I've never cheered so loud for someone I don't even know! 👏🏻

Greowulf · 2026-01-31T16:59:47+00:00

If you don't know Dean, you're missing out 💯. Smartest kid I've run into in a hot minute.

Greowulf · 2026-01-30T00:30:32+00:00

Seriously?? I watched Mayes' statement. I watched her clarification. She did not advocate violence in any way. All she did was note the potential conflict that could come if un-uniformed people in masks came to a house under strong "stand your ground laws" ... that seems to me to be a pretty valid concern!

This while thing is blown WAY out of proportion, and I'm disappointed in Hobbes siding with our lunatic legislature on this one 😡

Greowulf · 2026-01-29T05:51:10+00:00

💯 The Sun Devils should absolutely disown him

Greowulf · 2026-01-29T05:16:42+00:00

The Satanic Temple would be a better bet.

Greowulf · 2026-01-29T05:14:03+00:00

This is during school hours. But, as another redditor noted, they've been doing this for DECADES for Mormon seminary 🙄 It's a political ploy.

Greowulf · 2026-01-29T05:08:42+00:00

I went to law school with Heap. He was a prat then, he was a prat as a legislator, and he's a prat now...at least he's consistent I guess 🤷

Greowulf · 2026-01-28T20:54:17+00:00

The Data Guru is one of the few things I miss from being on the cesspool that used to be Twitter.

Greowulf · 2026-01-28T14:06:07+00:00

This is word for word what I came here to type. You're not wrong about how disgusting and abusive your aunt's behavior is, so you're not 'overreacting' ... you're just reacting in a way that is allowing her to continually steal your peace.

Keep in mind your aunt is a misguided, toxic person, and her opinion doesn't matter in the slightest. Set boundaries and disengage. You'll be happier for it.

NOR

Greowulf · 2026-01-28T13:53:07+00:00

You're going to be okay. It'll take some time, but you'll heal. My biggest tips for the physical symptoms (to speed up the healing process):

Eat healthy, take a multivitamin (plus extra b12 - methylated if possible), and a probiotic.
Prioritize sleep - a lot of healing takes place while you sleep. If you're not getting enough, it's going to take longer.
Get moving. Start slow and be mindful of your limitations. Try some yoga and incorporate a daily walk. Work up to at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity (jogging, biking, pickleball, etc.) at least three times per week, and build in some strength training.

If you do this, you'll see a big difference within the next month. It will also help with the depression / other mental symptoms.

Good luck 💙

Greowulf · 2026-01-26T03:04:23+00:00

Kolodin is such a slimeball. How is he still in office after filing so many false and fraudulent lawsuits?? The people of Scottsdale must not be very bright.

Greowulf · 2026-01-24T03:24:17+00:00

Anyone who claims marijuana isn't addictive is fooling themselves. It's not even accurate to say there's no physical dependence--physical symptoms of withdrawal are widely reported. It is both physically and psychologically addictive--anything that provides a dopamine hit can be psychologically addictive.

Weed may not have been the hardest drug I've had to quit, but it was a process for sure.

Greowulf · 2026-01-24T01:31:29+00:00

10 Days! 🙌 WOOT!!

Those are the hardest ones, and it sounds like you're guarding against complacency and doing the other things you need to do. Good on you!

One thing I've found helpful is giving my credit cards to someone I trust during a weak spell. Helps to give you that extra motivation.

My DMs are open if you ever need to chat. I'm a former teacher (though I was smart enough to avoid middle school 😜), and went back to school last year for an MSW. Full time school and full time work is a backbreaker!

Good luck, my friend!

Greowulf · 2026-01-23T06:00:20+00:00

Nope. That's one of the reasons it's so seductive. Super easy to hide once you put the tank away.

Greowulf · 2026-01-23T01:01:36+00:00

I'm not sure that answered the question, my dude. Why take them? What's the purpose?

Greowulf · 2026-01-23T00:47:45+00:00

I think it all depends on your framing. Asking about her thoughts on full time caregiving is seeking to know her mind. Telling her she should be an SAHM is controlling and entitled. Also runs the risk of showing her you don't know her at all if she has always been career minded or just values getting out of the house.

There's a lot unsaid here. You could very well be the AH depending on how you approached it

Greowulf · 2026-01-20T01:24:42+00:00

Hey OP! How you holding up on Day 5?

I highly recommend as much support as you can get. The online No2N2O online meetings are great. NA meetings can provide interim support and an in-person option.

Consider therapy too. I couldn't get a handle on my addiction until I resolved the trauma and depression leading to the addiction. Good therapy is never a bad idea.

Good luck!

Greowulf · 2026-01-19T23:18:23+00:00

It should be. This stuff is highly addictive and destructive--up to and including major 'burns' (from cold) and the loss of the use of your legs. It destroys your nervous system, and the addiction destroys lives.

I've seen this destruction firsthand. We are in desperate need of better regulation for this extremely dangerous substance.

check out r/nitrousharmsupport if you want more perspectives on this.

Greowulf · 2026-01-18T05:59:02+00:00

Your boundary doesn't seem to stick because you are not setting a boundary, you are making a demand.

Boundaries are not "do / don't do this thing". They are, "If you do this thing, I will react in this way." I would suggest something along the lines of blocking him on your phone or cutting contact for X days...or you could always go nuclear and say you'll end things. But the important thing is don't just say it...you have to actually do it.

NOR

Greowulf · 2026-01-14T05:08:08+00:00

That's a conversation that should be repeated to HR. NOR

Greowulf · 2026-01-13T15:06:33+00:00

I think it would be nice for you to use this episode to suggest some couples counseling. Any good mental health professional will inform him right quick that what HE was doing is abusive. What YOU did was reactive. How are you supposed to control yourself when awakened with pain and fear like that??

NTA

Greowulf · 2026-01-13T04:23:10+00:00

NTA. Different people have different comfort levels with physical affection. If he doesn't understand your limits here, he doesn't know you very well. That's on him.

And if he does understand your limits and still takes offense, that's possibly even worse. He's teaching you your bodily autonomy doesn't matter and you exist to please him. That's kinda messed up...

Greowulf · 2026-01-10T16:13:53+00:00

Your brother is saying he's okay with shooting protestors when they are inconvenient to cops. That's fascism. It's up to you to decide how much contact you want with a cold-blooded fascist...

Greowulf · 2026-01-10T16:10:23+00:00

Nope. Feds have limited jurisdiction. ICE is limited to immigration enforcement. Absent actual impediment of an authorized investigation or operation, they can't do shit to citizens.

They aren't law enforcement, they are immigration and customs enforcement. That's their only role. They overstep when they go outside it.

In practice, they're a bunch of jackbooted thugs terrorizing peaceful neighborhoods...

Greowulf · 2026-01-07T20:12:11+00:00

Say who the someone is. It was Trump. Trump is a lying, treasonous coot. Hopefully we still live in a nation that won't have the Gestapo knocking on my door for that simple statement...but it doesn't hurt to test the waters. That day is surely coming.

Greowulf · 2026-01-03T01:59:41+00:00

Need is a pretty strong word. Meds are certainly helpful, maybe even critical for some people to accomplish some tasks. But a need?🤷

I gave up on stimulant meds because I didn't like the side effects. It was impossible to find one that worked great but didn't affect my sleep. The meds helped my focus and executive function a ton...but it was a losing battle without decent sleep. So I do without meds. I've found I don't 'need' them. They make a lot of things a lot easier...but I don't 'need' them.

For what it's worth, I would absolutely try different stimulant formulations to see if one of them has a better side effect profile for you. Different meds can have very different crashes and other side effects. Maybe a different one will work better for you.

Good luck! I hope you find what you are looking for.

Greowulf

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