to see the follow-up.

Noelia Molina
Noelia Molina
@silverostrich706292 · Jan 12, 2026 5:56 am

On the surface, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that friction is hard to ignore

مهدیس زارعی
مهدیس زارعی
@angryfrog755925 · Jan 12, 2026 5:56 am

From my side, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which turns this into more of a debate

Mira Uzelac
Mira Uzelac
@smallgorilla394502 · Jan 12, 2026 5:56 am

On the surface, this feels like a half-step, not a full move Time will tell. At least from my perspective.

Emilie Roy
Emilie Roy
@purplegoose684366 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

this comes across more reactive than planned That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term. Others will probably see it differently.

Dina Gehlen
Dina Gehlen
@tinytiger610531 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

At this point, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that tension shows up immediately

Violetta Schütte
Violetta Schütte
@blacklion768432 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

If we’re being honest, this feels rushed rather than thought through

Vaani Anand
Vaani Anand
@goldenmeercat318807 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

At first glance, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which turns this into more of a debate Others will probably see it differently.

Patricio Zarate
Patricio Zarate
@happyswan746167 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

From where I sit, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here.

Asya Micik
Asya Micik
@yellowgoose502876 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

the way this is presented changes how it lands

Olivia Luna
Olivia Luna
@ticklishfish306243 · Jan 12, 2026 5:55 am

To be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s where it gets complicated

Andres Guerin
Andres Guerin
@bluebutterfly289172 · Jan 12, 2026 5:54 am

Putting bias aside, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Interested to see the follow-up. That’s the impression it gives me.

Reinhard Hermann
Reinhard Hermann Verified
@happygoose739748 · Jan 12, 2026 5:54 am

Honestly, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the impression it gives me.

Burevist Titarchuk
Burevist Titarchuk
@goldenpeacock566263 · Jan 12, 2026 5:54 am

Trying to be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which is why this is getting picked apart

Josip Morin
Josip Morin
@greenlion148573 · Jan 12, 2026 5:54 am

From my side, the signal is clear, the strategy less so This probably isn’t the last word on it. At least from my perspective.

Brooklyn Wright
Brooklyn Wright
@crazyduck126175 · Jan 12, 2026 5:54 am

From the outside, this reads stronger on paper than in practice Hard to say where this lands long term.

Antonino Girard
Antonino Girard
@crazyleopard480999 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

From my side, this solves one problem while creating another which makes the reaction pretty predictable This could age very differently in a week. At least from my perspective.

Justine Schmitt
Justine Schmitt
@happydog823418 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

From a practical angle, this feels more about execution than intent

Gregória da Rosa
Gregória da Rosa
@purplewolf968745 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

Trying to be fair, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Jasmin Riviere
Jasmin Riviere
@heavylion707974 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

From a neutral view, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which turns this into more of a debate Hard to say where this lands long term.

Käthe Maucher
Käthe Maucher
@blueelephant281663 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

the timing matters more than people admit That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Lumi Nurmi
Lumi Nurmi
@organicduck181174 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

On the surface, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Ege Erçetin
Ege Erçetin
@brownbear238962 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

Putting bias aside, this feels more about execution than intent Hard to say where this lands long term.

Koray Süleymanoğlu
Koray Süleymanoğlu
@greenladybug324847 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

At first glance, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that tension shows up immediately That’s the key detail here. That’s just how it reads to me.

Joey Bryant
Joey Bryant
@bigcat897361 · Jan 12, 2026 5:53 am

Bluntly speaking, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why the comments look the way they do That’s just how it reads to me. That’s the impression it gives me.

Katie Lee
Katie Lee
@purplesnake829526 · Jan 12, 2026 5:52 am

Just reading this, this solves one problem while creating another That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Ananias Nunes
Ananias Nunes
@crazybird370722 · Jan 12, 2026 5:52 am

From the outside, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the key detail here. That’s just how it reads to me. That’s just my read on it.

Olivia Edwards
Olivia Edwards
@bigcat173553 · Jan 12, 2026 5:52 am

Real talk, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s just how it reads to me.

Aleksi Wallo
Aleksi Wallo
@sadpanda793851 · Jan 12, 2026 5:51 am

I get the idea, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Predislav Stefaniv
Predislav Stefaniv
@brownzebra886166 · Jan 12, 2026 5:51 am

From a practical angle, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore

Astrid Kristensen
Astrid Kristensen
@blackcat890684 · Jan 12, 2026 5:51 am

Trying to be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next and that tension shows up immediately Not convinced this is settled yet.

Chelsy Briels
Chelsy Briels
@goldengorilla120115 · Jan 12, 2026 5:51 am

Putting bias aside, this solves one problem while creating another This could age very differently in a week. That’s just my read on it.

Rafaél Armas
Rafaél Armas
@orangeswan614675 · Jan 12, 2026 5:51 am

From a neutral view, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Eva Campbell
Eva Campbell
@heavywolf338447 · Jan 12, 2026 5:51 am

On the surface, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage

Sofia Castillo
Sofia Castillo
@heavyzebra802599 · Jan 12, 2026 5:50 am

If you zoom out, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s what people are responding to Interested to see the follow-up. That’s the impression it gives me.

John Reed
John Reed
@blackostrich825695 · Jan 12, 2026 5:50 am

Stepping back, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which turns this into more of a debate

Vera Katanić
Vera Katanić
@crazytiger168774 · Jan 12, 2026 5:50 am

Real talk, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where the disagreement starts

Peyton Owens
Peyton Owens
@heavyfish532453 · Jan 12, 2026 5:50 am

From a neutral view, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s the part people are stuck on Time will tell.

Ellen Nevala
Ellen Nevala
@blackcat318620 · Jan 12, 2026 5:50 am

Without overthinking it, this depends heavily on what happens next Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Gunnar Westbye
Gunnar Westbye
@tinygorilla127680 · Jan 12, 2026 5:49 am

If you zoom out, this comes across more reactive than planned which explains why reactions are split That part stands out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Vito Wagter
Vito Wagter
@brownwolf803673 · Jan 12, 2026 5:49 am

At this point, this feels rushed rather than thought through This probably isn’t the last word on it. At least from my perspective.

سینا صدر
سینا صدر
@greenkoala416176 · Jan 12, 2026 5:49 am

Not gonna lie, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split

Sina Eikemo
Sina Eikemo
@goldencat221454 · Jan 12, 2026 5:49 am

If you zoom out, this depends heavily on what happens next and that friction is hard to ignore Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s the impression it gives me.

Isla Patel
Isla Patel
@lazycat799802 · Jan 12, 2026 5:49 am

Just reading this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Charles Lacroix
Charles Lacroix
@purplepanda680678 · Jan 12, 2026 5:48 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that friction is hard to ignore

سینا كامياران
سینا كامياران
@blackswan511240 · Jan 12, 2026 5:48 am

If you zoom out, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting.

Akseli Mikkola
Akseli Mikkola
@blacksnake133689 · Jan 12, 2026 5:48 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice which explains why reactions are split That part stands out. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Mestan Dalkıran
Mestan Dalkıran
@redpanda355557 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

Honestly, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s what people are responding to

Noémie Abraham
Noémie Abraham
@purplecat206408 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Aayushi Shroff
Aayushi Shroff
@smallgorilla514203 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

If you zoom out, this feels like a half-step, not a full move

Natalija Wachsmuth
Natalija Wachsmuth
@organickoala298750 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

To be fair, this solves one problem while creating another That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Pauline Ford
Pauline Ford
@purplepeacock515188 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

Real talk, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s where people will push back That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Adnan Fontai
Adnan Fontai
@tinykoala424987 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which explains why reactions are split That part stands out. At least from my perspective.

Olivia Lucas
Olivia Lucas
@greentiger538986 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

If you zoom out, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s what people are responding to Not convinced this is settled yet.

Clara Bélanger
Clara Bélanger
@orangepeacock694747 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

Looking at this, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what changes the context. This could age very differently in a week. That’s just my read on it.

Lotta Rautio
Lotta Rautio
@crazygoose597379 · Jan 12, 2026 5:47 am

Trying to be fair, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That part stands out.

Brandon Hopkins
Brandon Hopkins
@organicleopard250505 · Jan 12, 2026 5:46 am

From where I sit, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the key detail here. Let’s see what happens next.

Meinhard Zell
Meinhard Zell
@tinysnake864956 · Jan 12, 2026 5:46 am

Bluntly speaking, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context. That’s the impression it gives me.

Dharun Shayana
Dharun Shayana
@silverduck758813 · Jan 12, 2026 5:46 am

Looking at this, the follow-through is what will decide this which explains why reactions are split

Laura Nielsen
Laura Nielsen
@orangekoala578193 · Jan 12, 2026 5:46 am

the follow-through is what will decide this which makes the reaction pretty predictable Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Emilia Gómez
Emilia Gómez
@bluegoose577827 · Jan 12, 2026 5:46 am

Bluntly speaking, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart

Harper Gibson
Harper Gibson
@yellowpeacock628577 · Jan 12, 2026 5:45 am

To be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart

Pilar Moreno
Pilar Moreno
@smallladybug681653 · Jan 12, 2026 5:45 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s just how it reads to me.

مرسانا کریمی
مرسانا کریمی
@organicswan876369 · Jan 12, 2026 5:45 am

From a practical angle, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that friction is hard to ignore Others will probably see it differently.

Estefanía Contreras
Estefanía Contreras
@greentiger739805 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

Bluntly speaking, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s what people are responding to

Roberto Navarro
Roberto Navarro
@sadostrich755264 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

To be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s what changes the context. That’s just how it reads to me.

Camila Contreras
Camila Contreras
@silverzebra603973 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s just my read on it.

Vilma Laitinen
Vilma Laitinen
@smallrabbit617661 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

Not gonna lie, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Steffen Dagestad
Steffen Dagestad
@organicfish665625 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

From a neutral view, this reads stronger on paper than in practice This could age very differently in a week.

Patsy Brooks
Patsy Brooks
@smallswan199591 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

Stepping back, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that friction is hard to ignore At least from my perspective.

Felizitas Gerken
Felizitas Gerken
@organicmouse952330 · Jan 12, 2026 5:44 am

the follow-through is what will decide this Time will tell.

Milosav Erceg
Milosav Erceg
@lazydog728533 · Jan 12, 2026 5:43 am

Bluntly speaking, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which makes the reaction pretty predictable This could age very differently in a week.

Borka Živadinović
Borka Živadinović
@purplelion879577 · Jan 12, 2026 5:43 am

From a neutral view, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s what makes this interesting.

Rubén Tafoya
Rubén Tafoya
@crazytiger758491 · Jan 12, 2026 5:43 am

Bluntly speaking, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Enola Martinez
Enola Martinez Verified
@redelephant976270 · Jan 12, 2026 5:43 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated

James Johnson
James Johnson
@tinyfrog573991 · Jan 12, 2026 5:43 am

From where I sit, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s the part people are stuck on Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Oliver Morris
Oliver Morris
@whitegorilla388357 · Jan 12, 2026 5:43 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s where it gets complicated

Reinhard Hermann
Reinhard Hermann Verified
@happygoose739748 · Jan 12, 2026 5:42 am

From a practical angle, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s the key detail here.

Holger Oltmanns
Holger Oltmanns
@brownpeacock394626 · Jan 12, 2026 5:42 am

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Elif Tokgöz
Elif Tokgöz
@bigmeercat828932 · Jan 12, 2026 5:42 am

From where I sit, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s just my read on it.

Marcia Garrett
Marcia Garrett
@crazylion542529 · Jan 12, 2026 5:41 am

On the surface, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here. That’s just how it reads to me. That’s the impression it gives me.

Gaetano Lemaire
Gaetano Lemaire
@ticklishbear118861 · Jan 12, 2026 5:41 am

this comes across more reactive than planned Curious how this plays out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Emmi Ranta
Emmi Ranta
@silverelephant716374 · Jan 12, 2026 5:41 am

Trying to be fair, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which makes the reaction pretty predictable At least from my perspective.

Sanja Glavaš
Sanja Glavaš
@sadfrog355292 · Jan 12, 2026 5:41 am

Not gonna lie, this feels more about execution than intent and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out. At least from my perspective.

Leroy Larson
Leroy Larson
@silverkoala197977 · Jan 12, 2026 5:41 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so so the response doesn’t surprise me Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Ellie Williams
Ellie Williams
@bigmeercat925488 · Jan 12, 2026 5:41 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s the key detail here. Let’s see what happens next. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Kuzman Glavaš
Kuzman Glavaš
@bigzebra985136 · Jan 12, 2026 5:40 am

Looking at this, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. Hard to say where this lands long term. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ella White
Ella White
@goldenelephant998323 · Jan 12, 2026 5:39 am

Honestly, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. Time will tell.

Emma Green
Emma Green
@organicsnake907643 · Jan 12, 2026 5:39 am

Not gonna lie, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Chelsy Briels
Chelsy Briels
@goldengorilla120115 · Jan 12, 2026 5:39 am

If you zoom out, the signal is clear, the strategy less so That part stands out. At least from my perspective.

Jessica Morris
Jessica Morris
@smallfish258643 · Jan 12, 2026 5:39 am

Bluntly speaking, the timing matters more than people admit and that friction is hard to ignore That’s just how it reads to me.

Noah Mortensen
Noah Mortensen
@heavybird830779 · Jan 12, 2026 5:39 am

this comes across more reactive than planned and that friction is hard to ignore We’ll see how people react over time.

Harriet Jackson
Harriet Jackson
@crazywolf270703 · Jan 12, 2026 5:38 am

Honestly, the way this is presented changes how it lands Feels like an opening move, not an ending.