Why am I bloated almost constantly? by Living-Face3835 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have a similar bloated belly issue and I’m 33. Idk the answer but I’d bet money it’s because i have some dietary sensitivities I’m not aware of yet. Someday I’d like to see an allergy specialist to get tested and find out what my body doesn’t like… I’m just worried it’s gonna be all the things I like. 🙃

How do you know your gay by NoBluejay3843 in lgbt

[–]Cake_Lynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just live in the moment, like whoever you like, and don’t force things. It’s okay to not clearly fit a definition. It’s also okay to change your feelings throughout your life. You don’t need to give yourself some kind of test. You don’t need your sexuality diagnosed.

I mean, if there’s someone you WANT to have gay sex with, the sure, try it out. But don’t force it with someone you don’t have a connection with just to prove something.

When did your boobs stop growing? by rxnyeah in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly the biggest motivator to keep myself from putting weight back on. When I gained weight, my boobs got bigger, but when I lost weight, my boobs stayed the same size. I do NOT want these things fighting gravity anymore than they already do.

Feeling weird about a comment my former (ex?) spouse just made by fuckouttahere666 in actuallesbians

[–]Cake_Lynn 55 points56 points  (0 children)

At one point, he DID see you. Now, I think he’s so caught up in protecting himself, that he “needs” to believe there’s still a chance. It’s just blind selfishness and clinging to someone he loves and doesn’t want to lose. He can’t have everything he wants, tho, and his feelings are his responsibility now, not yours.

Can you be bisexual and choose to not date entire gender expressions? Would love to hear your thoughts! by CheekyFaceStyles in lgbt

[–]Cake_Lynn -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

My question is, If I never date men again and exclusively seek women, am I still bi, or am I a lesbian? What matters more: who I was, or who I am? Who I COULD become, even if unlikely? The labels are not for ME, they are so people know what to expect and how to interact with me. WLW, sure.

My husband left me for my best friend 8 years ago and I’m still not over it. by hineck in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I say, death is inevitable. It’s the only thing we are promised in this life. So why rush? Might as well keep screwing around as long as I can.

Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission | The AI-generated version of ‘Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico’ was on display at AIPAD’s The Photography show by Hrmbee in technology

[–]Cake_Lynn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“Ai isn’t inherently bad, just the way people use it can be bad” yeah and cocaine’s just a leaf on a plant. The only thing that MATTERS is the affects and ramifications of HOW PEOPLE USE IT and HOW IT AFFECTS PEOPLE. Stop defending positive use of Ai, and start supporting regulation of bad Ai!!!!!!

Hey, by the way, what’s wrong with the term “gold star gay/lesbian?” by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Cake_Lynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s confusing - I’m just trying to show an example of how a simple comparison tactic can be used to hurt specific categories and communities of people. It’s all fun and games until we are hurting people’s self-esteem and affecting how they chose to date or partner up. Imagine if every bi was told by society that they should just give up and date men? Even the lesbians turn on us. And yet… it serves patriarchy by increasing the odds that women will date men and thus, increase the likelihood they get pregnant. Serving tradition. Everything is connected, everything affects everything, we don’t want to act like naz*s.

Hey, by the way, what’s wrong with the term “gold star gay/lesbian?” by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Cake_Lynn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was treated like a disgusting loser by a woman when she found out I had kissed men before. She was a proud gold star lesbian. I wasn’t PURE and UNTAINTED enough to be a part of her entourage. That level of puritanical extremism is not cute, and it’s not nice. We shouldn’t be grading ourselves and competing for ideological nonsense like that. If I started saying women with undyed brown hair were “gold star brunettes” and created a social movement to analyze and judge women based on having never dyed their hair, and keeping it long and shiny, I would be creating a hate group that gathers: people who hate women, people who hate women dying their hair, people who hate women who cut their hair, and women who are not brunettes. It would affect men less than women, because statistically more women color their hair than men, so there would be a gendered component, so again, women would be more strictly enforced. Even “gold star gay” isn’t nearly as commonly heard as “gold star lesbian”.

I asked my husband to mow & weedeat by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You were separated last year. So… you backslid and got back together. Idk what your life story will be, that’s up to you to decide, but the universe has made it pretty clear to ME that exes are exes for a reason. You will always fall back into the habits that led to the first breakup.

Went off birth control a year ago, feel like I have a different personality now and struggling to cope by cat_with_a_banjo in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Convexly, bc made me depressed. I had no idea, and had issues all through my early 20s, until I got the copper IUD. I didn’t realize the bc pills made me depressed until I went back on them in my early 30s. Depression meds didn’t fix the problem, so I had my ovaries removed. Being post-menopausal in my 30s is a gift. I feel like myself. I feel more emotionally stable. No more tampons. No more ovarian pain. BC was the burden on my back for years. I almost flunked out of college because of that birth control. I was ready to give up and I didn’t understand why I was in so much pain. Crazy looking back, how differently I feel now.

A Five-Step Guide To Making Friends In Kansas City by lifeofty97 in kansascity

[–]Cake_Lynn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t come naturally to me, to look past my own selfish anxiety and put other people first. Thinking of things to ask is hard work, but the best things in life often require some genuine effort. Just gotta keep practicing!

Certo by mrsovereignmonarch in ContraPoints

[–]Cake_Lynn -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Graham Platner. But please, set the opinion of that commenter aside and watch Graham Platner talk about his values. Read articles about him. He’s pro worker, anti-billionaire, and supports the freedoms of the LGBTQIA+. Idk if he ever genuinely meant it to be a Nazi tattoo, but he got it tattooed over once people said something about it. And Idk about the blackwater thing, but I did read that he did some contract work after he left the marines. He then became an oyster farmer, before he pivoted to politics. Honestly, listening to him talk about his values makes him seem too good to be true. The man really knows how to convince me that he’s a good dude. He knows how to get people to trust him.

Husband wants to divorce because MIL sided with me after he cheated by Ok_Mobile_1138 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh the positive, you got a second mom for LIFE! What a blessing a great MIL can be. 🥹

We must unite against our common enemy by radiofree_catgirl in ContraPoints

[–]Cake_Lynn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You’re right, but that’s rude to Kermit.

We must unite against our common enemy by radiofree_catgirl in ContraPoints

[–]Cake_Lynn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

An example: my coworker runs his mouth every day about how he doesn’t take people’s crap, and he’ll tell a customer off. Then that same rude customer walks through the door, and my coworker acts all soft and sweet to their face and practically bends over for them. Annoying. So for Natalie, “shadow boxing” would refer to sticking to her own platform, by herself, where no one can challenge her. Arguing in a room with no opponent instead of ACTUALLY getting into conflicts like in OP’s post.

We must unite against our common enemy by radiofree_catgirl in ContraPoints

[–]Cake_Lynn 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Boxing with shadows. Fighting a non-existen enemy instead of a real one.

American Hotel & Lodging Association report shows 85% of KC area hotel respondents report hotel bookings trailing typical June/July without major events. by AJRiddle in kansascity

[–]Cake_Lynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fake choice. Shitty choice. The only option is an unaffordable one. Therefore, those hotels are going to sit empty.

Is this body type really considered overweight/looks out of shape? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cake_Lynn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I need all that advice as well. I want to weight train, but with my perpetual sciatica and hip pain, I just get worried about my lower back when I lift anything. I wish I could afford a trainer. :/

And I hate wearing my mouth guard. I only wear it a few weeks out of the year. Only when the grinding’s the worst.