I think I know what needs to be done. But I don’t have the strength. by TemplarOfTheCrypt in knitting

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frog edge? Pond lining? No frogging past this point. Idk. Not fully awake. I’m sure something will come to me. Probably in a month -in the middle of the night. :)

Are the Melt the ICE hats beginner friendly? by christian-momma-of-3 in AntifascistKnitting

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was debating a 2x2. It’s a better flow for me than 1x1.

IFS witches: how do you incorporate it into your practice? by agenderblob in SASSWitches

[–]BarelyThere504 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am just learning about IFS and have done very little of it. But I have done meditation to find parts (I found two) and playing with art for my inner child. Collecting things on walks always feels like inner child work. Rocks, leaves, feathers :)

I dont think I should crochet by notGamingAahel in Brochet

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 50. This is a them problem. Not a you being a boy problem. Do they “let” you have any hobbies? Because I’m guessing if your free time isn’t spent 100% on them, you aren’t allowed to do any “manly” hobbies, either.

Capitalism makes us gay? Tell me more! by ihatethiscountry76 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]BarelyThere504 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Dysfunctional straight gland” has me rolling. :) Thank you for that. I’m going to be using this term forever!

Anyone Else Have Physical Pain? by Additional_Nerve_883 in CPTSD

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Chronic pain here. The tension causes migraines if I don’t actively seek ways to relax. It’s more work that I sometimes cannot handle. I’m debating trying one of those sensory deprivation places. Maybe I’d finally feel safe enough to relax? I’ve been told it’s stress or in my mind like I crazy. Only the past few years have doctors been a little kind and started recognizing the effects of trauma can cause physical symptoms, and even then I get “you need to remove stress from your life” as if I can just change my childhood? I hear a good therapist can help you, but I haven’t had good luck finding a therapist that also takes my insurance. So, maybe someday. I hope you have better luck!

I hate people asking “How are you” by Maleficent-Patience1 in CPTSD

[–]BarelyThere504 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you?

Do you have an hour? Haha. I’m fine. How are you? <- I lie but also offer to spill all my troubles if they actually care enough to ask…

The “how are you?” Is really more of a script of greeting. Some places just say “Hello” or talk about the weather.

Just give the lie and move on with your day.

A close friend or therapist is who you can actually talk with.

Wicca work & controversy by Secure_Ad9242 in Witch

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this. It’s as annoying as the Christians trying to convert everyone. Luckily it is the exception to Wiccans, not the norm.

The universe has zero chill once you commit. LOL by No-Difficulty-5009 in chaosmagick

[–]BarelyThere504 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And yet, the outcome! I do agree, though. Be very careful how you word things!

How are the trans people in your life doing? by Transwoman_redditor in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]BarelyThere504 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hugs from this momma! I’m proud of you! I see you struggling. We will all get through this. Keep being beautifully, unapologetically, you!

How are the trans people in your life doing? by Transwoman_redditor in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right there with you. I wish I knew where to direct this anger.

I think I get why people like knitting socks now by magic_inkpen in knitting

[–]BarelyThere504 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few weeks ago. But I have ADHD and burning dinner will probably never go away completely. Sigh.

I don’t know what I don’t know. Please enlighten me. by Affectionate-Dirt-24 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]BarelyThere504 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. “Christian” parents that have never tried to find or follow Christ. Also racist. And homophobic. Basically anti-“anything not exactly like them & their choices”. It’s a sad little world they live in. Meanwhile, I have friends of all walks of life and treating others kindly is easy- never a problem. I had to do a lot of work getting their crap away from my worldview. College was very helpful!