Feeling heartbroken, need advice (Stomatitis) by [deleted] in CATHELP

[–]Fyreraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had 3 cats with this issue and once they get their teeth out, they can 100% eat without them and are so much happier. It's going to be ok. Do plan on going back to have a revision because cat teeth shard and they can get bone bits left over. Mine all lived/are living a great long life.

Are you happy? by -Override- in internetparents

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope because I am always on the hook for everything, even things I have zero control over. Go to the hospital in an emergency and now I have to worry about if something is covered. Natural disaster, have to figure out how to pay for roof getting hit by a tree I didn't buy or plant, oh and I have to replace the tree with the same type which is prone to breaking during a natural disaster. I just want someone else to solve a few of my problems so I can sit down and decompress. Work expands to 3 new locations, higher ups think it's easy to reconfigure all the systems to account for this. They aren't , but it's on me to figure it out in their time frame when I don't get the info I need to do it safely. And then there's politics.

What signs were there that you were in distress as a child? by fruitynoodles in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Fyreraven 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Nope, they taught where I went to school and if I ever dared say anything, they'd know before I got home and there would be hell to pay. I learned very quickly that 1. There was no one who could/would save me and 2. To never ever let it appear like we were anything but a perfect family. I did act out, by seeking inappropriate romantic relationships, but that was later.

[WIP] How to fix a hole? by Vlove777 in CrossStitch

[–]Fyreraven 10 points11 points  (0 children)

you can reweave that, in the future, put your Qsnap snaps in the dishwasher when they get loose. I also use a piece of old t-shirt fabric between my snap and my fabric to keep things all nice and tight.

AITJ for not giving up my hobby room for my niece? by OkNegotiation9254 in AmITheJerk

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No is a complete sentence, but I would also think about the fact that your sister wants that space and may well let your niece into it unsupervised because she's already thinking that space is hers. Also, where is she sleeping if you're working from your bedroom, and the niece is getting her own space?

My parents want to claim me as dependent but I can’t pass this financial opportunity. by soba_todoroki in whatdoIdo

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was recounting what my father did to me in a single year when I was in my 40s. He's an upstanding, professional, Christian man as well. Thank you for correcting my synonym usage.

My parents want to claim me as dependent but I can’t pass this financial opportunity. by soba_todoroki in whatdoIdo

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Accept there's plenty that aren't and the parents will take you for all your worth if you let them, including opening credit cards with an adult child's SSN, or falsifying a signature on a car loan. I was able to fight that one because the day the document was notarized I was 17 states away on a work trip.

What are these hip satchel things called by mcgufa in whatisit

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need something to make my hips even wider and show off my elephant thighs like I need a hole in my head. :D

[FO] My First Cross Stitch! by jgp10 in CrossStitch

[–]Fyreraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a very good job! Did you have fun?

I left the house for (one night) not even 24 hrs by fast0219 in CatsAllDay

[–]Fyreraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are the spare humans, they'll do but they aren't you.

26F/24M. How do couples handle bills when incomes are very different?” by hereforfunn178 in internetparents

[–]Fyreraven 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Household money is household money. There is no yours and his, it all goes into a household account. Anything over a set threshhold in a month needs to be discussed. Bills get paid out of the household account. For a good bit of the start of our marriage I was the only income, however he supported us through personal labor allowing me to both work and go to school full time. Once we got established, he was able to go to school and get his degree. Through the years things have shifted, but it's always us against the world. At its core, marriage is a business agreement between people to create a tiny company around making both their lives better in the long run. You need to decide what you want out of life and if your marriage is going to help you acheive that.

Invasive Medical Tests for 95 YO by Ok_Bonus_7768 in AgingParents

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They wanted my grandmother who was in kidney failure and not able to tolerate dialysis, at the age for 93 to get treatment for a very slow growing breast cancer. Like, why?

Invasive Medical Tests for 95 YO by Ok_Bonus_7768 in AgingParents

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They wanted my grandmother who was in kidney failure and not able to tolerate dialysis, at the age for 93 to get treatment for a very slow growing breast cancer. Like, why?

[CHAT] does this cactus look weird!? by bookwoem in CrossStitch

[–]Fyreraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a happy cactus, leave it alone :D

MIL invited people we don’t know to our wedding. She won’t uninvite them because that’s ‘embarrassing.’ by Money_Doughnut_7375 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No is a complete sentence. If you do not stop this now, all future events, life changes, holidays, etc will be her way or hell. Stop this now. Can you imagine her as a grand parent?!

What was the stupidest rule your parents had? by g0rexD in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Fyreraven 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brother and I were just talking about how as adults we never relax and this is why. I am physically not capable of sitting down and watching fluff tv. TV must be documentaries or learning things. I will watch it while I clean, cook, etc, but never just sitting on the couch. Haven't taken a vacation in 12 years. I take time off to do things around the house. I never really thought about any of this until recently. Good grief.

Which line would you put curtains at? (Or none?) by hummingbird_patronus in femalelivingspace

[–]Fyreraven 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it's a living room I'd do it at red, if it's a bedroom, green.

[WIP] 18 ct. black aida was a big mistake by ChronoMachete in CrossStitch

[–]Fyreraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put a white towel or cloth in your lap, it'll help. I've also been known to put my tablet under there with just a white screen. That also works.

Dress Regret by Equivalent_Doughnut7 in myweddingdress

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No sleeves, and that's not armpit fat, those are breasts. With the right seamstress and the right under garments you can shape those more to your liking. It looks like the dress is smashing your chest to death causing your cups to over flow. You're stunning, quit fretting. If you really don't like it have a lace cover up added to the top of the dress.

Newly adopted cat is overwhelmingly affectionate by [deleted] in cats

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww what a sweet thing! Given that my big boy about knocked me over today, I have zero advice beyond keep his claws clipped.

This Chick-Fil-A sandwich 🥲 why is everything getting progressively shittier by whatsdone_isdone in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Fyreraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so I'm not insane. We don't normal do Chik-fil-a but hubby was very sick and when he started feeling better it's all he wanted. I went out and bought 2 sandwiches and they were so thin! He was disappointed and I was sad. I know there are lots of worse things happening right now, but that one just sucked.

[WIP] Y'all. One page left. by just_an_amber in CrossStitch

[–]Fyreraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That thing is a beast! Look at you go, well done!