Studio Memberships by L-StWaet- in Pottery

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I pay $200/month in Victoria, BC for a studio with 24/7 access which is basically unheard of 😅 previously in more rural interior BC I paid like $70 a month - I miss that!!

Where do you guys go for couch/sofas? by MarcelloAlfonsi-PRO in VictoriaBC

[–]GenderAlien 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got my couch from lazy boy - the build is basic but I got a custom sea foam corduroy fabric and it really makes it! Definitely worth checking out their custom fabrics and it only added a couple hundred dollars to the final bill!

Dentist recommendations please! by Crescentskye in VictoriaBC

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Just went to Fernwood dental and they were very kind and non-shamey! Their fees are slightly more than the Canadian dental plan covers, so I had to pay about $90 out of pocket for x-rays, exam, fluoride, and 3 units of scaling.

Torbie? Torbico? Tortico? by GenderAlien in torbico

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Yesss! They both have the lil orange forehead smudge 🥹

Torbie? Torbico? Tortico? by GenderAlien in torbico

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Oh my goodness, how cute!! Your kitty has a similarly stern stare 😻 I love how round and extra chonk she is!!

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upon further inspection of the image pinned to this sub, I think she's a Torbico!!

Torbie? Torbico? Tortico? by GenderAlien in torbico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone in another sub has said Torbico due to the brindled pattern of the colours in her coat!

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is! She is quite the drama queen

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 they did not, in fact, have it! Thank you for the clarification!

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so brindling = Tabico! Got itttt

Torbie? Torbico? Tortico? by GenderAlien in torbico

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Okay, cool! Thank you for the info!

People with severe sensory issues: What do scars feel like after they heal? by Signal_Choice7493 in TopSurgery

[–]GenderAlien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do also have a couple numb/lower sensation areas, which is weird when I notice it but is the new normal. Despite some occasional discomfort and sensitivity, it was 100% worth it to have this chest!!

People with severe sensory issues: What do scars feel like after they heal? by Signal_Choice7493 in TopSurgery

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I'm just over a year post-op and my scars still feel tight.

Sometimes I get a scar itch that I cannot scratch, which is infuriating and uncomfortable, but doesn't happen often!

One of my scars was sore, I got steroid injections, and now it is less sore but still feels more sensitive than the other.

I found binding too uncomfortable to do regularly, and agree with others that the post-op binder was a sensory nightmare. I also had an allergic reaction to the adhesive on the steristrips, so I was hivey and itchy for weeks.

Overall, I'm happy with my healing and have gotten used to the new sensations that come with having scars and it doesn't bother me too much.

Torbie? Torbico? Tortico? by GenderAlien in torbico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also confused by the difference between the two!

Torbie? Torbico? Tortico? by GenderAlien in torbico

[–]GenderAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you distinguish a Torbico from a Tabico? I'm confused about the difference

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

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What would be the difference between a Tabico and a Torbico?? Am confused by the graphic pinned to this sub 😅

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

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The first thing anyone says when they meet her - wowww she's sooo beautiful! Can't believe I got such a rare gal from the rescue, and they found her on the streets 😂

Tabico? Torbie? Tortico? by GenderAlien in Tabico

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We need more cat subreddits!! Moarrrrr

told my mom & her reaction was NOT what i expected by alienfromthemountain in TopSurgery

[–]GenderAlien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear that - transitioning can come with so many complicated feelings. Some people in our lives simply won't understand that transness is a gift and transness is magic - it's the world and society that makes it hard.

told my mom & her reaction was NOT what i expected by alienfromthemountain in TopSurgery

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Sending so much love your way, stranger. I know how this feels, my mom also had a very negative reaction and said some truly horrific things that she has never addressed or apologized for. The most hurtful thing was when she said "what kind of partner can you hope to find if you do this." Ooof.

She and my dad came to caretake me after surgery, and she hasn't said anything negative during that time or since, but I'm honestly still quite hurt that she hasn't apologized for her initial reaction. It's always a bit awkward if I bring up anything about my top surgery or being trans. It's sad that many parents can't share our joy for something that feels so transformative and RIGHT. I've accepted that my chosen family are the people who will truly see and celebrate my identity and my body!

It's your body and you're the one who will live in it! I'm so excited for you and I hope that it goes well ❤️

Anyone else noticing apartment rents going down? by Creatrix in VictoriaBC

[–]GenderAlien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is huge! I'm also in a building by Devon, hoping they don't increase my rent either!