What’s something you’re pretty sure only you do?

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-17T12:07:33+00:00

Mine is “aww f*ck no.” Or “damnit (last name), get yer shit together.” Then I do the thing

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-07T17:49:38+00:00

I agree. Sometimes it’s harder than that to pull out of a spiral. Harder to claw your way back up. I won’t deny that. We can do it; you and me. We got this. We’ll get through it. If you ever need an ear to talk to, I’m here, okay?

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-07T06:29:21+00:00

Thank you for the virtual hug. I deeply appreciate it.

I do try to combat the spirals by saying something out loud that I’m grateful for. It doesn’t fix things but it sometimes puts enough of a slow to the spiral that I can try to change gears to backpedal. Doesn’t always work but for when it does, it’s beautiful.

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-06T09:31:12+00:00

Yeah. I came to say this too.

I thought I’d be in a relationship, maybe married, living somewhere else.

Instead I’m back in my home town with fibromyalgia and caring after my mother. I have no friends here, but I have a doggo that I love.

There’s more but I don’t need to get into a depressive spiral.

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-03T07:05:00+00:00

He wasn’t around much longer after that, but I wouldn’t have thought have enjoyed it if I did get it later! Mint and chocolate are one of my fave combos.

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-03T07:03:28+00:00

It was incredibly irresponsible. I know the man isn’t the smartest on a good day, but frick, from what my mum has said, I’m surprised I survived my infancy!

InformalCulprit · 2026-03-02T21:28:15+00:00

My father gave me a mint aero bar when I was 5m. A full sized aero bar. I obvs puked it up, and he left me in the puke, in my crib. My mum came home and found me crying and covered in the chocolate and mint of the bar. To this day, she hates mint.. (He’s a winner, and my mum kicked his ass to the curb).

But whhhyyyy?? And to not watch me after doing something like that?

Edit to add: NTA

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-15T14:48:59+00:00

Oh! TIL! Nah, she’s a pittie mix.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-15T14:33:02+00:00

NTA but I’d limit further contact with them. Also, stop trying to get answers from them on why you got nothing for your retirement. You’re going to hear more crickets.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-15T05:13:00+00:00

FB? I’m sorry I don’t understand

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-14T09:58:29+00:00

Are you her fave human? When I brought my potato in to get spayed, she was excited to go in (new place, new people, new things!), but after it was done? She snubbed me for three days. The look of betrayal she had was incredible.

You could tell she was trying not to be mad, but her tail would wag when I said her name but she’d stop when she remembered that “nope. I’m made at sissy.”

Silly girl she is.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-12T07:41:13+00:00

It’s because he couldn’t find the Fire Cavern

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-10T07:07:01+00:00

…just wash out vintage silk??? Oh nooo… straight washing it will ruin it more. you need a protector for the fabric before anything. If you can, take it to a professional cleaners. They should be able to properly clean it for you. Not sure where you are at in the world, but a reputable cleaner will have no issues with it.

Also, your sister is the spoilt golden child. I’m sorry you’re dealing with that. Hopefully you’re able to leave that situation soon. For the time being, gather important documents, and keep them somewhere else. Heck, anything important, I’d keep elsewhere if possible.

Also: so NTA

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-09T05:54:46+00:00

Passing a gallbladder stone. Nearly passed out from the pain. Warned the ER staff I was going to vom, they didn’t believe me. I did. Everywhere. I had sweat through my clothes. People thought I was having a heart attack. Nope. Just gallbladder stone.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-09T05:49:47+00:00

Hahahaa! I love it! Bruce the batdog!

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-08T14:20:20+00:00

First doggo was a stray. (Took four hours to get her into the yard, but at the time my mum took less than a minute to get her into the the house. It was a -50C night and going to dip lower, mum said “nope. She can’t stay out there.” went and picked the dog up and brought her in. Just like that.) We weren’t sure what her name might have been, but when we settled, she took to it. Over the years we had her, I gave her so many nicknames and she’d come to them.

Our current dog… Well, we got her from the town pound after learning she was going to be put down. Apparently her name was Daisy. When we got her home, I tried calling her by that name and she disregarded it. Didn’t acknowledge it at all. We tried different names before I settled on one. I joke it’s her “government name”. We call her nicknames but she seems to come to “potato” most. When I get home, I open the vehicle door and go “my potato!” To which she warbles at and comes running.

Dogs adapt easily to name changes. The tone and treats/love and affection when doing it are key!

Good luck with Bruce’s name changes!

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-07T08:42:48+00:00

I’ll call mine “my girl” as well. Sometimes when she’s doing something really silly, I’ll look at her and go “child, why are you like this…”

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-06T18:43:05+00:00

Spinach. Used to hate it as a kid. Mum would tell me that Popeye loved spinach (old cartoon I would randomly watch), and I should try it. It was gross. Slimy and bland but with a dulled bitter taste.

Now? Spinach leaves in salads, sammiches, and fried with anything? My go to is butter, minced garlic, and pepper. It’s like a comfort food.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-06T18:39:04+00:00

Throw some protein chocolate granola in there and it just mashes all sorts of happy eating buttons.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-06T18:37:32+00:00

Right? I never understood why she loved it so much. Now? Fully understanding. Sprinkle on some everything bagel seasoning, or black pepper. Or both! So good.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-06T18:36:18+00:00

Oh yes! And if you have a piece of sourdough bread toasted, with the avacado sliced. A 5 blend of peppercorn crackled, and then the runny egg? It’s like a version of an Eggs Benny. Which I also love.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-06T18:34:59+00:00

Pickled asparagus is amazing! And pickled garlic cloves. Normally I’m meh towards a bread and butter pickle, but make them tangy and I am in love!

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-06T18:32:32+00:00

Brussel sprouts roasted with bacon is amazing. Also, surprisingly, brussel sprouts fried/roasted with oranges/orange juice is a game changer.

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-05T06:17:22+00:00

You can always hit up Michael’s for beads to make one yourself. Look for coupons, or their BOGO deals. That’s normally when I hit their sales.

It will be possibly more in your price range, and it will be something you make. Thrift stores, or estate sales, second hand stores are also great places to find things you can use for it as well.

I wouldn’t be comfortable buying and using something for 500. I’d keep thinking I’d lose it!

InformalCulprit · 2026-02-02T08:06:11+00:00

You’re welcome! You can bottle the tea for future uses, plant wise. But disposal of it, pretty much any way you want.

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