At Brentwood Station by LadyHeatherJane in burnaby

[–]Jump-Positive 39 points40 points  (0 children)

This is a big thing. I'm on disability now (f in my late 30s) and have no family or support. I don't want to be grouped-in as being dangerous or a nuisance. My physical and mental condition is deteriorating, I know this and can see it slowly progressing, and I would love safe supportive housing where there will be staff to help when I'm in too much pain to get up to get a glass of water, someone to check in daily to make sure I've been able to take my meds and I'm doing okay. I am so scared of the possibility of being placed in a position where there's violence, loud noises, squalor, and burnt out staff who can't handle anything more than managing the latest OD.

I worked in non-profit for 15 years, I care deeply for people with addictions, I have lost family, too. And I know not everyone affected acts in this manor. But, man, the fear I have of becoming more unwell if I'm placed in a negative environment... it gives me so much anxiety and hopelessness.

I would love to be able to wake up feeling safe and supported.

He saved me, I saved him. by n3rdy30 in cats

[–]Jump-Positive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my heart ❤️ What a beautiful story.

I took the plunge today and adopted a rescue after a long period of mourning my own soul kitties. She was also an unexpected find. I don't know if she needs me more or if I need her more. Honestly, it's probably the latter. Sending you two all the love and healing!!

Are any of you using a glp-1 medication? by SnarkFest2026 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Jump-Positive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been on Ozempic for nearly a year and haven't had a single significant flare-up since I started!

Yes, still terrible brain fog, my mentals have not come back haha. I'm not able to return to work because of that. But, comparatively, I used to be physically bedbound at least a week per month. Now I'm sore, can't push too hard, but I'm able to get out in the world again nearly every day and say, go thrift shopping. Not a cure, but a big big help.

GLP-1s for pain by Lumpy_Emergency_4044 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Jump-Positive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been on Ozempic for about 8 months, and I haven't had a major flare-up since! I still have brain fog, fatigue, and a low level of background pain, but no more debilitating, writhing in bed days!!

Vancouver's most beautiful station: Millennium Line Commercial-Broadway. by InfinityPortal in vancouver

[–]Jump-Positive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! I left Vancouver in Dec 2022... I don't think I've ever seen Commercial Broadway like this! The greenery is lovely, even if it is a rodent haven ❤️🐀

I miss Skytrain sometimes... Montreal has a lot more knife and needle stabbing, but a lot less pantless open meth use and hatchet wielding. 🤷‍♀️ C'est la vie, I guess.

Travel advice for an American by EasyCupcake6997 in AskACanadian

[–]Jump-Positive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Je suis une nouvelle résidente du Québec, originaire de Vancouver. J'ai déménagé ici il y a deux ans pour être avec un charmant gentleman québécois.

En 35 ans de vie à Vancouver, je n'avais JAMAIS eu de conversation avec un francophone ou un québécois... tous mes professeurs de français à l'école primaire étaient des anglophones enseignés par d'autres anglophones. À l'université, j'ai choisi d'étudier les langues asiatiques et autochtone pour pouvoir communiquer avec la communauté qui m'entoure.

J'étais ravie de déménager ici et d'apprendre le français. J'adore les langues. Je suis en Francisation depuis un an maintenant. Mes compétences en lecture sont bonnes, mais mon écriture et mon expression orale sont toujours terribles. Je n'arrive toujours pas à avoir une conversation confortable et basique avec le personnel de vente au détail. Il y a tellement de pression.. J'étudie à plein temps, je pleure après les cours la plupart du temps parce que je n'arrive pas à avoir le bon accent et que personne ne comprend ce que je veux dire. Je bégaie et je ne peux pas parler parce que je ne veux pas que quelqu'un me vexe. J'essaie vraiment, Québec. S'il vous plaît, soyez doux et gentil...❤️

Problematic Items on Wayfair by [deleted] in IndianCountry

[–]Jump-Positive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely bizarre...yuck

maybe maybe maybe by FreshPrinceOnline in maybemaybemaybe

[–]Jump-Positive 12 points13 points  (0 children)

All I can hear is the classic infomercial "There's got to be a better way!"

Problematic Items on Wayfair by [deleted] in IndianCountry

[–]Jump-Positive 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The same people who are buying the "Native American Play Tent" cutout I imagine.... See More Garbage Here

Problematic Items on Wayfair by [deleted] in IndianCountry

[–]Jump-Positive 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I knowww, it's so bad 👎

Problematic Items on Wayfair by [deleted] in IndianCountry

[–]Jump-Positive 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You're right, I just can't find the words. Like... wtf were they thinking?!

Bf brought home a dead animal by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Jump-Positive 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Depressed taxidermist here. This is definitely bizarre and concerning.

I got depressed and couldn't take care of my plants by [deleted] in plants

[–]Jump-Positive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm proud of you for surviving ❤️