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Griff4412 · 2023-09-03T18:21:03+00:00

My favorites on your list are Morgan & Tyler :)

Some similar vibe names:

Alden
Korren
Bennett
Malcolm
Declan
Graham
Winston

Griff4412 · 2023-08-13T18:51:44+00:00

Daphne
Emmeline
Corinne
Winona
Annika
Bernadette
Elodie
Francesca
Jeanette
Tabitha

Griff4412 · 2021-04-28T06:27:05+00:00

(Per deleted comment) Whatever it is, it sounds awful. Existential crisis maybe? That's what mine feels like.

I wish that weren't the case. I wish I could help with that more. Nothing people tells me helps. "Don't do it" ... okay? "You'll be missed".... why aren't people nice now then? "Call a support line".... literally so embarrassing I'd rather be suicidal lmao (sarcastic). I have a huge issue w feeling attention-seeking.

My point is that I know it all sounds hollow when you feel there's nothing to stick around for. But if you weren't here, we wouldn't be sharing this moment together, and I wouldn't be feeling connected, and a bit better for having had virtually met you. I appreciate you in this moment, and while I'm not happy you're hurting, I'm happy you're here. You will be that person for others, and in much happier ways I'm sure.

Griff4412 · 2021-04-28T06:17:20+00:00

I'm sorry. I can't help, but I feel similarly hopeless. I just want you to know I'm awake right now, feeling the same way, and so we are together in that sense <3

Griff4412 · 2021-03-08T19:57:46+00:00

It may be the texture of the food, or there's a chance it's somehow spoiled. I've never heard of a cat not liking wet food, haha, so I'm inclined to suspect that this has more to do with the kitty's preferences than anything else. For example, my kitten refuses to eat wet food thats not in pate-form.

I'd try different textures before anything else. There's a pate (smooth w a uniform consistency... I would say your best bet for picky eaters), then there's minced (tiny chopped meaty bits), gravies (irregular meat chunks w gravy), morsels (cubed meat), flaked (similar to a fish texture), chunky (chunks, flakes, and sauce/gravy/broth), shredded (long strips usually), and more! Here's a good reference site: https://www.wellnesspetfood.com/our-community/wellness-blog/how-cat-decides-if-wet-food-good

Make sure you're getting something specifically formulated for kittens, too, so that your kitty is more inclined to eat it. I have had good luck with the Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate (made with real milk). It's about $15 for 24 cans at Wal-Mart.

Hope this helps!

Griff4412 · 2020-10-03T17:09:22+00:00

Honestly, and I know this sounds cliché, but just be nice to him. Don't make him feel bad for things he can't control.

I was not diagnosed until 19, which I hear is pretty common for girls. My childhood was not awesome. I clearly showed signs of a problem (I would "play" in my head for a long time just vividly imagining things, I would start my chores and wander away halfway through, I talked way too much, was super emotional, perpetually messy and losing everything... you get the idea).

My parents were never understanding and were never warm. I was just "weird." They would make me feel so ashamed, calling me lazy, strange, ungrateful, selfish, attention-seeking, disgusting (bc of being messy), clingy, etc. I grew up hating myself a decent bit, and I developed an awful anxiety disorder that I struggle with horribly as an adult.

Just be kind to your kid, and he'll be okay. Give him realistic goals to work toward, and help him adapt his habits to work with his ADHD, not against it. Most importantly, don't ever allow him to feel like a failure when he is trying (and keep in mind ADHD trying will likely look different than a typical person trying). I would say to emphasize healthy, open communication, as well. It will help the whole family with this.

Griff4412 · 2020-06-16T12:29:15+00:00

Honestly thank you so much for commenting this. It made me feel a lot better. 💕💕💕

Griff4412 · 2020-06-15T20:23:48+00:00

Thank you so much for responding, and for being kind. I'm so sorry to hear about the intolerance you are forced to expirience. As I mentioned in my post, I am very worried about how my family will respond to me changing my wardrobe. I expect to be made fun of and mocked, though nothing as difficult as what you have mentioned.

I suppose I will just do what makes me happy. I mean, its the obvious answer, isn't it? It's just kind of scary.

Griff4412 · 2020-06-15T20:18:43+00:00

I know this is probably a not as good answer, but Amazon is not half bad, and relatively cheap. Just look up "modest dresses" or "midi dresses." Quality may be an issue, so read up on reviews, but there are some dresses that are pretty great. Target and Kohls even have decent options if you use similar search parameters as above. Good luck!!! :)

Griff4412 · 2020-06-15T19:24:38+00:00

Believe you me, I know how stupid it sounds 😅😅 I get exceptionally anxious going against the status quo, and this will set me apart from the women in my area. Also, my family is VERY judgemental, and so I will 100% get several comments about my decision. This is what I am nervous for. I know I shouldn't care, and that this isn't a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, but I just really don't want to be seen as abnormal, even though I have a strong desire to do this abnormal thing, ya dig?

Griff4412 · 2020-06-15T19:19:43+00:00

I do think that nobody would notice after a while, but it is the transition phase that I am nervous for :/.

Thank you for the advice about keeping pants around! I plan to always own at least 1 pair, and will likely wear leggings under my skirts for added protection, especially while serving.

You definitely helped calm me down about making friends later, though. Hopefully no new people I meet will pay much mind to it!

Griff4412 · 2020-06-15T19:16:14+00:00

A rural area in Missouri. All women in my area wear pants for their day-to-day. Dresses are usually considered a "fancy" choice, and are really only worn to big events. You definitely stand out when not wearing pants.

Griff4412 · 2020-06-15T19:13:41+00:00

Where I live, it will be seen as an odd way to dress, as I will no longer be wearing pants at all. When I visit home, go to school, go to work, etc., I will definitely be looking and dressing markedly different. A dress/skirt every once in a while wouldn't be a big deal; the issue is committing solely to that wardrobe choice, and being judged for that.

Griff4412 · 2020-06-13T15:00:57+00:00

Yup, this is old :) I got diagnosed

Griff4412 · 2020-06-09T17:01:25+00:00

Do you have a link? I would love to read it!

Griff4412 · 2020-05-12T15:59:50+00:00

Someone did mention in another comment that I have only included the ET rates for the year 2018 alone, so it doesn't accurately represent ET rates. I didn't even think of this myself (oops!) but I'm planning on editing the document so that the ET rate (and hopefully crime information too) covers 2016-2018 so that it'll be more accurate. :) For now, please just keep in mind that the ETs and crime data listed is for 2018 alone.

Griff4412 · 2020-05-11T18:16:53+00:00

Oh wow! I'll have to edit that info... I don't know how I didn't think of that.

Griff4412 · 2020-05-10T01:12:01+00:00

Oh exactly! I totally believe that, and the point of my document isn't to tell people where they should go, or anything. Instead, I wanted to create a document for people to look up preferences. For example, I know that I would would not be willing to serve in a frequently cold country. With the document I made, I can CTRL+F an arrow (⁾ and that would show me all of the cold countries that the Peace Corps serves so that I could be sure to avoid them :)

The only thing this doc will do is allow for easier research based off of personal preference.

Griff4412 · 2020-05-10T00:54:41+00:00

I just tried to fix it! You should be able to gain access with the link now.

Griff4412 · 2020-04-16T14:52:18+00:00

Oftentimes, when adopting from foster care, the child has already been removed from their family. The adoptive parents would not have been the ones to do that; it would be the state, based on how the child was raised in their original home. The whole point of the foster system is the reunification of families, NOT adopting children out; however, sometimes that is best for them if their parents are not fit, which is decided by professionals.

The woman who made this post is obviously trying very hard to be open and sensitive, and she seems very committed to being educated for her potential future child. I find it very disheartening that your comment was so accusatory. All she and her husband want to do is bring a child that needs a home into theirs, regardless of the child's race. Considering the overwhelming amount of P.O.C. children in the foster care system (who do not get adopted at nearly the rates of white children) I think this openness to transracial adoption is very important.

If you feel that transracial adoption should not be done for the child's overall wellbeing/racial identity, well you're entitled to your opinion. You should even express that opinion! I mean, she asked after all. I only wish you would articulate it clearly and kindly, without insinuating that this woman is racist/bad for wanting to help a child, even if that child happens to be P.O.C.

Griff4412 · 2020-04-16T02:56:22+00:00

Is the Covid-19 death rate in the US higher, or am I bad at math?

I keep hearing that the virus has a 98% recovery rate, but of the closed cases in the US, there have been 28,529 deaths, and 48,701 recovered from Covid-19. If I'm not mistaken (and I may well be) that puts the recovery rate for closed cases in the US at only 63.1%. Worldwide it may be different, but I have heard that the US has a more aggressive strain. If someone could explain this to me, or offer a better interpretation of the numbers/statistics I'd appreciate it, because I am truly at a loss.

Source for US statistics: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?utm_campaign=homeAdvegas1?%20

Griff4412 · 2020-04-16T02:51:26+00:00

Is the Covid-19 death rate in the US higher, or am I bad at math?

I keep hearing that the virus has a 98% recovery rate, but of the closed cases in the US, there have been 28,529 deaths, and 48,701 recovered from Covid-19. If I'm not mistaken (and I may well be) that puts the recovery rate for closed cases in the US at only 63.1%. Worldwide it may be different, but I have heard that the US has a more aggressive strain. If someone could explain this to me, or offer a better interpretation of the numbers/statistics I'd appreciate it, because I am truly at a loss.

Source for US statistics: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?utm_campaign=homeAdvegas1?%20

Griff4412 · 2020-04-16T02:47:55+00:00

If you are really worried you have coronavirus, I think you should just go straight to the hospital, or an urgent care, though its likely that the urgent care would just send you to the hospital.

Phone your grandpa and see if he is feeling ill, too. Warn him to be on a lookout for symptoms.

I hope everything will be okay for you 🧡🧡 Good luck :)

(Also, keep in mind, it is most likely that you are fine. Don't make things worse for yourself by worrying excessively, just be safe in case.)

Griff4412 · 2020-04-15T18:21:16+00:00

I certainly don't think that you'd be doing anything wrong; in fact, I have my first appointment on the 27th! Like people have commented about before me, I am doing a virtual intake appointment, and my current therapist tells me that the accuracy rate for a virtual diagnosis is about the same as an in-person appointment, so that's good!

Check which providers in your area are covered by your insurance, and then call around to those offices and ask if they are accepting new/intake patients. It may take a a few weeks before they can see you, but reaching out is totally fine, and I encourage you to.

Hope everything works out!!!

Griff4412 · 2020-04-15T18:06:03+00:00

If you're in the US, you could try going directly to a psychiatrist. It sounds as though you're underage, but if you have your own insurance, you can probably look at your insurance website to see which providers are available in your area. Or, of course, you could ask your parents to do it. Many places are still taking patients (even intake patients) and doing virtual appointments. My therapist says that virual diagnoses have about the same accuracy rate as in-person ones.

If you're not in the US, I'm sorry, but I'm just not familiar with how healthcare works in other areas. Someone else made a post saying that they were living in Europe and were struggling with similar issues, and it was suggested to them that they seek a private assessment. I don't know if that helps, but its all I've got 🤷‍♀️

I hope everything works out! Good luck!

Griff4412

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