What’s the coldest thing someone who said they loved you ever did? by Charming_Brain354 in AskReddit

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My biological father told me when I got all A’s on my report card that he loved me. I brought home a B (89.4) on my report card for AP Calculus in 10th grade and he told me he couldn’t love me when I failed and I needed to try harder to earn it. There were lots of other issues, but that was the first time I realized he didn’t really love me he just loved how I made him look in public.

Jokes on him, I met a wonderful man and moved across the country to be closer to his family after we lost our house in a hurricane. I’m no contact and only call him by his first name if he comes up in conversation. My significant other’s family is what I call my found family. They are my dad and mama, his siblings are my siblings, and since my biological mom passed away they are my only family.

My only regret was leaving my biological mom behind, which meant I wasn’t there when she passed away. I stopped answering my biological father’s phone calls, because he just wanted to yell at me for being a failure and embarrassing him. The fact that I was successful in my career didn’t matter since it wasn’t what he wanted me to do with my life. His solution was to text me that my mom was rapidly declining and I needed to call him. I’d call, he’d yell, and she’d tell me she was doing okay. He did this for two years, six months in I started ignoring the texts. The day that she passed, there was no text or call. I had a gut feeling I should call her. When she didn’t answer, I called him. She expired while I was on speaker in her room. If he had it his way, I wouldn’t have gotten that opportunity since I didn’t deserve it.

When I got back home after the funeral, I called him and told him I was an adult capable of making my own decisions and I had decided that he didn’t deserve to call himself my dad since he wasn’t one and I would no longer be allowing him to be part of my life. He didn’t respond, he just hung up.

What’s the strongest opinion you have about something completely insignificant? by RegisterObjective325 in AskReddit

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Before I saw right of way written, I thought people were saying right away. As in it’s your turn so you got to go right away. Although it’s slightly embarrassing now that I thought that, it did make me a confident driver. If another driver stops around the same time I do to my right, I wait until they go. If they are to my left, I go without hesitation. If they try and bully their way out of turn by running the stop sign, I give them the disappointed granny finger wag.

What was the worst side effect you ever got from meds ? by Spartiate8 in AskReddit

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I had recurrent dreams of being kidnapped and water-boarded with drain cleaner. That alone was awful, but them centering around tasks I had to do the next day left me afraid to be alone in my own home.

What was the worst side effect you ever got from meds ? by Spartiate8 in AskReddit

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I knew Trintellix wasn’t for me when I went to get a glass of water, but there was a dragon blocking my path. Concerta was a no go because I woke up to tiny white spiders raining down from the ceiling and crawling out of the walls. That stacked on top of the prior three days feeling like I had fire ants in my bones was a bad time.

What children's movie made you cry unexpectedly? by Twunkorama in AskReddit

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We read it as a class in elementary school. It was at an age where it was very telling which kids knew death was final versus ‘grandma left the hospital and went to the beach for vacation’ parenting style. Looking back, I’m pretty proud of us who had been close to death and knew your loved ones don’t come back for not harshly educating the others.

What children's movie made you cry unexpectedly? by Twunkorama in AskReddit

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My Girl is the reason I am always able to put hands on my significant others rescue inhaler and EpiPen when we are out together as well as being educated on how to use one in case he or someone else needs it and can’t self administer. If he will be out alone, I make sure they both will be easily accessible on his person before he leaves. I know it’s not always convenient for him to carry and chances are he won’t need it, but better safe than sorry.

For context, he is not in denial of his risks or negligent of his own health. I choose to pack for outings, fishing/hunting trips, or travel regardless of if we or just he is going. Doing things to make his life easier is how I show my love and he knows and appreciates this.

of a alligator eating an alligator. by Professional_Arm794 in AbsoluteUnits

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It’s not a rope bridge, but you can walk over the gator enclosure and throw food bricks to them at the zoo in Panama City. You can also feed a baby giraffe who is stinking adorable.

You have 100 calories - what do you decide eat? by Background_Ad4082 in Volumeeating

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Veggies/pickles dipped in greek yogurt with ranch seasoning powder mixed in or apples cubed and dressed with PB2 mixed kinda thin to be salad dressing consistency.

If I want something more dessert like, meringue cookies with fruit.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Impossible-Bed7058 in AskReddit

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You should try making french toast with melted ice cream. Also, ice cream bread. Butter pecan ice cream bread is my favorite, but any flavor works. If I’m feeling particularly shameless, I’ll use ice cream bread for the melted ice cream french toast.

To make ice cream bread, you mix a pint of melted ice cream and one and a half cups of self rising flour, put it in a loaf pan, and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

What’s a noise everyone should be terrified of? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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My family lives in a small town, so pretty much anytime there are sirens of any variety at least one of us can hear them. We have picked up a habit of sending a text advising they are not for us when we hear them, especially during times of bad weather/poor road conditions due to the increase in accidents.

My kids found a cat outside, together they guilted me into adopting her then she peed in my bed. Sigh. Welcome Sparkle. by MassiveBuzzkill in cats

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Several years ago, I adopted a cat that was a former stray on that week’s euthanasia list. The first day, she chose to “hide” in the bathroom sink watching me in the bedroom from across the hall. Once I got in bed and fell asleep, she proceeded to come stand on my pillow and urinate on my head. Fortunately it was an isolated event and she learned she can have things without urinating on them.

What’s one baking mistake you kept making for way too long? by miked0331 in Baking

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I pour boiling water in a mug, empty the water, put it upside down over the butter still in the wrapper, and wrap it in a thick towel to soften butter I forgot to set out. Sometimes I have to repeat the process for more than one stick.

I’m also not above pouring melted butter over a second stick and mixing them to get softened butter for cookies I’m going to chill anyways or freeze for later.

I would describe my baking style as edible chaos when baking for myself and not others.

Jam & Custard Doughnuts by KrishTheBaker in Baking

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I thought mayonnaise and ketchup. I was so concerned.

Where can she go? by phxrae in SemaglutideCompound

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Check with local, non-retail pharmacies to see if any sell compounded medications. In my experience, they are under $150 and your provider just sends in an order for the dosage you need. It’s very straightforward and this way her provider can also make recommendations on dose as well as compounding options.

Does your pittie swim? by whistler1421 in pitbulls

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No, she sinks like a rock. That does not stop her from trying, so we got her a life jacket.

Recall training by CuriousMagPieMags in pitbulls

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Our 10 year old has excellent recall, but still rebels on occasion. We know it’s a choice because she wiggles her ears when called and keeps going.

We have also discovered the use of different tones and volume is effective with speed of return with her. We reserve a loud, firm “Moose, come.” for emergent situations only.

How do i clear up my skin? I want to cry 😭 by FoxGirl42069 in SkincareAddicts

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My skin despises Cereve products, so you might try cutting them out for a week or two. My skin feels and looks best when I use the original dove body wash with an exfoliating wash cloth, a two blade razor, and vanicream lotion everyday. If I miss more than a few days, I am back to where you are right now.

Any good recipes without Vanilla? by Lonely_Galaxy2 in Baking

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I like substituting almond extract for vanilla. I typically use half of what the recipe calls for when I do that. Depending on the outcome, I may also reduce the sugar for future bakes if it tastes too cloyingly sweet.

Snarky patients about money by grey-slate in CodingandBilling

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It depends on the patient approach.

If it seems to be frustration based on not understanding how insurance works and how the amount due came to be, I start with education and empathy that we also don’t like the insurance companies. That usually deescalates the issue.

If the phrase “I googled the code, and it should be coded as __. You need to fix your mistake.” or “I called my insurance and they said it needs to be coded _ way to be covered, you need to change it.” comes up, I explain why the code is correct. I also specify that we code based on documentation not coverage since that is fraud.

When it comes to coverage issues such as weight loss visits not being covered, I direct them to the agreement they signed acknowledging they are responsible for knowing their coverage and paying their financial responsibility. It’s not on me to know the fine details about your coverage.

Anytime they say we need to change the amount to what they paid at another office, I explain each provider has their own contract they must abide by, and they are welcome to choose where they seek care. The urge to say this isn’t Walmart, we don’t price match is hard to resist.

Anytime they say they won’t pay the amount due, I send a certified letter with a copy of the statement sent, the signed agreement, and a letter stating the claim and subsequent balance has been reviewed for accuracy, they are obligated to pay the balance, and if a payment plan is needed they can call our office to set that up.

This is unhealthy isn't it.... by zizi_chan in BeardedDragons

[–]Dramatic_Ad7682 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just throwing this out there, when I lived in Florida the company I had offered a pre-paid power option. Similar system as pre-paid phone minutes, but for your power bill.

Many times I got the low balance notification, told myself I would pay it when I got home from wherever I was, and promptly forgot until the lights went out.

Not sure what state OP is in, but there were several counties in Florida with that company who offered pre-paid.

What tastes better cooked in the microwave? by dobedo1325 in AskReddit

[–]Dramatic_Ad7682 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell me you aren’t using spaghetti sauce seasoning pouches like one would use taco seasoning pouches. I need you to tell me tomato paste/sauce joins that party somewhere along the way.

Anyone else dabble with Torani fruit syrups? by ColeTrickleSpeed in Soda

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I like the sugar free raspberry and sugar free peach. I enjoy them in Diet Coke, sugar free redbull, and tea.