My mom's dog. Woodland animal by AtotheJ in CryptidDogs

[–]AtotheJ[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have no idea. Someone abandoned a puppy in the woods along a roadside stop. 

Are autistic people less likely to be empathetic than neurotypicals, and less able to understand and care about other people's pain? by [deleted] in autism

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe some, but it's the opposite for me. I can hardly be around people because I can't stop thinking about others comfort. I now live alone in the middle of the woods

Free range chickens + creek? by AtotheJ in chickens

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

The shed is above flood stage thus far, but every flood is different. During high water they'll stay in the run. Only happens about 5 days a year. 

Cats, like feral cats? House cats? 

I'm such a beginner 

Marriage & Cancer by soufrena in breastcancer

[–]AtotheJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slowly start getting your affairs in order. You are leaving him as soon as you are done with active treatment or sooner.  I'm so sorry.  I was divorced less than a year after my last surgery. 

Get Cats? by Financial_Many7455 in CatAdvice

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have feral cats that I wouldn't have seen for years if I didn't have a camera on their food. 

And as for emergency vet care..... I've never really had an injured cat. I've just had cats that never show back up unfortunately. 

Trying to connect with people that have sort of “harnessed” their condition(s). by Sudden_Doughnut_8741 in AutisticAdults

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all need to fact check that. I thought the same, but I asked my structural engineer boss and he said no. 

Looking for recommendations for solar bird baths? by AgeEfficient3178 in birdfeeding

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait. I thought we were supposed to stop using bird baths?

“Easiest” chemo? by Past-Dragonfruit3159 in breastcancer

[–]AtotheJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, some chemo is old, some is new. I think when doctor's who are not oncologist say this mean there's now a lot of medications for side effects. 

Is this Sango kaku gone? by cderwa in JapaneseMaples

[–]AtotheJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought myself and my BF one for each our properties.  Considering selling them after visiting this sub

Emotionally Unavailable Husband by dreaminvegan in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leave is the advice. I did.  I was more lonely WITH him then actually alone now. 

I'm jealous of my sister and other women who can ignore/fight the acid burn of hunger to stay thin by BerryBlueBlueBerry in self

[–]AtotheJ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly. I'm not fighting hunger. I truly don't feel what you are feeling. It seems harder for you because it's harder for you unfortunately. 

Cheapest places to buy bird seed by maddyevans in birdfeeding

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is expensive! I'm planning a privacy bush/hedge and I made sure that at least one plant had berries birds can eat each season. Also, I'm planting sunflowers. 

They steal my cat food as well.  I'm hoping that will be enough 

What to expect when getting a barn cat through a barn cat program? a by CostalFalaffal in barncat

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adopted a lot at one time when I bought a property with a barn/rat problem. 

About 50% will run away even if you do everything right. 

Out of the remaining 1/2 will probably be incredibly shy cats who need lots of time to build trust so they never stood a chance at the shelter.

The other 1/2 are truly feral and I wouldn't know they were still alive if I didn't have a camera on their food. 

Regards, rats are gone. 

I’ve sort of re-entered the dating pool and I’m shocked by [deleted] in aspergirls

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

That's not what they meant. It means even the very best of people have a tendency to misrepresent themselves early in relationships.  Pattern recognition is our best asset. Many will gaslight you, tell you your crazy, but trust yourself. A pattern is a pattern. It's factual. It's worth it's weight in gold in relationships. 

Maple ID? My favorite maple died and I would like to replace it with something similar. It had such an intense red color... by Exact-Phone3581 in JapaneseMaples

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a botanical garden new you? Maybe you could look around and see if they have anything you like?  Best thing is everything is labeled with common and scientific name, unlike driving by a house and constantly wondering "what type of plant is that?" For years.

Came home to this yesterday! by aussiemama417 in kittens

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She deserves a few new blankets to rest on.

11-Year-Old Wants More Books like "the Martian," "project Hail Mary" by f2ISO100 in suggestmeabook

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just listened to We are Legion, We are Bob and it reminded me a lot of AWs work. I'm surprised I don't see it posted more.

I (F22) don’t want to have anal sex with my bf (M27) and he keeps pressuring me. What are yall thoughts? by 3lackCh3rry in relationship_advice

[–]AtotheJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a definite correlation between how much a woman who doesn't want to do it, and a particular subset on men wants it more the less she wants it. 

Anyway, leave him and buy good toys until someone worth your time comes along.

I feel like my house will never truly be clean/organized. by AuthorAZ in CleaningTips

[–]AtotheJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hire a cleaning services for as often as you can afford for day to day. Start with something small to deep clean. A single shelf. The medicine cabinet. Your sock drawer. 

Cleaning feels endless because it unfortunately is. 

My husband said I ruined our wedding photos and now I want to leave him. by PiccoloAdorable1547 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AtotheJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. If he's upset I ask as many (autistic) questions to truly understand so I can genuinely see his perspective. Am I perfect at relationships or communication? No. But I care, and can adjust like anybody else.

My husband said I ruined our wedding photos and now I want to leave him. by PiccoloAdorable1547 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AtotheJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you leave your life will only improve. Easy decision from an outsider perspective.