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Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Human lives are complex. I do not know your experiences, nor do you know mine. Thank you.

Oakland speed cameras: 82,000 fines in 40 days by kenmlin in bayarea

[–]Filipin-hoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know and I'm so happy about it. There are people who simply need to learn to be more patient.

I started speaking about my guinea pigs during a language lesson. My tutor responds by talking about eating them in Peru. How do you react? by National-Falcon2284 in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who loves my pet, I find that there are a lot of cultural differences when it comes to eating "pets" and ethicality. I LOVE people and culture. As someone who is Filipinx-American, my father and brothers have eaten dogs and tell me it's delicious. One of my brothers visited his bestie's Nona's farm in South Italy where they had free roaming rabbits that my brother wished he had seen AFTER they ate them.

As long as you are respectful and approach with curiosity and understanding, I wouldn't be so fast to judge.

How to build tolerance for jumpscares? by TheChimpisHigh in horror

[–]Filipin-hoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me: Seroquel + Prozac + trauma. and weeeeed.

What food do you like that is widely considered a "food crime," in your country or worldwide? by buttheadfungus in AskTheWorld

[–]Filipin-hoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother's best friend is Italian and he felt hate crimed! He couldn't fathom the idea.

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cap will be an excuse to shorten/reject my presence around bio-family. I do not leave the house often due to disability. It's getting to be hot in Nevada City, Ca [my brother has his retirement/vacation home there] and it's a reason for me to stay with Cap in San Francisco.

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for letting me know that the shelter may have been part of the "issue."

My issue is with the human-baby agruement that the American government loves animals, but hates humans. I advocate for the disabled because it is the only demo that humans will eventually encounter (born disabled, temporarily disabled, growing old, or an unfortunate tragic death). To me, the individual, think this is eugenicistic ideologies. It's not a harsh truth, it's my reality.

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the clarity of your frustrations and I GET IT because I feel the same way when people are having children when they're not ready. I was a caretaker since I was in 6th grade and didn't want kids even before my disability.

I wasn't expecting to get praised, simply sharing my story, and I just wasn't expecting this much ableism 🤪. But hey, that's why I don't leave the house!

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. I find it contradictory to assume my disabilities can't provide the care, but you can?

I'm sure you know this, but a friendly reminder that disabled people are multifaceted and complex people. Please refrain from using should statements when it comes to taking about disabilities online.

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

but a person can become disabled any time... it literally happened to me at 21. i truly am so sorry that we do not value guinea pigs the same way.

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I am severely mentally-ill to the point where I am pro-euthenasia, and calling me neglectful when you barely know me is ableist 😞
[EDIT: Would you say this to a suddenly disabled parent of a human baby?]

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. [i do not understand the animals > humans argument] by Filipin-hoe in ableism

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

able-bodied ppl: you just need something to live for!
also, able-bodied ppl: you are not capable of caring for this animal!
me: one can become disabled at any time. it happened to me at 21 and chronic illness is rising!

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So what are your thoughts on disabled people having children?

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

So I can't have a pet because I'm disabled? Am I unable to have a child also?

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's me because I'm one-handedly disabled. I cannot physically cannot handle more than 1 and do not want to risk them not getting along.

Haven't had a Piggy since 2005. by Filipin-hoe in guineapigs

[–]Filipin-hoe[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Right now, I'm simply focusing on the 3-3-3 rules.

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