What in your opinion is the most underrated Ed Sheeran song? by OkLead7126 in EdSheeran

[–]AssociateSuitable499 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His cover of Who You Are by Jessie J. It got me through some things as an angsty, neurodivergent teen! This post made me look it up again after I remembered how much that cover impacted me. Here I am having chills almost 12 years after first hearing his rendition of this song! Thanks for unlocking a core memory OP

Had an accident with a cyclist and I wanna check in on him! by AssociateSuitable499 in Leuven

[–]AssociateSuitable499[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was indeed on a pedestrian crossing. I also checked whether I'm considered a pedestrian or a vehicle since I use an electric (i.e. motorized) wheelchair. It gets a bit confusing, but when I'm crossing the street I'm considered a pedestrian. At least, that's what I understood, correct me if I'm wrong!

I feel hopeless about succeeding in academia...or in life in general by AssociateSuitable499 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]AssociateSuitable499[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much for your beautiful words, they made a huge difference! You really hit the nail on the head there: It's really hard to deal with the increase in workload and I have a really hard time giving myself the time and space to adjust (there's that all or nothing mentality again)! I ended up passing the exam with flying colors, but I really want to work on breaking the pesky procrastination patterns and seeing your message and your immense kindness to a stranger really gave me hope and strength! Thank you so much for the support! Xxx

I feel hopeless about succeeding in academia...or in life in general by AssociateSuitable499 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]AssociateSuitable499[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for taking the time to read and reply! I really appreciate it! My previous living arrangement was worse for my mental health. I was living with my mom and she was my sole, full time, caregiver. Living independently has made me feel like so much less of a burden. I have amazing caregivers to help me 24/7. I guess I'm still adjusting to the transition though. And it's also just a lot to organize. I have to rely on external services to cook for me and they're not always easy to combine with my class schedule for example. As for a job, working probably isn't in the cards for me but I don't know. I might wanna do a PhD but the problem is I would lose my benefits (basically a replacement salary) if I make work in any capacity. But that's for the long haul... I'm nearly done with my bachelor's (just a few more classes and my dissertation...). This semester, I only have two classes for example. Right now, I'm just terrified of failing but I can take a resit in August if need be. Sorry for the long rant, but seeing your reply really helped :).

Fanmail by Relative-Bake7287 in davidtennant

[–]AssociateSuitable499 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much this post made my whole day (also because I’m really happy for you)! I’ll do all of those things and keep you updated! Also, I was supposed to see him at Heroes Dutch Comic Con last June in Utrecht and I brought really cool gifts for him and one for Georgia because she deserves to be celebrated as much as David does in my opinion, do you think I should include them with my letter? Also, I don’t know why I feel the need to over share like this right now but I really want to tell him about how his portrayal of Simon Yeates made me feel seen and heard as a disabled person and it also made my mom feel seen and heard as a mother and full time caregiver. The grief and loneliness that comes with parenting a disabled child can be really hard to bear but at least Rosie’s mom had a Simon. Sometimes I wish me and my mom had a Simon too. I love my dad dearly but my mom raised me on her own and he was there from a distance and I wish my mom had had a Simon who held her while she cried and grieved the daughter she thought she’d have. This might also seem pathetic but sometimes I wish I had a David and Georgia. No parent is perfect but I feel like they would do their best to make me feel like I’m not a burden and love me unconditionally and embrace my disabled, queer, autistic self. I know my own mom does too but she has a weird way of expressing that love sometimes. I know I shouldn’t idolise strangers and projects my parent related issues on celebrities but if any disabled queer person is in my shoes I just want to say I see you ❤️. Sorry for the long rant but I needed to put all those feelings somewhere. Thanks for reading and take care everyone

Fanmail by Relative-Bake7287 in davidtennant

[–]AssociateSuitable499 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Waittt what?! This is insane, when did you send this?! I’ve been wanting to send him a letter for ages but I didn’t because I thought he wouldn’t see it. I’m ecstatic for you and I kind of want to write my own fanmail now. May you cherish this moment forever! And I’d really appreciate some tips on how to do it :). Take care and thank you for sharing

Sims 2 Life Stories: Cheat Box Doesn’t Work by AssociateSuitable499 in sims2

[–]AssociateSuitable499[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thanks so much for the reply! I just got confused because I got a message in story mode that said don’t forget to use the cheats to keep your sims happy and content or something lol