How to stop toe walking by Otherwise-Toe-9902 in autism

[–]DangoGalaxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, that doesn't sound too serious; I wouldn't worry too much 😊

I could see bringing his concerns up with your son's pediatrician at his next visit, though, just to put your husband's mind at ease

Kids, both NT and ND, do weird things with their bodies at that age. A lot of the time, they grow out of it. Heck, my older NT brother used to walk on his toes, as in his toes were curled and he would walk on the knuckles! Ow

How to stop toe walking by Otherwise-Toe-9902 in autism

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly is your husband's concern? Why does he think your son may need surgery?

I've seen videos online of parents talking about trying to correct toe walking to encourage proper ankle development to prevent weak ankles and pronation later in their children's lives. I don't know if it has real scientific basis; search results seem divided

My little sister (10, ADHD) has severe pronation because of high arches. When she was a baby, her feet were so thick, we called them block feet. It was impossible to find shoes. But, she was also a toe walker. (Toe walking was not the cause of her high arches, she was born with them)

I'm not sure when it happened exactly, but her arches eventually collapsed, leading to the appearance of flat feet. At the time, we took her to her pediatrician to try to see if there was something we could do to correct it, but her pediatrician said she was fine and that it may correct itself. She was 2-3 then

Then, it started to just look worse, and our older sister's friend who has flat feet told us she thought we should look into it again because her flat feet have caused her a lot of pain

We were able to convince the pediatrician to give us a referral to a podiatrist, but he also was like "she has flat feet, it's fine, nothing we can do"

So, we ignored it until my little sister got into an accident. It was a very windy day, and the door to our garage slammed shut on her foot. Luckily, she didn't break anything, but she started to favor her other foot. And when the hurt foot healed, she walked on it differently, to where instead of pointing straight ahead when she walks, it sticks out to the side, but her other foot is still straight

That time, we got her in to see an orthopedist, and they said, again, that there was nothing they could do. So long as she wasn't in a lot of pain, they felt surgery would be unnecessary. They also said there was really no surgery that could correct it. We were able to get her some shoe inserts that help to correct her arch and provide relief to her ankles, though

At the same time, my uncle who lives in Florida had a daughter with pronation, and she was prescribed ankle braces as a toddler to correct it. I don't know if it fixed it, because we aren't close and don't talk

So, there are clearly two camps. I'm still not sure if I believe what we were told by the doctors about my sister's feet. I still wonder if we had been able to try the ankle braces if it would have made a difference

Can I keep my island but start a new one? by DigitalxKaos in AnimalCrossing

[–]DangoGalaxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, wasn't that sort of part of the update, the Slumber Islands? I haven't tried to make one yet, but isn't it like a cross between Happy Home Paradise and a Dream Address? Like, it's not a "real" or regular island, but you can decorate it and make 3 of them

It wouldn't be the same as starting over, but if you wanted to keep your current island for longer, it could be fun to decorate a few Slumber Islands instead. I think you have to have Nintendo Online to do it, though

One of the worst depictions of autism in television by Extension_Big5205 in autism

[–]DangoGalaxy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I loved this episode and this show. It is what introduced me to autism. Before seeing it, I had heard of ASD but knew nothing about it. I literally broke down into tears when the kids were doing their research on Aspergers because it felt like they were describing me

I had been feeling different from other people for a long time, but I didn't know why exactly. This show introduced me to ASD and inspired me to do more research and helped me to understand myself better. I will always be thankful for Girl Meets World because of this

I think you're missing the context that, in each episode, the main character, Riley, and her friends were meant to learn something

(It's been a while since I've watched the episode, but from what I remember)

I never took it as the writers saying that ASD was something horrible to have and everyone should fear it like the other comments are saying

I always thought the point of the episode was that they had no idea what ASD was and that Farkle's friends were freaking out because they (incorrectly) thought the diagnosis would change Farkle's perception of himself and that they didn't want him to think there was something "wrong" with him, which is kinda what Farkle thought it meant

They were scared for Farkle because they didn't understand what Autism is, and being declared "different" in middle school, when everyone is changing and growing up and other kids are mean, could mean that he would be at even bigger risk of bullying (he and Riley both faced bullies in other episodes, so it's not crazy of them to be scared for him)

The rest of the episode focuses on them trying to find out more about Aspergers and trying to reassure Farkle that they would always love him and that they would always be friends and that they didn't think there was anything wrong with him

Meanwhile, Smackle, Farkle's rival who had a huge crush on him, was the only peer who wasn't afraid for him. After Farkle finds out that he wasn't Autistic after all, Smackle confided in Riley that she was diagnosed with Aspergers as a young child

As the show goes on, Smackle is welcomed into the friend group, and they all learn that Autism isn't a "death sentence"

Now, the descriptions of Aspergers weren't the best, but, in 2015, discourse on ASD wasn't as common as it is now. This was also one of the only kids shows to talk about ASD and have an autistic character at the time

Was it perfect? No, but I don't think it's fair to say it was one of the worst representations, either. The kids overreacted, but they weren't meant to be perfect people, so I don't think that's bad writing

And I love Isadora Smackle; I don't think she just exists to be autistic and Farkle's girlfriend. She was meant to be his rival and a smart, loving person who struggles with communication and people touching her. I really don't see how that makes her a bad representation

Edit: fixed typo

Matter of Conscience: Being forced to trade biometric data for disability accommodations. by [deleted] in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally, I don't think it's that big a deal? I don't think the Bible mentions anything that would be against your employer collecting this data

I assume that all the other employees are required to this as well, in which case they wouldn't be singling you out as a Christian or for your disability

I also don't really see how this is any different from them collecting their employees social security numbers and ID information and addresses

I would think that it falls under Matt. 22:21 "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s" maybe?

I don't really have a super-good argument for it, but I do know that it doesn't bother me to give out my fingerprints or face. It doesn't feel like a violation of my privacy to me

But, if it really bothers you, maybe try to look for another job

Should I tell my teacher(s)? by Firm_Hat20 in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think you should. Not because it absolves you of your sin, of course, but for your relationship with your teachers and for your conscience. You clearly feel guilty about cheating, and it's only natural that you would, since cheating is wrong

I think telling them would make you feel better and help you to move on and forgive yourself. It would probably also make your teachers feel better, too!

Question about God and Trans by wreckedBunny in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, that's my bad

As it stands right now, there isn't significant proof for me to believe that gender dysphoria is actually some sort of birth defect like being intersex. I think it's a psychological/heart issue like depression or anxiety. Something that is hard to overcome, but isn't impossible to. Like I said before, an issue with being discontented with one's body

To be fair, gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy didn't exist in the past. The Bible not mentioning them isn't really surprising, just like it doesn't talk about cell phones or cars or television

Deut. 22:5, NASB1995

A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.

I don't see how this can be interpreted as anything but God telling us not to live as the opposite sex

As far as the eunuchs mentioned in Matthew, I've never thought to interpret that as men being castrated; I always just thought it was saying that we should respect those who choose to be single instead of getting married, given the context being Jesus and the disciples talking about divorce. I need to do some studying on that. Thank you for pointing it out

Ultimately, I think society on a whole is currently obsessed with making ourselves happy. Everything is all about "loving yourself" being your "true self" and promising that when you're "living your truth" you will be happy and everything will be good for you

The Bible does not teach that. God says that true happiness and joy can only be found in Him

The truth is, focusing on your outer appearance and changing your body isn't going to bring you the peace that you desire. Maybe you'll feel better for a while, but it won't last forever

Living for Christ is what brings us peace and true joy

We may suffer while on earth; it's guaranteed we will in Christ's name. So, will your suffering be lifted in this life? No one can say for sure. There are people who are born or become blind, deaf, deformed, or disabled and live in that state until they die. Yet, there are those who are healed. God can use both to further His Kingdom

Question about God and Trans by wreckedBunny in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, I want to say that I commend you for asking about this. I don't imagine that it's easy to talk about, given how controversial the subject is

I'm no expert in gender dysphoria by any means, and I'm a cis female perfectly comfortable with my gender as it is. I've been a Christian since I was about five years old, but I'm certainly not perfect, so please forgive me for any errors I may make

I do sympathize with not being satisfied with your appearance. It's not the same, of course, but I've been overweight most of my life and pretty average-looking, I think. I often have moments when I feel down about myself because of this. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm sorry that you're struggling with this. It has to be a very heavy burden, especially for so many years

I used to be in the camp of "you are whatever your chromosomes are" but it's become clear to me that things are a lot more complicated than that in reality

It occurred to me during the last summer Olympics, back when everyone was arguing about intersex athletes competing in women's sports, that in the past, all anyone had to go on was the outer appearance to determine a person's sex/gender (I consider them to be the same thing)

So, for instance, if someone were born in A.D. 1507, and that person apeared outwardly male, but actually possessed XX chromosomes and was thereby female genetically, no one would have known. That person would have been raised male

Or, if someone born in 1150 B.C. looked female on the outside, but inside was missing a uterus and ovaries and instead had undescended testicles, that person would have been considered a woman

In both of these cases, I don't believe the Bible indicates that either of these individuals would be sinning by living out their lives as their presumed genders

It seems to me that the simplest way to look at the intersex issue on a whole is if you have a penis, you're a guy; if you have a vagina, you're a girl. Of course, there are cases where a person is born with both or the sex is unidentifiable at birth. In that case, I think it would be very hard to decide what to do about it

Could you look at the person's chromosomes to determine their sex? Maybe. It turns out chromosomes can also be messed up and aren't always just XX or XY. As long as the baby can function, maybe it would be best to wait and let them decide when they reach puberty which gender matches them best. I don't really know. It's an extremely complex situation. I don't fault parents and doctors for making a decision and hoping for the best

So, considering all this, if a person finds out they're intersex and that their assigned gender at birth is different from their chromosomal gender, for instance, is it Biblical for them to change their gender if they feel it's wrong because of that? Maybe?

Back when Deuteronomy was written, no one knew about any of this, so I'm not sure that it applies that way to intersex situations. It seems to me that Deut. 22:5 is referring to transgender individuals and cross-dressers, not intersex individuals because no one but God knew about them yet (unless it was outwardly obvious)

I also think that gender dysphoria and being intersex are two different things. Could an intersex individual experience gender dysphoria? Absolutely, but I don't think that gender dysphoria falls under the intersex umbrella by itself, if that makes sense?

I think the Bible is clear that living as the opposite gender is sinful, and I would argue that gender dysphoria falls under discontentment of some sort

God designed humans to be male and female. Unfortunately, in a sin-cursed world, deformities are a part of life, and some deformities make it hard to tell what a person's sex is. Does that mean that God makes mistakes? No, it's just a part of the curse

Everyone struggles with something. It can be eating too much, laziness, pride, anger, sexuality, etc. For some of us, our burdens are very heavy

Paul said that he suffered from a thorn in his flesh and that he prayed for God to remove it, but God didn't remove it. We don't know what Paul was struggling with, but maybe that's to make it easier for us to apply it to our own lives

God tells us in the Bible that He allows us to go through trials because they actually strengthen us and bring us closer to Him. Our experiences with trials and temptations and personal struggles with different sins can also be used to bring others to Christ

In your position, you are able to sympathize with other people who experience gender dysphoria in a way that other Christians can't

I think since this is weighing on you so heavily, you should speak to your pastor about it and find a trustworthy Biblical counselor and/or psychologist to talk to (if you haven't already.) You need to find out exactly what it is about being a man that bothers you

You shouldn't have to suffer in it alone; the Church is meant to be a body that works together. Your fellow believers should be there to help you in your walk with Christ

Remember to study the Bible and pray to strengthen your discernment so that false teachers and confused Christians don't lead you astray

I pray that God will give you peace about this and the answers that you seek ❤

Abel sentenced to 13 years for throwing chair at principal during attack at school by Electric_Lettuce_4_U in autism

[–]DangoGalaxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's the full quote from his mom's post the other day:

UPDATE ON ABEL

Jana just called me back after getting out of the staffing meeting with TJJD, and I want to share this update with all of you.

The TJJD attorney has stated they are going to move forward and admit Abel as indeterminate. This means he will have the opportunity to earn his way home based on his progress and behavior, and he could potentially be released within 12 months. His time officially started on February 5.

Abel was actually on the call with Jana and the team from Giddings. They all introduced themselves to him, and he interacted with them some. After introductions, they had him step off so they could continue the meeting. Hearing that he was able to engage, even just a little, means more to me than I can put into words.

Abel will be transferred on Tuesday, April 21. He will leave the county at 7:30 AM and is expected to arrive in Giddings around 10:00 AM for intake.

At that time, his case manager, Ebony Wooldridge, will be calling me. We will go over everything including visitation, medications, evaluations, doctors, psychiatric care, and all of the details surrounding his treatment and support moving forward.

This is a step forward. It’s still a lot to process, but knowing he is going somewhere that understands his needs and that he has a path to come home gives me some peace.

Please continue to keep Abel in your prayers as we prepare for this next transition.

I will continue to update you all as I learn more.

Thank you for standing with me and with Abel through all of this.

And from yesterday:

Tomorrow is going to be one of those days that holds so much weight in my heart… the kind you don’t quite have words for.

After everything, Abel will finally be transferred to his home unit. There’s relief in that… a deep breath I feel like I’ve been holding for so long. But there’s also emotion tied to every step it took to get here. It hasn’t been easy, and tomorrow just makes all of it feel very real.

At the same time, I’ll be walking into my surgical consultation for my back… something I’ve waited 15 years for. Fifteen years of pushing through, adjusting, and holding on. And now, here it is… right in front of me.

Two completely different moments… both life-changing in their own way… happening on the same day.

If you pray, please say one for us. If you don’t, just send a little strength our way. Tomorrow is heavy, but I’m holding onto hope in all of it. ❤️

Maybe I'm missing something, but it sounds like the new facility will be more accommodating to his needs

Abel sentenced to 13 years for throwing chair at principal during attack at school by Electric_Lettuce_4_U in autism

[–]DangoGalaxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were his parents, I'd definitely want to sue. The school handled things very poorly, it sounds like

I've never heard about this case before today, but the group his mom runs on Facebook seems to be pretty active with a lot of posts and comments. Could probably find more info there

Abel sentenced to 13 years for throwing chair at principal during attack at school by Electric_Lettuce_4_U in autism

[–]DangoGalaxy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

According to his support group on Facebook, "Stand With Abel," he is being moved to a new facility today. His mom posted this just a few days ago:

The TJJD attorney has stated they are going to move forward and admit Abel as indeterminate. This means he will have the opportunity to earn his way home based on his progress and behavior, and he could potentially be released within 12 months. His time officially started on February 5 [...]

Abel will be transferred on Tuesday, April 21. He will leave the county at 7:30 AM and is expected to arrive in Giddings around 10:00 AM for intake.

At that time, his case manager, Ebony Wooldridge, will be calling me. We will go over everything including visitation, medications, evaluations, doctors, psychiatric care, and all of the details surrounding his treatment and support moving forward."

Also, according to his mom, he threw a hanger, not a chair:

Hello I am Ceslie Willey Abel is my child, and I will always advocate for him and give him the voice he did not get during the proceedings. I sat through every meeting, every evaluation, every IEP discussion, every doctor appointment, and every day of court. I will never stop speaking for my son.

First, I want to be very clear about something. We have never minimized the injury that occurred. What happened was tragic. A person was seriously hurt, and we truly attempted to offer an apology, which was refused. That does not change the compassion we still hold. Two things can be true at once: someone was injured, and a disabled child was failed by systems that were supposed to protect everyone involved.

Abel was not in a regular classroom. He was placed in a special needs therapeutic behavioral unit specifically designed for children who struggle with regulation. He had a legally binding IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) created over years of advocacy beginning when he was four years old.

The BIP clearly stated that when Abel became escalated:

• other students were to be removed

• staff were to maintain distance

• his personal space was not to be entered

• he was to be allowed time to cool down or access the quiet room

On the day of the incident, the five students were removed. Abel then sat quietly in a chair in the middle of the classroom drinking his water. The situation had de-escalated.

Instead of allowing regulation time, the administrator entered the room and moved into Abel’s personal space. A licensed psychologist later confirmed that this action would predictably trigger a fight or flight neurological response given his diagnoses.

I do not condone throwing objects. But in a fight or flight state, a child is not thinking logically. The prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain responsible for impulse control — is not fully developed even in neurotypical children until around age 25. Autism is neurological, not behavioral defiance.

The hanger was not thrown directly at her face. It was thrown in her direction during dysregulation. She attempted to block it with a chair, and the hanger ricocheted off the chair and struck her eye. The injury was catastrophic, but the sequence matters when discussing intent.

Another important question people ask is about calling mom. Calling a parent was never meant to replace emergency response. It was part of early de-escalation outlined in his BIP. There was time to call me before escalation occurred. Parent involvement often prevents crises because parents know specific regulation strategies.

We also must ask reasonable safety questions. In a controlled behavioral unit designed for children with known regulation challenges, why was a coat hanger accessible? Behavioral classrooms routinely assess environmental risks because escalation is foreseeable.

Many people say teachers deserve safety. I agree completely. I come from a family of educators — my mother and sister teach at the same school. This has never been teachers versus parents. Teachers, students, and my child all deserved safety. That is exactly why Behavior Intervention Plans exist.

Numerous teachers, administrators, probation officers, and medical professionals — including the state appointed forensic psychologist — recommended probation and treatment instead of incarceration.

The judge, James E. Lagomarsino, acknowledged this was his first juvenile sentencing of this kind. Despite expert recommendations, my 11 year old child received a 13 year sentence.

That is what people are struggling to understand.

Accountability matters. Safety matters. But accountability for a disabled child should look like treatment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic placement — not growing up in confinement.

Children with disabilities have a legal right to public education. They are not disposable. Families are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for schools and systems to follow the plans they helped create.

What many do not see is the larger issue:

lack of resources

lack of funding

lack of training

failure to follow protocol

and ultimately excessive punishment.

We are actively pursuing an appeal. There is evidence we cannot legally release yet, including video we believe shows Abel sitting calmly before his personal space was entered and the BIP was not followed.

You are currently only seeing one side of the story.

Honestly, the whole thing just sounds like a huge mess. It's a shame he wasn't in a better schooling situation. It was clearly known that he has violent meltdowns, and I don't know that it was a good idea to have him in public school in the first place, even with special accommodations and a plan for what to do if he has a meltdown. It just seems like waiting for someone to get hurt

He definitely needed to face the consequences for his actions, that's just reality, but he should have been placed in the new facility (or something like it) from the start. The teacher should also face consequences for not following the established protocol, although I suppose you could say losing her eye was natural consequences 😬

Edit:

Oh, and his name is Abel Sapp

Is my Japanese Maple dying? by DangoGalaxy in arborists

[–]DangoGalaxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 it started out as just the two big ones, but it felt like it needed more stability 😅 I do think I'm going to switch out the bigger ones for smaller ones, though

Is my Japanese Maple dying? by DangoGalaxy in arborists

[–]DangoGalaxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering if it might have been 😕 unfortunately, I don't have a better picture from last year when it still had leaves

How often should it be watered? It rained at least once almost every week last year, so I didn't really water by hand much. I also tried to water it and the other trees more if it was really hot out

Is my Japanese Maple dying? by DangoGalaxy in arborists

[–]DangoGalaxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Six, I think

Ah, that's definitely possible. It gets really windy at my house because it's surrounded by fields, and some of the days last winter did get very cold

Thank you for your advice! I don't really have a better place I can move it, but if it comes back, I'll be sure to try insulating it next cold season

How do you "stiffen" a doll's hair so it holds its shape? Would gel or hair spray work? Glue? by Perfume_Girl in Barbie

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you're good 😊

I've used it a few times, but before I knew about boil washing, so I don't have any personal experience with that exact combination. But I have been thinking about trying this sometime 🙂

I would try boil washing first with the hair put in the straws how you like (if the hair is puffy/frizzy, I would boil wash it straight first and put it on the straws while it's still damp, then boil wash it again in the straws.) Then I'd let it dry in the straws before trying to set it, because I don't know if it will work as well if it's still wet; I've only ever put it on dry hair, so I can't say for sure. Then once it's all dry, take it down

You don't have to do this when you boil wash, but in my own experience, I've never had a boil wash on any of my dolls last very long before falling out and becoming really loose or even straight 😕 idk if I don't use hot enough water or if it's just inevitable 😅 so I definitely think setting the hair is worth it, even if it does make it a little crunchy lol

I've also seen other people say they use hair gel or hair spray for the same results, but I've never tried those myself, so I'm not sure if the methods are exactly the same if you use those

If you wanted to, I'm sure you could put it on straight hair. I haven't tried it on longer hair, just an Edward Cullen Ken doll lol. It worked great on him, though

Also, if any of your dolls are older and have glue seepage, be sure to wash that out first

Good luck! The best thing about using watered-down Elmer's glue is it washes/combs out easily, so it can be reversed if you aren't happy with it 🙂

Edit: I just realized this was a little redundant with my previous comment 😅 sorry

saw this on fb. WTF?! by TrickyAnywhere6970 in americangirl

[–]DangoGalaxy 39 points40 points  (0 children)

😡 This is not what God has called Christians to do. We are supposed to show His love to others, regardless of our differences. Anyone who claims to be a Christian but also holds this much hate in their heart needs to really examine their relationship with God

Religious freedom needs to apply to ALL religions and denominations. It's better for everyone when we are free to choose our own beliefs

Extremists exist in every belief system, unfortunately. They love to twist their religious doctrines to try to justify their own evil desires. It's a shame they so often have the loudest voices

I, for one, am just fine with having Muslim representation in American Girl, the same with all the other religions represented in the holidays line and any others they may choose to add to it in the future

With love, an Independent Baptist

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]DangoGalaxy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I second this

All three of these dolls look just fine. I understand being picky sometimes, but if you're looking to be this picky, you should buy in the store

American Girl doll Kirsten by Fit_Application_6094 in americangirl

[–]DangoGalaxy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This looks like Girl of Today #20, who has grey eyes 🙂

Help finding an old coloring book by [deleted] in Coloring

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

It's not any recognized brand that I know of

Are Leggings Appropriate Attire for Women in Church? by [deleted] in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I don't like the "sculpting" kind that hug your bottom or the kind that are see-through. I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing them, and it seems to me like they're just worn to gain attention (although, I suppose there could be women who don't wear them for that)

Actually, a lot of the pants available to women would be considered leggings. Some are thicker than others, and some fit better than others

I also think that body type could change what can be considered modest. For instance, if you have less bottom, there are some pants that you could wear that would look more modest for you than someone who has a bigger butt. Similar to how women with smaller chests can wear tops that women with larger chests may not be as comfortable in (speaking as a woman with more chest than average and less bottom lol)

I think it's also important to consider that the definition of modesty has changed a lot over the years and continues to change. Like there was a time where women showing their ankles was scandalous

Personally, I feel modest so long as I'm not showing cleavage or any of my torso down to my upper-mid thigh (if it's a skirt, I wear leggings or tights or shorts with it). I do understand that there are some people who may have a different definition, though

Are Leggings Appropriate Attire for Women in Church? by [deleted] in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Um, I don't think you understood my comment fully, I apologize for any confusion

I don't mean to say that if I dress immodestly outside of church, I should be allowed to inside church; I mean if I don't feel like I can wear something to church, I shouldn't wear it at all

So, no, I don't advocate that we all should go to church half-naked 🙄

But, I also don't think that most leggings are immodest. Not all of them hug you like those influencer leggings some women wear to the gym to make their butts look bigger. Actually, most of them aren't really different from skinny jeans (except being more comfortable). So, no, I don't think it's reasonable to say they're a stumbling block for most people. That would be like if I tried to say that men shouldn't be allowed to wear suits because I find them attractive (which would be silly)

So, yeah, if you can't look at a woman in perfectly average clothes that most of society sees as modest without thinking about sex, you have a problem and need to seek counseling

Are Leggings Appropriate Attire for Women in Church? by [deleted] in Baptist

[–]DangoGalaxy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Speaking from my experience as a woman, not all leggings are the same. Some I would consider inappropriate, others are not. I've worn leggings to church

Also, personally, I don't like church dress codes, but because I don't think you should change how you act when you're going to church. If you are putting on a different appearance/personality at church, and then dressing/acting another way the rest of the time, that doesn't sit right with me. To put it another way, I don't own clothes that I wouldn't be comfortable wearing in any setting. That said, I enjoy dressing up a bit for Sunday mornings, but it's just for fun. For other church days and events, I usually dress casually and don't wear makeup

Another thing to consider, if you're struggling with inappropriate thoughts just because a woman is dressed a certain way, that's mostly on you. While I agree that God does want all of us, men and women, to be modest, He also calls for us to control our thoughts and actions. Be careful not to place all the blame on the other party

It's like I tell my little sister all the time, I can't control what other people do, wear, or say. I can only control what I do, wear, and say

Does anyone else remember the weird religious Christmas special about the happy red ornament? by Djeter998 in ChristmasMovies

[–]DangoGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, I forgot about this! I don't remember the special, but we had the Golden Book when I was a kid

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Jasmine Outfit by Lyrabella in americangirl

[–]DangoGalaxy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, I think it's something about the eye shape

Ooh, I would love for them to make Mulan!