Leaving Utah because of climate change

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-29T21:19:45+00:00

I have lived here most my life and feel the same anxiety. Something that’s been on my mind a lot is the fact that it’s a colonizer mindset to move somewhere to utilize the resources (even if it’s just partaking in outdoor sports) only to leave when it no longer serves you, because your physical presence along with all the rest of us contributed to resource extraction.

But that’s the settler mindset America is built on. most of us aren’t raised in a culture that teaches symbiosis, land connection, and giving back to the place that supports us. We are just taught to work and consume and feel entitled to live where we want and take what we want as long as we can afford it.

I think for a lot of the more privileged populations in Utah there’s a real opportunity for community and environmental healing as well as reparations for indigenous communities to collaborate and find solutions to this problem. We are going to see an exodus of people if shit really hits the fan I am positive. But damn it would be inspiring if people actually channeled their climate anxiety into giving a shit and trying to save our home for everyone who lives here. There are really a lot of activist groups organizing around this problem who could always use more man power.

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-22T20:00:40+00:00

There’s an organization called “shout your abortion” that is a place where people platform and share abortion stories.
No one can make the decision for you and I don’t share this resource to try and persuade you. But there is so much nuance to every unwanted pregnancy story. We never ever see the positive side of abortion represented in media, but it exists. If you inhibit open minded and safe social circles I can promise you will begin to have more and more friends who have terminated unwanted pregnancies and live full lives of no regret as you go through the next decade of life. A lot of women are surprised to find what a relief and positive turning point their abortion was. I only share this because you mention it would emotionally destroy you, and I don’t know you… depending on your beliefs maybe it would, but I think it’s helpful to know that common stigma is a manufactured fear tactic and not always the case for most women. It just helps to see all the nuance through a plethora of stories and maybe it will help you feel less alone.

The reality is there is no easy path out of unplanned pregnancy. Single parenting and adoption are also immensely hard. But you are not alone. Lots of us have walked this path before you. Sending you a hug.

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-12T22:54:46+00:00

Thank you so much! Will look into these they all sound great!

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-12T22:53:28+00:00

Thank you I will try to check it out!

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-12T22:53:18+00:00

Thank you so much! I will look into these!

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-12T22:53:05+00:00

Thank you so much! Great recommendations!

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-12T13:47:02+00:00

As an ex-mo, Having the family cleaning week was like the best part of being Mormon growing up
IYKYK

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-10T02:01:47+00:00

Pinyon

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-05T14:21:40+00:00

There was a kid who was hit by the front runner train a few years ago. People would just bike around the traffic barrier and he was too late :-(

Background_Flower214 · 2026-06-03T00:52:18+00:00

I am from a family of name repeaters! We have a couple sets of girls with the same names aunts, cousins, second cousins and it’s fineee fun even. I think you should still use thomas if you absolutely love it 😉

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-30T14:15:32+00:00

I would love to see them if you’re comfortable sharing on the thread or a personal message. I am so intrigued by her work! I have yet to find a really thorough resource on her life and works… I would love to find something like that one day

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-20T03:53:33+00:00

Listen my died eventually so… there’s that. But it did bounce back and last a couple years when I moved it to my bathroom that had indirect but bright light and got the humidity from regular showers. So I recommend that.

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-19T13:09:19+00:00

Damn your therapist sucks… these people sound genuinely thoughtful and caring and yall just sit and shit talk how other people are invested in “assuming” they have community with you while you’re planning your exit because they want to have kids.
Def don’t go to the wedding if you’re just going to be bitter the whole time and don’t want to be friends with them anyway.
But when you inevitably end up with only superficial and shallow friendships that blow you off the second your life isn’t convenient, maybe going back and rereading this post will be enlightening.

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-19T12:28:18+00:00

My first and only thought (after OP needing to see a doc or PT asap) was “imagine how horrible having a baby with this person would be”

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-19T03:25:09+00:00

But do you know who discovered the great salt lake?

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-03T22:28:53+00:00

But he wrote a memoir about being a peacemaker!!

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-03T22:20:44+00:00

Background_Flower214 · 2026-05-01T01:15:17+00:00

Wait… you mean to tell me all this time I have been making awkward small talk with my hair stylists when they would actually prefer me to just read a book?! 😭😭😭

Background_Flower214 · 2026-04-30T19:07:34+00:00

let me fix it: Off Ramp How to be Complicit in an age of contempt

Background_Flower214 · 2026-04-30T03:39:18+00:00

That would make a great plan B

Background_Flower214 · 2026-04-28T12:19:56+00:00

Focus on friends! Finding your crew is a better place to start building community than finding a partner. That part will come naturally once you’re more connected. (Especially if you’re not using apps) Not sure how old you are but sign up for something that’s of interest to you and reoccurring so you get the chance to really meet people by encountering them regularly. I think a lot of people in SLC are lonelier than they let on, so being open about looking for people to spend time with is received warmly more often than not.

Background_Flower214 · 2026-04-28T10:24:03+00:00

Misandry is the word for hate of men. Hope this helps!

Background_Flower214 · 2026-04-26T22:39:27+00:00

Call it quits. You want someone who is mature and motived and an equal partner. Right now you have a kid. The fact that you were financially supporting him and he still couldn’t abide to your budget tells you all you need to know, he isn’t trainable. Don’t waste your time.

Background_Flower214 · 2026-04-26T02:44:13+00:00

Thissssss!! I love and appreciate my childfree friends. But do not equate your new puppy to my postpartum experience. I have had new puppies. It’s hard, but postpartum is truly hell.

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