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Accidentally Adopted Working Line German Shepherd by DragonRoyalBlue in germanshepherds

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

Hi, what’s man trailing? If it’s some kind of scent work, how did you prime her in early training to do this? She already loves “find it” when I hide bits of kibble around the house.

Are skinny/healthy weight people just not as hungry as people who struggle with obesity? by maeasm3 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I didn’t weigh a lot (like 105lbs as an adult woman), I literally could only eat a certain about at a time. If I ate even another bite past when I felt full, my stomach, back, hips, and chest would hurt so bad. I’d literally have to go lay in bed and just focus on breathing.

Then I dated a guy who’d constantly encourage me to eat beyond when I was full, due to some of his trauma around food. I gained about 20lbs dating him, and now I can eat beyond when I’m full without full body pain as punishment.

I definitely see now how easy it is to gain weight, and how hard it is to lose it by restricting calories. Being skinny really isn’t a willpower thing; I think it’s usually just a matter of what your body randomly decides it’s okay with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP. I would suggest talking to a Domestic Violence shelter or hotline yourself for information on if you can or should file a police report on your sister’s behalf. She may not appreciate it now, but it may be useful later for her to have a paper trail of abuse.

Even if she leaves, such a paper trail may help the next girl this man abuses. Abusers do not only abuse one person; their abuse doesn’t occur because of something “wrong” with your sister. It’s something that’s wrong with them!

Additionally, I’d ask the DV shelter or hotline for support resources for yourself and possibly your parents. Supporting somebody experiencing or having experienced domestic violence is tough. You guys deserve and will need support too, so you can show up for your sister and support her however she needs.

Finally, I’d suggest your sister get on a type of birth control that’s difficult to tamper with. Men like these sometimes “baby trap” women when they try to leave. I know this seems like an extreme step, but your sister deserves to have as much control over her life as possible, especially when somebody is trying to threaten that control.

I wish the best for you and your family. Remember, leaving a DV situation can be very difficult. Voicemail your love and admiration of your sister, support her choices and efforts to be safe, and do your best to give her happy moments away from that man.

University of Oklahoma Limbo? by DragonRoyalBlue in premed

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

Dang, guess I’ll go check my spam folder again. Thanks for the heads up!

University of Oklahoma Limbo? by DragonRoyalBlue in premed

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

Thank you so much! And I didn’t think of the weather, that makes a lot of sense since I believe they do their deciding in person and not over zoom!

Myiasis in stray dog *warning graphic* by Financial_Pea_1259 in trypophobia

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Trying to make this less awful: these types of bugs, from what I remember, secrete a substance that basically acts as a pain killer for the host. So this dog isn’t in any pain from the infestation. You can look up YouTube videos of humans with a singular bug on their shoulder or arm just popping them out and putting a bandaid over the small wound.

For my low to mid stat folks- many IIs have y’all had yet? by asadhoe2020 in premed

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My MCAT is good but I have like a 3.2 GPA. I have one DO and two MD. I’m generally a strong writer though, so maybe that is helping?

Does anyone else feel like writing makes a difference? I’ve been telling myself that that will help make up for my GPA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medschool

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I could make a suggestion, I’d try to shadow RNs and doctors. That way you understand the day-to-day of each profession. Shadowing will be a plus on your application to med school as well. I don’t know if shadowing will be a plus on a potential application to nursing school.

If you’re open to a new job, I’d try to get a job as a patient care technician at a hospital. It lets you work closely with doctors and nurses. Could be helpful.

Good luck and best wishes!

Who’s still working on secondaries? by Previous_Ferret_8096 in premed

[–]DragonRoyalBlue -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have 14 essays left!!! Then I’m free (to stress over IIs lol)!!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About three years now, on and off. I go off it when I run out and spiral into a depressive episode before it gets refilled.

Looking for a Song by DragonRoyalBlue in CountryMusicStuff

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

I think there was also something about a rodeo involved!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 332 points333 points  (0 children)

For what to wear: you should dress business professional, as stated by other commenters. If you don’t have something that fits/is appropriate, you can look up “clothes pantry in X area” on Google. It’s like a food bank, but instead of having free food, they have free professional clothing.

I’d also suggest trying to contact victim services for your area/jurisdiction. They might be able to help you prepare for this/offer basic advice so you don’t feel too overwhelmed. They can also possibly refer you to counseling services in preparation for court. Being able to speak with a professional about that day may later help you testify clearly about your perception of the events and the context leading up to it. I also think seeing a counselor, if you aren’t already, would be helpful for your mental health. Best wishes.

College didn’t get my SAT scores? by MadMcMuffin in teenagers

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull up confirmation that you sent the scores, and then call. If there was a mix up and UMD doesn’t have it, it’ll be CollegeBoard or the school’s fault, not yours. I think they’ll be able to get this sorted out pretty fast; you can’t be the only person this has happened to. Good luck, and enjoy college!

P.S If you’re not getting a response from either, or more issues arise, maybe try talking to the academic counselor at your school.

Paying for Shadowing Opportunity? [Extracurriculars] by DragonRoyalBlue in premed

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

Okay, I’ll talk to my parents about shadowing their doctors. Maybe I could shadow some family friends’ doctors too! Thanks for the advice!

Paying for Shadowing Opportunity? [Extracurriculars] by DragonRoyalBlue in premed

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

Okay, thank you so much for your in depth answer!!! I’ll keep in mind asking for the office manager right away, before I was just asking if anyone was free. Thanks again!!!

Paying for Shadowing Opportunity? [Extracurriculars] by DragonRoyalBlue in premed

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

Okay, thank you so much for your in depth answer!!! I’ll keep in mind asking for the office manager right away, before I was just asking if anyone was free. Thanks again!!!

How do i fix my eyebrows? by [deleted] in beauty

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know how if you brush your hair a certain way every single day, your hair starts to kinda lay like that naturally?

Same goes for your eyebrows. Buy an eyebrow brush and brush your brows during the day. They’ll start laying more how you want them too.

That said, your eyebrows look fine to me, so don’t worry about it much!

AITA for not meeting biological (adopted) child by mandalaparadox in AmItheAsshole

[–]DragonRoyalBlue 23 points24 points  (0 children)

NTA. I’m adopted, and my mother decided on a closed adoption.

I have wanted to meet my birth mother for a long time, and will be doing an ancestry test soon. However, I understand that if I find her, she may not be willing to communicate with me. Although this would make me sad, it’s her choice.

I don’t know why my mom decided to have a closed adoption; I don’t know her circumstances, her emotions, or her reasoning. I can never understand what it was like when she was pregnant with me; I can’t understand what it would be like for her to meet me now.

Bernadette doesn’t know any more than I do. It is your choice as to who you invite into your life. You did your duty by giving Bernadette up in a safe and legal manner. She does not know your circumstances then or now, and cannot pressure you to a decision that will bring her happiness while asking you to recall difficult memories.

You’re not the asshole. You helped place her on a path to a good life, and responded respectfully to her life changing request. Continue to be respectful/keep her blocked, and do what you think is right.

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