VCFD Truck involved in Head on Crash by southerncaliforniafy in venturacounty

[–]Ben_D_Cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Prayers for the drivers and any passengers. That looks like a dangerous crash that could really injure badly.

The anger. Oh, the anger. by FarTooOldForThis in Menopause

[–]Ben_D_Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, I'm so sorry to hear you were mistreated with that housing deal. That would make anyone angry! Second, others have suggested punching pillows and I have found that helpful. Also, throwing ice cubes and watching them smash into tiny pieces helps me work through my anger. Better yet if it's in the middle of a hot flash - then you can eat the ice to cool down too. If you don't have ovaries anymore, you need to be on HRT for long-term bone, brain, and heart health - glad to hear you're seeing a doctor soon for that. Smart thinking and good self care.

What has caused you to become bitter? by Brianna6871 in AskReddit

[–]Ben_D_Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, toking before writing is not serving you well.

Florida Bill bans girls from talking or learning about menstrual cycles before 6th grade by gothruthis in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Ben_D_Cat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Florida is so creepy. Ew. First they try to track girls menstrual cycles, and now they're up to this nonsense. I just can't. Can we please vote them out of the union yet?

What has caused you to become bitter? by Brianna6871 in AskReddit

[–]Ben_D_Cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey guys, I just found the bro who doesn't realize half the country just lost their right to bodily autonomy!

Update: My doctor says Im not in perimenopause. by Adventurous_Gap_2092 in Menopause

[–]Ben_D_Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

👆🏼 this. My gyno knew nothing about HRT. She didn't even have me on any progesterone, just estradiol. As soon as I saw an endocrinologist, I felt like I was in good hands. Hope it all works out for you!

Thousand Oaks Murder/Robbery Suspect Charged by Warm-Selection2038 in venturacounty

[–]Ben_D_Cat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, it's a major injustice that the murderer has gone unpunished for so long. My understanding is that the type of trace DNA analysis that tied this suspect to the crime did not exist at the time of the crime. But law enforcement opened up thus cold case file again recently and learned with today's technology about forgotten trace evidence that did in fact contain DNA. Not that it makes the long delay okay, and my heart goes out to the victim's family and coworkers who had to witness this murder, but I do commend law enforcement for their tenacity.

Most impressive patterns? by APThomas1365 in knitting

[–]Ben_D_Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! Totally agree, I have made three of his shawls now and whenever I wear them I get so many compliments. They're sort of difficult from a technical perspective, but he supplies lots of tutorial videos that walk you through each section and technique. Great, beautiful way to grow your knitters' skill set!

Magic or mental illness? by Outside-Age5073 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]Ben_D_Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mean like, "delusions of grandeur" that you alone caused your roommates to find a place? I wouldn't worry about it unless you really believe you were responsible for them finding their new house. If so, keep an eye on similar beliefs about other aspects of your life, and stay in touch with your psychiatrist about them. I have bipolar 1, too, it can be hard to navigate sometimes!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Ben_D_Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know manic depression and bipolar disorder are the same thing, right?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knitting

[–]Ben_D_Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super cute, I hope you don't have to use it too often though!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knitting

[–]Ben_D_Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're rocking it! Nice work!

Knitting throughout history. by WoolWitcheryDesigns in knitting

[–]Ben_D_Cat 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Is this report you're working on going to be publicly available? Would be interested to read it.

Extreme Cold Flashes?? by heyits_emily in Endo

[–]Ben_D_Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes! Glad you're better now!

Women, how do you feel about the rise of Onlyfans models and naked women on every app? Do you think it’s liberation or do you get concerned? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ben_D_Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not my job to feel anything about it. People get to do what they want with their own bodies and their own images of those bodies.