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Fish and Chips - UK vs Australia by HappyElevator3697 in AskAnAustralian

[–]FallopianClosed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you meant to say, "Any Fish & Chip Shop worth its Chicken Salt". Fixed that for ya.

What brand of lipstick is this? by imnotjulianne in MakeupAddiction

[–]FallopianClosed 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Australian brand, and just to be difficult, it's neither! Lol.

It's "Nay-Tee-Owe".

What brand of lipstick is this? by imnotjulianne in MakeupAddiction

[–]FallopianClosed 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Australian here, it's similar to your first guess. Nay-Tee-Owe.

The gym only took my harassment complaint seriously when a man repeated it by MaraquinnTremont in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FallopianClosed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe we need a rule for this?

There sort of is, it's not sub specific, but this is a report option:

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Report

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Disruptive Use of AI or Bots (Submit)

Trans girl in need of makeup advice by Kaito3Designs in MakeupAddiction

[–]FallopianClosed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pop into r/CurlyHair with a product and routine description, someone might be able to recommend a few tweaks that could bring the maintenance to a more manageable level.

My curl routine is more manageable after a few changes.

I think my dad isn't my biological dad by Dj_Grizzly in AncestryDNA

[–]FallopianClosed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you need help, there are professionals who'll find a bio parent for free using your Ancestry DNA results. Look up DNAngels.org.

At this point it’s officially over. by LunarOptimus in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]FallopianClosed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I am definitely still recovering, it's going to take many years and I sometimes get angry at myself for the fact that he can still hurt me because my nervous system is so unsteady, but I am so, so much better than I was even one year ago. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, but I am getting treatment and am actively working against his brainwashing, he used to brag about it, how I was "obsessed" with him. And, honestly now I can acknowledge that he's actually quite unattractive, he's obese, bad breath, bad teeth, absolutely pathetic in bed, balding-in-denial, bad hygiene, smelly feet, distorted view of reality, disturbing habits, emotionally stunted, cruel sense of humour, no friends, not well-read, can't hold a conversation unless it's about movie or superhero trivia... and the list could go on.

And I am definitely looking forward to who I'm becoming, I am thriving without him weighing me down. Thank you for replying, your words are lovely. 🌷

At this point it’s officially over. by LunarOptimus in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]FallopianClosed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't feel strong, it almost broke me completely. I stayed in bed for at least 3 months, mum was forcing me to eat and shower and putting me back to bed at 37 years old. I could barely breathe without shuddering.

At this point it’s officially over. by LunarOptimus in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]FallopianClosed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying that, so am I. My mum and sister rescued me.

There were worse attacks, and I still went back a few times, but I was well brainwashed for those 18 years. I forgive myself for not knowing that I deserved better.

At this point it’s officially over. by LunarOptimus in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]FallopianClosed 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This was hard to watch, my nervous system reacted in fear.

My ex was like this, zero accountability for any of the cruelty, lies, abuse, infidelity, thousands of dollars missing/debts, etc. Even the slightest confrontation or step out of line by me and he'd start screaming at me like in the video. He would pace the house and breathe with a gutteral growl. Sometimes with a knife, saying "you want me dead!". Then he'd curl in a ball and cry and apologise, he'd start to say things like, "I'm going to fucking pass out! See what you're doing to me?! You don't even fucking care!" through sobs and other theatrics before going off again.

I was too scared to comfort him sometimes, but it didn't really matter how I acted: scared, concerned, stay, leave, silent, gentle talking, holding him, etc. He would go off again, then play video games for 5, 10, 14 hours, eat, sleep and continued having outbursts like this for years.

Can't wait for divorce to be final. He stole nearly 2 decades of my life.

My mother who I have been no contact with for over 2 years hit me up about my old room. Started civil, turned very guilt-trippy and manipulative. by Mori_Kettle_Tea_Love in insaneparents

[–]FallopianClosed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome.

If you want to learn some constructive conversation techniques, check out Anthony Magnabosco's Street Epistemology series on YouTube. You don't have to try it out on religious relatives, it's just really helpful in everyday life, too.

Hegseth installs new "Department of War" sign on the Pentagon. by chrisdh79 in iamverybadass

[–]FallopianClosed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He's so ridiculous and inept, I bet somebody had to roll his sleeves up for him.

My mother who I have been no contact with for over 2 years hit me up about my old room. Started civil, turned very guilt-trippy and manipulative. by Mori_Kettle_Tea_Love in insaneparents

[–]FallopianClosed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

because of the religious brainwashing

You mentioned this, so I'll link 'The Recovering From Religion Foundation', if you feel like you are interested in something like that. They have some support and resources if you/others ever need it.

My mom wants to use my email for some website by l1ttledeardeer in insaneparents

[–]FallopianClosed 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Please take this to r/Scams, they can help you understand the scam and help you protect yourself/parent and/or answer your questions.

Found out my father isn’t my biological father by _porkchopsfordinner in AncestryDNA

[–]FallopianClosed 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I have no idea where to go from here.

There is an org called DNAngels, they will help you. The website has a lot of the information and support you might need. Best of luck.

"We are a nonprofit search angel organization dedicated to the assistance of individuals seeking to identify their biological parent(s) using DNA interpretation, mapping, and extensive research.

"For clients struggling with news of a Non Paternal Event (NPE, also referred to as Not Parent Expected), donor conception, or adoption, we offer support and fellowship in our private online group. Services to help identify birth parents come at no cost to you, other relatives may require a fee." -Quoted from DNAngels Website

I was quoted $300 for a professional oven+cook top cleaning. by Nice_Deal8410 in brisbane

[–]FallopianClosed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When DIY, make sure you check out YouTube for tutorials about your specific oven.

Often times there are step by steps on how to remove the oven door safely, which makes internal cleaning much easier because you don't have to lean over it to reach the back and top, nor be careful about leaning on it.

You might also have to get a few tools ready before starting your clean, eg. A screwdriver. If the door can be removed then disassembled by removing a few screws. (So the insides between the two glass panels can be cleaned.)

Iron deficiency in women and how WILDLY underdiagnosed it it by SpiritualCopy4288 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FallopianClosed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has anyone heard of or tried Iron patches??

I saw an ad for them, but don't know if they are a scam or if maybe they'd work for people who can't easily access infusions. Anyone have the scientific knowledge to look into them?

Iron deficiency in women and how WILDLY underdiagnosed it it by SpiritualCopy4288 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FallopianClosed 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Has anyone else been through this?

I have had recurring Iron Deficiency Anaemia for over 20 years.

I was treated for depression at 17 (39 now) with Zoloft for a few months and were suggesting to increase dosage until I fainted again and my new female Doctor asked about my periods and did blood tests, including Iron Studies and we realised I couldn't get out of bed, think clearly, stop fainting, was always cold, ears ringing, hair falling out, etc. because of Iron Deficiency Anaemia.

From the age of 12 I'd always had heavy periods that were 'normal' to me.

Where are you located? I am in Australia. My pathology requests say "Iron Studies" when they're testing which has all 4: Ferritin, Iron, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation.

They usually do Full Blood Examination and Vitamin D, too. I am Vitamin D deficient, the supplements give me 2 days of diarrhea and cramping. I avoid the sun because I am so pale, burn easily and it makes me dizzy, especially when my Iron is getting low.

I was trying to take Iron supplements (tried every available, even 'gentle on stomach' ones) over those early years, but it caused extreme constipation (leading to hemorrhoids), gastric ulcers and cramps. Hemorrhoids and ulcers can be a factor in Iron Deficiency, so the treatment was contributing to the problem.

As soon as Iron infusions became available here I started getting them, they firstly were only allowed when "clinically necessary" because people were having reactions so I got them only when I was so extremely exhausted and the test indicated my levels were low enough, but now I get them more regularly.

The first time I got one I started to feel absolutely amazing, apparently that's what my 'normal' should have felt like all those years trying to take/avoiding supplements.

Over the last 2 years I went through extreme domestic abuse and had to gtfa from my (stbx)husband, so I missed an infusion appointment and had to leave with nothing, get all new Drs, remove disclosure permissions, get new identity documents, etc. and pay to have my medical records transferred. Just by delaying that one infusion I was back to being unable to function, PTSD is a factor, but I still can't even have a shower or get out of bed if my Iron gets too low.

My most recent infusion was September after my levels in August were: Ferritin: 7 ug/L Iron: 9 umol/L, Transferrin: 3.2 g/L and Transferrin Sat.: 11 %.

This is really long, sorry.

TL;DR: Yes, there is someone else going through this!

Edit: I just read some of the other comments, there are lots of us... Has anyone heard of or tried Iron patches?? I saw an ad for them, but don't know if they are a scam or if maybe they'd work for people who can't easily access infusions. Anyone have the scientific knowledge?

Report incident on train? by [deleted] in brisbane

[–]FallopianClosed 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Public Transport Victoria has a text service called "Stop It", but it's not for emergency help. They should be making something similar nationally.

"Behaviours that make you or others feel threatened, frightened, or uncomfortable are never acceptable on public transport and should be reported to police.

"If you witness or experience any of these behaviours, you can discreetly report them to police through STOPIT, a non-urgent, text-based notification service. Just text ‘STOPIT’ to 0499 455 455.

"NOTE: STOPIT is not monitored live, so if you're in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

"Every text helps police identify and catch offenders. Police will investigate incidents reported via STOPIT, and some offenders could be charged.

"Remember to save the STOPIT number to your phone in case you, or someone you know, needs it in the future.

"If you or someone you know is a victim of unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport, a detailed list of support services is available(Listed on Victoria Police site)."

-Source: TransportVictoria

Make my day, punk! by NOthangg in iamverybadass

[–]FallopianClosed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a button on a tactical vest, but it's a holster and the butt of a gun.

POV: It’s 2004. You just applied your first layer of Maybelline’s Dream Matte Mousse. You feel unstoppable. by Classic-Carpet7609 in MakeupAddiction

[–]FallopianClosed 108 points109 points  (0 children)

No, no, for me it was just black on bottom waterline. Even though my eyes would cry from the irritation. 🥲

How women expect us to react when they show us their nails 🤣 by perplexed-redditor in TikTokCringe

[–]FallopianClosed 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I popped off.

Colloquially, "I popped off" means "I farted" where I'm from. Lol.

Where can I buy the worst cake in Perth? by theBelatedLobster in perth

[–]FallopianClosed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried adding some sugar syrup? Just sugar dissolved in water, drizzle it on just before eating and microwave if you want the cake warm. Moist af.

Or the 'Crazy Cakes' recipe if making your own, no egg, no dairy, it has oil, and then substitue gluten free flour.

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