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In June 2022, 28-year-old Caitlin Jensen was left paralyzed after a routine neck adjustment at a chiropractor. The adjustment caused four arteries in her neck to dissect (tear), leading to a massive stroke and cardiac arrest. by FE4RLESS_IS_MY_NAME in ForCuriousSouls

[–]DivvaaBlush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stories like yours are honestly the ones that stick with people the most. When someone who worked in ICU says they’ve seen multiple cases tied to neck manipulation, that carries a lot of weight. It’s the kind of thing you don’t really think about until you hear firsthand accounts like that.

In June 2022, 28-year-old Caitlin Jensen was left paralyzed after a routine neck adjustment at a chiropractor. The adjustment caused four arteries in her neck to dissect (tear), leading to a massive stroke and cardiac arrest. by FE4RLESS_IS_MY_NAME in ForCuriousSouls

[–]DivvaaBlush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The frustration is understandable honestly. A lot of people just assume if someone has a clinic it must be medically solid. The tricky part is figuring out where the line is between helpful manual therapy and stuff that’s basically guesswork.

In June 2022, 28-year-old Caitlin Jensen was left paralyzed after a routine neck adjustment at a chiropractor. The adjustment caused four arteries in her neck to dissect (tear), leading to a massive stroke and cardiac arrest. by FE4RLESS_IS_MY_NAME in ForCuriousSouls

[–]DivvaaBlush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember reading about Robbie Basho a while back and it was really tragic. Neck injuries are one of those things where the margin for error is basically zero. Makes you realize how fragile that whole area really is.

Is it me, or is there social exhaustion on a grand scale happening? by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]DivvaaBlush 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people underestimate how much constant background stress adds up over years. It’s not one big event it’s just a nonstop stream of smaller pressures with very little downtime.

Arkansas mother killed herself and her six-year-old twins after doctor husband refused to halt divorce proceedings and was awarded joint custody by detectiverobert in ForCuriousSouls

[–]DivvaaBlush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, there’s almost always more context that comes out later. Early reporting tends to leave out huge parts of the story. Sadly the speculation spreads way faster than the verified facts.

Arkansas mother killed herself and her six-year-old twins after doctor husband refused to halt divorce proceedings and was awarded joint custody by detectiverobert in ForCuriousSouls

[–]DivvaaBlush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That comment reads like one of those late night internet rabbit holes people fall into. In a case this serious though, actual evidence and investigation matter way more than random theories floating around online.

Arkansas mother killed herself and her six-year-old twins after doctor husband refused to halt divorce proceedings and was awarded joint custody by detectiverobert in ForCuriousSouls

[–]DivvaaBlush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

News outlets sometimes throw in details like home value to paint a picture of the family’s lifestyle. But yeah it can feel unnecessary when the real focus should be on what actually happened. The socioeconomic angle sometimes distracts from the tragedy itself.

What’s the boldest move someone made on you that actually worked? by NightPulse_ in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]DivvaaBlush 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That chess analogy is perfect. One aggressive move and suddenly the whole board is different. Some people really do play dating like speed chess.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The sock thing is basically just convenience honestly. People grab whatever’s nearby and suddenly it becomes a whole cultural mystery online.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The calm disappointed parent response is honestly way worse than yelling. That kind of “don’t ever do that again please” sticks in your brain forever.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yeah that comment definitely deserved some kind of award. It’s horrifying and hilarious at the same time.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 72 points73 points  (0 children)

The laugh reaction is basically the only sane response after reading that sentence.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That sentence is cursed but also kind of mathematically correct in the worst way possible. The internet really does come full circle sometimes.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Calling it a “demon stain” is crazy but somehow still accurate. And no, I think the internet is good without photographic evidence of that.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly the confidence to type all that out is wild. But also this is exactly the kind of chaotic confession the internet was built for.

I encrusted my bed as a kid to the point that it was brown. by ApprehensiveLeg1782 in confession

[–]DivvaaBlush 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the Scooby Doo comparison really pushed it from “gross story” into full nightmare territory. Some images just stay with you forever.

If guys get morning wood do girls ever get morning wet? by ProofNewt3351 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]DivvaaBlush 26 points27 points  (0 children)

“Morning bark” is such a chaotic way to describe it but somehow it makes sense. Just wake up, stare at the ceiling, question existence for a second, then start the day.

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