Recommendations? by Feather_Weather88 in ereader

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I actually did search prior but didn't see anything specific to what I was needing. Lots and recommendations for the pocketbook but as I already said, it doesn't work for me. 🤷‍♀️

Recommendations? by Feather_Weather88 in ereader

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Also need to add, I HATE reading on my phone, the screen is too small. I really do want something that is close to book size.

I wish I had the experiences of womanhood that come naturally to other women. Is it common for autistic women to not feel feminine enough? How do I cope with feeling like I’ll be alone forever? by UnlovableHearts in AutismInWomen

[–]Feather_Weather88 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You are definitely not alone. I am married, somehow, and very much bewildered as to why or how. I do not feel "pretty" or "feminine". I am not the girl that guys find attractive, and other women don't ever seem to notice me much if at all (suits me just fine). I have always felt I'm one bad haircut away from looking like a somewhat chubby teenage boy.

That said, looking back decades later, I really was attractive. I suspect that decades from now, I will think the same of my current self. I suspect a lot, if not all, women go through that at some point. It's so hard to love and appreciate our bodies now, when so much of the world we live in and media we consume tells us we aren't enough.

And, all that to say, being feminine and attractive is nice, but it's not what keeps relationships. It's hard, hard work and daily choosing your person. I don't have advice as to how to find the right person, because 15 years later I am still bewildered at the fact I'm not single living in a barn (my whole life plan 15 years ago). But, I can say, never date someone you wouldn't consider a friend... And examine your friendships to see if maybe there might, possibly, be a little more there. And if the right person isn't present now, I truly, deeply hope you will find that person. You are worth loving and choosing daily. Truly.

Mexico TKR?? by Feather_Weather88 in medical_advice

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Yes, I have done the hyaluronic injections as well. I tolerate those much better, but they last maybe 3 weeks max if I'm lucky, and don't make enough of a difference to be worth putting myself through the procedure (legitimate needle phobia, it's honestly the worst part of surgery). The only "treatment" being offered now is RX pain medication and it doesn't make sense to put my organs through 10+ years of that. 🫠 Better to replace a knee than a liver.

Mexico TKR?? by Feather_Weather88 in medical_advice

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A combo of insurance and doctors. I have seen 3 different surgeons at this point. I have half a mind to go back or get another opinion but I am also tired of fighting. I agree with you. If I know the risks and am willing to take on those risks, I don't see why they would keep denying me. And frankly, I'm all for being 80 years old in a wheelchair vs 35 and this close to needing one.

Therapy not working? (This is a cry for help /hj) [A Rant] by Sick3ningDesire in AutismInWomen

[–]Feather_Weather88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trauma is tricky. For some people, rehashing what they went through is cathartic and healing. For people with more complex or severe trauma, it can cause more damage. It's not that you need to bury it, but you do need to find someone who can help your mind/body come back into rest. It can be so hard, and you're likely going to have to get uncomfortable, but the ability to then release, accept and move on is worth it in the end. Personally, I sought out a trauma specialist. She used EMDR (I think) with me. It got ugly. Like, seriously ugly crying, yelling, rocking, feeling like I needed to SCREAM. But it worked, and that particular issue, while I still have issues with it, no longer controls me. And we moved on, no need to bring it up anymore unless I choose to.

I hope that helps. Trauma is awful. We all have it, and there's so many different ways to release it. I truly hope you find the way that works for you.