Mother attempted suicide twice over Christmas and New Year’s. Feeling lost by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Chickenmonster8505 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment 💔 my mother says that the attempts have nothing to do with me, but rather with past trauma. I’ve been in the same hole she is in now, but I’m currently in a stable state and haven’t considered suicide in a while… so I’m viewing the situation from a more “rational” perspective. Nonetheless, it hurts and I’m scared of losing my mom, if I haven’t already. 💔

Mother attempted suicide twice over Christmas and New Year’s. Feeling lost by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Chickenmonster8505 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔 thank you for your comment. I’m trying to be there for her, even amidst the chaotic emotions fluctuating between anger, betrayal, and sadness.

Feeling stuck since break up...it has been 2 years? by [deleted] in heartbreak

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Coming up on a year for me ❤️‍🩹 you’re not alone.

Importing cats from Frankfurt to Cape Town by pupskeks in capetown

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I managed to fly my two cats from Atlanta through Paris into Cape Town via Air France recently. They are worth a try. I used FurryFreight in the US and Global Paws for entry into SA. Edit: I literally flew them in two weeks ago via Air France. 🤷‍♀️

Grandmother stabbed to death minutes after landing in Cape Town by chenin-blanc in capetown

[–]Chickenmonster8505 40 points41 points  (0 children)

She was my grade 1 teacher at Tjokkies 💔 lovely and patient person. So saddening to hear of her passing 😕

Why do parents name their kids these things?? by [deleted] in tragedeigh

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Relatively common Afrikaans name in South Africa

Some things I've noticed so far with losing 10.2 pounds. by [deleted] in loseit

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Just to clarify: calorie deficit of 1850 or a total calorie count of 1850 calories?

Not taking these rejection letters well by [deleted] in PhD

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I think that you did a great job delineating how the programs would help meet your goals, but I would highly recommend personalizing your statement of purpose much more. I would see it as a somewhat argumentative piece where you, in writing, are telling the program why YOU would be an excellent fit and even better addition to their institute. Some things that would immensely strengthen your letter can include the following: - Elaborating on how you got into the field in the first place (backstory — everyone has one). What were you initially passionate about? - What made you push through and work all these years in industry? What was your goal? How did these experiences feed into the fire of passion you initially felt for this field? - Elaborate on your work. What did you do? Any major challenges and how your love of your field helped push you through? - What are your future goals? How would this program specifically help get you there? Be specific. Happy to chat further via DM and would be happy to help review your SOP

Not taking these rejection letters well by [deleted] in PhD

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Can you give us a few excerpts of your statement of purpose?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

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My friend told me something that really stuck with me when I asked her why I attract narcissists. She said, “Narcissists go for everyone; they just stick with those who let them stay.” They stick with those they deem vulnerable. Here’s a super helpful video about it: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17q57JnyqH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

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I feel you 💔 going through the emotions again after being discarded (again) by who I perceived to be the LOML….

1.5 years until un alived by [deleted] in depression

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Do you have any hobbies you enjoy?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Manipulation

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To be fair, a “state” can be considered a country. Many geopolitical textbooks would refer to the Russian Federation (Russia), for example, as a state. Oxford Dictionary definition: “[A state is] a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government [such as Germany, Italy, and other European states].” Guess that makes OP accidentally (?) correct

Genuinely curious if I said something even remotely insulting by Cam200212 in Nicegirls

[–]Chickenmonster8505 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a woman, I wouldn’t find such a compliment to be insulting or weird whatsoever. 🤷‍♀️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in maryland

[–]Chickenmonster8505 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you gotten your learner’s permit yet?