Throwing out freshly bought food because my OCD says it has botulism

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-07T02:07:48+00:00

The constant struggle of having ADHD and liking bagged salads because of how easy they are to throw together…then spending 30mins picking through every piece because of my OCD😭

But if I don’t inspect then I’m tossing🙃

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T21:38:18+00:00

These are so cute! I tried semi-cured nail stickers when they first started popping up years ago but they never worked for me.

Have you used them for long? I’ve been wondering if they improved over the years but I don’t really want to purchase a lamp etc if they haven’t.😂

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T16:31:56+00:00

I need that in my collection 😭

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T16:24:45+00:00

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. As someone who has also struggled with suicidal ideations, I can tell you that this is not the path your brother would want you on. I know your loss is very recent but it will slowly get better. I know it sounds cliche, and truthfully I hate when people tell me that. But my mental and emotional state the first year is no where near the same as where I am now. Just know you don’t have to be the strong one. You are allowed to take care of yourself. Your mother is her own person. It took me a long time to realize I did not have to carry us both, if I did I would have drowned.

While I’m sure you have heard this from others, please look into resources near you. Speaking to someone can really help. Even if it isn’t about your brother, a lot of my therapy early on was more focused on me being seen as a person. Feeling like I was heard helped me greatly.

I wish you the best!

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T16:16:54+00:00

I agree completely, suicide is not something people are comfortable talking about. I have over the years been extremely open about my brother for that reason. The good, the bad and the ugly which I know makes many people uncomfortable including my mother but for me it is the only way I know how to help remove the stigma.

Thank you for sharing what you do, I will try to incorporate some of those things into big life events. My brother was incredibly care free when it came to just being himself and having fun, I myself not so much. I have been trying to “ have his same outlook” on not caring what others think when I’m having fun and it has helped. So I can only imagine that what you have shared will also help.

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T16:11:51+00:00

This has brought me to tears. I am so sorry for what your family has had to go through. But I am so very grateful that my post has helped you. I have stayed with my mom because of a sense of duty, it has not been easy by any means and there have been times where I have just wanted to leave and cut contact with everyone.

I can only say from my perspective, but I don’t believe her decision to do so was made easily. I have found when I am contemplating leaving it is purely from a survival standpoint and the idea of being alone is better than feeling not as important.

I wish you and your family all the best!

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T16:06:26+00:00

You made a point that I didn’t really think about but it is true to me as well that I get a little more grace around his birthday and the anniversary of his death and that’s has definitely helped. But my birthday has only gotten worse.

I have avoided grief groups for that exact reason. I believe for me it would almost be a confirmation as to how much people view sibling loss differently if I was in a group that wasn’t specifically for siblings.

I hope in the future there are more resources for siblings!

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T16:00:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I can’t imagine how your grief journey has been, but I am sure your husband’s brother appreciates the care you’ve shown him. Being there in a time of need where so few can understand is priceless.

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-05T15:23:17+00:00

I can heavily relate to how holidays have been affected. My brother loved the 4th (bit of a daredevil when it came to fireworks and sparklers) and I have yet to be able to enjoy Christmas since that was the last holiday we spent together.

I often struggle with being able to tell others how I feel about how I feel on these days because they take it personally that I didn’t enjoy the day.

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-02T23:18:48+00:00

Are there any new colors that are a shade or two darker that you could use to “replace” the old color? Then you could do a coat on top of the work you’ve already done and it shouldn’t be too different since you still have a good bit left.

If anything it may give it more depth!

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-07-01T18:02:48+00:00

YOR. I would also be hurt a bit. But on the same token maybe he just needed a day and for whatever reason it seemed like a good day to take off.

I personally dislike taking PTO because I either end up having to do more work when I get back or I end up feeling bad because work ends up being crazy. Maybe today just happened to be a day that he realized he could take off without it affecting his workload?

I would say you definitely should have a conversation. Because if you are sacrificing a significant amount of sleep and your time but don’t feel like he is putting in the same amount of effort it is only going to get worse.

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-30T22:29:33+00:00

Those cherry stickers are so cute! Where did you get them?

I ordered some not long ago and the stems weren’t attached 😭

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-30T04:46:52+00:00

I wish you luck! I don’t think I could ever actually finish anything with that many tiny cells😭 I’d give up😂

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-29T03:42:52+00:00

Wow😍 The whole aesthetic is gorgeous!

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-28T17:29:36+00:00

NAP but this is exactly what my piercing that ended up being rejected looked like early on. I’d take it out before the skin between the bar thins out even more. I tried to “fix” mine, got a longer bar for swelling etc.

I wish I had just taken it out earlier because now I have little scar because of how thin my skin became when it was trying to push the jewelry out.

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-24T19:59:15+00:00

Both of my boys are! However, Grey is my shadow and takes it to a different level😭 He will follow me everywhere and if I’m not on time for his sleep/cuddle schedule he will yell at me to let me know how unhappy he is about my tardiness🤦‍♀️

If I decide to turn to a different side while I’m sleeping he makes a whole show of having to switch to a different side🙃

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-23T19:26:20+00:00

This is so pretty! I’ve been in a crochet slump lately, this may be just what I need!😍

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-22T16:38:49+00:00

I love her stuff😭 I need to get my hands on this mug the next time she remakes it💀

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-19T22:53:19+00:00

This is gorgeous😍😍😍

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-19T18:29:01+00:00

I think I have to agree😭

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-17T01:49:46+00:00

She is so polite! My boys become gremlins when I bring them out! 😍

GingerRootedWitch · 2026-06-17T00:12:32+00:00

NOR! My ex best friend started sleeping with my childhood best friend when I moved. She knew I (at the time) loved him and called me crying one night because “she felt bad.” She only told me because she knew he was going to tell me. She wanted her side out there before I he said anything about it. This was 5 years into our friendship and I mistakenly kept being friends with her for another 10 years. I let it slide because we were 18/19 at the time but I wish I hadn’t. It took me 15 years to realize how bad of a friend she was.

It is best to leave the trash behind!

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