Q: messages problems

Hello pafrickel,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities. I know having an issue communicating with the Messages app on your iPhone is not what you expect. Based on what you stated, there could be a couple of possible causes for this issue. I would check with your carrier and make sure your account is in good order, and so should the people having an issue receiving your messages. Otherwise, this article would be a good place to start to resolve your issue:

Get help if you can’t receive text messages from an iPhone

Cheers!