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2024.06.02 16:22 sunflaresorcery How can I come to terms with the loss of friends?
Hello. I'm sorry in advance for the way I type, I don't know how to format my thoughts. I (21) have always been a very solitary person. I'm late diagnosed autistic and bpd (this will be relevant) and have always been difficult to get along with. Throughout my entire life I've had maybe 12 friends, and most of them haven't lasted. One of them ended up becoming a stalker of mine, I had a fallout with a couple, but the rest have simply... Drifted away. I think those ones hurt the most because there's no finger to point in blame, it just happened.
I want to say that, obviously, friendships are a two-way system - I fully acknowledge that I have not been a great friend to some of them. I distance myself, ignore texts, cancel last minute, I am a nuisance to be a friend to. I know that, but some people in the world also knew that and for a brief while they decided they wanted to put up with it. I still have friends, but most of the ones I've held dear have moved on with their lives. I do wish (most of) them the best, and I'm actually on decent terms with them, but our bond is simply not what it used to be. I thought this was something I could deal with on my own, time heals all wounds and whatnot, but every passing day proves me wrong. I mentioned my autism and bpd because two things come into play: lack of relationship decay and the 'favourite person' phenomenon. Unfortunately, a lot of my old friends were my 'favourite person' for a while unbeknownst to me - my world revolved around them, essentially. I loved them so incredibly deeply, I'd do anything to make them happy, I wanted to support them with everything I had, and unfortunately because of my lack of relationship decay I still love them just as much. It's different, yes, I'm not screaming and crying because they don't answer a text, but I adore them even though we've drifted apart AND I've been a shitty friend in the past. It hurts so much to love someone so deeply and know that you screwed it because of your own actions.
I'm not looking for advice on how to get closer with them again. Basically all of my old friends have their own lives - jobs, university, new and better things to worry about than some dick they met as a teen. I don't want to add to that, especially because I can't guarantee I won't be a shit friend again. I just want to know: does the pain get better? Can I make it go away? Or, at the very least, how can I grow around the grief?
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I want to say that, obviously, friendships are a two-way system - I fully acknowledge that I have not been a great friend to some of them. I distance myself, ignore texts, cancel last minute, I am a nuisance to be a friend to. I know that, but some people in the world also knew that and for a brief while they decided they wanted to put up with it. I still have friends, but most of the ones I've held dear have moved on with their lives. I do wish (most of) them the best, and I'm actually on decent terms with them, but our bond is simply not what it used to be. I thought this was something I could deal with on my own, time heals all wounds and whatnot, but every passing day proves me wrong. I mentioned my autism and bpd because two things come into play: lack of relationship decay and the 'favourite person' phenomenon. Unfortunately, a lot of my old friends were my 'favourite person' for a while unbeknownst to me - my world revolved around them, essentially. I loved them so incredibly deeply, I'd do anything to make them happy, I wanted to support them with everything I had, and unfortunately because of my lack of relationship decay I still love them just as much. It's different, yes, I'm not screaming and crying because they don't answer a text, but I adore them even though we've drifted apart AND I've been a shitty friend in the past. It hurts so much to love someone so deeply and know that you screwed it because of your own actions.
I'm not looking for advice on how to get closer with them again. Basically all of my old friends have their own lives - jobs, university, new and better things to worry about than some dick they met as a teen. I don't want to add to that, especially because I can't guarantee I won't be a shit friend again. I just want to know: does the pain get better? Can I make it go away? Or, at the very least, how can I grow around the grief?
2024.06.02 16:22 DepartureWhole4595 Marriage is on the rocks. Need help
I need the catholic perspective.
I'm married and have been for 9 years. We have 3 kids under 10. Recently I've started fantasising about other women, but not sexually. Let me explain.
I've always wanted a traditional wife, one that stays home and looks after the kids and house. Not in a way that makes her my slave but just someone who makes it so others don't have to watch the kids more than is necessary, keep the home in order, etc.
I come from a large family and always wanted many children. I earn decent money and my salary allows my wife to stay home and do pretty much what she likes. Our home is owned outright so no rent or mortgage
For context, I work in construction and am out the house by 7am and back by around 5pm five days a week. I have a different diet to my family so do my own cooking, I don't smoke or drink, don't take drugs, go out except for work, have never touched another woman and actively avoid situations that could potentially result in all of the above.
I pay for all the bills, the vehicles, the taxes, holiday, kids, etc. I give her around 1k a month for food and fuel for her car.
The last 3 or 4 years have been tough. Our youngest was born in 2021 and since she has hinted at going on contraception because she can't handle another child. We got pregnant last year and she miscarried. She later said it was a blessing because she wasn't ready.
She is short and snappy with the kids, being outright horrible to them a lot of the time for little things they do that she doesn't like. She says she's depressed etc but she went to therapy and the therapist told her it was my fault!
I come in from work every day and the house is a mess. Breakfast dishes still on the table, sticky kitchen floor, no hoovering done, clothes and stuff everywhere etc. I told her mess disturbs my peace and enjoyment of my home so cpuld.she stay on top of it, but she's not seemed to have tried at all since that conversation.
She spends most of her time 'playing' in her garden. That's what she enjoys doing most. I tried to tell her we have responsibilities, hers is the home and mine is work and when those are taken care of then we can play. She said she doesnt do it because she doesn't want to and can't be bothered because it's not a priority.
She also took on some voluntary jobs which I think are great. But I have to ask if voluntary unpaid positions are taking precedence over the main duties we have, what then? I tried to say if she worked and I sat on the console all day a d she came home to a mess shed be livid but it didn't seem to register.
She claims its hard but yesterday I got the kids fed and dressed, cleaned the entire house top to bottom including kitchen bathroom dusting and hoovering and gave them their lunch, whilst looking after them. Was very easy, took me less than 2 hours out of my day.
On her day to day, she usually drops the kids at school and then has free time all day but chooses to spend it in the garden or volunteering.
So there's a God fearing girl in my local coffee ship who I've been chatting to when getting my coffee for the last year. She's very sweet, beautiful, always smiling with sincerity, a good laugh and a nice person. I know she is attracted to me the same as I am to her, you can just tell sometimes.
I fantasise about giving her my number, finding out she wants what I want in life, and divorcing my wife so I can finally have what I want - a wife who wants fo live rurally and have a big family with me, raise them in God's name and be happy. But really i want my wife to want that, and to do it with me.
If we had no kids I would have left already. The problem is our children. I desperately don't want my family to be broken up. I want to be a unit for them. To try to work through things for them. But after several conversations nothing changes and life goes on with me never getting what I need out of the marriage.
My wife is now talking about getting a full time job which would mean my kids having to go to before and after school club and also go to day care in every school holiday. This is not what we wanted for our lives when we decided to have kids but she's adamant.
My problem is if I leave, it gets worse for my kids not better.
I am planning to go to my local church and try to speak to a priest about it (real therapy) but do you all have any advice? I'm broken.
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I'm married and have been for 9 years. We have 3 kids under 10. Recently I've started fantasising about other women, but not sexually. Let me explain.
I've always wanted a traditional wife, one that stays home and looks after the kids and house. Not in a way that makes her my slave but just someone who makes it so others don't have to watch the kids more than is necessary, keep the home in order, etc.
I come from a large family and always wanted many children. I earn decent money and my salary allows my wife to stay home and do pretty much what she likes. Our home is owned outright so no rent or mortgage
For context, I work in construction and am out the house by 7am and back by around 5pm five days a week. I have a different diet to my family so do my own cooking, I don't smoke or drink, don't take drugs, go out except for work, have never touched another woman and actively avoid situations that could potentially result in all of the above.
I pay for all the bills, the vehicles, the taxes, holiday, kids, etc. I give her around 1k a month for food and fuel for her car.
The last 3 or 4 years have been tough. Our youngest was born in 2021 and since she has hinted at going on contraception because she can't handle another child. We got pregnant last year and she miscarried. She later said it was a blessing because she wasn't ready.
She is short and snappy with the kids, being outright horrible to them a lot of the time for little things they do that she doesn't like. She says she's depressed etc but she went to therapy and the therapist told her it was my fault!
I come in from work every day and the house is a mess. Breakfast dishes still on the table, sticky kitchen floor, no hoovering done, clothes and stuff everywhere etc. I told her mess disturbs my peace and enjoyment of my home so cpuld.she stay on top of it, but she's not seemed to have tried at all since that conversation.
She spends most of her time 'playing' in her garden. That's what she enjoys doing most. I tried to tell her we have responsibilities, hers is the home and mine is work and when those are taken care of then we can play. She said she doesnt do it because she doesn't want to and can't be bothered because it's not a priority.
She also took on some voluntary jobs which I think are great. But I have to ask if voluntary unpaid positions are taking precedence over the main duties we have, what then? I tried to say if she worked and I sat on the console all day a d she came home to a mess shed be livid but it didn't seem to register.
She claims its hard but yesterday I got the kids fed and dressed, cleaned the entire house top to bottom including kitchen bathroom dusting and hoovering and gave them their lunch, whilst looking after them. Was very easy, took me less than 2 hours out of my day.
On her day to day, she usually drops the kids at school and then has free time all day but chooses to spend it in the garden or volunteering.
So there's a God fearing girl in my local coffee ship who I've been chatting to when getting my coffee for the last year. She's very sweet, beautiful, always smiling with sincerity, a good laugh and a nice person. I know she is attracted to me the same as I am to her, you can just tell sometimes.
I fantasise about giving her my number, finding out she wants what I want in life, and divorcing my wife so I can finally have what I want - a wife who wants fo live rurally and have a big family with me, raise them in God's name and be happy. But really i want my wife to want that, and to do it with me.
If we had no kids I would have left already. The problem is our children. I desperately don't want my family to be broken up. I want to be a unit for them. To try to work through things for them. But after several conversations nothing changes and life goes on with me never getting what I need out of the marriage.
My wife is now talking about getting a full time job which would mean my kids having to go to before and after school club and also go to day care in every school holiday. This is not what we wanted for our lives when we decided to have kids but she's adamant.
My problem is if I leave, it gets worse for my kids not better.
I am planning to go to my local church and try to speak to a priest about it (real therapy) but do you all have any advice? I'm broken.
2024.06.02 16:22 Zackadelllic AppleCare+ Express Replacement Question
Hello. New to this sub and I have a question.
2 years ago, my watch (s3 or s4, idr) broke… 1 month after I carelessly forgot my AppleCare expired and I didn’t take advantage of it. So. I sold it for a pitiful amount money to someone that I assume used it for parts. It stung knowing I wasted that money on AppleCare and it could’ve gotten a replacement device or mine repaired before it broke and I assume would’ve lasted me a while longer. Being watchless, I bit the bullet and bought a series 7.
Fast forward 2 years. My coverage expires in almost exactly a week. I’m not going to let my AppleCare go to waste again. My battery is at 80% capacity and the screen has scratches that I know will turn to the internal or external screen breaking sooner than later. (My last one broke internally - became unresponsive to touch on the right side only). I thought about trade in and it offered me $140 through Apple but I can’t afford the monthly payments rn for an ultra and I’ll also be annoyed if a better version is announced in a few months.
So. I’m looking at the express replacement option and I have a question that I can’t see to find an answer for…
If I go this route, after having an “accident”, do I keep the replacement device? Or do they repair mine while I use the replacement and then make me swap them back? Secondary question.. is it better to break just the screen? Or better to have something happen like the dial pop off, too?
Thanks in advance.
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2 years ago, my watch (s3 or s4, idr) broke… 1 month after I carelessly forgot my AppleCare expired and I didn’t take advantage of it. So. I sold it for a pitiful amount money to someone that I assume used it for parts. It stung knowing I wasted that money on AppleCare and it could’ve gotten a replacement device or mine repaired before it broke and I assume would’ve lasted me a while longer. Being watchless, I bit the bullet and bought a series 7.
Fast forward 2 years. My coverage expires in almost exactly a week. I’m not going to let my AppleCare go to waste again. My battery is at 80% capacity and the screen has scratches that I know will turn to the internal or external screen breaking sooner than later. (My last one broke internally - became unresponsive to touch on the right side only). I thought about trade in and it offered me $140 through Apple but I can’t afford the monthly payments rn for an ultra and I’ll also be annoyed if a better version is announced in a few months.
So. I’m looking at the express replacement option and I have a question that I can’t see to find an answer for…
If I go this route, after having an “accident”, do I keep the replacement device? Or do they repair mine while I use the replacement and then make me swap them back? Secondary question.. is it better to break just the screen? Or better to have something happen like the dial pop off, too?
Thanks in advance.
2024.06.02 16:21 ThorHammerscribe 35 [M4R] I sympathize with Batteries, I'm not included in anything either
Hi, I'm Shawn. I'm 35 and live in a charming little town in Virginia, just a quick 29-minute drive from Harrisonburg. I'm on the lookout for people who are genuinely interested in building real friendships. If you're someone who values regular communication and meaningful connections, we might really hit it off!
I don't usually like to talk myself up—I don't think of myself as particularly fascinating or charismatic—but I'm eager to step out of my comfort zone. I'm ready to pursue authentic connections, especially when it comes to romance. So, if you're up for building something real, let's get to know each other!
I'm a traditional geek at heart, who still gets weak in the knees at the excitement of exploring fantastical worlds. Whether it’s diving into a comic book or navigating the digital landscapes of video games, I find immense joy in science fiction, fantasy, and anime. Creating a Magic: The Gathering deck is my current project, and I love getting lost in a D&D adventure (though I'm taking a short break from that right now).
By night, I work as a security guard. In my downtime, I enjoy reading, writing fanfiction, and tuning into podcasts about Bigfoot, Dogman, hauntings, aliens, and other cryptids. While I don't participate in cosplay myself, I have a deep appreciation for the art and effort that goes into it. I also enjoy a little true crime as well, but unlike most, I don't obsess over it.
I’ve always been an animal lover, even if they aren't the cuddly type. I once owned a Hermit Crab, which was quite an interesting experience. Currently, I have a dog named Scout who, to be honest, can be kind of an asshole at times, but he has his moments. I also have a whole slew of chickens clucking around the yard. A friend offered me a chinchilla when they were downsizing, but I had to turn it down because I simply didn’t have the room.I’d love to have a bearded dragon named Spyke or a Sugar Glider named Momo one day.
I know it's important to some, but I wouldn't necessarily say I'm a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community as I believe that how someone lives their life is their business so long as they aren't harming anyone or involving children. I also use the word "Dude" in a gender-neutral manner. I believe in the importance of respecting individual preferences so weatheryouidentifyas a man,woman nonbinary or anythinginbetweenyou'llbe my Dude. Additionally, I am open to the 420 culture socially as I use it to treat my insomnia, although I'm not personally involved. Politically, I consider myself more centered, and I identify as agnostic.
At this point in my life, I’m really looking for genuine in-person connections with people who are straightforward and honest. I'm definitely not interested in running into deceitful cam girls or romance scammers trying to get my credit card info or convince me to buy gift cards. I want to meet both men and women around my age 30-49 who I can hang out with, make great memories, and spend quality time together. It’d be great if they lived nearby or are okay with some travel now and then. Especially those Who are single, not married, and don’t have kids—I'm just not up for being a third wheel.
I've noticed a trend of individuals seeking deeper connections, craving meaningful conversations, and even expressing interest in video and voice chatting. While I understand the appeal of putting a face to the name, I believe that such interactions should evolve naturally, without feeling forced. But if you insist on getting to know me on a deeper level I'll include a few things below that'll help you understand me a bit better.
So, to sum it up, I’m looking for friends who are like me: single, not married, and without children. Ideally, you’d be nearby or okay with occasional travel so we can meet up easily. Building meaningful friendships through shared activities and mutual interests is what I’m after.
Bookworm or Movie Buff:: Bookworm
Board games or Video games:: Both
City or Country:: Country
Favorite Color:: Purple
Favorite Season:: Summer
Musical Taste:: Variety, but Meatloaf is my favorite and I don’t like blue grass
Favorite Video Game:: Mass Effect
Favorite ME Romance:: Tali
Favorite ME Class: Sentinel
My Zombie Apocalypse Plan:: "We get in my car, drive over to Mom's. We go in, take care of Philip. 'So sorry, Philip.' Then we grab Mom, go get Liz, go to the Winchester, have a pint, and wait for this whole thing to blow over."
Gaming:: I'm all about video games, especially RPGs and sandbox games like Mass Effect and ARK: Survival Evolved.
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I don't usually like to talk myself up—I don't think of myself as particularly fascinating or charismatic—but I'm eager to step out of my comfort zone. I'm ready to pursue authentic connections, especially when it comes to romance. So, if you're up for building something real, let's get to know each other!
I'm a traditional geek at heart, who still gets weak in the knees at the excitement of exploring fantastical worlds. Whether it’s diving into a comic book or navigating the digital landscapes of video games, I find immense joy in science fiction, fantasy, and anime. Creating a Magic: The Gathering deck is my current project, and I love getting lost in a D&D adventure (though I'm taking a short break from that right now).
By night, I work as a security guard. In my downtime, I enjoy reading, writing fanfiction, and tuning into podcasts about Bigfoot, Dogman, hauntings, aliens, and other cryptids. While I don't participate in cosplay myself, I have a deep appreciation for the art and effort that goes into it. I also enjoy a little true crime as well, but unlike most, I don't obsess over it.
I’ve always been an animal lover, even if they aren't the cuddly type. I once owned a Hermit Crab, which was quite an interesting experience. Currently, I have a dog named Scout who, to be honest, can be kind of an asshole at times, but he has his moments. I also have a whole slew of chickens clucking around the yard. A friend offered me a chinchilla when they were downsizing, but I had to turn it down because I simply didn’t have the room.I’d love to have a bearded dragon named Spyke or a Sugar Glider named Momo one day.
I know it's important to some, but I wouldn't necessarily say I'm a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community as I believe that how someone lives their life is their business so long as they aren't harming anyone or involving children. I also use the word "Dude" in a gender-neutral manner. I believe in the importance of respecting individual preferences so weatheryouidentifyas a man,woman nonbinary or anythinginbetweenyou'llbe my Dude. Additionally, I am open to the 420 culture socially as I use it to treat my insomnia, although I'm not personally involved. Politically, I consider myself more centered, and I identify as agnostic.
At this point in my life, I’m really looking for genuine in-person connections with people who are straightforward and honest. I'm definitely not interested in running into deceitful cam girls or romance scammers trying to get my credit card info or convince me to buy gift cards. I want to meet both men and women around my age 30-49 who I can hang out with, make great memories, and spend quality time together. It’d be great if they lived nearby or are okay with some travel now and then. Especially those Who are single, not married, and don’t have kids—I'm just not up for being a third wheel.
I've noticed a trend of individuals seeking deeper connections, craving meaningful conversations, and even expressing interest in video and voice chatting. While I understand the appeal of putting a face to the name, I believe that such interactions should evolve naturally, without feeling forced. But if you insist on getting to know me on a deeper level I'll include a few things below that'll help you understand me a bit better.
So, to sum it up, I’m looking for friends who are like me: single, not married, and without children. Ideally, you’d be nearby or okay with occasional travel so we can meet up easily. Building meaningful friendships through shared activities and mutual interests is what I’m after.
THIS OR THATEarly Bird or Night Owl:: Night Owl
Bookworm or Movie Buff:: Bookworm
Board games or Video games:: Both
City or Country:: Country
Favorite Color:: Purple
Favorite Season:: Summer
Musical Taste:: Variety, but Meatloaf is my favorite and I don’t like blue grass
Favorite Video Game:: Mass Effect
Favorite ME Romance:: Tali
Favorite ME Class: Sentinel
My Zombie Apocalypse Plan:: "We get in my car, drive over to Mom's. We go in, take care of Philip. 'So sorry, Philip.' Then we grab Mom, go get Liz, go to the Winchester, have a pint, and wait for this whole thing to blow over."
Gaming:: I'm all about video games, especially RPGs and sandbox games like Mass Effect and ARK: Survival Evolved.
DEALBREAKERS
- Little to No Effort Life gets busy, and I don’t expect immediate responses all the time, but I do hope for some genuine interaction, consistency, and effort to keep in touch. I’ll definitely put in the same effort and energy on my end. We don’t need to have all the same interests, but having enough in common to keep things enjoyable would be awesome. Friendships is a two-way street. If I'm always the one initiating plans, reaching out, or investing in the relationship, while you show little to no effort or interest, it quickly becomes exhausting and one-sided for me. Friendship takes work, and if you're going to waste my time with prolonged periods of not texting me, then it's probably best we aren't friends. Relationships require effort from both sides to thrive, and it’s essential to value each other's time and commitment. If mutual respect and communication aren't present, maintaining the friendship simply isn't worthwhile.
- Poor Hygiene: Basic hygiene is important for personal and social interactions. If a friend's poor hygiene regularly makes it uncomfortable to be around them, it becomes a significant barrier in developing a close and healthy friendship. I'm a bigger guy so I always make sure my Hygiene is on point, teeth brush, shower twice a week and deodorant.
- Irresponsiblity:: As a 35-year-old adult, I expect my friends to act like grown-ups. I'm not here to play the role of a mom or a babysitter. If you happen to get drunk and out of control occasionally and you're usually a good friend, I'll ensure you get home safely. However, if every time we hang out, I find myself dealing with your drunken behavior and having to wrestle your keys away from you like you're a defiant child, I'm putting an end to our friendship. If you can't manage your finances because you blew all your money on weed and then come to me for a loan, I'm cutting ties with you. I have nothing against smoking weed, but if you can't function without it and it's become an addiction, then I'm walking away. If you engage in petty drama on social media like a teenager, I'm walking away. I simply want people around me to act like responsible adults. I've outgrown all the immature antics reminiscent of high school drama.
2024.06.02 16:21 Diligent-County1101 DJI Action 4 file sizes too big for mac to play or transfer…any fixes?
What’s going on guys…So I recently got a DJI Action 4 for my motorcycle rides and I’m having some issues with the footage.
I did research the camera a lot and picked the setting for filming that worked for me.
However, now that I went to transfer them to my computer its be an absolute nightmare working with it. So here are some of the issues and I wonder if anyone can offer some advice or support.
For reference I have a 2013 Macbook Pro w/500gb solid state, I5 2.6GHZ dual core processor & 8 gigs of ram, intel iris graphics card. I’m shooting in 4k30fps in the DJI and I’m using a sandisk extreme pro 256gig sd card.
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I did research the camera a lot and picked the setting for filming that worked for me.
However, now that I went to transfer them to my computer its be an absolute nightmare working with it. So here are some of the issues and I wonder if anyone can offer some advice or support.
For reference I have a 2013 Macbook Pro w/500gb solid state, I5 2.6GHZ dual core processor & 8 gigs of ram, intel iris graphics card. I’m shooting in 4k30fps in the DJI and I’m using a sandisk extreme pro 256gig sd card.
- I recorded the footage is HEVC format and on my computer it reads as MP4 or MPEG 4 Movie, The codec is coming up as Timecode,AAC,HEVC but when I try to play it with quicktime it stutters and not fluidly plays…is my mac just not powerful enough to play the footage?
- I continuously record my ride, some of my files are 25-30 mins long and are about 18gigs of data…I can’t transfer these for the life of me anywhere I’ve tried over icloud which has kicked my computers ass, airdrop, text message, I’ve tried compressing the files but nothing works only thing that seems to work so far is dropbox but it takes a while to upload and download…I am at least trying to just get the footage on my phone to make new smaller clips from the footage…do you guys have any other options?
- is there a way to split up the footage in the action 4 so I can have smaller clips of the one continuous shot? Is there any way to shrink this footage without destroying the quality? Once I formatted a clip into H.264 through final cut it played just fine but was very grainy
- Would recording in H.264 make my life easier or do I need to just set a timer on my phone to stop the footage ever so often when riding to create smaller clips in HEVC to make my life easier?
- do I need to lower it to 1080p60fps? if so, is quality that much of a difference or we wouldnt notice?
2024.06.02 16:21 OutFoxedU1988 Horse power isn't for girls
So I played this racing game with my hubby. His passion is being a grease monkey and gets excited by anything with enough horse power to just haul ass. I don't care for grease monkeying around, I don't care much for smelling like used motor oil, transmission fluid, dirt and sweat All at once either. That's what I have hubby for. So I was playing whatever racing he plays and I've come away from playing this racing game with him with like 4 out of 5:straight wins and a huge crush on what I thought was some new model of mustang but after hitting the in F.Y.I and having a short conversation with hubby. I'm now enlightened that it wasn't a mustang; but in fact what I have come away from a dang racing game with a crush a Shelby super snake. Of course she's a red head without white racing strips. The racing stripes reminds me of chrome or that hunk of junk that the county jails like to stick on the wall above the sink in the cells. The racing stripes color is called magnetic and I think u can see ur blurred and distorted reflection in the magnetic stripes that look good with red body paint. I told my husband I want one of these right. He was like u better be kidding me bc that's a new Shelby super snake with the big block....yada yada yada. So I flipped over a few cars and stopped on the exorcist by Hennessy in kryptonite or krypton green. My hubby said "thats more expensive than the Shelby in reality. Why u just like an equinox or a Cruz or a fiesta or maxima or something that is more suitable for lady's. I was like "excuse me! WTF do u mean suitable for lady's. Since when have u known me to be lady like in the least while ur all trying to say horse power is just for silly boys. Unless u meant something less pricey is what u meant by lady's. and darling husband it's ur lucky day. He asked "why is it so lucky." It's lucky for u I don't got a Shelby super snake right cuz I'd probably run u over. Maybe just run over ur or something but I'd still probably run u sexist shovanist ass over. Would be suitable for a lady to do? 🙊🙉🙈🤬🤬🤬🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️
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2024.06.02 16:20 Eastern_Secretary_58 AITA for kicking out my brother out of my apartment for buying expensive things, and not rent?
I (29F) have a good job and a nice apartment in the city. My younger brother (24M) moved in with me six months ago. He was having a hard time finding a job after college, so I offered to let him stay with me until he got back on his feet. The deal was that he would help with rent and expenses once he found a job.
A month after moving in, he found a job. I was happy for him and thought everything would be fine. But then I noticed that he wasn't contributing to rent or any household expenses. At first, I thought he might be saving up or paying off some debts. I didn't say anything because I wanted to give him some time.
However, I started to see him buying expensive things. He bought a high-end gaming computer, new clothes, and even a $1,000 watch. When I asked him about helping with rent, he always had an excuse. He would say things like "I don't get paid until next week" or "I had to pay for something important." Meanwhile, I was covering all the bills and rent by myself.
Last week, I found out he bought a $2,000 TV. That was the last straw for me. I confronted him and asked why he could afford these expensive things but couldn't help with rent. He got defensive and said it was his money and he could spend it how he wanted. I reminded him of our agreement and told him it wasn't fair to me.
After a heated argument, I told him he had to move out. He called me selfish and said I was abandoning him. Our parents think I should have been more patient and that family should help each other. They think I'm in the wrong for kicking him out when he's still adjusting to life after college.
I feel bad because he's my brother and I love him, but I also feel like he was taking advantage of me. I think he needs to learn responsibility and that he can't just rely on others to support him while he spends money on luxuries.
So, AITA for kicking my brother out of my apartment for buying expensive things and not paying rent?
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A month after moving in, he found a job. I was happy for him and thought everything would be fine. But then I noticed that he wasn't contributing to rent or any household expenses. At first, I thought he might be saving up or paying off some debts. I didn't say anything because I wanted to give him some time.
However, I started to see him buying expensive things. He bought a high-end gaming computer, new clothes, and even a $1,000 watch. When I asked him about helping with rent, he always had an excuse. He would say things like "I don't get paid until next week" or "I had to pay for something important." Meanwhile, I was covering all the bills and rent by myself.
Last week, I found out he bought a $2,000 TV. That was the last straw for me. I confronted him and asked why he could afford these expensive things but couldn't help with rent. He got defensive and said it was his money and he could spend it how he wanted. I reminded him of our agreement and told him it wasn't fair to me.
After a heated argument, I told him he had to move out. He called me selfish and said I was abandoning him. Our parents think I should have been more patient and that family should help each other. They think I'm in the wrong for kicking him out when he's still adjusting to life after college.
I feel bad because he's my brother and I love him, but I also feel like he was taking advantage of me. I think he needs to learn responsibility and that he can't just rely on others to support him while he spends money on luxuries.
So, AITA for kicking my brother out of my apartment for buying expensive things and not paying rent?
2024.06.02 16:19 Linchen86 My(38F)Stepmother(66) gifted her best Friend(69F)the PC from my deceased father without talking to me first. How can I move on from this?
Helly everyone first time I am writing here pls excuse any grammar mistakes. English is not my first language and I am not used to reddit, so pls bare with me. My(38F) father died recently and I am still in shock what happend during this time. But let me give you information about my fathers and my life before I explain the situation. And sorry for the wall of text but I have no one to talk about it.
My father(67m) and my mother were divorced since I was 7 years old. He had an affair with his now widow Mary(66F). They got married and during my teenagertime I lived with them because I was a Daddys Girl and I was often in fight with Mary because she always made clear that she didnt want me around. Her family and friends were always number one. My father didnt really intervene because he was financially dependent on her. For example she always went with the children of her friends on a shopping spree, watching movies and so on. And I was always left out. I really tried to suck it up but after a time living with them, I moved back to my mother and brother and had low contact, because she did everything that I cant see my father and he just took it.
As I got older perhaps I was about 28, I noticed that my fathers health condition was getting with every year worse, so I reconnect with them over the last 10 years. They bought a house together and lived their lives happily. During that time I also reconnected with Mary. I helped her taking care of the house and garden, went house sitting when they were on vacation, we cook together, I had many sleepovers there and for the first time I was so happy to have my father back in my life and get so well with Mary. This was like my second home.
Now what happend ? My father was dying and Mary just wrote a Message in the morning "Your father is dying please think of him" Unfortunately I didnt hear the notification and later I got a call from Marys best friend Susan(68F) she said "your father has now passed away, it was peacefully" I was shocked... I asked her "where is Mary ? why didnt she called me ? Susan just said that Mary cant talk right now - which I completely understand but why didnt she called me ? I couldnt be there for my fathers last moments. During this Mary didnt contacted me not a single time. So I talked to Susan and asked her if I could help ? Like doing the mails, helping in the house, and many other questions but everything was shut down by her. So I asked her just for curiostiy is there a last will ? And Susan went crazy. How dare that I asked that ? And that I am an inheritance sneaker ! I tried to calm her down that this is not my intention it was just a simple question and she went straight to Mary and told her how horrible I am and Mary believed her without doubt. I know this was kinda an inappropiate question but I just wanted to know it so that I can also try to help with correspondence, because Mary is very bad in making appointments and organizing.
Everything was now under Susans control. I had absolutely no right In the process of the funeral. I wasnt allowed to do a obituary, to book a cafe for after the funeral and I wasnt allowed to decide which urn my father will get and much more. On all decisions I was left out. I also wasnt allowed to contact Mary because Susan said everything is to hard for her. And Mary didnt reply to messages or calls. I cried every day and Mary and Susan didnt care. The whole funeral was a crapshow.. the eulogy for my father was so short and so little about him. All the talk was about Marys friends and family. How great they have helped her in the last few years. Guess who had a special part in the Eulogy ? Yep you guessed it ! Susan ! What a wonderful friend she is and was always there for my father and Mary. You wanna know if we children where mentioned ?Let me give you our part of it : "OPs Father left 2 Children behind. His daughter also lived with them for a while, Then the contact became less" Thats it. I was devastated... After the Funeral Mary walked to me and asked "what do you think ? The funeral was nice right ?" I just stared at her eyes mumbled something about "werent the 10 years I was there for you two nothing?" and leaved the place.
This whole situation with the funeral took a toll on me.. I almost cry every day but that was not the tip of the iceberg.. My father was a passionate Gamer and had a PC and guess who has it now ? You guessed it right again! Susan! I tried to talk with Mary to please give me the PC it has sentimental value for me, the PC is over 6 years old it is not Highend. I build the computer together with my father, I helped him all the time with it, I played with him online but she didnt care. I also tried to talk to Susan about it and she said right after I mentioned it "This is now MY PC your father gifted it to me 2 years ago you will not get it !" Again I was devastated and shocked. I now try to get a external harddrive out from it because this was mine so that I least have one memory. I also have to wait to get my compulsory share of inheritance. Mary didnt even contacted me once during the whole time. I am so sad and realize that maybe Mary still didnt liked me at all? And I dont wanna see both of them ever again.. And my attorney is involved. I feel just defeated and miss my father so much.
TLDR: My Stepmother who always had a problem with me gifted my deceased fathers pc to her best friend without talking to me first.
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My father(67m) and my mother were divorced since I was 7 years old. He had an affair with his now widow Mary(66F). They got married and during my teenagertime I lived with them because I was a Daddys Girl and I was often in fight with Mary because she always made clear that she didnt want me around. Her family and friends were always number one. My father didnt really intervene because he was financially dependent on her. For example she always went with the children of her friends on a shopping spree, watching movies and so on. And I was always left out. I really tried to suck it up but after a time living with them, I moved back to my mother and brother and had low contact, because she did everything that I cant see my father and he just took it.
As I got older perhaps I was about 28, I noticed that my fathers health condition was getting with every year worse, so I reconnect with them over the last 10 years. They bought a house together and lived their lives happily. During that time I also reconnected with Mary. I helped her taking care of the house and garden, went house sitting when they were on vacation, we cook together, I had many sleepovers there and for the first time I was so happy to have my father back in my life and get so well with Mary. This was like my second home.
Now what happend ? My father was dying and Mary just wrote a Message in the morning "Your father is dying please think of him" Unfortunately I didnt hear the notification and later I got a call from Marys best friend Susan(68F) she said "your father has now passed away, it was peacefully" I was shocked... I asked her "where is Mary ? why didnt she called me ? Susan just said that Mary cant talk right now - which I completely understand but why didnt she called me ? I couldnt be there for my fathers last moments. During this Mary didnt contacted me not a single time. So I talked to Susan and asked her if I could help ? Like doing the mails, helping in the house, and many other questions but everything was shut down by her. So I asked her just for curiostiy is there a last will ? And Susan went crazy. How dare that I asked that ? And that I am an inheritance sneaker ! I tried to calm her down that this is not my intention it was just a simple question and she went straight to Mary and told her how horrible I am and Mary believed her without doubt. I know this was kinda an inappropiate question but I just wanted to know it so that I can also try to help with correspondence, because Mary is very bad in making appointments and organizing.
Everything was now under Susans control. I had absolutely no right In the process of the funeral. I wasnt allowed to do a obituary, to book a cafe for after the funeral and I wasnt allowed to decide which urn my father will get and much more. On all decisions I was left out. I also wasnt allowed to contact Mary because Susan said everything is to hard for her. And Mary didnt reply to messages or calls. I cried every day and Mary and Susan didnt care. The whole funeral was a crapshow.. the eulogy for my father was so short and so little about him. All the talk was about Marys friends and family. How great they have helped her in the last few years. Guess who had a special part in the Eulogy ? Yep you guessed it ! Susan ! What a wonderful friend she is and was always there for my father and Mary. You wanna know if we children where mentioned ?Let me give you our part of it : "OPs Father left 2 Children behind. His daughter also lived with them for a while, Then the contact became less" Thats it. I was devastated... After the Funeral Mary walked to me and asked "what do you think ? The funeral was nice right ?" I just stared at her eyes mumbled something about "werent the 10 years I was there for you two nothing?" and leaved the place.
This whole situation with the funeral took a toll on me.. I almost cry every day but that was not the tip of the iceberg.. My father was a passionate Gamer and had a PC and guess who has it now ? You guessed it right again! Susan! I tried to talk with Mary to please give me the PC it has sentimental value for me, the PC is over 6 years old it is not Highend. I build the computer together with my father, I helped him all the time with it, I played with him online but she didnt care. I also tried to talk to Susan about it and she said right after I mentioned it "This is now MY PC your father gifted it to me 2 years ago you will not get it !" Again I was devastated and shocked. I now try to get a external harddrive out from it because this was mine so that I least have one memory. I also have to wait to get my compulsory share of inheritance. Mary didnt even contacted me once during the whole time. I am so sad and realize that maybe Mary still didnt liked me at all? And I dont wanna see both of them ever again.. And my attorney is involved. I feel just defeated and miss my father so much.
TLDR: My Stepmother who always had a problem with me gifted my deceased fathers pc to her best friend without talking to me first.
2024.06.02 16:19 Bturner0504 Car won’t start
 | Hey everyone I have a 2007 Impreza 2.5i and have been dealing with this issue for a while now long story short I have replaced the starter, cam sensor, crank sensor, alternator, changed spark plugs and charged the battery all the lights come on but nothing happens anything else I can try submitted by Bturner0504 to subaruimpreza [link] [comments] Thanks! |
2024.06.02 16:18 not_my_leo Best Board Game Tables To Buy
Hey Everyone!
So, after spending way too much time scrolling through various board game subreddits and reading more reviews than I care to admit, I've stumbled upon some real winners when it comes to board game tables. If you're anything like me, you're on the hunt for that perfect table to elevate your game nights from fun to legendary. Well, fear not, because I've put together a list of the absolute best board game tables out there.
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So, after spending way too much time scrolling through various board game subreddits and reading more reviews than I care to admit, I've stumbled upon some real winners when it comes to board game tables. If you're anything like me, you're on the hunt for that perfect table to elevate your game nights from fun to legendary. Well, fear not, because I've put together a list of the absolute best board game tables out there.
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BEST BOARD GAME TABLES 2024
- Portable Poker table
- Arcade Screen Infinity Game Table
- GSE Wooden 3-in-1 Chess Checkers Backgammon Table Set
- Becko US Tilting Puzzle Table
- Game Night Table Topper
- Jumbl Game Board Rack
- Round Pedestal Game Table Tobacco
Portable Poker table:
PROS:- Convenient: Easy to transport and set up.
- Space-saving: Foldable for easy storage.
- Affordable: Generally cheaper than permanent tables.
- Versatile: Usable in various locations.
- Quick setup: Minimal assembly required.
- Less durable: Prone to wear and tear.
- Unstable: May wobble or shift.
- Basic features: Lacks amenities like chip trays.
- Less attractive: Not as visually appealing.
- Size constraints: Often smaller, limiting player numbers.
Arcade Screen Infinity Game Table:
PROS:- Interactive: Touchscreen interface enhances gaming experience.
- Versatile: Supports a wide variety of digital board games.
- Social: Encourages group play and interaction.
- Space-efficient: Combines multiple games into one device.
- Modern: Sleek, high-tech design adds a contemporary touch
CONS:
- Expensive: Higher cost compared to traditional board games.
- Fragile: Screen can be prone to damage.
- Technical issues: Potential for software glitches.
- Power dependent: Requires electricity to operate.
- Learning curve: May take time to learn to use effectively.
GSE Wooden 3-in-1 Chess Checkers Backgammon Table Set:
PROS:- Dedicated space: Provides a specific area for playing chess.
- Aesthetic appeal: Often beautifully crafted, enhancing room decor.
- Sturdy: Solid and durable construction.
- Convenient: Integrated board and piece storage.
- Focus: Encourages concentration and uninterrupted play.
CONS:
- Space-consuming: Requires a dedicated area, not easily moved.
- Single-purpose: Limited to chess, not versatile.
- Expensive: Can be costly, especially high-quality models.
- Bulky: Difficult to store or transport.
- Maintenance: May require care to maintain appearance and condition
Becko US Tilting Puzzle Table:
PROS:- Adjustable angle: Tilting surface reduces neck and back strain.
- Sturdy build: Durable and stable construction.
- Foldable: Easy to store and transport.
- Storage: Includes drawers for puzzle pieces.
- Versatile: Can be used for various activities like drawing or writing
- Price: May be more expensive than standard tables.
- Size: May take up significant space when in use.
- Assembly: Requires assembly which might be time-consuming.
- Weight: Can be heavy, making it less portable.
- Limited use: Primarily designed for puzzles and similar activities.
Game Night Table Topper:
PROS:- Versatility: Converts any table into a gaming surface.
- Large Size: Spacious play area of 40″x60″.
- Portability: Easily transportable and fits various table sizes.
- Durable: Made to withstand regular use.
- Enhanced Gaming Experience: Provides a smooth and comfortable surface for gaming sessions.
CONS:
- Limited Aesthetics: May not suit all interior designs.
- Table Compatibility: Might not fit all table shapes and sizes.
- Storage: Requires space when not in use.
- Maintenance: May require cleaning and care to maintain its quality.
- Cost: Initial investment required for purchase.
Jumbl Game Board Rack:
PROS:- Convenient Size: 27” x 35” surface area fits most 1,500-piece puzzles.
- Built-in Storage: 6 removable magnetic sorting drawers for organization.
- Sturdy Construction: Made of hardwood and fiberboard for durability.
- Smooth Work Surface: Plateau design allows for effortless puzzle assembly.
- Versatility: Suitable for various games and puzzles.
CONS:
- Limited Portability: Legs may make it less portable compared to flat puzzle boards.
- Assembly Required: Setup may require some effort.
- Storage Space: Requires space for storage when not in use.
- Cost: Initial investment required for purchase.
- May Not Fit All Tables: Compatibility with different table sizes may vary.
Round Pedestal Game Table Tobacco:
PROS:- Versatility: Functions as a dining table, poker table, and bumper pool table.
- Space-saving: Multifunctional design saves space by combining three tables in one.
- Classic Design: Round pedestal style adds elegance to any room.
- Durable Construction: Made with high-quality materials for long-lasting use.
- Entertainment: Provides options for various games and activities, suitable for gatherings.
CONS:
- Price: Higher cost compared to single-purpose tables.
- Space Requirements: Requires sufficient space to accommodate all three functions.
- Assembly: May require assembly and setup.
- Maintenance: Needs care to maintain its appearance and functionality.
- Limited Gaming Experience: Bumper pool may not be as popular or widely enjoyed as other games.
2024.06.02 16:18 lopsidedmonstera Sudden side effects from psych meds (Lyrica), cognitive decline, help!
I’ve (22F) been taking Lyrica (pregabalin) for a few years for mental health issues and I’m suddenly having bad memory loss, confusion, agitation, headaches etc., I feel spaced out I’ve been on lyrica (pregabalin) for a few years and I’m suddenly having bad memory loss, confusion, agitation, headaches etc., i feel spaced out or high and it’s getting worse by the day. I’m on 150 mg in the morning and 300 at night. I feel fine before I take my meds in the morning but loopy after. Because of these side effects affecting me so badly with exams and daily life I need to discontinue it but I’m not sure how to taper it (my doc isn’t available to give me more info until I can see her in a while). I’m pretty freaked out that it won’t go away and it’s very uncomfortable as I can feel my brain declining by the day and by now I can barely think. I also take Strattera and Lamictal daily but I’m pretty sure Lyrica is the culprit (my doc hasn’t responded to say differently but I’m not a professional so I can’t know for sure). I know the effects of these meds usually wear off eventually but I’ve never had side effects appear after years of tolerating something so well. I’m very scared and I don’t know how to lower my dose because I only have 150 mg capsules available and I’m scared of withdrawals. Can someone please tell me what could be going on and how to go about it? Thank you in advance :)
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2024.06.02 16:18 Pleasant_Bowl_4460 Am I the only helicopter mom?
We love our sweet Olive more than anything in the world, but this little girl has had some scary times in her 19 weeks of life. She finally made 2.8lbs which means she can start her Simparica Trio. I gave it to her this morning, vet said start it June 1, and I felt so reluctant and almost regretful that I gave this to my sweet girl.
Some of you may remember that our girl had anaphylaxis to her combo puppy vaccine and it was so scary for us to see her not feel good. I am so concerned about something bad happening to her and only want the healthiest happiest life for her. She got her rabies vaccine at her last vet visit 2 weeks ago and she did fine with pretreatment and monitoring.
I am trying to not jump down the “rabbit hole” of adverse side effects to the Simparica Trio, however, I just want to know what I should be looking for. If we were not at the vet still when the anaphylaxis happened (she vomited) we wouldn’t have even know that’s what it was. We live less than 10 minutes drive from a 24 hour emergency vet so I know we have help close by, I just feel so nervous for her.
To be honest, she’s been fine since taking her medication this morning, but I know the symptoms can manifest much later. I guess my long winded post is just to see if other pup moms are like me, I consider myself a “helicopter mom”. I know many of you reached out after her anaphylaxis and I appreciate all of your positivity and support. If you’ve gotten this far, thanks for reading my existential crisis and hopefully not judging my “nervousness” regarding this tiny girl.
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Some of you may remember that our girl had anaphylaxis to her combo puppy vaccine and it was so scary for us to see her not feel good. I am so concerned about something bad happening to her and only want the healthiest happiest life for her. She got her rabies vaccine at her last vet visit 2 weeks ago and she did fine with pretreatment and monitoring.
I am trying to not jump down the “rabbit hole” of adverse side effects to the Simparica Trio, however, I just want to know what I should be looking for. If we were not at the vet still when the anaphylaxis happened (she vomited) we wouldn’t have even know that’s what it was. We live less than 10 minutes drive from a 24 hour emergency vet so I know we have help close by, I just feel so nervous for her.
To be honest, she’s been fine since taking her medication this morning, but I know the symptoms can manifest much later. I guess my long winded post is just to see if other pup moms are like me, I consider myself a “helicopter mom”. I know many of you reached out after her anaphylaxis and I appreciate all of your positivity and support. If you’ve gotten this far, thanks for reading my existential crisis and hopefully not judging my “nervousness” regarding this tiny girl.
2024.06.02 16:18 OvertlySinister Rail cannon strike should come in pairs
The railcannon is great and I don’t mind the long cooldown with how good it is, but considering I can get out four 500kg’s (and be midway through the cooldown for two more) in the time it takes me to get my second railcannon ready to go, and even accounting for the fact I might botch a throw or three it’s still woefully underpowered in terms of usability. I often find myself maybe using it three to four times a match or less when I run it, because I feel so obligated to try and save it I might just take on the three hulks or chargers with a quasar and bunch of dives.
Being that I use it so seldom, it just seems as though there’s really not anything that it can do an orbital laser won’t do significantly better. Its only drawback is the restriction on uses, but with the long cooldown it’s not like you can effectively get too many more uses out of the railcannon. I like it because it’s quick and efficient, but the thing can’t even one hit a bile titan with any amount of consistency. If it could at least regularly do that I wouldn’t mind so much, but I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have to tap a titan with a RQC to finish it off.
If it’s to stick at the four minute cooldown, it should either do more damage or allow two uses between recharges. Being that it’s an orbital it probably won’t get an extra use, but a boy can dream.
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Being that I use it so seldom, it just seems as though there’s really not anything that it can do an orbital laser won’t do significantly better. Its only drawback is the restriction on uses, but with the long cooldown it’s not like you can effectively get too many more uses out of the railcannon. I like it because it’s quick and efficient, but the thing can’t even one hit a bile titan with any amount of consistency. If it could at least regularly do that I wouldn’t mind so much, but I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have to tap a titan with a RQC to finish it off.
If it’s to stick at the four minute cooldown, it should either do more damage or allow two uses between recharges. Being that it’s an orbital it probably won’t get an extra use, but a boy can dream.
2024.06.02 16:16 herequeerandgreat the british government should have sued roland emmerich and mel gibson for slander.
in 2000, roland emmerich and mel gibson collaborated on the patriot, a film that tells the story of benjamin martin. in addition to be a colossal piece of shit, the film is also so historically inaccurate that pointing out all the inaccuracies would take a whole post in and of itself.
one of the big ones is making the british look like barbaric war criminals. the film depicts the british as killing prisoners of war and burning down a church with people inside, neither of which actually happened. it's even been said that the british were depicted in a similar fashion to nazis.
as you can imagine, the british government didn't take too kindly to this portrayal. many prominent british officals said that, while atrocities were committed on both sides, the movie portrayed their forefathers as monsters for the sake of drama.
it honestly baffles me that the british government didn't try to sue emmerich and gibson for slander. if i had been the prime minister of england, the minute i saw that scene where the british burn down a church, i would have been on the phone with a lawyer before the scene was even finished.
this especially rings true nowadays, now that we know that the american revolution was a mistake and that the colonists were just as bad, if not worse, then the british.
and i know that i'm probably going to get british people in the comments saying "i don't care what a dumb movie from 24 years ago says about my anscestors". guys, that's the fucking problem. you SHOULD care!
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one of the big ones is making the british look like barbaric war criminals. the film depicts the british as killing prisoners of war and burning down a church with people inside, neither of which actually happened. it's even been said that the british were depicted in a similar fashion to nazis.
as you can imagine, the british government didn't take too kindly to this portrayal. many prominent british officals said that, while atrocities were committed on both sides, the movie portrayed their forefathers as monsters for the sake of drama.
it honestly baffles me that the british government didn't try to sue emmerich and gibson for slander. if i had been the prime minister of england, the minute i saw that scene where the british burn down a church, i would have been on the phone with a lawyer before the scene was even finished.
this especially rings true nowadays, now that we know that the american revolution was a mistake and that the colonists were just as bad, if not worse, then the british.
and i know that i'm probably going to get british people in the comments saying "i don't care what a dumb movie from 24 years ago says about my anscestors". guys, that's the fucking problem. you SHOULD care!
2024.06.02 16:16 Expendiboi Tight Money Ficnapping
Trelik paced in front of the bookshelf, its frame was smooth to the touch and was polished to where the wood it was made off could act as a mirror in some cases. But there was one issue with it, it lacked variety and interesting material. He had books from across the Federation but those had become harder and harder to get his paws on after the halt on trade. The only books available now were either the ones already on Venlil Prime or from the Humans.
He desperately wanted a human book or three to sit on his bookcase but there was a small issue with that... they were expensive. In normal times Trelik would have scoffed while trying to find a cheaper deal and if not he would defeatedly buy it, but the lack of trade had hit the economy hard and so funds had been getting a bit low for him as well.
He’d recently heard from some others on Bleat that apparently the government was offering to pay people to help house a human why the war raged. Most saw this as a dumb idea or thought the risk too big to take but the ones remaining were too desperate to pass up such an opportunity. Trelik fell in with the desperate crowd, he just had to get some of those human books and having a human helping him could make it easier.
A sound from the door alerted Trelik that someone had arrived, most likely his new human housemate. He’d signed and completed the forms almost a week ago and so had been waiting for news for a while.
Despite his best efforts his heart was pounding, he knew it was silly but something at the very back of his mind kept screeching that he should run or freeze or escape into one of his book, anything but open the door.
“Think of the money, how could you read a book made by humans if you are scared of them?” Trelik muttered to himself. It seemed to work, his steps became more confident and ordered and he swung open the door quickly before his mind had time to catch up with his actions.
The human before him was tall and thin, not unlike some of the trees that populated some of the outlying colony worlds. What little flesh Trelik could see was pale and near hairless, this was only around the wrists.
A pair of gloves covered their paws and a set of ‘clothes’ covered the rest while they seemed to have a bit of cloth covering their head with a mask covering the face. It was slightly unnerving to the Venlil, nothing told him how the human was feeling, no tail or ears gave away emotion.
Slowly the human put down its bags and reached down to grab a pad, as the figure scribbled something down Trilek noticed the name tag on the right side of its outfit. ‘Maxwell A.’ was written in such a way that it took the visual translator a few seconds to parse it.
Maxwell finished their scribbling and turned the pad around, a message was written that the visual translator could decipher. ‘You can just call me Max.’
It had been three days since Max had arrived in Trilek’s home, he was an odd sort compared to the humans he the Venlil had heard about. Most of the people that helped house the humans reported them as either being really energetic and wanting to explore everywhere or being near despondent to everything save the most determined of pestering.
Max however seemed to just sit in a corner and scribble stuff on his pad or cross his legs in a frankly uncomfortable looking position and stare at the pad for hours. Trilek assumed he was either writing something, idly scribbling or reading. He desperately hoped it would be the latter, if he had a human in his home that read almost as much as him, they might have access to some books that he could get his paws on. There was one small issue with this plan, Max hadn’t taken out any physical books and seem to be unwilling to separate from his pad.
A week had now passed and Trilek was starting to get irritated, he’d hoped to have his paws on one of the human books he’d heard about but neither Max nor the payment had helped. Max just sat in the corner of the library, Trilek couldn’t even tell if the human was asleep or not until it slowly lifted it’s head to check the time or look around the room.
The paycheck for helping house a human had taken longer than aticipated to arrive, and were smaller than he was promised. When questioned about this Trilek got the excuse of taxes removing a tenth of what was owed. Still money was money, but he was going to go crazy if he couldn’t get a new book or something to read soon.
The time had finally arrived, the human had left his pad and a pair of what seemed to be listening devices on the lunge of the office area. Trilek might not get a chance like this again, his body thrummed with nervous anticpation as he slipped the devices into his ears and quickly look for how to start whatever the human was listening to.
A small triangle was in the centre of a bar, a turning indicator with a number nearby faced both behing and in front of the symbol. Worse that could happen was he turned the pad off, so Trilek tapped at the arrow symbol, a voice flooded into his ears. It was even and filled with energy, it seemed to be rapidly reading something.
“’GOTREK!’ cried Felix, the monster’s hatchet landing a hair’s width beside his head, the smell of corruption and decay wafted from the rusted thing. Suddenly it came at him with a mouth filled with what seemed to hundreds of needle-like teeth, it’s breath a foul mixture of rotting fish and fresh blood.”
Trilek felt a cold terror settle in his stomach, a feeling like a claws was running up his spine informed him that every stand of wool on his body had stood on end.
“A mighty thunderclap sound of metal on bone broke Felix out of his terror, the head of the once-human thing thumped to the ground, a small river of black sludge pattered from where it’s neck had once been. The Slayer stood on it’s quilled back, his mighty axe in hand, Gotrek simply spat on the creature’s corpse and muttered about how he was hoping for something larger.”
A hand on his shoulder made Trilek lead almost a meter into the air, the human was behind him one of it’s paws gently placed on the Venlil’s shoulder. Somehow they were a reassuring presence, the lack of any detail save this simple gesture spoke more than Trilek could say. Maxwell had sat in the corner of the library for near an entire week and hardly interacted with anything but when he saw that Trilek had used his pad without consent he comforted him after the fact.
“Want to talk about it?” the voice was low and tinny, the Venlil looked at Maxwell as the human lowered himself into a sitting position. Trilek signed a simple ‘no’ with his tail, the human nodded and simply sat there with a hand on Trilek’s should as the other went about removing the listening devices and pad.
“Wh-why do you listen to that?” his voice was a shaking whisper, any mirth or confidence drained away by terror and the crash after the percieved danger had passed. Maxwell simply rubbed an aread of his mask with his hand.
“Because,” a sigh echoed slightly from the mask, “because I see it as a fun adventure between two comrades. Sure, there is danger and the reason they are engaging on their quests wouldn’t ring as very sensible but it allows me to live in a world of action and characters.”
They sat in silence for several minutes, his heart rate had returned to normal but all of Trilek’s limbs felt tired as if he’d run across the whole city without any breaks. Still, there was one question he wanted an answer to.
“Are all human books like that one?”
A barking sound quickly burst from the human before suddenly stopping, like a thunderclap in a storm.
“No, no, some are and they are my preferred reading material but I can see they wouldn’t be for you. Problem is though is that I can’t really speak on what novels outside of the genres I listen to are like or make any suggestions.” A pause followed this, as though some idea was brewing and Max was hesitant to say it. “There is another option, how desperate are you to listen to or read Human books?”
At the start of this whole day, by all the stars in the sky even an hour ago, Trilek would have excitedly shouted ‘I HAVE TO READ AT LEAST ONE!’ at the top of his lungs. But after listening to that passage, he wasn’t as sure anymore. Yet a small nugget of curiosity blazed in him, it couldn’t be quenched by ignoring it, so he might as well see what the human’s plan was.
“Kind of,” was his response.
“Then how about he start again, I’ll grab the first book of a serious I like and we can listen to it together.”
Original work belongs to u/Thirsha_42 and the original work can be read here: Tight Money
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He desperately wanted a human book or three to sit on his bookcase but there was a small issue with that... they were expensive. In normal times Trelik would have scoffed while trying to find a cheaper deal and if not he would defeatedly buy it, but the lack of trade had hit the economy hard and so funds had been getting a bit low for him as well.
He’d recently heard from some others on Bleat that apparently the government was offering to pay people to help house a human why the war raged. Most saw this as a dumb idea or thought the risk too big to take but the ones remaining were too desperate to pass up such an opportunity. Trelik fell in with the desperate crowd, he just had to get some of those human books and having a human helping him could make it easier.
Despite his best efforts his heart was pounding, he knew it was silly but something at the very back of his mind kept screeching that he should run or freeze or escape into one of his book, anything but open the door.
“Think of the money, how could you read a book made by humans if you are scared of them?” Trelik muttered to himself. It seemed to work, his steps became more confident and ordered and he swung open the door quickly before his mind had time to catch up with his actions.
The human before him was tall and thin, not unlike some of the trees that populated some of the outlying colony worlds. What little flesh Trelik could see was pale and near hairless, this was only around the wrists.
A pair of gloves covered their paws and a set of ‘clothes’ covered the rest while they seemed to have a bit of cloth covering their head with a mask covering the face. It was slightly unnerving to the Venlil, nothing told him how the human was feeling, no tail or ears gave away emotion.
Slowly the human put down its bags and reached down to grab a pad, as the figure scribbled something down Trilek noticed the name tag on the right side of its outfit. ‘Maxwell A.’ was written in such a way that it took the visual translator a few seconds to parse it.
Maxwell finished their scribbling and turned the pad around, a message was written that the visual translator could decipher. ‘You can just call me Max.’
Max however seemed to just sit in a corner and scribble stuff on his pad or cross his legs in a frankly uncomfortable looking position and stare at the pad for hours. Trilek assumed he was either writing something, idly scribbling or reading. He desperately hoped it would be the latter, if he had a human in his home that read almost as much as him, they might have access to some books that he could get his paws on. There was one small issue with this plan, Max hadn’t taken out any physical books and seem to be unwilling to separate from his pad.
The paycheck for helping house a human had taken longer than aticipated to arrive, and were smaller than he was promised. When questioned about this Trilek got the excuse of taxes removing a tenth of what was owed. Still money was money, but he was going to go crazy if he couldn’t get a new book or something to read soon.
The time had finally arrived, the human had left his pad and a pair of what seemed to be listening devices on the lunge of the office area. Trilek might not get a chance like this again, his body thrummed with nervous anticpation as he slipped the devices into his ears and quickly look for how to start whatever the human was listening to.
A small triangle was in the centre of a bar, a turning indicator with a number nearby faced both behing and in front of the symbol. Worse that could happen was he turned the pad off, so Trilek tapped at the arrow symbol, a voice flooded into his ears. It was even and filled with energy, it seemed to be rapidly reading something.
“’GOTREK!’ cried Felix, the monster’s hatchet landing a hair’s width beside his head, the smell of corruption and decay wafted from the rusted thing. Suddenly it came at him with a mouth filled with what seemed to hundreds of needle-like teeth, it’s breath a foul mixture of rotting fish and fresh blood.”
Trilek felt a cold terror settle in his stomach, a feeling like a claws was running up his spine informed him that every stand of wool on his body had stood on end.
“A mighty thunderclap sound of metal on bone broke Felix out of his terror, the head of the once-human thing thumped to the ground, a small river of black sludge pattered from where it’s neck had once been. The Slayer stood on it’s quilled back, his mighty axe in hand, Gotrek simply spat on the creature’s corpse and muttered about how he was hoping for something larger.”
A hand on his shoulder made Trilek lead almost a meter into the air, the human was behind him one of it’s paws gently placed on the Venlil’s shoulder. Somehow they were a reassuring presence, the lack of any detail save this simple gesture spoke more than Trilek could say. Maxwell had sat in the corner of the library for near an entire week and hardly interacted with anything but when he saw that Trilek had used his pad without consent he comforted him after the fact.
“Want to talk about it?” the voice was low and tinny, the Venlil looked at Maxwell as the human lowered himself into a sitting position. Trilek signed a simple ‘no’ with his tail, the human nodded and simply sat there with a hand on Trilek’s should as the other went about removing the listening devices and pad.
“Wh-why do you listen to that?” his voice was a shaking whisper, any mirth or confidence drained away by terror and the crash after the percieved danger had passed. Maxwell simply rubbed an aread of his mask with his hand.
“Because,” a sigh echoed slightly from the mask, “because I see it as a fun adventure between two comrades. Sure, there is danger and the reason they are engaging on their quests wouldn’t ring as very sensible but it allows me to live in a world of action and characters.”
They sat in silence for several minutes, his heart rate had returned to normal but all of Trilek’s limbs felt tired as if he’d run across the whole city without any breaks. Still, there was one question he wanted an answer to.
“Are all human books like that one?”
A barking sound quickly burst from the human before suddenly stopping, like a thunderclap in a storm.
“No, no, some are and they are my preferred reading material but I can see they wouldn’t be for you. Problem is though is that I can’t really speak on what novels outside of the genres I listen to are like or make any suggestions.” A pause followed this, as though some idea was brewing and Max was hesitant to say it. “There is another option, how desperate are you to listen to or read Human books?”
At the start of this whole day, by all the stars in the sky even an hour ago, Trilek would have excitedly shouted ‘I HAVE TO READ AT LEAST ONE!’ at the top of his lungs. But after listening to that passage, he wasn’t as sure anymore. Yet a small nugget of curiosity blazed in him, it couldn’t be quenched by ignoring it, so he might as well see what the human’s plan was.
“Kind of,” was his response.
“Then how about he start again, I’ll grab the first book of a serious I like and we can listen to it together.”
2024.06.02 16:16 AccomplishedUnit1396 Am I too soft?
I (20m) have a long distance friend (20f) that I’ve known for a few years and I’m honestly in love with her, but I feel like I come off as too much of a friend or a nice guy unable to take the necessary risks or chances to I guess earn her love.
This is probably dumb and not the proper phrase, but I think something I lack is the ability to do sexual jokes(?) or like continue the flow/energy of those type of conversations. I respect her a lot and I don’t want to treat her as an object or anything that’s not what I’m trying to get at I’m not that type of guy, but there’s been times when things have gone in that direction usually started by her and I’ve been worried about accidentally crossing a line which I guess kills the mood, meanwhile I’ve seen her in the past kind of enjoy that talk and be turned on from it.
Not sure if this is something valid and if it is how can I do better?
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This is probably dumb and not the proper phrase, but I think something I lack is the ability to do sexual jokes(?) or like continue the flow/energy of those type of conversations. I respect her a lot and I don’t want to treat her as an object or anything that’s not what I’m trying to get at I’m not that type of guy, but there’s been times when things have gone in that direction usually started by her and I’ve been worried about accidentally crossing a line which I guess kills the mood, meanwhile I’ve seen her in the past kind of enjoy that talk and be turned on from it.
Not sure if this is something valid and if it is how can I do better?
2024.06.02 16:16 whenth3bowbreaks DEET and gardening?
I'm one of those people who the mosquitoes love my while life maybe one person drew them away from me I live in the US southeast and from about June until first frost it's hard for me to be out at all especially as I live next to a dry creek and of course do native planting to encourage pollinators, etc.
I use a net top that I think fisherman use to water but they can even get me through that, so I use OFF spray maybe once a week so I can really garden and not get bit to death (no really like once I had 70 bites over a couple of days camping even with OFF.
My worry is that I'm an actual danger to the very insects in trying so hard to help. If I need OFF and use it but then I'm out pulling invasives or planting it pruning will I harm other insects by brushing up against bushes and so on?
It's a huge struggle to be able to enjoy the outdoors because I'm so attractive to mosquitoes 🦟. I hate wearing OFF and the natural stuff doesn't do anything for me.
Would greatly appreciate any insight thanks!
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I use a net top that I think fisherman use to water but they can even get me through that, so I use OFF spray maybe once a week so I can really garden and not get bit to death (no really like once I had 70 bites over a couple of days camping even with OFF.
My worry is that I'm an actual danger to the very insects in trying so hard to help. If I need OFF and use it but then I'm out pulling invasives or planting it pruning will I harm other insects by brushing up against bushes and so on?
It's a huge struggle to be able to enjoy the outdoors because I'm so attractive to mosquitoes 🦟. I hate wearing OFF and the natural stuff doesn't do anything for me.
Would greatly appreciate any insight thanks!
2024.06.02 16:16 azger Galaxy 5pro user thinking of switching to a Garmin.
Can the Garmin hold up as a daily watch? Smartwatch features I use daily is wake up alarm, notification, google assistant and pay. However I recently got back into running, fitness and health in general and the Galaxy watches lack in that direction, for now at least, I know Samsung has said they are really going to up their health and fitness games with the watch 7 and one UI updates coming in a month.
Can any of the Garmin's take the place of the Galaxy as a day to day watch while getting all the fitness insights that Garmin is known for?
I guess another option is to use the Galaxy for day to day and a Garmin for fitness only? Not sure I want two watches switching out every other day. If I did do that which Garmin would be good for tracing runs and lifting on the low end?
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Can any of the Garmin's take the place of the Galaxy as a day to day watch while getting all the fitness insights that Garmin is known for?
I guess another option is to use the Galaxy for day to day and a Garmin for fitness only? Not sure I want two watches switching out every other day. If I did do that which Garmin would be good for tracing runs and lifting on the low end?
2024.06.02 16:15 nohbudi567 The Lil Robber Girl
My knife was the only way
To keep my pets by my side
Or so I kept lying to myself
That is until she came
Riding in the coach
Of a golden carriage
Cutting across our woods
The watchmen made the sign
As we came down on them
The coachmen fled
As we robbed them blind
That's when I saw her
Dress like a princess
And I knew right then and there
She had to be mine
My mom put a knife to her throat
But I quickly put a stop to that
“She shall play only with me!” I cried
Taking her round the waist
“Don't be afraid they shall not kill you,
As long as you don't vex me.”
I snatch her soft muff and fur boots
As we enter the coach
Then we rode down to our forlorn castle
And as our band of thieves enter
Into the roofless great hall, they took to drinking
While I drag the girl down to my dungeon
“You shall sleep with me tonight princess!”
“But I'm not a princess.”
“Oh, really then what are you?”
“I'm Gerda.”
“Well grrrda, come meet my pets.”
I drag her to a row of cells
Where a flock of pigeons
And a reindeer are shackle to the walls.
“All these belong to me,” I said.
“These wretches would flee at once
If they weren't kept locked up
And here's my old sweetheart.”
I pat the reindeer's head
Before pulling out my knife
Pressing it near the reindeer's neck
The animal kick while I laugh.
“Stop it!” Gerda gets in my way
I raise my knife at her throat
But she stands her ground
Despite trembling in fear
“Relax,” I scoff. “I was only playing.”
I pull Gerda into my bed of straw
And chain her to the wall.
“Tell me, why'd you go out
Into this cruel world.”
And as she told me of her woes
I realize she cares not
Where she goes
Even if it leads
To the clutches of death itself
For she cares only
About finding her beloved.
“The snow queen
Took him away from me.”
“But didn't he go willing?” I'd say.
“No, not my Kay he'd never!
I don't know how,
But she did something to him
I'm sure of it.”
“So let me get this straight,”
I rub my forehead.
“You travel far and wide
Risking life and limb
Never once turning back
Even when you were kidnap
By a sorceress and barely escape
Then right after that ya had the gall
To sneak into a royal mansion
Because of some misunderstanding
And was just lucky enough
Not to get beheaded cause you
Befriend their royalty
And all of this over some boy.”
“Not some boy, my Kay
We promise to be together
Forever,
And I never break a promise.”
“Oh whatever.” I wave my arm
As if I was unmoved by her words
But I could just barely hold back
The tears in my eyes so I desperately
Bury my head on her shoulder
And wrap my arms around her
Pretending to sleep.
That's when the pigeons began to speak
“Coo, coo! We've seen little Kay
He sat in the snow queen's carriage
As it drove through the woods
Quite close to our nest.
She blew upon us
And all our siblings died
Except for us. Coo, coo.”
“What did you say,” Gerda cried
“Where was the snow queen going
Please tell me?”
“They went to Lapland.
For there's always snow up there
Just ask the reindeer”
“It's true,” The reindeer nods its head.
“There is ice and snow
That's glorious and fine.
Up there one can spring
Freely about in the great shinning valley
But the snow queen has her finest
Ice castle farther north
Nearer to the pole
On an island call Spitsbergen.”
“Oh, Kay my lil Kay.” Gerda sighed.
“Lie still,” I clench her arms tight.
“Or I shall stick a knife in you!”
“Weren't you listening,” Gerda exclaims.
“I know where Kay is
Please you must let me go.”
She tries to get up
But I hold her down
“It doesn't matter!”
I fell to my knees and wept
“It doesn't matter!”
But she knelt down beside me
And held me close
“It doesn't matter!”
“It'll be alright.” Gerda rub my back.
“But what if I never see you again.”
“You'll see me again, I promise.”
“Ya mean it?” I look into her eyes
As she nods her head
“Right!” I get to my feet
And compose myself then square eyes
With the reindeer.
“Do you know where Lapland is?”
“Who should know better than I.”
His eyes sparkled.
“Listen,” I look to Gerda.
“Right now our men
Will be drinking out of the bottle
Then they'll all fall asleep
That's when we'll make our move.”
So, we waited till the time was right
Then I went to the reindeer and said
“It would give me great pleasure
To tickle your neck a few more times,
But I will loosen your chains
And help you escape
But you must take this lil girl
To the snow queen's castle.”
The reindeer jumped for joy
Before I lifted Gerda
Onto his back
And took the precaution
To tie her on, even gave her
A little cushion seat.
“Here are your fur boots.”
I handed them to her.
“But I'm keeping the muff.
But you shall not freeze
On my account
Here take my mother's large mittens
They'll reach right to your elbows.”
Gerda wept for joy.
“I can't bear to see you
Makes such grievances.”
I tear up. “Ya aught a be happy.
Now here are two loaves of bread
And some ham so you won't starve.”
I tied them behind the reindeer's back
We tip toe pass the men
Sleeping like a pack of wolves
I open the door for them
And lead them outside
Before I said to the reindeer.
“Now run! But mind you take care of her.”
Gerda stretch out her hands and said farewell
I watch them gallop away
Through the great woods
With tears in my eyes,
I stumble back to my dungeon
I let my pigeons go free
But they stay and comforted me
“Stop it!” I dry my eyes. “We can't stay here
If my mom finds out what I've done...
No matter. We'll sneak out.”
I took the golden coach
And rode north wandering
From one part of the world to the next
With my pets flying by my side
Until that fateful day
The pigeon's cry. “Coo coo shes here, shes here!”
Theirs wings pointed further up along the road
That's when I saw her again glowing like the sun
Hand in hand with a boy gleaming just the same
“Gerda!” I leapt into her arms
And hug her tight
While the pigeons chirp for joy
“I told you I keep my promise.”
We both chuckle before I let her go
“Well, you're a fine fellow
To go gadding about like that.”
I lightly punch Kay in the arm
“I should like to know
Whether you deserve
To have her running to the ends
Of the world for your sake?”
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To keep my pets by my side
Or so I kept lying to myself
That is until she came
Riding in the coach
Of a golden carriage
Cutting across our woods
The watchmen made the sign
As we came down on them
The coachmen fled
As we robbed them blind
That's when I saw her
Dress like a princess
And I knew right then and there
She had to be mine
My mom put a knife to her throat
But I quickly put a stop to that
“She shall play only with me!” I cried
Taking her round the waist
“Don't be afraid they shall not kill you,
As long as you don't vex me.”
I snatch her soft muff and fur boots
As we enter the coach
Then we rode down to our forlorn castle
And as our band of thieves enter
Into the roofless great hall, they took to drinking
While I drag the girl down to my dungeon
“You shall sleep with me tonight princess!”
“But I'm not a princess.”
“Oh, really then what are you?”
“I'm Gerda.”
“Well grrrda, come meet my pets.”
I drag her to a row of cells
Where a flock of pigeons
And a reindeer are shackle to the walls.
“All these belong to me,” I said.
“These wretches would flee at once
If they weren't kept locked up
And here's my old sweetheart.”
I pat the reindeer's head
Before pulling out my knife
Pressing it near the reindeer's neck
The animal kick while I laugh.
“Stop it!” Gerda gets in my way
I raise my knife at her throat
But she stands her ground
Despite trembling in fear
“Relax,” I scoff. “I was only playing.”
I pull Gerda into my bed of straw
And chain her to the wall.
“Tell me, why'd you go out
Into this cruel world.”
And as she told me of her woes
I realize she cares not
Where she goes
Even if it leads
To the clutches of death itself
For she cares only
About finding her beloved.
“The snow queen
Took him away from me.”
“But didn't he go willing?” I'd say.
“No, not my Kay he'd never!
I don't know how,
But she did something to him
I'm sure of it.”
“So let me get this straight,”
I rub my forehead.
“You travel far and wide
Risking life and limb
Never once turning back
Even when you were kidnap
By a sorceress and barely escape
Then right after that ya had the gall
To sneak into a royal mansion
Because of some misunderstanding
And was just lucky enough
Not to get beheaded cause you
Befriend their royalty
And all of this over some boy.”
“Not some boy, my Kay
We promise to be together
Forever,
And I never break a promise.”
“Oh whatever.” I wave my arm
As if I was unmoved by her words
But I could just barely hold back
The tears in my eyes so I desperately
Bury my head on her shoulder
And wrap my arms around her
Pretending to sleep.
That's when the pigeons began to speak
“Coo, coo! We've seen little Kay
He sat in the snow queen's carriage
As it drove through the woods
Quite close to our nest.
She blew upon us
And all our siblings died
Except for us. Coo, coo.”
“What did you say,” Gerda cried
“Where was the snow queen going
Please tell me?”
“They went to Lapland.
For there's always snow up there
Just ask the reindeer”
“It's true,” The reindeer nods its head.
“There is ice and snow
That's glorious and fine.
Up there one can spring
Freely about in the great shinning valley
But the snow queen has her finest
Ice castle farther north
Nearer to the pole
On an island call Spitsbergen.”
“Oh, Kay my lil Kay.” Gerda sighed.
“Lie still,” I clench her arms tight.
“Or I shall stick a knife in you!”
“Weren't you listening,” Gerda exclaims.
“I know where Kay is
Please you must let me go.”
She tries to get up
But I hold her down
“It doesn't matter!”
I fell to my knees and wept
“It doesn't matter!”
But she knelt down beside me
And held me close
“It doesn't matter!”
“It'll be alright.” Gerda rub my back.
“But what if I never see you again.”
“You'll see me again, I promise.”
“Ya mean it?” I look into her eyes
As she nods her head
“Right!” I get to my feet
And compose myself then square eyes
With the reindeer.
“Do you know where Lapland is?”
“Who should know better than I.”
His eyes sparkled.
“Listen,” I look to Gerda.
“Right now our men
Will be drinking out of the bottle
Then they'll all fall asleep
That's when we'll make our move.”
So, we waited till the time was right
Then I went to the reindeer and said
“It would give me great pleasure
To tickle your neck a few more times,
But I will loosen your chains
And help you escape
But you must take this lil girl
To the snow queen's castle.”
The reindeer jumped for joy
Before I lifted Gerda
Onto his back
And took the precaution
To tie her on, even gave her
A little cushion seat.
“Here are your fur boots.”
I handed them to her.
“But I'm keeping the muff.
But you shall not freeze
On my account
Here take my mother's large mittens
They'll reach right to your elbows.”
Gerda wept for joy.
“I can't bear to see you
Makes such grievances.”
I tear up. “Ya aught a be happy.
Now here are two loaves of bread
And some ham so you won't starve.”
I tied them behind the reindeer's back
We tip toe pass the men
Sleeping like a pack of wolves
I open the door for them
And lead them outside
Before I said to the reindeer.
“Now run! But mind you take care of her.”
Gerda stretch out her hands and said farewell
I watch them gallop away
Through the great woods
With tears in my eyes,
I stumble back to my dungeon
I let my pigeons go free
But they stay and comforted me
“Stop it!” I dry my eyes. “We can't stay here
If my mom finds out what I've done...
No matter. We'll sneak out.”
I took the golden coach
And rode north wandering
From one part of the world to the next
With my pets flying by my side
Until that fateful day
The pigeon's cry. “Coo coo shes here, shes here!”
Theirs wings pointed further up along the road
That's when I saw her again glowing like the sun
Hand in hand with a boy gleaming just the same
“Gerda!” I leapt into her arms
And hug her tight
While the pigeons chirp for joy
“I told you I keep my promise.”
We both chuckle before I let her go
“Well, you're a fine fellow
To go gadding about like that.”
I lightly punch Kay in the arm
“I should like to know
Whether you deserve
To have her running to the ends
Of the world for your sake?”
2024.06.02 16:15 MustelidusMartens West Germany in the Cold War and in NATO Part 2 (12. Panzerdivision)
 | As mentioned before we will today delve into the West German 12. Panzerdivision, which had a quite unique position in the German army, by not being under German command, not being an armored division and not even being a fully German division during wartime. submitted by MustelidusMartens to warno [link] [comments] Excerpt from federal archives file BH 8-12/150. The 12. Panzerdivision was to be put under command of the VII. Corps (US) to assist with a Soviet attack from the so called \"Thuringian Balcony\", which is less known than the Fulda Gap, but in no way less important. Being a regular Panzerdivision (Armored division) of the Bundeswehr, the 12. PzDiv was fully assigned to the VII Corps (US) in 1983. The US army in Europe apparently had quite a lot of restructuring (OPLAN 33001) and integrated the 12. PzDiv into their defense strategy, which combined with certain needs from the German army called for some changes to the wartime structure of the division, essentially reforming it as a multinational, mechanized division. The PzBrig 34 of the 12.PzDiv as reserve for the III. Korps. Note the 2. PzGrenDiv and the 5.PzDiv in the defense of Kassel and the area north of Bad Hersfeld. Source: German Federal Archives BH 8-12/202 As mentioned before, the 1. Luftlandedivision was used in a reduced state in the defense of the Bavarian Forest (Which we will delve deeper in another part of the series), taking in the Gebirgsbrigade of the 1. Gebirgsdivision. Due to this the German III. Korps was left with no corps reserve, as originally the Luftlandebrigaden were assigned as reserves for the three German corps. To migitate this Problem the 12. PzDiv gave its PzBrig 34 to the III. Korps as reserve and in turn received the forward deployed brigade of the 1st ID. Additionally the 12. Panzerdivision received ammunition, EW support and fire support from the VII Corps and the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade. On the top of that, the 12. PzDiv had OPCON (Operational control over quite a lot of US engineering assets). \"Teile 1. (US) ID(F)\", a mention of the parts of the 1st US ID (Forward) supporting 12. PzDiv in counterattacking against the WTO forces. Source: German Federal Archives BH 8-12/165 Now for the actual defense plans. As the 2nd ACR was to be deployed as a delay force in Northern Bavaria and was thinly stretched (Even if it was apparently reinforced, but that is an entire rabbit-hole itself), the 12. PzDiv was planned to defend the border between the V Corps (US) and the VII Corps (US) directly at the German-German border. The basic plan was a threefold forward defense. On the left, parts of the US Brigade would fight a delay, in the mid, there would be a mixed force of the Panzergrenadierbrigade 35 and various (Possibly even US) engineering forces. The right side was to be defended by a mixed task force made up of (Among others) the armored recon battalion, a company of Panzergrenadiere, various assets of the Jägerbataillon 127, a group of Gepards from the Panzerflakregiment of the division and US engineer assets. While this would not really affect a multiplayer division, it could be a really cool operation, based on historical plans. Core of this defense were the infantry assets of the Panzeraufklärer and the Jäger, which will also feature more prominently in the possible ingame division. Now, this is a good moment to explain what a Jäger actually is, because i have the feel that this unit type is commonly misunderstood. An excellent map overviewing delaying force built around the PzAufklBtl. 12 by the cold-war.de user Uraken, based on federal archive files. Note that some units are as close as ca. 500m to the inner-German border. This map was made for better understanding of the deployment and should be only seen as a crutch, since the base map is a modern one. Jäger: A short IntroductionThe concept of the Jäger is strongly related to Rangers, Riflemen, Chasseurs and other light infantry forces. Commonly, probably due to prussophilia the origin of the Jäger lies in the Jäger-units that Friedrich II. deployed in the Seven-Years War. Actually light infantry forces, in the role of skirmishers and irregulars have been part of German warfare since the middle ages. First attempts to standardize these as light infantry were done in the 17th century (First in Hessen and Bavaria, which is ironically the current game setting), recruited from foresters, hunters and countryfolk.From the 17th century to WW1 most if not all German militaries employed Jäger, Schützen or other light infantry. These were used as snipers and fought outside of regular combat formations, to skirmish with their smoothbore arquebuses and muskets. While during and after WW1 Jäger stayed a part of German military tradition, they were more employed as specialized light infantry, with a focus on warfare in rough terrain. The Wehrmacht used Jäger-Divisionen as a middle ground between heavier regular divisions and the very specialized Gebirgsjäger. This concept of the Jägertruppe, as a light infantry branch, equipped and trained for hard terrain, such as the Bavarian forest, the mountains of Hesse or Westphalia was reintroduced into the newly created Bundeswehr and received several larger and smaller revisions until today. In the next part we will focus on the Jäger as they were in the Game's timeframe. Tyrolean Jäger of the Bavarian army during the Napoleonic period. Uniform Plate by Johann Cantler The Jägertruppe in 1989In 1989 the Jägertruppe was split into two basic components. On one side were the so called "divisional" Jäger battalions of the field army and on the other, the Jäger units of the Territorial army.In this short introduction i will only go into the details of the Jäger in the field army. In the German army of the Heeresstruktur IV every Bundeswehr division had two battalions of Jäger available. These were trained in regular infantry combat, but also in irregular warfare and deep penetration (Jagdkampf). The idea of the Jäger units was, that due to the low amount of soldiers in Panzergrenadier units, the seperate Jäger forces could fight were regular infantry (PzGren) would be disadvantaged. Furthermore Jäger could fight in the hilly, forested and hard to traverse terrain of Germany, penetrating enemy lines, attacking rear area facilities of the enemy, including enemy staff up to the regimental level, or fight defensively, using the terrain to their advantage. If and when i get the original documents i will go deeper into unit structures, including squad and platoon loadouts (Above which is "commonly known"). The 12. Panzerdivision in WARNO.Following is a list of possible units that a 12. Panzerdivision could receive in WARNO. This list will also include some correcting to West German forces in general.Note that i am not a competitive player, so the unit selection may not be "perfectly balanced" and that some work on it may be needed. Nonetheless i think it may provide an interesting division to play with. In WARNO the 12. Panzerdivision could work like a mechanized division, with having less tanks than the 5. Panzer, due to the loss of a Panzerbrigade and the addition of a Mechanized one of the US Army. Furthermore the division had access to more artillery, due to US support from the 72nd FA. To offset the strong artillery tab and the good recon selection the 12. PzDiv would receive less helicopter support (if at all) due to not having access to the assets of the III. Korps and being low on priority for the VII Corps. Additionally the air tab could also be weakened. Logistics:The logistics tab should be split between US and German forces, with some German one being partly replaced by US ones (MAN KAT by HEMTT, or one card of M113A1 Mun. by its US equivalent).Felddepot or Field Supply Point Iltis Führungs Fuchs FüFu M577GA2 Unimog S404 Mun. M113A1 Mun. M577 CPC HEMTT M113A2 Supply Infantry:The Infantry of this division is stronger than the one of the 5. PzDiv, due to being a mechanized division in reality. Besides including US infantry from the 1st ID (Forward) it includes a new variant of Jäger, from the Jägerbataillon 127.This unit had close ties to the Infanterieschule in Hammelburg (Which will be prominently featured in a later division ;) ) served as OPFOR for units training there and despite being a unit formed from reservist was manned by some of the most "experienced" soldiers outside of Fallschirmjäger or Gebirgsjäger units. Quite a lot of reservists from this unit trained outside of their regular schedule, so they can have a veterancy bonus and the resolute trait. In addition to that i added a "Panzervernichtungstrupp", which are ad-hoc created anti-tank teams that are doctrinally prescribed in the Zentrale Dienstvorschrift 3/50. These teams are not part of the regular OOB, but created when needed in a way that was trained. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlgDUiG9a8A This old training video from 1987 or '88 shows the employment of such an anti-tank team (Note the use of the PzF-3, without special mention by regular infantry). Due to the inclusion of additional engineer units from the US the division has a full complement of US engineers. Jäger Füh. Jäger (PzF) Jäger (JgBtl. 127), a unique Jäger variant with higher veterancy and resolute (Could replace 1 card of Jäger) Jäger PzVernTrp (JgBtl. 127), a 5-man squad armed with G3s and two slots of PzF-3. They should also have higher veterancy and resolute. Pz.Gren. Füh. Pz.Grenadier (CarlG) Pz.Grenadier (M113) Pz.Grenadier (Marder) Pionier Füh. Pionier Pionier (Flam) Feldjäger Sicherungs MG-3 7,62mm M40A1 PALR Milan 1 PALR Milan 2 Mech Rifles Ldr. Mech Rifles (LAW) Mech Rifles Dragon Engineers Ldr. Engineers Engineers (Flash) Engineers (Dragon) M60 7,62mm I-TOW Transports should be like 5. Panzer, but with M151 and M113 for the US units. Artillery:The artillery tab of the 12, PzDiv has similarities to the 5. Panzer, but should have more options due to the inclusion of US forces. There is overlap in this category, but this can partly be migitated by for example only allowing 1 card of German M109 and 1 card of US, to give the player a mix of national units.FH155-1 155mm Panzermörser LARS 2 MARS M109A3GA1 M110A2G (Since these are not present in the 5. PzDiv, these could maybe go for balance reasons?) Mrs. 120mm Tampella M106A2 Mortar (Replacing one card of German Panzermörser) M125 Mortar M109A2 (Replacing one card of German M109) Possible inclusions from 72 FA: These artillery units would be available from the US field artillery unit that was additionally assigned to the 12. PzDiv. They could be additional options, replace some German artillery units etc. M270 MLRS (HE) M110A2 Tanks:Due to the to lack of an additional Panzerbrigade the division has a lower amount of tanks, but receives a small amount of US units from the added infantry brigade. Additionally i added a Leopard 2A1 variant using modern US ammunition, this receiving an AP boost.Leopard 2A1 (Including Command Version) Leopard 2A1 Variant with US ammo, 22AP (Included in this list for fun reasons only) Leopard 1A1A2 (Including Command Version) Jaguar 1 Jaguar 2 M1A1 M901 ITV Recon:The recon tab of the 12. Panzer should be a bit better, due to the inclusion of new units that should should be made available for some, if not all German divisions.Jagdkommandos are ad-hoc created raiding/infiltration squads, that could fight irregularly. These are formed from Jäger, Fallschirmjäger or Gebirgsjäger units (Notice a pattern?). Jagdkommandos are a very basic and regular part of the German armed forces and should be represented at least by some divisions. The 12. PzDiv is ideal due to its flavor, focusing on defensive in rough terrain. Aufklärer and "Jäger Aufkl." should be renamed to more accurate terms. Jg. Zielfernrohrschützen are the marksman component of Jäger units. In reality Panzergrenadiere and Jäger had regular access to G3s with scopes, used as squad level DMRs. In WARNO we can represent this aspect with these 2 man sniper teams. Not very accurate, but as long as we are stuck with 3 slots for weapons it is the best way. The Leopard 1A1A1 was used in the Panzeraufklärer battalion of the division. These were, very similar to armored cavalry or French/British armored recon units used for aggressive recon. Since every German division had tanks in recon units, they should become general issue. This would be an historical improvement and would add a bit of flavor for West Germany. Aufklärer (Should be renamed to Erkundungstrupp and should come in the Iltis) Jäger Aufkl. (Should be renamed to Panzeraufklärer and come in the Fuchs) Jagdkommando (JgBtl. 127), a unique variant of a new type light infantry raiding squad, formed from Jäger units. The Jagdkommando should have 9 men, be armed with G3s, G3A3ZFs and satchel charges. This variant should have the recon, resolute and shock traits and have higher veterancy. Jg. Zielfernrohrschütze, a two-man recon-sniper team, using a G3A3ZF and a G3, or two G3A3ZF. This unit could portray the missing marksman component of the ingame Jäger units and should be standard for German divisions. Leopard 1A1A1 PzAufkl. (Recon variant of the Leopard 1A1A1. Each Armored Recon Btl. had a fully and a mixed heavy recon company with Leopard 1. They were an integral part of German doctrine and this should be reflected, as with the M1A1 ACAV in the 11th ACR. Luchs A1 Tpz Fuchs Rasit Alouette II M3A1 Bradley CFV Scouts (M151A2 M2HB or M113 ACAV) AA:The AA tab is similar to the one of the 5. Panzer, with the addition of US StingersFliegerfaust FK-20-2 20mm Zwillinge Gepard 1A1 FRP Roland 2 Stinger Heli:As mentioned before, the Helo tab should be really weak, due to a lack of support.AH-1F Cobra AH-1F TOWCobra (Possible addition) Air:The Air tab should be pretty limited and be made up of US planes.F-4E Phantom II (AA) F-4E Phantom II (HE) F-4E Phantom II (HE2), a new version with Mk.83 bombs F-4E Phantom II (CLU) F-4E Phantom II (NPLM) F-104G (AA) F-104G (HE) F-104G (AT) So What's next?:So, as for the next division i have three possible options, two new Tank divisions with a historical twist and one semi-fictional division created from real war preparation and units:1.Panzerdivision
Let me know in the comments which division i should present next. |
2024.06.02 16:15 5catsandcounting This is where I've landed on my body acceptance journey
I'm 33F and have always struggled with body image issues. In fact, I have a whole basket full of things I've gathered through life, that I'm slowly working my way through.
My small chest has always made me feel insecure. In two ways: I personally like boobs of a bigger size; and felt that men I've been with also appreciated a larger size.
Well, where I'm at right now is that I'm best to accept how I've been born. Do I have to like it? No. Do I have to hate it and feel bad? No. Am I allowed to appreciate and enjoy other body types that I find attractive? Yes.
I've actually discovered that I'm sexually attracted to women - I'm bisexual. I like looking at women of all different types and get turned on.
Finding this out about myself is giving me confidence, because, it takes away the shame/insecure feeling of worrying about others not liking what I have. Maybe I will always envy those with "more," but people have such different body types and I find them really beautiful. Yes, there is the "typical" and "most liked" body type, but that's with everything in life, is it not? The better hair, car, house, dog, clothes, lifestyle, coffee, etc.
I think this has turned into a ramble. I've never been able to communicate my thoughts coherently, so sorry for that! I guess I'm just starting to discover more about myself while working on healing the "broken" or hurt parts about me.
My advice for others, is to give yourself time. If you feel hurt, angry, sad, annoyed, etc. don't pressure yourself to think one way or another or find a solution the quicker way possible. Go through what your feeling, support yourself how you can, and hopefully you will start to learn more about yourself and find how acceptance will be there for you when you're ready.
I think that some things in life will take time. Maybe alot of time, maybe until the end of a life time, and that is ok ❤️
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My small chest has always made me feel insecure. In two ways: I personally like boobs of a bigger size; and felt that men I've been with also appreciated a larger size.
Well, where I'm at right now is that I'm best to accept how I've been born. Do I have to like it? No. Do I have to hate it and feel bad? No. Am I allowed to appreciate and enjoy other body types that I find attractive? Yes.
I've actually discovered that I'm sexually attracted to women - I'm bisexual. I like looking at women of all different types and get turned on.
Finding this out about myself is giving me confidence, because, it takes away the shame/insecure feeling of worrying about others not liking what I have. Maybe I will always envy those with "more," but people have such different body types and I find them really beautiful. Yes, there is the "typical" and "most liked" body type, but that's with everything in life, is it not? The better hair, car, house, dog, clothes, lifestyle, coffee, etc.
I think this has turned into a ramble. I've never been able to communicate my thoughts coherently, so sorry for that! I guess I'm just starting to discover more about myself while working on healing the "broken" or hurt parts about me.
My advice for others, is to give yourself time. If you feel hurt, angry, sad, annoyed, etc. don't pressure yourself to think one way or another or find a solution the quicker way possible. Go through what your feeling, support yourself how you can, and hopefully you will start to learn more about yourself and find how acceptance will be there for you when you're ready.
I think that some things in life will take time. Maybe alot of time, maybe until the end of a life time, and that is ok ❤️
2024.06.02 16:14 Virtual-Composer-710 I Lost My Father
A few years ago my parents moved into my home (in a private in-law suite) when maintaining their own home became too difficult. They had excuses such as harsh winters in their home state, their advanced age combined with mild medical issues, cost of living, etc. In reality my parents just wanted to enjoy their golden years closer to me and their grandchildren.
My father died last Monday. He was hospitalized 3 weeks prior, had major surgery, and then was released into my mom’s & my care the week after surgery. He was doing so well. He had been home for a week, was up moving around, eating well, doing all recommended exercises, taking all his medications and all his readings (PR, BP, O2) were excellent. The Dr’s and home health nurse said his ongoing symptoms (mostly pain, bruising, and mild weeping at incision) were normal for the type of surgery he had. Then he died in his sleep Monday morning.
My entire family is devastated but I am inconsolable in my grief and overwhelmed with guilt. I keep thinking there were signs I ignored regardless of what the health professionals said. I promised my dad I’d take care of him. I promised him everything would be okay. I told him not to be scared everything would be alright… but it wasn’t.
In my mind my daddy wasn’t anything other than invincible. He was so active, normally healthy, and had such a zest for life everyone who knew him thought he’d outlive his children. Even knowing how serious his surgery was no one ever thought anything other than he’d be better than ever after he completely healed. We joked he was “the (real) six million dollar man.” Now I’m faced with the reality of his sudden death.
My dad has always been a ray of sun on my gloomier days. I’ve lost my sunshine.
I have suffered from depression my entire life. I have bouts of extreme lows but recognize them for what they are and manage them. I have an excellent support system through family & friends, therapy, a great primary care physician, and an antidepressant regimen.
I am embarrassed to admit that right now I’m incapable of being a supportive & loving:
-daughter (to my mom who just lost her spouse and best friend of over 50 years)
-mother (to my children who are grieving a grandfather that gave Disney characters a run for their money)
-spouse (he was extremely close with my father and has recently lost his own father)
-sister and aunt (to my sibling and his family who are all grieving the loss just as much as the rest of us)
I am incapable of talking to people without crying. I can’t sleep longer than 45 minutes. I am paranoid I will lose my mom, literally checking on her while she’s asleep. I sob uncontrollably throughout the day without a recognizable trigger. I become hyper fixated then just as quickly become lethargic. My grief is starting to manifest in physical pain. I’m starting to have panic attacks. I have to force myself to eat then feel nauseous for hours.
How do people get through this grief? My usual coping mechanisms do not work. Honestly, I can’t focus enough to utilize any coping mechanism. I am spiraling.
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My father died last Monday. He was hospitalized 3 weeks prior, had major surgery, and then was released into my mom’s & my care the week after surgery. He was doing so well. He had been home for a week, was up moving around, eating well, doing all recommended exercises, taking all his medications and all his readings (PR, BP, O2) were excellent. The Dr’s and home health nurse said his ongoing symptoms (mostly pain, bruising, and mild weeping at incision) were normal for the type of surgery he had. Then he died in his sleep Monday morning.
My entire family is devastated but I am inconsolable in my grief and overwhelmed with guilt. I keep thinking there were signs I ignored regardless of what the health professionals said. I promised my dad I’d take care of him. I promised him everything would be okay. I told him not to be scared everything would be alright… but it wasn’t.
In my mind my daddy wasn’t anything other than invincible. He was so active, normally healthy, and had such a zest for life everyone who knew him thought he’d outlive his children. Even knowing how serious his surgery was no one ever thought anything other than he’d be better than ever after he completely healed. We joked he was “the (real) six million dollar man.” Now I’m faced with the reality of his sudden death.
My dad has always been a ray of sun on my gloomier days. I’ve lost my sunshine.
I have suffered from depression my entire life. I have bouts of extreme lows but recognize them for what they are and manage them. I have an excellent support system through family & friends, therapy, a great primary care physician, and an antidepressant regimen.
I am embarrassed to admit that right now I’m incapable of being a supportive & loving:
-daughter (to my mom who just lost her spouse and best friend of over 50 years)
-mother (to my children who are grieving a grandfather that gave Disney characters a run for their money)
-spouse (he was extremely close with my father and has recently lost his own father)
-sister and aunt (to my sibling and his family who are all grieving the loss just as much as the rest of us)
I am incapable of talking to people without crying. I can’t sleep longer than 45 minutes. I am paranoid I will lose my mom, literally checking on her while she’s asleep. I sob uncontrollably throughout the day without a recognizable trigger. I become hyper fixated then just as quickly become lethargic. My grief is starting to manifest in physical pain. I’m starting to have panic attacks. I have to force myself to eat then feel nauseous for hours.
How do people get through this grief? My usual coping mechanisms do not work. Honestly, I can’t focus enough to utilize any coping mechanism. I am spiraling.