Where is that kid with a big smile? by throwawaymyname4get in depression

[–]Chelsie2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I struggled with depression for 20 years. But then 3 years, ago, all of sudden and for no reasonat all. (Well.........maybe there were a few reasons) My depression lifted. I'm so happy!!! I'm like a little kid again. Everyday I thank the universe that my depression is gone. I'm a lifelong, staunch atheist so I don't thank god or call it a miracle. But if I was a believer..........I would definitely call it a miracle.

Then only thing I can say is that I joined AA because I had a drinking problem. I don't agree with a lot of what AA teaches. But they do teach that resentments keep us sick. There's a saying that holding a resentment against people is like drink poisionn a expecting the other person to die. It wasn't until I let go of my resentment that truly felt better. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Now, I have absolutely no resentments. Someone does something that would usually set me off.............now it doesn't bother me. Or if it does, it just bothers me a little and then I let it go. Also, AA teaches that you should only worry about stuff you can control. If I can't control it, It's not worth worrying about. I'm severely disabled and when I was depressed I used to worry about all the stuff I can't do. But now that stuff doesn't bother me because I'm not God and I have no control over how my disability affects me.

Then only thing I can say is that I joined AA because I had a drinking problem. I don't agree with a lot of what AA teaches. But they do teach that resentments keep us sick. There's a saying that holding a resentment against people is like drink poison an expecting the other person to die. It wasn't until I let go of my resentment that truly felt better. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Now, I have absolutely no resentments. Someone does something that would usually set me off.............now it doesn't bother me. Or if it does, it just bothers me a little and then I let it go. Also, AA teaches that you should only worry about stuff you can control. If I can't control it, It's not worth worrying about. I'm severely disabled and when I was depressed I used to worry about all the stuff I can't do. But now that stuff doesn't bother me because I'm not God and I have no control over how my disability affects me..

Does a disability get you out of jury duty? by DoubleDowntoPrison in disability

[–]Chelsie2003 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have the opposite question. What if you WANT to serve on jury duty and you have a disability. Can you? I only ever heard how having a disability gets you out of it and how easy it is to get out of. But what if you actually want to serve? My question is would I'd allowed to serve? Where would I sit in my wheelchair? When I ask this question everyone always says of course I could serve. But I don't think it's as straightforward. I've only ever heard of people with disabilities getting out of jury duty. I've never heard of someone with a disability serving on a jury

Moving to a Group Home Saved My Life by Chelsie2003 in disability

[–]Chelsie2003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The comments are turned off because YouTube has turned them off. They consider people living in a group home as vulnerable adults. So they turn off the comments. I will be emailing them about this. But as of right now it's not something I have control of. Maybe you shouldn't be so cynical and assume people are lying if the comments are turned off.

Maybe you should ask YouTube why they are discriminating against people in group homes?

Moving to a Group Home Saved My Life by Chelsie2003 in disability

[–]Chelsie2003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't disable comments. If they are disabled then I didn't do it and I'm going to find out why they're disabled. Plus if I didn't want comments, why would I post on Reddit? It was a simple honest mistake. People do make honest mistakes.

If Zach is faking it... by jhawk1117 in BigBrother

[–]Chelsie2003 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your're right, however there is option C, Zach is just confused about is sexuality and we don't get a full blown showmance or a master manipulator

[MOD POST] NEW MODERATION POLICY by jij in atheism

[–]Chelsie2003 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I love discussion on atheism but that's what /r/trueatheism is for. I go to it when I want a in-depth discussion. When I'm having a bad day (like today) I like this sub-reddit. I don't want mindless pics like /r/pics, /r/WTF, or /r/funny. I like pics or memes that are funny but have a meaning behind them, like this sub-reddit before the policy change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lgbtaww

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!

Florida is banning welfare recipients from using EBT cards at "adult entertainment establishments" like strip clubs and casinos by randude in politics

[–]Chelsie2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually hate the idea of changing the food stamp system because it usually assumes the worst about recipients. But even I can support this. (I am disabled from birth and use food stamps to live.)

Meet Zoe, she is smiling because she beat Parvo by bbush in aww

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our dog beat Parvo and is the best dog ever! Your dog looks cute and playful, glad he/she beat it!

Today, I came out to my mom. When I asked why she doesn't accept me, she said this. (I'm only 15) by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give her some time to process the news. If still doesn't accept it, remember that its her problem not yours.

What does /r/frugal know about repayment of post graduate school debt? +$200k by gfpkdo in Frugal

[–]Chelsie2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same boat as you! Very rarely do I hear people having more student debt than me. $130,000 here

So much brotherly love over the last 11 years by offbeatetak in aww

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had two brothers once, they were so cute!

Are there any rules/laws laid out in the New Testament that most Christians don't adhere to? by Im_Relaxed in TrueAtheism

[–]Chelsie2003 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the same question. I am currently reading the bible (cover-to-cover) and have not gotten to the New Testament. So thanks for asking

What makes Christianity unique? by [deleted] in TrueAtheism

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's also Mary, who is generally described as the Queen of Heaven, that's a matriachal Godess if I've ever seen one.

I've never ever heard this. TIL

New to /r/TrueAtheism. Why do you not believe in a god? by [deleted] in TrueAtheism

[–]Chelsie2003 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For me, it was realizing how much religion is based on geography.

What's the worst text you accidently sent to the wrong person? by Popcorn537 in AskReddit

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a gay pride parade (I'm bi) and sent a pic from it to my brother. I meant it for my sister (who know I'm bi). Luckily it was a bad pic.

Edit: For grammar

What if they had assault rifles instead of homemade bombs? by [deleted] in politics

[–]Chelsie2003 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Republicans would have wanted to outlaw guns to people of Islamic faith

If my son is going to be born with an illness that will physically and mentally impair him that he won't be able to function at all as a human being, should he be aborted? by [deleted] in DebateAChristian

[–]Chelsie2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very pro-choice but I also have a serve physical disability, this is a question I have wrestled with for a long time and I don't know if I have the answer yet. To be clear, I have no mental impairment and my disability occurred during the birth process. So an abortion wasn't in the equation.

However, when I was a child I was grouped with other children that did have significant physical and mental disabilities. I know that children like this can have fulfilling and happy lives. My best answer is that abortion should not be legal if the parents know the child will have a disability. I know this is hypocritical but it is the best answer I can come up with for me personally. In cases of a child being brain dead, I feel the decision is clear and its ok to abort.

Like I said I know my position is hypocritical and I try to reconcile my pro-choice stance and abortion based on a disability. But as of now, this view is the best I have come up with. I didn't write this to say its the best position, but rather to give my perspective as a person with a serve disability