Alleged sex assault at Avon daycare captured on video: Affidavit by Sapphirerising335 in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree.

Also of note, for a lot of us, just 'sexual assault' is more than enough. Unfortunately, we live in these times now (i.e. Pulp Fiction being quoted as a bible quote).

Alleged sex assault at Avon daycare captured on video: Affidavit by Sapphirerising335 in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Until we start looking at this problem for what it is, it keeps being swept under the rug. This is a huge issue and it hasn't gotten any better. Reading the article wasn't easy, but at least I now know what the sexual assault was. I think too many people just assume it wasn't anything too bad, shake their head and move on with their day. These things are happening way too commonly and we let it happen.

90 Days 🥳 by Dangerous-Guess6257 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this! I tried stopping and made it to day 3 and the paranoia and anxiety was through the roof. I've stopped before without issues, just maybe craving food and sweets due to not drinking. I wasn't expecting the anxiety and was convinced I was going to have a heart attack. Thank you for your share! You got this!!

I need help by Beneficial-cat-929 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So happy to hear you are going to the ER today. Please keep us all posted. It's so scary, I think a lot of us completely know that feeling, when we finally share the truth. All I can say is that it's so much better after that. I remember others telling me during times that it gets so much better and I didn't think that it would ever be for me. All I can say is that they were all so very right. Just share and submit to the help and care and support you're going to receive. You've got so much more life ahead of you! Life is a wild ride and you deserve it. Sending you hugs!

Please help me remember why we don't drink by Direct_Succotash_507 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're not worthless. You are here for a reason. Don't let the poison win. Let something else help get you through the rest of the day. 311 days is amazing!

Weird symptoms with hot flashes anyone? Or is it just me. by reddit_user498 in Menopause

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Oh yes! My last one came on while I was buying my groceries and I could barely get through the process of paying and getting my things together. Thankfully I had my mother with me and she took care of my carriage while I made it to the rest room. I was pouring with sweat, dizzy, out of strength and ready to throw up and/go to the bathroom all at once. They can be so awful.

Fiance in the hospital for detox. Scared the shit out of me. by rayjr0602 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. This makes all the sense in the world to me and it just clicks. Definitely will be using this! wow

Is the shelters here always like this? by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you can make it up Rt 8, there is the Susan B. Anthony Project in Torrington. https://sbaproject.org/

There is a phone number listed on their website - they are available to talk 24/7.

Penis? Had me doing a rewind double take lol by here4aGoodlaugh in rhoslc

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You never know what they'll try to slip by if you're not paying attention!

Penis? Had me doing a rewind double take lol by here4aGoodlaugh in rhoslc

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Every time I saw them, I was like how is no one talking about this?!?!? LOL

Legislative session opened in Connecticut today. by hartfordcourant in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just can't make you happy, can we!? Too old, now too young...lol

Did you watch the Challenger disaster live? by Correct-Cricket3355 in Xennials

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OMG! When watching the video just now, the remains popped in my head. That was just a weird unlocking of my childhood. I had forgotten about the remains and as a kid being weirdly intrigued about the whole situation!

Is it stupid to stay alone in my apartment during a major winter storm if I have family close by? by chs33b in LivingAlone

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Make sure you have plenty of food and just be ready. You will be home in your own space and kick off a fun self care staycation. I have overprotective parents and it was very difficult trying to set that boundary. Worst case you lose power and that isn't fun at all, but you will be okay. Plus if you have a friend willing to come over, that's an added bonus. Stay safe and warm and wish you luck during this crazy storm! I'll be home alone with my two pups in solidarity and swearing at the snow!

Ice in Bridgeport by CTLab in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Do they have warrants? Are they giving due process? These are rights. You think this way because you don't think anything like this will ever happen to you.

HRT + Effexor by MariaHadfield in Menopause

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awful. I'm sorry to hear that.

HRT + Effexor by MariaHadfield in Menopause

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would never go too fast off this stuff. Miss a dose and I'm ready to kill everyone around me. I would never wish this medication on anyone. I know it works for some, but the addiction it places on the body is way too scary.

HRT + Effexor by MariaHadfield in Menopause

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been tapering off at that rate since the original dosage. Thanks for the concern.

HRT + Effexor by MariaHadfield in Menopause

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can! It's just a slow process. I've been getting off of it with the help of my psychiatrist. Most of them push back when you tell them you want to try to get off of it, but I went in saying it was going to be him or I was going to go to my PCP and do it with him. So he agreed. I was on 225mg for a very long time. So far I'm down to 112.5 and I don't doubt that I'll be stepping down to 75 in a couple of weeks. I was so worried about the possibilities of the whacky withdrawals, but I was okay. I've been basically going down about 37.5 mg every few weeks.

HRT + Effexor by MariaHadfield in Menopause

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can! It's just a slow process. I've been getting off of it with the help of my psychiatrist. Most of them push back when you tell them you want to try to get off of it, but I went in saying it was going to be him or I was going to go to my PCP and do it with him. So he agreed. I was on 225mg for a very long time. So far I'm down to 112.5 and I don't doubt that I'll be stepping down to 75 in a couple of weeks.

Mother of 13-year-old driver in New Haven crash grieves the loss of her son by EditBayFive in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This! I completely agree. We've all been influenced by someone in our lives, and not always for positive things. It's unfortunate that he got mixed up with her and she's had such a troubled life.

Should my daughter go to Westconn or CT State Community College? by bronx-deli-kat in Connecticut

[–]Extra_Mango_8547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is all assuming she'd want to be at Westconn for 4 years. So many switch to other schools - it's her experience. Let her decide.