It took almost 2 fucking years after my first initial appointment to get properly medicated.

I’d literally kill myself if I was forced to do it all again.

You “just go see a doctor”–folk have no idea how fucking difficult it is to 1). actually be seen by a competent doctor, 2). be taken seriously, 3). and actually receive treatment for mental health stuff.

That’s not even including the whole “getting out of a shit enough headspace to actually do all that stuff in the first place.”

Unmedicated me felt like wading through hell.

Be kind to those with different chemistry. Shit sucks.

The comments volunteering to assist with translation gives me the fuzzies. (:

I can’t leave.

I have a child with an abusive, vindictive ex-spouse. Regardless of me having sole custody, I would still need to get both the court’s permission and his permission just to move out of state, so god knows I will not be able to get out of the country.

I’m at a loss. I will not leave without my kid.

It’s not a particularly fun story to tell or to hear.

I’ll keep the mood light and just say I’m just happy that I am able to vote now.

I have had extremely good reasons why I was unable to vote since I’ve turned 18.

However, I finally registered to vote a few months ago, specifically to vote in this election.

I’m extremely nervous and don’t really know what to expect once I’m in my polling place, but I’ll be damned if I don’t do my part to prevent my country from becoming a fascist dictatorship with a man willing to throw its citizens into the grinder if it meant he gets a dollar out of it. Fuck that.

I swear I’ve seen concept art once upon a time… was it Disney? But I remember it looking so cute!

I’d love an animated “Cats” movie! It’d be soooo cute!!

I have a body that no clothes will fit. A very dramatic hourglass shape. If I see something cute, it definitely will not fit me.

Nothing. Fucking. Fits.

The worst part is the bras. The fucking bras!!! Why are US bra sizes so fucked?? I literally only wear ill-fitting sports bras now!!! Otherwise my tits are squeezed or wire stabs me or every other pain.

I also have stupid sensitive skin & hypohydrosis, so rashes & heat exhaustion are things I need to think about when getting dressed.

My kid got a potato this year! I was so proud.

Again, impressed! I can respect a collector who enjoys what they accrue. My collection(s) are more SFW, but I can appreciate the artistry and dedication to the craft, for sure!

I’m frightened yet impressed that y’all can tell these kind of things. Respect.

person gives helpful instructions on how to clear an insect infestation

“lol bossy”

🤡

Also good to remember that after a C-section, any child after that is recommended to also be C-section. Something like 25% of vaginal births after C-sections end in complications that will require a C-section anyhow.

Bodies are complicated. It’s good to have treatment to ensure better health for the baby, regardless of what kind of birth was had.

I’d assume because with the wording you’ve used, it may seem like you are blaming women for getting C-sections.

(for the record, I did not downvote you)

Of course no one wants to hear this, as clashes with all sorts of taboos against women’s sexuality and giving birth in general!

Buddy. I don’t have time to get into that rn. But ok.

The non-painful births do exist, absolutely, but they are outliers. I’m sure “pleasurable” births exist, as well, but, again, those are outliers.

Never in my life have I met a woman who gave birth with low pain without the use of drugs.

Even if some women use it to avoid the excruciating pain of vaginal birth, that’s still a very very very valid reason.

The only “convenience” I’ll assume you’re talking about is for the doctor. I was told my only options for birth was a C-section or induced labor, because the doctor “didnt like surprises.” I’m still upset that I did not know how to advocate for myself as a young adult because I was forced into an induction and several other unexpected medical nightmares due to hospital/staff/doctor negligence.

He has a chameleon??? Holy shit, anyone who can keep those goobers alive & healthy are fukkin rad!!

Fan too big. ):

Tbf, I did not build this. A friend did and then sold it to me for a good price! Can’t complain. It’s run pretty good for 6+ years. Though I guess I have no point of comparison.

Amber Isle!

Cute dinosaur shopkeeper sim with decorating & friendship mechanics.

Not a tech person. I’m a seamstress/tailor who will make you feel like the smartest person in the room when I ask questions about computers. Never knew so much about internet privacy before Lemmy, either. It’s been eye-opening to learn about tech-stuff on Lemmy!

I left R×ddit out of spite, then found out youtubers made videos reading out my posts and said goodbye to it forever. It became a free content farm ripe for mishandling, astroturfing, and paid propaganda.

My stubborn ass will learn something beyond simple navigation because I’m always wanting to skirt injustice and do what little I can to not support rampant capitalism (I have no money!)

I mean… I learned Blender. I’m capable of pretty much everything!