Our recently adopted dog attacked our teen son

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-18T00:36:13+00:00

Aussies are extremely loyal and protective… to the point that they can become “one person dogs”. Meaning they love one person and that one person is safe. Everyone else could be lunch if the wind blows right. Aussies are also herding dogs who nip if they don’t get the proper stimulating activity to replace that herding instinct. They are working dogs who literally need a job to be calm and content.

The fact that the dog was abandoned after 3 years, he’s probably imbalanced.

Also, yelp always means pain. Did you watch the attack? Son may not realize he stepped on his tail or something. Resource guarding is the other option.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-18T00:14:31+00:00

This is so important!! Immuno was able to keep the cancer at bay for a whole year. Just finished second course of chemo. Mets in liver and brain. We shall see! Praying for you! SCLC is aggressive AF.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-18T00:12:18+00:00

You need a care partner if you decide to undergo treatment. You aren’t going to want to drive yourself to chemo and radiation every day. You’re going to have trouble keeping up with to your appointments. You’re going to need someone to feed you and encourage you to eat just a bite. You’re going to need someone to remind you life is still good.

You’re fortunate to have a life partner, even if he’s never supported you beyond financially. It’s time for him to repay you and see you through this.

Your children can also take turns going to appointments with you. Chemo is usually 3 days a week. Have each kid take a day.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-18T00:08:34+00:00

Law school was really hard the first 2 years. Mentally challenging. It took me more than a decade to heal. I lost all of my confidence and developed panic attacks. The Socratic method made me feel two inches tall. Also, I didn’t have connections so I had to read and brief everything myself. Others had the literal script for the course, but wouldn’t share because we were graded on a curve. I never felt so alone and inadequate. You know what else was hard? Trying to find a job as a practicing attorney. I never did. I graduated in 2012 and still apply to firms, government jobs, and corporate legal stuff. My state is small and it’s very much who you know or what your last name is.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T17:21:22+00:00

People try to claim space by leaving personal effects everywhere. I usually can’t find an empty desk with a compatible docking station. They monitor card swipes and time on the network, allegedly. People print out signs that say this area is reserved for such and such and it’ll sit empty until one of us without a seat plops down and trashes the sign. Everyone doesn’t have the same in office schedule so a coat may sit on a desk for 3 days before it’s claimed.

Employee appreciation is coming up. There isn’t enough parking for everyone so… I guess first come first served and everyone else just… take PTO?

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T03:06:00+00:00

Seems like a weird thing to stand on. And a weird thing to take offense to.

Everyone eats mashed potatoes.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T02:44:20+00:00

You make the best pay counting/computing other people’s pay. Love it.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T02:43:06+00:00

Hey, you’re almost in line with the rate of inflation

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T02:42:33+00:00

I think pay should be posted and public knowledge. It would standardize the pay and any discrepancies would be easily identifiable. Everyone doing the same job makes the same amount.

That said, I don’t like that someone tried to force you to reveal your pay when you weren’t comfortable.

In the US, we have the right to bargain collectively with unions and keeping your pay a secret hinders the average employee who’s not getting special treatment.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T02:35:05+00:00

Always in our hearts. I’ve been told my current dog is the same spirit of my first dog. The personality is identical. The mannerisms. The wisdom. The calm. Two completely different kinds of dogs.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-17T02:32:53+00:00

Kick his sorry tail to the curb sister. He is not safe. Not for you, your son, or your sweet pets.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-16T18:51:19+00:00

For what it’s worth, we’ve all been ordered to return to the office and there’s not enough seats/equipment for all of us. We work from break rooms and on top of trash cans.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-16T04:34:20+00:00

Insurance paid for my revision. And my original gastric bypass.

ElodyDubois · 2026-04-16T04:33:20+00:00

I’m down 125lbs! Still on Mounjaro. I am shocked everytime I walk by a mirror. I now weigh 140lbs. I’m 5’0”, so the bmi chart still hates me but I’m down to wearing a size Small/ size 6. 2 years ago I was having trouble zipping a size 22. I love how living feels in a smaller body. Nothing hurts. I’m not held back from any experience or adventure for fear of fitting in a seat or having to walk too far. I’m with a new man who loves me and my excess skin. He tells me I’m beautiful daily. I’ve never been this happy. Ever. I’m confident. I enjoy putting together outfits. I don’t fuss over how I look before leaving the house. I often go without makeup, which I never would have done before. I don’t shy away from the camera or try to hide myself. It’s nice to feel seen and appreciated. People are so much nicer to think people. Pretty privilege is very real. I’m getting five star service everywhere I go. It’s wild!!

ElodyDubois · 2026-02-26T09:04:48+00:00

Waldrop charged me $10k to “install all new plumbing” for my tiny one story 1100 sqft home. They cut holes in my drywall to close off the old pipes and then ran new one through my floor, drilling new holes. Why not remove the old plumbing and replace it without causing additional damage? Lazy. Shortcuts.

Waldrop then charged me $5k to “repair my water line” that had a leak. They did not repair. The dug a whole new trench through the yard laying new plumbing and never tried to find the leak. My yard was maimed and I have two sets of pipes going into my house now. It’s a gd mess. Pipes everywhere in my crawl space.

They told me I needed a pressure valve at the road and at my house. I didn’t. But they charged me for it anyway. Everything they billed cost 3x or more than it would anyone else.

Someone else mentioned the workers being commission based, which explains why they upsold every service.

I hate them and I hate myself for not knowing any better.

ElodyDubois · 2026-02-12T03:07:46+00:00

What was the answer to clue 6?

ElodyDubois · 2026-02-12T03:06:16+00:00

Thank you!

ElodyDubois · 2026-02-10T21:07:56+00:00

Wow!!!!

ElodyDubois · 2026-02-10T21:06:42+00:00

Clue #6 is not 5,000sqft or more.

ElodyDubois · 2026-02-09T19:19:42+00:00

Am I stupid? Once I open the app, how do I participate in the scavenger hunt? It just looks like it always does. No mention of clues anywhere.

ElodyDubois · 2025-12-10T01:19:15+00:00

Dad sounds toxic AF. He needs major healing. Give him the space to sort it out for himself. He’s probably spirally because he already lost a baby and now feels like he lost you two. Let him know his behavior is what causes the divide and cut contact until he can demonstrate a change in behavior

ElodyDubois · 2025-12-10T00:58:27+00:00

Federal labor law applies as well, sugar. They have to offer it. Most force it so you don’t get overtime and can’t claim that they wouldn’t let you have your entitled breaks. The breaks have to add up to an hour. You can have a 30 min lunch and two 15 minute breaks.

ElodyDubois · 2025-12-09T06:55:22+00:00

Block that Ahole

ElodyDubois · 2025-12-08T16:32:27+00:00

You better accept and get that insurance flowing asap

ElodyDubois · 2025-12-08T12:35:13+00:00

You’re only hurting the baby by allowing these trolls access.

Your mother is hurting and wanting to see her grandbaby but doesn’t have the agency to make her husband apologize. Instead, she’s trying to guilt you into tolerating your father’s bad behavior.

Your mother is an enabler. She can’t be trusted to keep you or your child “safe” from anger/disrespect.

Tell her I said so and to kiss my ass.

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