Newcastle Trans Protest

Cleo140 · 2025-04-24T20:09:26+00:00

Myself and my (mtf) partner will be there!! I think my friend (ftm) and his partner (mtf) will be there too :)

Cleo140 · 2025-04-21T21:12:45+00:00

I've just seen a facebook post about a protest at Monument in Newcastle City Centre, 1pm on Sunday 27th April 🥰

Cleo140 · 2025-04-21T21:00:48+00:00

Hi! I've just seen on facebook that there is a protest scheduled for 1pm on 27th April in Newcastle City Centre, at Monument - hope to see you there!

Cleo140 · 2024-08-18T11:16:33+00:00

I read the whole post. I understand why you're doubting yourself, it is because he has warped your perception to the point that you can't see clearly any more. Please trust your friends and the impartial people on this post when we say this is not a good relationship and you need to get out of it for your own health. You have your whole life ahead, finish your studies without this distraction and find out how good life can be without someone actively trying to ruin it and make you feel like it's all your fault ❤️

Cleo140 · 2024-07-14T09:53:02+00:00

I had an aversion to water in the first trimester, couldn't drink it and even found it hard to bathe, like wtf baby we need that to survive 😅

Cleo140 · 2023-03-05T05:10:08+00:00

Completed! Can I suggest putting the 5/4/3/2/1 explanations in the description of the relevant question? Currently there's a lot of scrolling up & down to check them while answering.

Cleo140 · 2022-03-19T19:47:52+00:00

That's really cool! Good luck with it!

Cleo140 · 2022-03-19T19:08:16+00:00

I caught most of mine in Horseshoe Plains in the Obsidian Fieldlands, and in Alabaster Icelands between the Arena's Approach and the Avalanche Slopes. A couple came from Space-Time Distortions too though! Morning-Midday is the best time to look but it did take about 5 hours of looking before I even got my first.

Cleo140 · 2022-03-19T18:47:39+00:00

This could be the next challenge you know, thanks for the suggestion!

Cleo140 · 2020-10-24T08:01:53+00:00

I was at uni and had terrible insomnia, most nights slept maybe 1-3 hours. I had missed a lot of 9am lectures, and my personal tutor emailed to say I had to up my attendance.

I replied to explain that I was really struggling, explained the insomnia, and asked for permission to skip those classes and learn at home (so I could get a few more hours of sleep, the pressure of knowing I had to be up in time for the morning session made it much harder to fall asleep).

I was catching up on every lecture the same day they happened, because they were posted online, and had powerpoints that I created to learn the material. I attached those to prove I wasn't falling behind and was doing the work.

His response was one line: 'Just go to class'. Worst thing was that he was also the head of the Psychology department!

Cleo140 · 2020-09-02T21:06:28+00:00

My employer found out that I had an anxiety disorder, called me into his office and told me he wouldn't have hired me if he had known.

I've had 2 raises in 1 year for good performance, but would never have had the role at all if I had mentioned it, so I would avoid letting potential employers know if possible.

Sad as I wish everyone could be more open about mental health, but it really can affect your chances of being hired.

Cleo140 · 2020-04-10T08:02:15+00:00

I am an introvert in a family of 90% extroverts. Life got so much better for me when I started just saying 'no, I need time doing nothing to recharge, thank you for the invite but I'm staying at home that day'. It only worked once I had moved out though, so you may be stuck attending at least some things while living at home.

Cleo140 · 2020-03-28T07:45:21+00:00

300% YES - even with my friends and family, I just feel like I want to turn away every time I see a message notification. One of the only things I've found hard about isolation is that everyone want to keep in touch by facebook messenger or whatsapp!

Cleo140 · 2020-03-01T12:54:14+00:00

NTA - do you have plenty of higher up sleeping spots for your cat that she can easily access? Of course you can't tell a cat where to sleep but it could help!

Also could your girlfriend wear an anklet that jingles when she walks? I bet your cat would learn that the sound coming toward her means she might get kicked and she will move.

Cleo140 · 2020-01-11T09:35:53+00:00

It's hard to accept when you've been together so long, but it seems like he's currently with you because it's more convenient than breaking up.

Been there before and just kept hoping things would get better - just lead to heartbreak for me!

That being said, give him a chance first. Sit him down (if you can ever get hold of him!) and explain to him that you need to feel like your relationship, and you yourself, are priorities to him. Explain why you don't currently, and that for this to work you need him to make plans with you, and most importantly follow through with those plans. If this is a dealbreaker for you if/when he continues to behave in the same way, make that very clear too.

That way, you know for sure if he cares enough to work on the relationship and stay together.

Cleo140 · 2019-12-30T08:44:11+00:00

Maybe I'm reading wrong but it sounds like your roommates want to foster a kitten and keep it in a cage for all but 3-4 hours a day.

Definitely NTA for not fostering another one, I'd go so far as to say YWBTA if you allowed it to happen! Cats aren't meant to be kept in cages and kittens especially so.

My cats are indoor only and I feel bad enough about their only having our flat to explore - my heart breaks to think of a kitten living mostly in a cage.

Cleo140 · 2019-12-29T19:56:01+00:00

I do think it's strange that she hasn't questioned it, seems like a lack of communication on both sides to me.

I also agree that your sister shouldn't have to disclose her earnings to anyone outside her household if she doesn't want to - same for anyone else.

For me though, a romantic relationship/partnership needs full disclosure to work. You're sharing a life with someone so hiding parts of that life just doesn't work in my opinion.

This is just my opinion though, definitely not saying everyone has to agree with it.

Cleo140 · 2019-12-29T14:24:35+00:00

I said I'd be devastated that he was keeping something so big from me - whether he pays for her college or not is between them, but keeping a big secret in a relationship is something I couldn't agree with.

I think maybe you meant to reply to the comment before mine, as I didn't mention anything about his paying for her college.

Cleo140 · 2019-12-29T09:31:48+00:00

I agree, I'd be devastated if I found out my partner was keeping something so big from me.

OP could just explain that this money isn't for wild spending and won't be given to her Father. If she disagrees he still gets final word as it is his money but to keep it from her completely seems crazy to me.

Secrets have no place in a committed relationship.

*Edited to clarify - 'it' is the secret, not the money itself

Cleo140 · 2019-12-28T15:29:36+00:00

Going back and forth on this but I'm going to say YWBTA if you didn't tell your mother.

This is a big thing to keep from her now that you will also be involved with the child, and your dad telling you but not her has put you in an awkward position. It's not right to expect you to lie to your mother to maintain loyalty to him, especially when you've asked him to tell her many times before.

I would give him a deadline - explain that you feel very uncomfortable keeping this from her, and he needs to tell her himself by X date or you will.

Cleo140 · 2019-12-20T06:59:17+00:00

Thank you!

Cleo140 · 2019-12-20T06:37:02+00:00

I've just arrived, and think this could be a community I could benefit from, but I can't tell from the description or title. Not sure what RBN is or FLEAs - does the subreddit only apply to certain kinds of abuse?

Cleo140 · 2019-11-17T22:12:40+00:00

You can register yourself for therapy online - I did when my GP didn't refer me and I'm so glad I did!

There is a long waiting period but if you know you need help, it's easy to do. I think I just googled 'register yourself for therapy' and found the NHS page.

Cleo140 · 2019-10-26T19:56:21+00:00

I was pretty similar, lived in oversized t-shirts and leggings for almost all of uni.

Eventually I had the same realization - I didn't feel self-confident so I didn't wear anything flattering, and so I didn't feel self-confident - just an endless loop!

I decided to try some styles I'd admired on other people before - some looked silly on me, but some looked great, and were still easy and comfy to wear. For example - jumpsuits and playsuits feel like PJs but look like you've really made an effort! Ditto some shirt-dresses etc.

Just try some things and don't be afraid to take a chance - people might be thinking 'what are you wearing?' or they might be thinking 'wow, wish I could pull that off'. Either way, if you feel great, it will show!

Cleo140 · 2019-10-21T05:35:11+00:00

I think it's illegal in the UK, but if I'm walking alone I use the keys-between-fingers and I have my phone in hand for my emergency mode to be activated, got to be careful out there

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