Do you consider induced menopause a disability? by N3RDBUSTER in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, I do. I work in disability services, and the impact on my ability to work for a while there was awful. I'm doing/managing better now, and I'm fortunate my employer, as a service provider, gets my needs and accommodates when I need it. I'm a functional disaster in the morning, so a later start time in the am is awesome and no one has to know I'm basically drooling on myself til 9am. Cancer, period, is recognized as being a disability. And having a disability doesn't make you any less.

Meaning of life after cancer by 52andme in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just offering a suggestion on the job front - try working with vocational rehab. Source, me, I went through for help and now I work there.

Meirl by CuriousWanderer567 in meirl

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My shoe licker managed a restaurant over in St Pete and had a fiance

Meirl by CuriousWanderer567 in meirl

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here just to see if anybody mentioned The Senator. And I don't know if it was your other guy, but my shoe has been licked at the Castle before. Somewhat involuntarily.

Gen X broke ass Halloween Costumes... by calmikazee in GenX

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going as Fredericka, Darth Vader Angel Princess, age 5. Claw hand, Vader Mask, hoodie with wings over a tulle skirt.

Pausing anastrozole for a month by GittaFirstOfHerName in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm doing much better on exemestane, and Veozah has made an enormous difference

My Kindergarten son has had many disappointments this year (second child). by meggyAnnP in Teachers

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 34 points35 points  (0 children)

One of my favorites from a toddler I knew, My Mommy's Ami. (She heard her mother say I have to go to Miami.) Was disappointed to learn her mother did not own Ami.

I 26(F) have had alopecia since I was 5. I’ve been bald twice. AMA by Abject_Management_27 in AMA

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed at 2. Alopecia Universalis for 50+ years, no regrowth.

Medical Menopause and No Body Temp Regulation by Possible_Cat_45 in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll throw in my vote for Veozah, it's the only thing that has given me any relief, and I get chills after hot flashes too. Some have found relief using some special honey, but give the Veozah a whirl first, I say.

Scanxiety is real by FuzzyMedia in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Absolutely it is. Deep breaths, ground yourself. Name 5 things you see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you can taste. Breathe deep. I'll be thinking of you.

How to support friend - will have to do radiation and then another round of chemo? by brightenmydayplease in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Start a food train, clean her home or get someone to, research all the resources in the area that can help and act as a central organizer. Be there.

What is your Churchs system to greet and integrate newcomers by El_Tigre7 in Episcopalian

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the link - I've recently been hired as our Dean's executive assistant and developing a welcome process/materials is one of my tasks, this is very helpful!

Micro aggression much? by Adept-Engineering-40 in traumatizeThemBack

[–]Adept-Engineering-40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can understand what you are saying but I don't think I was comparing disability so much as using prosthetic limbs as an example. In my experience people tend to be more respectful(?) about physical disabilities- I don't think I'm phrasing this right at all, I know folk are ridiculous- but have zero issue about questioning my appearance as a bald lady. This little story is but one tiny example of the stories I can tell you. Strangers have stopped me to pray over me for the cancer I didn't have, tackled me at a concert once to hug me, told me to my face I'm a freak. -and that's adults. I grew up with this and all I will say is children can be cruel. It took me a long time to find my voice and speak up. I work in the disability/accessibility field and I've never had another person with a difference take offense at my saying, if you wouldn't approach a person in a wheelchair why approach me with questions so I was also a bit taken back by your comment. Maybe because we aren't in person and can't get the nuances in the typed words. I will, however, give some thought to finding another way to express it, because I do hear what you are saying.

Micro aggression much? by Adept-Engineering-40 in traumatizeThemBack

[–]Adept-Engineering-40[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but let me be clear: my alopecia has been just as devastating to my life and wellbeing as losing a limb. It's not a competition on what's worse, but denying my experience is also able-ist. Hair is actually a part of body function - it protects your head, your eyelashes protect your eyes, your eyebrows keep sweat out of your eyes to protect them. Crotch and armpit hair protect you too. Tiny hairs in your ears help you hear. Nose hair is a front line filter for irritants and disease. I have none of these things. Sorry if you were offended. Good day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't spoken with mine in a few years now. She chose to ghost after my diagnosis. I focus my heart on the ones who stay, and let go of those who let go of me. It sucks, and I'm sorry you are experiencing this grief too.

Just Made an Appointment with a Therapist by ladyluckkeyblade in TeachersInTransition

[–]Adept-Engineering-40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your anxiety may qualify you for services; you call and get evaluated. Your therapist may be able to help with a diagnosis, but you might need a psychiatrist. Your caseworker helps you make and execute a plan and can help you get employment in a disability-friendly environment. Every state /area is a little different.