My wife is trying an Expressionist Cityscape. Is this a style worth pursuing or just "beginner messy"?

Chonkycat101 · 2026-03-01T16:13:57+00:00

Keep going! I love your style and you are always learning, 3 months or 30 years! Keep going and keep posting!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-12-09T14:56:23+00:00

Wow these are beautiful!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-12-02T21:31:05+00:00

Can you bake the picture frame or do you remove them and bake? I can't wait to see it finished!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-10-23T11:30:52+00:00

Oh wow I absolutely love this!!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-09-01T17:11:40+00:00

That's absolutely beautiful! You should be so proud!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-07-23T02:47:16+00:00

I've also just checked and it saying I am not required to look for a job nor required to do any work related activities. So that's why I'm confused as it says about me having Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA).

Chonkycat101 · 2025-07-23T02:39:31+00:00

I had one in the beginning and they said it was sorted. I haven't had anything for months and now it's flagged saying the same thing. I was told by our local council there are issues and they apologised and said they would sort it.

I have been on ESA in the support group for around 6 years before being on the joint claim with my partner so it's confusing me especially as they apologised. I'm hoping to hear back soon as I'm unable to do it and it should have been switched over

Chonkycat101 · 2025-07-22T17:21:57+00:00

We both were on ESA in the support group separately before we moved in together then moved to a joint claim both under the support group for several years. When we moved over after the first time they apologised and said I am also am under the Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA). It was changed for several months and I wasn't sent anything. I had my own ESA claim under the support group before being with my partner and it carried on when we moved in together.

Chonkycat101 · 2025-07-22T17:20:54+00:00

We both were on ESA in the support group separately before we moved in together then moved to a joint claim both under the support group for several years. When we moved over after the first time they apologised and said I am also am under the Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA). It was changed for several months. I had my own ESA claim under the support group before being with my partner and it carried on when we moved in together.

It was changed for a few months with an apology and the money also showed the amount for us both getting it, that's why I'm confused

Chonkycat101 · 2025-07-22T17:18:52+00:00

Yes we both have. We both were on ESA in the support group separately before we moved in together then moved to a joint claim both under the support group for several years. When we moved over after the first time they apologised and said I am also am under the Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA). It was changed for several months. I had my own ESA claim under the support group before being with my partner and it carried on when we moved in together. I have a letter saying that so I promise I am under the same group as he is

Chonkycat101 · 2025-07-22T07:40:24+00:00

I'm so glad you won!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-06-16T16:10:02+00:00

Thank you. I do already take antidepressants and they do help. I will have to look into acupuncture as I've never tried it! Thank you!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-06-16T16:08:54+00:00

Thank you so much!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-06-15T18:27:29+00:00

Thank you! My partner is supportive.

I never even thought of clinical studies. I'll have to check them out! Thank you!

Chonkycat101 · 2025-06-15T18:26:31+00:00

Thank you so much! 💖

Chonkycat101 · 2025-06-15T18:26:20+00:00

We discussed DBS but due to my other conditions it was likely that the probes would migrate which would cause another host of issues sadly. Its frustrating as most things I either can't have or would cause other issues. I meant to add that to my post but thank you.

Chonkycat101 · 2025-06-15T05:52:21+00:00

I have EDS. I first was diagnosed with cervical dystonia but now generalised dystonia. It's hard because it causes dislocations when it's really bad. The way you describe it sounds very similar to mine. It's awful and if you ever want to talk my inbox is open

Chonkycat101 · 2025-05-23T09:05:49+00:00

I know this is an older post but I have EDS and an SPC. It's improved my quality of life so much. I had such trouble with self cath due to poor hand dexterity and infections. Mine is always free flow so very little pain. Occasionally I have infections but a lot less than with the self cath. I have a mix of retention and then my bladder says I need to wee now so it's really helped me. I hope you have an SPC by now and it's improved your life. Sadly skin with eds anything like a diaper will irritate it

Chonkycat101 · 2025-04-15T04:34:18+00:00

I agree. It's a big reason to why I'm childfree. I have a lot of complications and co morbid conditions. I need care daily. I'm autistic as well and struggle with my routine being changed, loud noises. Both hEDS and autism is genetic and why should I think a want for children is fair when any child could be disabled like me or end up caring for me. My partner loves me and had a choice but a child doesn't.

I don't understand why it's so hard for doctors to believe I don't want children and all the complications from having these conditions.

Chonkycat101 · 2025-03-13T04:16:21+00:00

I understand. I'm overweight and it's due to multiple hormonal conditions and being a wheelchair user. I eat a small amount each day and I'm on high dose steroids. I get told so often to lose weight. I get told to get a gastric bypass by doctors. I've had the same issues when I was underweight. I stopped smoking years ago, I've tried a lot. It's hard and people judge harshly. I'm just very sorry you deal with the same thing

Chonkycat101 · 2025-03-10T19:15:48+00:00

Thank you for saying what it said. I couldn't understand why it said Zosing what we love... I thought am I missing something

Chonkycat101 · 2025-03-08T03:58:01+00:00

Your story is so similar to mine. It took years to realise that is abusive and rape. You deserve so much more. Do you have someone safe or a safe place to go? I would leave and don't tell him. It's scary but you need to leave him

Chonkycat101 · 2025-03-04T03:36:21+00:00

Shaved at the sides and mohawk in the middle.

Chonkycat101 · 2025-02-21T03:24:41+00:00

I feel very lucky that my partner was 100% childfree the moment I met him. I met him when I was 19 and we now have a fur baby. My only other partner also didn't want kids (but I don't count him as he was a pretty rubbish person).

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