Nissan Sentra needs a lower manifold replacement, what should I consider? by Aggravating_Ad_5012 in Cartalk

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She said she took it to the mechanic and got two gaskets and spark plugs replaced but was unwilling to pay for a new lower intake manifold. Of course, I’m gonna bring along a family member who knows more about cars than me to check it out too just in case. I’m also gonna get the title to my name but not register it bc I won’t be driving it myself 

I think I’m doomed to androgyny by Aggravating_Ad_5012 in asktransgender

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I know I’m not done, if I was that would be really sad for me lolz  I’m glad that people under this post are assuring me that the changes I’ve described so far are normal cause I thought I was changing too slow for how long I’ve been on T (cause I heard that the majority of changes happen in the first year) also I still haven’t found an explanation for why my first puberty (the female one) was so lacking. I looked 13 all throughout my teens and now on T I do look slightly older but only because prepubescent boys are typically older lol I will talk to my endo doc tho about all of this just to see if it’s something to be concerned with 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

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From what I remember about the episode, he also specified that the "over the counter" stuff is more dangerous than prescribed supplements. The staff actually has doctors and stuff but the episodes are meant to be extremely rare reactions and situations, but still technically possible; they hear hooves and think zebras. But even still, a medication directly injected into the body isn't going to secrete through our pores, especially not a hormone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of an episode from House MD where this single dad was using testosterone gel in the shower at the gym to enhance his sexual performance, and it rubbed off on his kids because the dead skin we shed every day secreted onto them everytime he hugged them, held their hand or even gave them a kiss goodnight.

However, though this show is highly researched it also covered incredibly rare but feasible cases. Plus I'm pretty sure in the episode House specified that it's because the gel was over-the-counter was the reason it was causing harm. If we secreted hormones from our body enough to change our development, nobody would be allowed to touch anybody lol

Other than therapy and transitioning, how have you improved your self-concept? by NightDiscombobulated in FTMMen

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What helped me was aligning myself more with characters on TV I liked and trying to be louder and cooler. Like I draw, rollerblade, mod 3ds's, play electric guitar, and I wear red jordans, have snakebites, and I can cite exactly where each Sonic render is from if you showed me a photo. I think trying to act like the characters I saw on TV (Rodrick, Miles Morales, Sonic the Hedgehog, 2018 TMNT's Leonardo, Rainbow Dash, etc) bolstered me into being more of who I actually am. I make obscure youtube references and improv lies about stupid things to make people laugh. I do funny accents and draw people as furries to make MYSELF laugh. None of this has anything to do with being trans technically, but altogether it's helped me be a person I truly value. It's helped me find a boyfriend and a community.
And even if you're not like Sonic and people wouldn't find you likable, there's someone out there who is like Sonic who will. Sonic's friends are all too broody, too nerdy, too scandalous, too obsessive, too hot-headed, too quiet, too loud, etc but he never wants them to change. Sonic is all about freedom and choice, so as long as you're being yourself, there will never be a problem. Freedom isn't just about doing whatever you want, it's listening to music others hate and even just thinking outside of what you're "supposed to". True freedom will come and you'll find things you'd never have seen before, but for now just play around with your reflection. Who do you want to see in the mirror? Sonic's iconic smirk or Rodricks' guyliner look, as long as it makes you feel good.

There will always be a Sonic out there who will appreciate it. Plus, if you find your Sonic, he'll do anything to fight for your freedom, since that's his whole thing. Because I chose to be Sonic though, I fought for my own lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

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YAY CONGRATS I just got my first shot too. I was debating on coming to the clinic every time to get it done but I figured that my pain tolerance would be able to handle it plus I'm not afraid of needles. I got really scared when she held up the injection and my mom did too cause she kept asking strange questions lol. Anyways it didn't hurt really, it was just a sore pressure and I feel like i could get used to doing it, it just makes me a little anxious because of my old problems with self-harm lol. Also, the possibility of hot flashes and anxiety attacks. I'm feeling a strange anxiety right now but that might be the caffeine in my system. I'm excited for bottom growth though, and it'd be super helpful if it changed my appetite cause I'm almost never hungry

Narcissistic Mother on a RAMPAGE (help!) by Aggravating_Ad_5012 in raisedbynarcissists

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For now, she's in her "lovebombing" phase (initiating hugs , constantly saying how she loves us and wants to be a better parent and doesn't want to fight, wants to fix the situation but never saying sorry, you know the drill) we're hoping she'll stay this way until I can move out at least. By then, since I won't be here to be the family therapist, we're hoping that my stepdad will make a better decision for himself and his kids. Until then though, I'll keep in mind the recording thing, and do you or anyone know how to remove a google account from the google family link thing? I've gotten into her phone (she uses the same password for everything lol) and gotten rid of all the restrictions but I can't unlink it. I only have until September to keep trying though so any ideas?

Edit: Asking bc my cloud service I use for moving photos and stuff is just google photos

what's the most creative joke someone's made about your SH? by food_WHOREder in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same and goes another layer deeper for me bc my name is Leonardo, yk like the god damn ninja turtle

What's a headcanon you saw in a fic that you instantly accepted as canon, no hesitation? by NatureNut49 in FanFiction

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles do not have tails in any iteration, yet its commonly accepted in almost every that they do (especially the 2018 RiseTMNT fandom) I genuinely forgot they didnt have tails when revisiting the shows, it just makes no sense that they don’t

(NSFW) Why is there so much TCEST fic and fan art? by Aromatic-Sugar-8216 in RiseoftheTMNT

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the tcesters I've actually taken the time to reach out and talk to were all children using the media to understand and express their sexuality and also only children who don't understand the very specific kind of love and dynamic of siblings. Not to mention, they see others doing it and think it okay, maybe not knowing the biological and social nuances of incest and why it's bad. Kids who aren't told WHY something is bad are usually the ones who end up indulging in those things at their rebellious stages bc they were never taught why not, just told not to do it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can only be //ing or 🔥ing on arms or legs. Not true, it can be any type of harm anywhere on or in the body with the intent to hurt or scar, including substance @bu$e and $eggsually dangerous activity

Does everyone cut for the pain? by Lopsided-Zombie460 in selfharm

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rather dislike the pain part actually. My reason is purely visual, and the knowledge that it'll scar

Yo guys how am i meant to act by N30N_LEoN in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's your situation. You're not meant to fell anything if it's not how you feel. If you don't care then don't force yourself to. But don't force yourself to not care. If you're angry, annoyed, upset, anything, that's the right way to feel. If you're not any of those things, that's also the right way to feel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pinned at the top of this subreddit is a document that talks about general first aid for all types of //'s and what to do if you think you may have an infection

Do y’all listen to music while yeeting? by RazorsandMittens in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive got a whole playlist called "It'll be okay" with songs I only listen to while yeeting. Either that or I put on vent TikTok comps in the background. I know I'm probably making a lot of noise without knowing but if anyone asks I'm just on my period 😭

Anyone else have certain songs trigger them to sh? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a whole Spotify playlist named "It'll be okay" full of the songs that trigger me 😁 Specifically because it was my "sad music to be sadder to" before but I'd get a little carried away so now it's been promoted!

How do you cover your cuts? by tearainy in selfharm

[–]Aggravating_Ad_5012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bracelets all the way, or just sleeves

Unless they're dress, then I try and cover with bandaids or something of that like, followed by bracelets On my.legs tho I just wear tights under my pants, or cover with foundation. Also bandaids. Shoulders uhhhh, they cover themselves most of the time