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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

My kids are 18 as of eight minutes ago. My ex no longer has any hold on me. FREEDOM!

aug 24, 2025, 4:08 am β€’ 496 19

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Bonita Applemum @newsladymd.bsky.social

Congrats πŸŽ‰

aug 24, 2025, 8:00 pm β€’ 4 0 β€’ view
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Deb Terry @lacemuse.bsky.social

I really wish I could say this was true but my daughter decided my ex was preferable.

aug 24, 2025, 8:15 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Marie Antoinette @wildnpcfl.bsky.social

I was stuck until our youngest graduated University. (This year)

aug 24, 2025, 7:39 pm β€’ 4 0 β€’ view
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Bob @bobmueller.bsky.social

When my son turned 18, his mom said she didn't have to be nice to me anymore, so no, he couldn't borrow the car to come to his grandmother's funeral (my MIL). She eventually gave him the car, but even after knowing her as I did, I couldn't believe she said something like that out loud.

aug 24, 2025, 11:56 pm β€’ 0 0 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

That is so petty and rotten. I'm sorry for both you and your son that you had to put up with that.

aug 25, 2025, 12:02 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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AuthorKWilliams @captainmaiel.bsky.social

Congrats! That’s huge!

aug 24, 2025, 9:18 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Happn-babe @happn-babe.bsky.social

Fly! Be free!! Congrats, you made it!

aug 24, 2025, 9:07 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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solaranoir13.bsky.social @solaranoir13.bsky.social

Congrats! It's a wonderful feeling, I know!

aug 24, 2025, 8:42 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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KenRoggemann @kenroggemann.bsky.social

Ohhhhhhh, I know that feeling!!

aug 24, 2025, 8:36 pm β€’ 5 0 β€’ view
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HarmonySnow @harmonysnow.bsky.social

Exhale and than dance!!!

aug 24, 2025, 8:03 pm β€’ 3 0 β€’ view
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RenΓ©e LaScala @reneelascala.bsky.social

✊🏼

aug 25, 2025, 1:54 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Kali 333 @katwomankali.bsky.social

That’s a wonderful feeling!

aug 24, 2025, 8:39 pm β€’ 3 0 β€’ view
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Artemisia @abcreative.bsky.social

10 more months ...

aug 24, 2025, 10:29 pm β€’ 4 0 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

I hope they're good ones!

aug 24, 2025, 10:30 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Tweepland Refugee @k-dramafan.bsky.social

It's a great feeling. Congrats!

aug 24, 2025, 8:02 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Algux (I write stuff) @algux.bsky.social

Go on a holiday you were not previously able to.

aug 24, 2025, 8:29 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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ColinJ @colinjretnavy.bsky.social

Oddly enough that's when my ex and I started talking again. We only fought over raising the kids. Once they were all adults, we didn't have anything left to fight about.

aug 24, 2025, 9:10 pm β€’ 0 0 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

I'm glad that worked out for you. I'm sure it was a relief!

aug 24, 2025, 10:13 pm β€’ 0 0 β€’ view
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otoPICO, a purple space chicken @otopico.bsky.social

I remembered when this happened for me and it is truly a wonderful day and you should celebrate it every year

aug 24, 2025, 6:38 pm β€’ 11 0 β€’ view
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Not Sure @renpho.bsky.social

Celebrate!! I know that feeling too.

aug 24, 2025, 9:38 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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ghowell73.bsky.social @ghowell73.bsky.social

Oh don’t worry, there are still holidays and weddings.

aug 24, 2025, 8:28 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

But there are no more lawyers, and I can move wherever I want without needing his approval. 😁

aug 24, 2025, 9:06 pm β€’ 10 0 β€’ view
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ghowell73.bsky.social @ghowell73.bsky.social

I know and that is great. I totally understand.

aug 25, 2025, 3:43 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Brenda, I stand with Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ @ducklady.bsky.social

Thank you for your service. Your kids are always your kids and I hope you always provide some type of support, emotional or otherwise. Yes, the ex control is, I'm sure, baggage you're glad to be rid of.

aug 25, 2025, 12:30 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

100%! One kid chose to live with him (and I'm here for her if she ever needs me) and the other is living with me while she goes to college. ☺️

aug 25, 2025, 12:46 am β€’ 0 0 β€’ view
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PattyAnne @txmeema.bsky.social

My youngest son's HS office was the bomb when it came to my ex. He apparently got on their nerves about him having the grades/credits for graduation. Son turned 18 a month b4 graduation, and when ex called, one woman told him they couldn't give out info on son, since he was now 18 & give ok to do it

aug 24, 2025, 5:59 pm β€’ 11 1 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

🀣

aug 24, 2025, 8:09 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. @mirimg.bsky.social

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

aug 24, 2025, 7:02 pm β€’ 3 0 β€’ view
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Furious Floridian @lmh82.bsky.social

Congratulations!

aug 24, 2025, 5:58 pm β€’ 7 0 β€’ view
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🀘🏻🧑DarcyMad🧑🀘🏻 @darcymad.bsky.social

Run, baby, run!!!! Do so quietly, please. This is the most dangerous time to leave an abuser; verbal, emotional, physical or otherwise. Spread your wings and fly!!!! Love, a survivor sister. πŸ¦‹πŸ’™

aug 24, 2025, 11:44 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. @mirimg.bsky.social

Congrats πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

aug 24, 2025, 7:04 pm β€’ 4 0 β€’ view
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T @terry-157.bsky.social

Congrats!

aug 24, 2025, 8:33 pm β€’ 2 1 β€’ view
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KREdmunds @kred42.bsky.social

Blessed day!

aug 24, 2025, 8:43 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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okragarden.bsky.social @okragarden.bsky.social

I'm happy for you!

aug 25, 2025, 12:50 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Nona Yerbiznatch @nonayerbiznatch.bsky.social

Doesn't 18 count until they graduate from High school?

aug 24, 2025, 8:59 pm β€’ 0 0 β€’ view
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Brigid Barry @brigidbarryme.bsky.social

They graduated in June. 😁

aug 24, 2025, 9:05 pm β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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ClaraπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸŒˆπŸ©· @clarab26.bsky.social

aug 24, 2025, 7:27 pm β€’ 4 0 β€’ view
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Dr. So-Called B 🐝🩺πŸ₯Ό @so-called-b.bsky.social

Congratulations πŸ‘πŸΎβ€οΈ 🎊

aug 24, 2025, 9:57 pm β€’ 3 0 β€’ view
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Angry Old Bat @angryoldbat.bsky.social

I had that day.

aug 25, 2025, 1:48 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Leah @lkemp.bsky.social

πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

aug 24, 2025, 5:39 pm β€’ 7 0 β€’ view
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Dr Lena @drlena60.bsky.social

Woo hoo!

aug 24, 2025, 11:44 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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AnnieOPopoAgie πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ @annieopopoagie.bsky.social

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

aug 24, 2025, 9:37 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Jack Phantom @jackphantom.bsky.social

It's a great feeling, isn't it? That last direct deposit.

aug 24, 2025, 8:45 pm β€’ 1 0 β€’ view