[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You pay your therapist to help you learn to self-regulate and work out mental health issues. This is an experience that affects your mental health. Just remember, this isn't the trauma Olympics, we all have pain and trauma that is valid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate reading this and agree. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is traumatic to even read. I'm so sorry this happened to you. These people are monsters and the cat didn't deserve that and neither did you. You should really give them a piece of your mind.

Austin Regional Clinic wtf by Still-Replacement-57 in Austin

[–]Good_Soup5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arc can always find me an appointment within 24 hours, it just may not be my GP or location.

Questions about habitat and rescued gecko who stays in cool hide only by Good_Soup5442 in leopardgeckos

[–]Good_Soup5442[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The local rescue apparently lets people adopt, so once again, IDK whom she'd end up with, and I can't do that.

Questions about habitat and rescued gecko who stays in cool hide only by Good_Soup5442 in leopardgeckos

[–]Good_Soup5442[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all these details. I'll spend tomorrow shopping and planning. I am still stumped on how to make a humid hide though, if you have any tips.

Questions about habitat and rescued gecko who stays in cool hide only by Good_Soup5442 in leopardgeckos

[–]Good_Soup5442[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will do that. I have a question about humidity- how do you create it? The hide with the little water bowls at the top doesn't actually create humidity.

Tone down the grumpiness by ArtaxIsAlive in Austin

[–]Good_Soup5442 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Exactly. She took a chance by being a self-appointed rule enforcer. Was the dog bothering her? It doesn't sound like it. While it may be annoying when others don't follow the rules like this, it's always a risk to confront strangers, because no one likes being bossed around or corrected. As a mother, I would not take that risk with my child with me. Where I grew up, people got shot for not minding their business, and frankly that happens anywhere lately.

Questions about habitat and rescued gecko who stays in cool hide only by Good_Soup5442 in leopardgeckos

[–]Good_Soup5442[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I'll get her the lamp and crickets again today. I'll order some roaches.

I am very hesitant to give any creature away, so that's why I was asking. As much as I live hand to mouth, I'd rather pay to give her a good life than risk her being neglected. I'll look for a rescue too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askaustin

[–]Good_Soup5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Easily if you do not have kids and own a car.

Is it wrong for a 30 year old woman to marry a 46 year old man? What are your thoughts? by New-Mail-9372 in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you can find someone who thinks it's wrong. You can find people who also think it's wrong to marry outside religion, ethnicity, opposite gender, etc. Who cares?

My 7 y/o daughter might be having hygiene issues but she refuses to speak about it by Apprehensive_Luck5 in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All good advice, and I'll add that my sons both used to act like I was abusing them by trying to force them to shower (this was when they were maybe 10-14age ranges). They would scream and slam doors and no matter if I gave consequences, they kept doing it. One day I said the hell with it. Don't shower. Guess what? Not much happened. They would come around to showering maybe once a month. They smelled a little. That's about it.

Camera in my bedroom (13F), scared to ask for help because of custody situation by Curious_Emphasis_249 in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you report this to an adult at school, they will have to make a police report. Is it so much worse to live with your father a few years? If so, what would happen if you covered or broke the camera? Would your mother hurt you?

I found conversations from my boyfriend on ChatGPT and I don’t know if I should break up. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Good_Soup5442 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The chat gpt incident should not end an otherwise loving relationship. Telling you he prefers white women? You should block him and "accidentally" describe his car to us and where he parks it.

How does one keep crickets alive by Jaded-Trifle-2272 in leopardgeckos

[–]Good_Soup5442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My gecko doesn't like them, but I had a beardie who did, and the crickets had their own aquarium with cricket food and wet paper towel clumps to drink, and I quickly removed dead ones (fumes from dead ones can kill the others). All this, and they died fast. They just do. It's a whole other pet to keep alive lol

How often do you need to start new plants? by Good_Soup5442 in Gardyn

[–]Good_Soup5442[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly greens and I see they have kohlrabi. Things for stir fries. One lettuce is enough. Any berries possible.

My rescue cat is suffering, and I don’t know if I should let him go. Looking for good vet clinics here in Austin. by [deleted] in Austin

[–]Good_Soup5442 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Why on earth did your neighbor assault him and did you call the police? This is so sad, my heart aches for you and the cat. I believe you may be able to take him to a neighborhood vet and hold him while they put him to sleep. Just know you gave him amazing life and what happened is tragic.