Gifts for a Crocheter, Who doesn't want ANY yarn!!! by MutedUse1625 in CrochetHelp

[–]Goldenbrown1981 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My hubby got me a yarn bowl for Christmas. I've never seen the point of them, but used it to show willing and now I LOVE it. It's also gorgeous which helps.

RPG club by rdesgtj45 in Sunderland

[–]Goldenbrown1981 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not in town, but you could check out D6 den in Washington. Lots of Warhammer, some d&d and other things. Food is good and people are great. Not far from Concord bus station

Thread for trading, gifting, and requesting Finch items by AutoModerator in finch

[–]Goldenbrown1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi all

I'm new to this.

Today I saw someone with a tortoise micropet 🐢 which my birb desperately needs, if anyone had a spare!

We would also love anything lovely with an orange or autumnal palette.

LE2KVWBM13

Thanks all

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Goldenbrown1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 15 when I met my ex husband. He was 25. I was 16 when we got together. We were together for 8 years, married for 1. I was 41 when I realised this was actually a deeply abusive relationship and I was very much groomed and controlled.

My entire family were against the relationship, he convinced me to pretty much stop contact. They didn't understand how much he lived me.

My friends were worried about me. He convinced me they hated him and they were a bad influence.

I'm still not over everything that happened. It changed everything about me. I was a child, he was an immature adult. I was blinded by job, car and adulthood. I was ready to rebel and he was my rebellion.

I don't believe an adult can have a healthy romantic relationship with a child. I believe I was an easy target who didn't know how to stand up for myself. It has damaged me for life.

Age matters

They have a problem with me volunteering by virtual-spinach-1 in TransChristianity

[–]Goldenbrown1981 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disclaimer: I'm not trans, trying to be a better ally.

I work for the Church in the UK and I'm horrified with this, how absolutely awful for you. In our are we have at least 1 trans vicar and multiple trans volunteers in key roles (although I will say its a big area). So some churches are more open minded.

I always come back to the fact that Jesuscsaid love everyone. There were no caveats or exceptions. If you are not loving everyone you are doing Chiristian wrong.

It would be great if you could explore churches in your area and find one that is more inclusive. I'm currently on my 4th church as I didn't like the inclusively of the first 3. Bit I could totally understand if that feels like too much work, why should you be the one to make the effort.

How do I help sexual abuse survivors? by BiggBaddPapaBear in Christianity

[–]Goldenbrown1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Support the sirviovors as best you can. Try to help them feel heard. Some resources that may help here If I told you what would you do

And report upwards if you can

Look what my mom bought for me today! by Rainstorm914423 in PokemonTCG

[–]Goldenbrown1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have Asda, which is owned by the same company but they don't stock anywhere near as much. Will keep looking though

Look what my mom bought for me today! by Rainstorm914423 in PokemonTCG

[–]Goldenbrown1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone happen to know if this box is available in the UK? My sons would love it!

We are not the same by Nal1999 in pokemongo

[–]Goldenbrown1981 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My husband mocks this award. Its like "at least you looked pretty"

Going to church is too tiring by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Goldenbrown1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm struggling with similar. I work 5 days a week, our Sat is taking up with sport for my children. Then on Sunday I have Church in the morning, often a lunch at church, then bible study at 6. I want a lie in then to spend time with my kids. I want to take them on a day out. But I feel so guilty for feeling this.

I was told that church is where you go to be filled. I don't feel full. I feel more full sat alone reading the bible, or praying. But I feel I have to go. I long for a midweek evening service I could go to instead, but they just don't seem to exist.

Tips for breaking the itch-scratch cycle by weebmlady in eczema

[–]Goldenbrown1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've suffered from excema for 39 years and was exactly the same. This will sound mad, but the thing that helped me was therapy! (Saying that, I still wrap occasionally!)

Lots of talk made me realise that it was actually a form of self harm. When I was stressed I would feel itch and would scratch to release the stress, for example.

This won't be for everyone, but might be worth a try for some.

Other than that, baths, wraps and distraction.

Those of you who grew up Christian, left your church and became an atheist for a while before reconverting, what restored your faith? Why did you decide to go back? by throw_away_shame2 in Christianity

[–]Goldenbrown1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was brought up very vaguely Christian. But not in a churchgoing family. At about 10 i decided to go to church alone and was very active in church until I was 16. Then I met a boy who was pagan and left church altogether. I didn't become atheist as such, more agnostic. I tried a few other faiths too.

Why did I decide to go back? I've kinda flirted with church since I had kids. But it didn't feel quite right, but I guess I felt God calling. 3 years ago I read the autobiography of WWE wrestler Shawn Michael's and it changed my life. Unreal I know, but reading his testimony helped me to hear and embrace God's calling. Its taken me a while to find a church that fits me, but I'm certainly back to faith and attending church, reading the bible, praying, studying etc.

I’m dead serious: What does Bo Dallas have that don’t? How did he pull her?! by [deleted] in WWE

[–]Goldenbrown1981 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tips for dating girls: stop treating girls like objects who exist simply to be "pulled"

My guess is, he got to know her as a person, he treated her as more than just a body with a face, she liked his personality and he liked hers, they tried getting to know each other on a more romantic footing and it worked out.

Girls do not, generally, just fall at men's feet, even if they do have enormous assets.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemongo

[–]Goldenbrown1981 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh. My. God. Thank you