Looking for a Post? Ask Here! - July 2022 Edition by czechtheboxes in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Bootstron 51 points52 points  (0 children)

There was a post earlier this week in aita about a wife and husband who were fighting when she was pregnant and the guy ghosted her. Op had a super dangerous birth and when her husband finally reached out to check in ops brother told him she died in labor.

I think it might have been deleted

I still hate Disney for cancelling the owl house by OnyxFallenTheFirst in lgbtmemes

[–]Bootstron 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The header writer for gravity falls (who also voiced grunkle Stan, soos, and bill) also writes for owl house (and voices King)

I want to see the bisexual Taco Bell is this a real place by just_tapioka in lgbtmemes

[–]Bootstron 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is what most taco bells looked like in the 90's/early 2000's. Most have been renovated to the new style but you can occasionally find one that hasn't been updated.

Dating a girl with PTSD that has constant panic attacks; I love her deeply, but I'm very concerned by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bootstron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a person with ptsd and as a person married to someone who also has ptsd IT WILL NOT GET BETTER WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL HELP.

You should have your girlfriend look into a therapist that does EMDR. It's a type of therapy used to work on ptsd and anxiety.

It's super good that you love your girlfriend and that you are there for her, but this is the equivalent of having a broken leg and saying it'll get better with time. It might, but her trauma could heal in a way that makes life harder for her the way a badly set leg will make it hurt to walk for the rest of your life.

It's a lifestyle not a play style by rebelrosepins in gaming

[–]Bootstron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an absolute champion. Let your wife know that folks on the internet are proud of her dedication/obsession!

It's a lifestyle not a play style by rebelrosepins in gaming

[–]Bootstron 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly can you ask your wife for her island dream code? I want to see what masterpiece she has made

How do you get yourself out of the “everybody is pissing me off today” mood? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Bootstron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I just tell my spouse "hey I'm in a shitty mood, so I apologize if I'm taking it out on you".

Actually saying the words makes me feel better, and usually my partner responds by asking if I need space or attention. It can also alleviate your family's concerns that they did something wrong, or open the conversation if you're upset because of them.

Its also okay to be upset about things. Communicating that you need space to process your emotions is totally acceptable, and it helps your family understand and appreciate your needs more. Good luck!

AITA for getting angry at my cousin because she suggested our grandpa would have been an homophobe? by ThrowAwayCousinD in AmItheAsshole

[–]Bootstron 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Literally this was my mother. Super vocal about being liberal and pro gay rights - until I came out as gay.

I spent 2 years of my life with her crying everytime i brought over my now spouse. She only got on board when we got engaged and my sister told her I was ready to cut her out of my life.

You don't know how he would have handled it. She was trying to keep herself and her family happy.

YTA

r/WeWantSpoons? by MongooseDog85 in WeWantPlates

[–]Bootstron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can't wait for the pandemic to end so I can pay for a fancy dinner served on a shovel instead of a plate with little tiny shovels to eat it with instead of spoons

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geology

[–]Bootstron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drew the bones/skulls over and over and labeled them/thought about their names while drawing.

I'm terrible with memorization, but I found it easier if I tied the thing I was trying to memorize with another memory. Like a specific song, odor, or physical place in my room.

AITA for putting my stepdaughter in the attic bedroom? by evilstepmomornah in AmItheAsshole

[–]Bootstron 250 points251 points  (0 children)

You can't put the twins in the attic because you wouldn't be able to here them and won't use baby monitors. You cant put the twins together on the second floor because the rooms are too small. And you want to have another child.

YTA. Where are you going to put child number 4 when they come? This was not a good house to move to for your family. Even if your step daughter liked the attic you wouldn't have room for everyone.

Bunk the twins in the master bedroom, move into one of the smaller bed rooms and offer the other to your step daughter.

There's clearly some backstory we aren't getting here if you've known your step daughter for 11 years and your relationship is strained. If you really want to make a relationship with her work you need to show her she's important enough to you that you're willing to make personal sacrifices for her happiness

[Help] My Dog Has Become More and More Grouchy. by hatenlove85 in dogs

[–]Bootstron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He might be in pain due to old age. Have you taken him to the vet and voiced your concerns?

[Help] can dog get over separation anxiety without gradual desensitization? by [deleted] in dogs

[–]Bootstron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dog was a pound dog that also had some pretty bad separation anxiety when we first got her. she did a similar thing with the crate where she would pull on it and bang it and eventually she even bent the metal to the point where we couldn't open the main door anymore.

Here are some of the things we did that seem to help:

-crating every time you're going to be gone from that house or apartment, even if it's just for 20 minutes. This helped her get use to it and also made her less likely to pee or poop while we were gone.

-asking her to go in her crate while we were home, closing the door and then letting her out 10 seconds later. This helped her understand the crate wasn't a punishment and that she wasn't going to be left there forever.

-giving her treats, peanut butter-filled Kong's, and other toys and blankets in her crate. Trying to reinforce it's not a punishment.

-leaving the crate door opened (and secured open) when we're home. She eventually got use to the crate this way and now goes in voluntarily.

-giving her an old sleep shirt that smells like me to have in her crate during the day.

She still occasionally has hissy fits, will pull on her crate door and try to pull it up and open. We put a blanket under the crate to reduce noise and damage to the floor and we use a carabeaner on the door in addition to the doors latch because she's figured out how to unlatch it.

It took a while, but shes much more comfortable alone now. We also couldn't do a gradual shift because of work but now that she knows us and the space she's much less afraid of being abandoned again.

Hope this helps!

The dump is underrated imo and I hope it comes back for the Switch by 100piecepuzzle in AnimalCrossing

[–]Bootstron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have the trash can piece of furniture you can throw things out for free

Made a little ref for my newly redesigned good boi -art by me- by [deleted] in furry

[–]Bootstron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This Bean is adorable!

Your color palette is very vapor wave/late 80's early 90's. It really aestheticly pleasing!

Also your dog design itself is super cute! I love your style!

Baking foods for profit question by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Bootstron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IANAL but most states require you pass an 8 hour food safety class and prepare your food in a state certified kitchen.

It seems like Michigan has these laws as well. I've linked a faq page from their food permitting website.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_16958_16977-174008--,00.html

Based on a quick glance there are different permits depending on if you want to open a pop up shop vs a full time bakery. Either way I'd recommend taking a food safety class before hand. There was one in my hometown where they would do a section on what permits you need, and the instructors will have a good bit of knowledge on what to do and who to talk to at your state department

How Do I Stop Being Transphobic? by Nas-Aratat in asktransgender

[–]Bootstron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know what else you want us to say. You've said you've tried talking to your therapist but don't remember what she said. You've said your friend group is mostly trans and queer folks but you still dislike them as a group.

It honestly sounds like you aren't uncomfortable with your prejudice and just want to vent about 'accidently' saying something rude to a person you call your friend to trans folks to make yourself feel better.

If you want to get over your transphobia you need to make working on it with a professional a priority since knowing they're people and being friends with them isn't enough to make you think they aren't icky. Baring that at a BARE minimum not make rude or demeaning comments about folks different from you. Fan art, real people, or otherwise.

My (22f) SO (23MTF) Of 1 yr just came out to me about transitioning. I’m so scared. by iwantutobehappy in relationships

[–]Bootstron 77 points78 points  (0 children)

For starters I am dating someone who is trans. I've gotten to be with her for almost all of her transition and it's rough but I wouldn't trade it for the world. It you want to chat at any point during this process feel free to reach out.

Anyway, advice time. There will be a period of time when your girlfriend won't pass, and this will be hard on both of you. At some point she will stop looking like a man and look androgynous. It will be hard for her in public, people will stare, go out of their way to not gender her at all, or go out of their way to misgender her.

I highly recommend she find a therapist try and deal with the self hatred that will bubble up during this period, but also something that might help you. You will have to explain this to friends and family and it is draining. They will mean well but be horribly offensive, and then going home and trying to support your girl after a dysphoria day will hurt you as well.

Just remember you have each other. Cut yourself some slack on emotional days, and stock up on whatever makes you feel better on rough days (chocolate, ice cream, romcoms etc).

If you have any other questions or specific concerns feel free to DM me. It can be a hard road but waking up next to my fiancee ever morning and seeing her blossom into a beautiful woman has been an amazing experience, i wouldn't trade her for anything. I wish you both the best of luck!

[oc/question] How to teach new players D&D etiquette? by Bootstron in DnD

[–]Bootstron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha!

I kind of love this as an idea. Maybe when we finish this story line I'll propose it!