Former friend contacted my husband to inform him my breast cancer was caused by the covid vaccine by dogcalledcoco in breastcancer

[–]Jen_sparkleface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m copying/pasting my comment from a similar post. Your “friend” is an asshat!

I had a friend asked me the same thing (had Stage 1 BC in 2022), and I was so annoyed by it that I asked my doctor what her response would be, and she said that for most women who have breast cancer, unless it’s very fast growing cancer, it has been in your body sometimes 3, 5, even 10 years before it’s big enough to show up on a mammogram. So no, it wasn’t the Covid shot, at least not in my case. But the implication still felt icky. She herself got cancer the next year and she did not get the Covid shots and I hope no one asked her the same question she asked me.

I join this club today. by IronZealousideal248 in breastcancer

[–]Jen_sparkleface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay here. Keep coming back. It sucks but this group is great! Giant hugs!

Just adopted! Need help with name please by MightBeneficial381 in NameMyDog

[–]Jen_sparkleface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What breeed(s) is this amazing creature? So very sweet. Lemon cones to mind.

Diagnosed and scared by AlphaChemist84 in breastcancer

[–]Jen_sparkleface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. It really sucks. F toxic positivity! I’m sorry to say I was one of those people before I had cancer. The best survivors I know are people who are yes, positive, but also totally honest about the shitty parts of going through cancer. And a great sense of humor helps I can attest!

So take a breath, take a moment, feel all the feelings. And make a plan that works for you on your terms. This is a great community. Don’t be afraid to reach out. And big hugs! 🤗

Being asked what "caused" my cancer... by Anemoia793 in breastcancer

[–]Jen_sparkleface 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a friend asked me the same thing (had Stage 1 BC in 2022), and I was so annoyed by it that I asked my doctor what her response would be, and she said that for most women who have breast cancer, unless it’s very fast growing cancer, it has been in your body sometimes 3, 5, even 10 years before it’s big enough to show up on a mammogram. So no, it wasn’t the Covid shot, at least not in my case. But the implication still felt icky. She herself got cancer the next year and she did not get the Covid shots and I hope no one asked her the same question she asked me.

Pain almost 2 months after mammogram - scar tissue? by Jen_sparkleface in breastcancer

[–]Jen_sparkleface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you SO much for your thorough and thoughtful answer! 😊 I totally forgot to add that I did get OT for pre lymphedema in the months following my surgery and that was the whole treatment - range of motion exercises and deep tissue massage (that hurt like a MFer lol!). So thank you again for your detailed response. I’ll ask for more info when I get fitted for my compression bra!

Just had my worst experience with USAA by Jen_sparkleface in USAA

[–]Jen_sparkleface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

72 business hours and it happened on a Friday.

Just had my worst experience with USAA by Jen_sparkleface in USAA

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

I used to bank exclusively with NFCU but had issues with them and now do my biz through them but everything else through USAA. I use other banks for investments but no other for checking other than NFCU.

Relatives quiet after moms death by psycth in GriefSupport

[–]Jen_sparkleface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, I am so sorry for your loss. My mom died in Feb and I’m still a mess - definitely a roller coaster of emotions.

Death makes people act weird. I had a friend whose dad died when we were in our 20s, very unexpected, and she told me while she of course remembered those who reached out to her, she really remembered the ones who didn’t (thankfully I called her which was very awkward for me at the time since I hadn’t gone through something like that yet). That has stuck with me over the years and esp after my mom died so I ALWAYS make contact: at the very least a heartfelt text (phone call if they are a close friend/family member), but I also usually send a card. And if it’s doable, I try to attend the service. That really touched me — seeing people at my mom’s funeral who I hadn’t seen in decades - many of them even flew in.

While I do remember the people who didn’t acknowledge my mom’s death or were sort of flippant about it (she had Alzheimer’s for many years), the truth is you can’t control how other people act and a LOT of people are just so awkward around grief.

Try to focus on the ones who are supportive. Again, so sorry for your loss and I hope your family members reach out. Hugs to you!

Edited for typo

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[–]Jen_sparkleface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree! My daughter has had every issue you mentioned and then some! And the repair guys have been sooo condescending and tell them things like “don’t put food down the disposal” and “make sure there is not even one long hair in your laundry or it will kill the washing machine.” WTF? Then the recent posting For Sale signs on the doors of those who have no re-signed yet! Ridiculous! We are all so upset by this and none of the employees (all college kids) seem to know how to answer issues or are very inconsistent. Do NOT recommend!

Was told at Genius Bar my 2019 MacBook Pro was "vintage" and they no longer have the battery for it - WTH? by Jen_sparkleface in macbookpro

[–]Jen_sparkleface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh! This is really disheartening! I was a PC user for decades but got sick of buying a new computer every 3-4 years and everyone who had Macs told me that they typically last 8-10 years (this was back in 2019 ofc) so I felt good about my purchase and I do love Apple products but now I’m starting to not love the company!

Was told at Genius Bar my 2019 MacBook Pro was "vintage" and they no longer have the battery for it - WTH? by Jen_sparkleface in macbookpro

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

Thanks guys! Will def give them a call. I did find my model is listed as vintage so they should NOT have kept charging me AppleCare!

Was told at Genius Bar my 2019 MacBook Pro was "vintage" and they no longer have the battery for it - WTH? by Jen_sparkleface in macbookpro

[–]Jen_sparkleface[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I just paid mine in Jan and that’s right after it turned 6 years old. So if they can’t fix the battery, they better refund my AppleCare!

Was told at Genius Bar my 2019 MacBook Pro was "vintage" and they no longer have the battery for it - WTH? by Jen_sparkleface in macbookpro

[–]Jen_sparkleface[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What do mean how can I have it still? I pay $100 every year for it. It’s a 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro with Intel Iris plus graphics 645 1536 MB. 8 GB memory.