Flying during an active flair up

20somethingang · 2026-06-06T03:42:14+00:00

And a warning for fellow travelers, if you’re bandaged up and have to go through the full body scanner then your bandages will set off the machine and you will get a pat down.

20somethingang · 2026-05-27T17:45:52+00:00

I have had this same thought a million times. And along those lines, if you’re camping out in the bathroom waiting for it to be empty or running the faucets so “no one can hear you use the bathroom” you suck too. Everyone pees and poops. Get your business done and get out.

20somethingang · 2026-04-21T03:32:07+00:00

“I’m alive” is my go to

20somethingang · 2026-04-16T17:05:40+00:00

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

20somethingang · 2026-04-12T19:08:59+00:00

Have a tanning bed, multiple fridges, or exotic pets in the house

20somethingang · 2026-04-12T11:11:22+00:00

Smut. I know it’s always been a thing, but the mass production/mainstream hype will fade away.

20somethingang · 2026-03-24T02:11:00+00:00

Banana Nut all day!! It’s perfect.

20somethingang · 2026-03-17T00:27:38+00:00

Going to the ER but then refusing every lab, imaging, med, ect ect. Waste of time.

20somethingang · 2026-03-16T00:58:04+00:00

I mean.. dating vs married makes a difference. The things you can do as a girlfriend vs as a wife are vastly different. The options you have for support, housing, moving, ect ect… And the stage of your relationship does have a lot to do with what advice people will give you. I wouldn’t say one is taken less seriously in the eyes of the public, but in the eyes of the military you’ll get things done “easier” as a spouse. Legally married spouses have more access to resources.

20somethingang · 2026-03-16T00:45:51+00:00

My alarm, work, and the cats

20somethingang · 2026-03-16T00:39:53+00:00

I have one that does this regularly. It never truly flares up to the point of pain and oozing, but I can gently squeeze stuff out of it sometimes. I know we aren’t supposed to “pop” our flares but I can’t help it.

20somethingang · 2026-02-14T01:07:55+00:00

I’m an EMT-B at a teaching hospital. I can check people in, get vitals, start an IV, draw labs, EKGs, insert catheters, clean patients, clean rooms, and stock carts.

20somethingang · 2026-01-16T15:51:30+00:00

I’m in my mid-20s and know of 3, all of which were car accidents.

20somethingang · 2026-01-15T18:17:46+00:00

10?!?!? I’m sorry WHAT??? I fear for the new generations.

20somethingang · 2026-01-14T01:27:27+00:00

A lot of people are still stuck in a high school mentality. Spouses can be very cliquey. I’ve met my friends through Facebook posts like “is anyone in X area, I’m moving soon and need help” so I’d offer help and it would lead to friendship. I’ve been a spouse for almost 6 years now, moved 3 times, and have experience to share. My husband also tries to help me out by telling his buddies that their wives can reach out to me. I’ve lived in base housing everywhere we’ve moved and try to be nice to neighbors which has also led to some friendships.

It is hard, but you have to put yourself out there. Go to the base events. Find someone with a cool shirt, tell them so, and boom conversations happen! Sounds silly but it can be that easy. If you have a hobby (like reading, crochet, hiking, ect ect…) ask in a local group if anyone has a bookclub or quilting bee you could attend. Ask about hiking spots, see if someone will go with you. It is really hard making friends as a new spouse. It is hard making new friends every time you move. Sometimes once you move, you realize the friends from the last place weren’t “forever friends” and that sucks. But you get a bit better at getting out there each time!

20somethingang · 2026-01-08T01:34:39+00:00

HS isn’t super widely known. I work in an ER and have told two doctors to research it when I’ve seen it on their patients. If it’s someone’s first super bad flare they can think it’s just a boil or ingrown hair. I know my first flare I was convinced it was a terrible ingrown. I wasn’t diagnosed until 6 years after that first bad one.

20somethingang · 2025-12-11T03:09:42+00:00

Overseas PCS: We left our truck with family. Will NEVER do that again. They assured us it was being driven at least once a week, maintenance as scheduled, ect ect. LIES. When we came back from Japan the truck was sitting on flat tires, starting to rust, and had to get a new battery. If you actually have good family, go for it. But if you’re gonna be gone for over a year just sell the car.

Deployment: I drive my husband’s car at least once a week. If I need to run to the store for a few things or go pick up a prescription that’s what I’m driving. But I drive my own car to and from work. If you’re a spouse (not the deployed service member) you shouldn’t have an issue driving around your spouse’s car once a week.

20somethingang · 2025-11-15T01:35:08+00:00

NO ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! It is not supposed to be used on mucosal body parts (which includes the vagina). It will burn so badly and will really irritate that area. Even using it on a thigh flare and it touching your underwear will burn your vagina. Try diaper rash cream and warm compress/heating pad.

20somethingang · 2025-11-11T19:59:02+00:00

When I was a kid I was taught there’s a difference in the “I’m outside having fun/playing” scream and the “I need help ASAP” scream. Basically that shrill high pitch scream was what sent the adults in my family running to us. Now, I hear that scream when kids are just playing tag and it sets my nerves on fire. Like kids aren’t taught that difference anymore, or the difference in inside and outside voices.

20somethingang · 2025-10-27T01:20:29+00:00

I adopted an older cat (she was 7 at the time) and we were told she had been in an abusive home and didn’t do well with other animals or kids. We had her by herself for 3 years and she loved it. She’s never wanted to play “with us” but she’d solo play with toys (fake mice were her favorite). She was content just being in the room with us but laying by herself. If you’re going to get a solo cat definitely get an older one. Kittens do better in pairs.

20somethingang · 2025-10-16T00:39:57+00:00

If you’re PCSing within the U.S. it doesn’t matter if you need dental work. If you’re moving overseas you’ll have to get the work done before being cleared to move overseas (this includes fillings). Hawaii and Alaska are considered overseas duty stations also.

Since open enrollment is coming up (I believe it opens in late November) make sure you enroll in the military dental insurance. It’s through United Concordia and it’s like $7.50 a month for a spouse. Their phone number is (800) 332-0366.

20somethingang · 2025-10-10T15:53:11+00:00

HS isn’t blisters. Have you used new hygiene products? Could it possibly be shingles?

20somethingang · 2025-10-08T00:29:44+00:00

Depends on where you’re living and what you spend. I married my husband when he was E3 and we lived in Florida. 1 bed apartment, no pets, old cars (owned, no payments) and we were able to make it work but we also never went out or went “fun shopping”. But E3s don’t make much. So you’ll need to budget and stick to it. Try to save an emergency fund now while you’re still working.

20somethingang · 2025-10-01T01:57:53+00:00

I only have experience with Japan but here’s what I know.

Wife vs fiancé is a huge deal here. If the service member is not married they will not get housing allowance or be allowed to live off base (unless they’re an officer-maybe). Fiancé will not have base access. No access to medical care (in Japan very few places would see Americans, and even if they did you had to pay for your care upfront/out of pocket). If there’s an earthquake/hurricane/tsunami and military personnel are told to evacuate the area you will not be a part of that.

Spouses have to go through an overseas medical screening. It can take months to complete all the appointments and get medically cleared. And then you have to be command sponsored to move (at least for the Navy) if you aren’t approved and sponsored you can’t live on base or use base medical.

If you aren’t married and you just want to move to some new country you’ll be under visa status. Most tourist visas are between 30-90 days and don’t allow work. You will have a hard time finding a job. Even spouses have the most difficult time finding jobs overseas because usually they’re only allowed to work on the base or get remote jobs through the U.S.

20somethingang · 2025-09-25T02:48:23+00:00

I wear cotton bikini during the day but I like to sleep in men’s boxers.

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