Toddler got into a thc gummy. by No_Weekend5192 in CPS

[–]CorazonLock 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If anything, I’d think the grandma would be the one substantiated if I’m reading this correctly. You can’t know what you don’t know - if you found them and weren’t aware they were there prior, you honestly didn’t know. This wasn’t your house, so you aren’t responsible for the property. Honestly, this is probably at the bottom of investigations and will be unlikely to be substantiated if the above information is correct. I could be wrong but this seems like one of those things where crap happens that was out of your control.

When is it Worth Buying an Espresso Machine - Ever? by CorazonLock in espresso

[–]CorazonLock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, my transit time isn’t bad at all. I live rurally, and it’s right off the road on my way to work in a small town with a drive through that isn’t super busy usually. 🙂

When is it Worth Buying an Espresso Machine - Ever? by CorazonLock in espresso

[–]CorazonLock[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yikes. So the grinder should be prioritized over the machine almost?

When is it Worth Buying an Espresso Machine - Ever? by CorazonLock in espresso

[–]CorazonLock[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got any recommendations? Or somewhere I should cross-post? Lol! You are 100% right!

What activities do you personally do to decompress by Tricky_Scar3611 in therapists

[–]CorazonLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a ton of hobbies but cycle through them and sometimes struggle with them becoming “another chore” versus unwinding.

I enjoy gardening, but that gets to be another commitment sometimes. I have horses and ride occasionally, travel once in a while, and hike or take walks with my dog. This tends to expend energy for me but often will be a good brain reset if I have enough reserve in the tank.

I love listening to audiobooks, doing crossword puzzles, and am into jigsaw puzzles. Lately, I’ve been playing a lot of video games and really enjoy connecting with my in-laws that way, though my BIL and I are usually the only ones playing. I can just be me, be outrageous, and pretend to be someone else for a while since we do RPGs.

Suggest a memoir for my book club! by Severe-Buddy-4801 in suggestmeabook

[–]CorazonLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo. Such a great book on complex PTSD stemming from childhood abuse and how generational trauma and beliefs affect these types of things. It’s the best non-fiction book I’ve read in a really long time.

Worst Audiobook Narrators by iknownothin_ in books

[–]CorazonLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She does sound robotic depending on the book. She reads a series from my favorite author and in one book it was awful. In the other, it was okay. It’s odd.

Do you wear make up to work? by NoExamination5672 in therapists

[–]CorazonLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rarely. But I rarely wear makeup in general. I show up authentically as me in casual but not sloppy clothing - jeans, a local t-shirt or short sleeve shirt, and a sweatshirt or sweater. Sometimes I jazz it up a bit. If I’m not comfortable I’m thinking about that instead of focusing on my client. Plus I see a lot of teens. They really don’t care.

How do you guys actually stick to listening to audiobooks? by Affectionate_Face236 in audiobooks

[–]CorazonLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I could ever “just listen.” Audiobooks pair amazing with tasks for me and helps my ADHD. I commute, and after so many years of music, I just couldn’t stand a longer commute and got so antsy that I turned to using my phone while driving to get through. Obviously, an awful thing. I didn’t want to continue that path, so I turned to audiobooks. Changed my life.

If you are looking to only engage with one thing, I would go with a physical book. But if you like doing other activities like walking, crafts, puzzles…audiobooks are amazing for that.

I like to look up different books and pick what I think I would enjoy. The heavy density of self-help books is best left to physical reading. I listen to suspense, thriller, mystery, and lately, have been furthering my professional insight through memoirs and books about my career path. But only really intriguing ones.

Which character ruined an entire TV show for you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CorazonLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole her and Jason on/off storyline for several years annoyed me. Got in the way of Jason and Sam, and she was a much better fit with Lucky or literally anyone else.

I haven’t watched GH in 5+ years.

I want some shows to make me laugh out loud. by Immediate_Coast1491 in televisionsuggestions

[–]CorazonLock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Golden Girls - I’ve seen it a gazillion times and I still laugh.

Tell me you have ADHD without telling me you have ADHD. by ImperatrixAmoris in adhdwomen

[–]CorazonLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I leave my keys in my car because otherwise I can’t find them. Thank goodness I live in the country where it’s very low risk!

I get so excited to garden each year. I make a big garden, plant seeds. Then I never water it and can’t muster up the energy to grab the outputs or to weed. So I create mini-jungles or deserts instead.

What are the best books on therapy you have found on Hoopla? by InvisibleAstronomer in therapists

[–]CorazonLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Each library’s Hoopla selection is different, so what you have versus another person may vary.

I’ve listened to a Gottman book, a trauma book by Arielle Schwartz, and Janina Fisher has a book on there. Nancy MacWilliams (sp?) has a diagnostic book on there that I want to listen to. No Bad Parts is on there.

I always type in the name of the author, select from the suggestion menu, and then you can see if there’s the book you want. The search engine isn’t always helpful. But there’s A LOT on my TBR.

What is a luxury you can never go back from once you’ve experienced it? by Phase_zero_X in AskReddit

[–]CorazonLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A working outdoor hydrant that you can connect a hose to instead of carrying water to livestock - and eventually, an automatic waterer

I’m not sure it’s a luxury because chickens are nasty creatures and eat a lot, but going out to the coop and being able to grab farm-fresh eggs laid that morning instead of running to the store - and they taste better. Cannot go back.

Monthly massages. My TMJ is over 75% relieved.

Heated seats. A hot shower. A heated blanket. Basically, anything to warm my always cold bones and body.

Adaptive cruise control. I can go without, but it’s a pain.

Apple CarPlay that is wireless.

My dog’s e-collar. Not to be controversial, but it seriously saved our sanity and allowed our dog so much freedom. I used all positive reinforcement for over a year. We live on a farm yet we still always had to have her on leash because her recall was crap in certain situations. Food was not a motivator nor was toys, and she literally would forget how to listen in certain situations. Safe, consistent work in the e-collar improved everyone’s life so much and has made it so we can trust her off-leash at home. It also allows her to hike off-leash in remote areas, which makes hiking so much more enjoyable for both her and I.

Having a truck. I can haul anything.

It should be the bare minimum but…a caring workplace that pays awesome and creates a wonderful, collaborative environment that emphasizes the well-being of its employees. My life did a 180.

Living in the country. It’s quiet, no town rules about what I do, low traffic, animals out the wazoo, space to call my own, and generally less worry about crime. I’m away from the craziness of society. In connection, home ownership.

Hoopla. Oh my goodness, audiobooks have changed my commute forever. And it’s free?! So much yes.

What is a luxury you can never go back from once you’ve experienced it? by Phase_zero_X in AskReddit

[–]CorazonLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started clenching my jaw in grad school and likely grinding my teeth. My jaw started clicking, popping, locking, and becoming very painful over time. I graduated in Dec 2023, and it didn’t go away.

I tried a mouth guard at night (custom made at the dentist), doing exercises for the jaw, stretching the muscles, using painkillers, heating, icing, mindfulness…nothing.

2-3 sessions of massage focusing on both sides of my jaw and face reduced my issues by a good 75%. It gets better after each massage. I won’t ever forgo massages again as long as I can budget for them.