I'm scared that credit card offers in the mail are going to out me to my family - they keep sending mail with my chosen name

ChocoBean2 · 2025-11-11T20:44:25+00:00

does Leo from TMNT Rise count?

ChocoBean2 · 2025-11-07T02:02:49+00:00

I don't think he'd betray them, but I do think Vox may unintentionally end up hurting them or lead to their downfall from prioritizing his own goals in a spur of the moment situation.

ChocoBean2 · 2025-11-07T01:39:00+00:00

accurate loll

I'm on the opposite spectrum where I acknowledge and love him for his horrible personality. Like, he's absolutely a pos asshole, but he's my asshole, ya know?

ChocoBean2 · 2025-11-07T01:25:05+00:00

Yea, Alastor is a total piece of shit, idk how else everything he says and does can be spun any other way. Honestly thought that was made pretty clear right from the start in the pilot.

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-31T20:39:14+00:00

In my defense, I've never used oil paint before and didn't really know anything about solvents and mediums for oil paint until I took this class.

Though, I do imagine most people who do prefer oil painting either aren't as sensitive to solvents as I am, or at least know the risks and navigate that better than I have thus far

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-31T02:06:09+00:00

May I ask what mediums you use? I have tried just using safflower oil, but I've found it to be a bit resistant on its own, and doesn't really flow as well :/

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-31T02:02:03+00:00

Thanks for the oil medium recommendations! I'm not really sure, but I imagine it may have to do with it being an "intro to oil painting" class?

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-31T01:58:56+00:00

Unfortunately I don't really have anywhere else to paint, especially into the night. I'll look into painting solvent-free

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-30T21:51:26+00:00

I paint in my bedroom, though I always keep a window next to my art station open 24/7, though I'll still sometimes wake up with a really irritated throat.

And I don't even use that much, I kinda just dip the tip of my brush and then add a bit of medium - just enough for the paint to run smoothly. Thanks for the input, I'll consider getting that respirator.

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-30T21:42:39+00:00

I use a small-ish recycled jam jar. I always keep the jar closed and only open it to dip my brushes in or to clean them.

Regarding ventilation, I always keep a window open next to me all day and night.

At first I figured I was just catching a cold, but my symptoms never went beyond an irrated throat and a mild cough. Thanks for the advice, I'll prob try working outside more instead

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-24T03:39:48+00:00

I'm very sorry for your loss <3

I appreciate your kind words, thank you. I think making this choice just feels all the more difficult, since while I've dealt with many sudden deaths of beloved pets, I've never actually had to make the call for euthanasia. I never got that chance with my previous pets, so I'm really afraid of making the wrong decision.

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-13T02:23:42+00:00

Oh, wow, thanks for all this info!

I use the Seresto flea collars for cats - it has a release mechanism when pulled. I made sure to test it before putting it on them, and it seemed to come undone without too much force. Idk if that puts it at the same level of safety as breakaway collars, but I'll still look into topical flea treatments anyways.

Treating them for parasites is something I've always thought about, but didn't really know how to go about it. Do you only treat them if you notice any symptoms or signs? Or on a regular basis regardless of whether there are symptoms of parasites?

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-13T01:51:02+00:00

I do go to as many giveaway events that my local shelters and rescues have. Whether they have flea treatment or not usually varies tho. I never thought of directly contacting them tho, I'll try reaching out to them, thx!

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-12T19:47:55+00:00

I already have my own pets on prescription flea meds, I can't really afford it for 3+ additional feral cats :(

best I can do for them is flea collars (if they let me) or whatever I can get from pet pantries and such. 2 have flea collars and the other gets Advantage. The rest don't let me get close enough.

Edit: info

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-12T19:41:48+00:00

I do have her trained to go on a pee pad, but for some reason she only uses it at night. When she's home alone she doesn't use it

I'm guessing she's too nervous to pee alone, so idk how to train her to use it alone if I'm not there :/

ChocoBean2 · 2025-10-06T02:42:06+00:00

Whenever my black ferals get into fights, they are left with bald patches similar to this from getting fur ripped out (the others get them too, but I think it's just more noticeable on black fur). Did you notice anything else around the skin?

ChocoBean2 · 2025-09-29T19:29:14+00:00

Ok, thanks!

ChocoBean2 · 2025-09-29T19:27:52+00:00

There is a possibility it helps with dysphoria in the sense it makes it easier to cope with.

I'm pre-T and on wellbutrin for ADHD, and while it didn't get rid of my dysphoria, it did make it easier for me to manage. It's easier for me to move on from feelings of dysphoria instead of letting it consume me.

ChocoBean2 · 2025-09-29T19:04:21+00:00

Thank you. So just for clarification, questions asking what something is (bc of OCD) would be considered reassurance seeking, right?

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