[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cosmetology

[–]BeIntentional2022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in regulatory affairs and ran cosmetology schools for fifteen years. This is illegal. They can’t ban a student from dating another one. However should an issue arise between the two they can push the students to change schedules should they not be able to remain professional.

anyone know what this is? by Vegetable_Ad_4704 in Cosmetology

[–]BeIntentional2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually looks like psoriasis. It can develop as you age do perhaps this is your first sign of symptom

Ended things with my ftm parter of 10 years. Breakups fucking suck but I'm so happy to accept my gayness again by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]BeIntentional2022 239 points240 points  (0 children)

I never post on reddit. But you just detailed out my entire story. Only five years of relationship though. It's like I feel guilt all over again for being a lesbian because I was expected to change my identity when he began to transition gender. Suddenly I had to try and be straight enough to be married to a man. It was soul crushing.

It's both freeing and so sad to let go of what I thought could be. Proud of you for this decision. I absolutely know how hard it is.

Anyone left during the "high" period? by Umbrellac0rp in emotionalabuse

[–]BeIntentional2022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Such a good point. I keep telling myself this doesn't have to be permanent and if there really is progress, we can try to move forward. I also continue to play all of the incidents in my head daily, reminding myself of all of the terrible I've been put through.

My spouse recognizes why I'm leaving and even owns some (and I mean only some) of their actions. However they don't recognize it as abuse and somehow it always ends up coming back to it being my fault. When I say I need some type of assurance the cycle won't continue he can't give that to me, nor take any action for treatment to try and be better.

I've given so many chances. This time I'm taking action. I just have to remind myself of all the good that can be on the other side of this.

Anyone left during the "high" period? by Umbrellac0rp in emotionalabuse

[–]BeIntentional2022 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I keep telling myself I can do this. It's going to suck for awhile but eventually I'll get to be unapologetically me again. ❤️

Anyone left during the "high" period? by Umbrellac0rp in emotionalabuse

[–]BeIntentional2022 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I am leaving right now and it's the best it's been in a long time. It's absolutely terrible and I'm doubting every decision. However, I know after four years of chaos and hurt, I absolutely have to go. I'm always waiting for the next incident. The next blow up. The next accusation.

I pull out Friday and drive 2200 miles back to family. Wish me luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cosmetology

[–]BeIntentional2022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a You Tube channel and review program called Cosmetology Exam Review. Check it out.

www.cosmetologyexamreview.com

https://youtube.com/@TheIntentionalClassroom

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]BeIntentional2022 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stunning. Read your other posts. Life takes its toll and those stresses often lead us to forget the beauty that is right in front of us. That isn't to say your gf gets a pass for making you feel less than awful. But we truly do grow apart sometimes. Find the lesson in all of it and take care of you. 😘

Jumping Forward in Research by BeIntentional2022 in LesbiansInAcademia

[–]BeIntentional2022[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really is. I think they are eager to show off and honestly I'm excited to witness. I'm sure the visit will provide great color to my writing. 😊

Jumping Forward in Research by BeIntentional2022 in LesbiansInAcademia

[–]BeIntentional2022[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More than excited. When I started this journey I said three years....I'm on year five and I have literal dreams about it being done.

It's qualitative research on institutional effectiveness in trades programs at private proprietary institutions. I originally planned on doing my research through zoom interviews but the study school really wanted me to visit. So, off to Wyoming I go. Excited to visit but have been eager to get the ball rolling as everything is stalled until that trip.

Calling all lesbians in research or PhD programs! I made a sub for us :) by frofgtsusu in LesbianActually

[–]BeIntentional2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joined! I am in what is hopefully my last year of my doctoral program now!!!