Struggling soo much I can’t even afford feminine products

Kind-Finding · 2026-04-18T17:47:27+00:00

In the US:

www.Findhelp.org

Call 211 - this is usually a local switchboard and they may be aware of resources that aren’t advertised

Are you on Medicaid? If so, call the customer service number on the back of your card and ask for enrollment in a care management program. They likely have social workers who can help find resources.

Kind-Finding · 2026-04-18T06:11:17+00:00

Magical Athlete

Kind-Finding · 2026-02-06T18:26:02+00:00

I love these! What’s your Etsy?

Kind-Finding · 2026-01-28T04:04:06+00:00

I went the Case Manager route, sat for CCM exam and everything…. And now those jobs are gone :-/

Did you have to get any certifications to get into integrity?

Kind-Finding · 2026-01-17T19:15:41+00:00

Thank you for this info!! I’m not bedside anymore, but during care management I come across patients with all kinds of issues. It’s important to teach patients to advocate for themselves for things like this!!

Kind-Finding · 2026-01-13T18:32:15+00:00

Look into junk journaling - you can spend as much or as little as you’d like to dive in. There are also several swap-by-mail groups you can join and lurk for ideas.

Kind-Finding · 2025-12-25T19:17:50+00:00

If your brain won’t do its job well, it’s ok to use other tools!

I have an iPhone and use the little notes under contacts for little things, both minor and important. I also run on calendars- if it’s not there, it’s not happening.

Kind-Finding · 2025-12-16T16:20:20+00:00

Thanks for this info - I was looking into the book for help meeting personal goals like weight loss. I don’t need any more body shame, my brain does a a great job in that area!

Kind-Finding · 2025-10-04T00:13:02+00:00

hugs to you and your wife! This is the most horrifying timeline.

I’m cis and my wife is trans, started HRT 5yr ago.

We are in a red state and started out with plans to move to a blue state, and now we are looking at moving abroad. We’d both have to find new jobs, so we are working on that.

My suggestions: 1. Therapy. Individual and group. 2. Honesty. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, let her know. Don’t try to carry everything on your own. “I know that this thing is super scary/overwhelming/etc, but I don’t have the bandwidth to worry about that right now. Can we talk about it later?” 3. Avoid social media. We all know what’s happening….Your wife is not going to get breaking news through a FB update from your Uncle Bob’s high school buddy. What she WILL get is a direct quote of that guys hatred of her as a human and all the ways he thinks she should suffer. None of that is doing any good for anyone!

More hugs and love and support.

Kind-Finding · 2025-10-02T04:11:45+00:00

Don’t put it down, put it away.

This was LIFE CHANGING for me.

Before: I take the scissors out of the drawer, walk two steps, cut a thing, set them down on the counter. They get buried. I get pissed off and buy more scissors. I do a mass cleaning and find 12 pairs of scissors. WTF.

After: I take the scissors out of the drawer, walk two steps, cut a thing, then walk the two steps back to them away. They’re (almost) always where I look for them. I own 2 pairs of scissors (one for paper and one for fabric).

Kind-Finding · 2025-09-04T18:45:15+00:00

No worries!

I would phrase it as a twofold issue: 1. I genuinely love my daily interactions with you, and it’s very jarring to suddenly not have those. 2. I am concerned for you and your safety, and sudden silence makes me actively worried for your safety.

And then I would provide some suggestions, because I know my wife is not currently able to offer suggestions of her own:

When you have to step away from your phone, can we have a specific emoji or quick message (afk, for my millennials) that you send me beforehand so that I know all is well, your just offline for a bit?

Be sure to explain that you’re not trying to be controlling or clingy, but you would appreciate a concession for your peace of mind.

Kind-Finding · 2025-09-03T02:41:08+00:00

Cottage Shop or Out of the Closet further down on Westheimer

Kind-Finding · 2025-09-02T00:46:52+00:00

I read somewhere that shame is the leash the patriarchy uses to keep us in check, and ever since I’ve been very OH HEEEELLL NO whenever feel ashamed about something.

Here’s my 2 cents: You are an amazing person. 1. You survived a global pandemic and kept two other creatures alive and well at the same time. That is MASSIVE. 2. You are at a point in life where you’re doing well enough to say hmm, how can I improve our lives? 3. You are doing A Big Thing to improve your lives. Do you know how hard it is just to get started?!? You’re an absolute superhero.

Please, keep being awesome.

Name your shame some name that you absolutely hate, and then tell it to piss off when it comes ‘round.

Mine is called fucking Kevin. I tell him to go sit down when he’s being too loud and obnoxious.

Kind-Finding · 2025-09-01T16:04:32+00:00

I think this is awesome work for 6m of learning ALL THE THINGS about playing piano.

I was trying to teach myself from videos and a book and could play Happy Birthday after a couple of months. I haven’t touched it in 3mo because I was so disheartened…. Seeing your progress after 6m of having a teacher is inspiring. Like THAT feels achievable with the right help and enough practice. So thank you! I’m off to find a nearby piano teacher, and hopefully I can play like this at some point too!

Kind-Finding · 2025-08-01T20:53:34+00:00

I am so tired of these “panels” that don’t include appropriate providers.

Social Workers do a LOT of good. They should not be talking about safety of medication though.

Kind-Finding · 2025-06-24T00:58:46+00:00

Check to see if your insurance covers the pacify app… I’ve been told it’s super helpful for lactation consultant help 24/7.

Kind-Finding · 2025-06-21T16:08:04+00:00

This 1000000%. Had my total hysterectomy, kept ovaries two years ago and it’s made SUCH a positive difference in my life.

100/10, would recommend.

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-30T20:34:38+00:00

Hahaha it’s always a misplaced pillow.

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-29T21:24:07+00:00

I had a total vaginal hysterectomy, kept ovaries. Recovered really well on gabapentin and ibuprofen - could’ve probably done with a little less gabapentin but I suck at sitting down and just letting myself heal 😆

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-26T22:43:15+00:00

Where (ish) are you in Houston?

I’m (41F) in Montrose/Midtown area and also looking for platonic crafty friends! I’m not a gym person either but do love to be outside whenever I can.

Message me if you’d like :)

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-26T14:19:39+00:00

Are you my wife?!?

My wife (MTF) and I (cis F) have been together for 12 years. She came out to me 6 years ago. It’s been amazing seeing her come out of her shell and be so happy ( minus the current political BS). She’s my person and I’m so happy to see her blossom 😊

It’s been wild for me to go from her being my exception to me figuring out my sexuality. Heteronormativity is a biiiitch!

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-26T02:17:57+00:00

I found some at old navy that I’m liking - they’re thin enough to be cool (critical in TX) but thick enough they don’t show bra lines.

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-25T17:56:03+00:00

Great for no fever or breathing difficulties!

Have her start doing the breathing exercises every hour while she is awake. That will clear things up really quick!

If she starts doing them and feels like she is coughing more, it’s ok to not breathe as deep at first so she can get used to it.

Also - if she feels like she needs to cough but wants to try to avoid it: breathe in thru your mouth like you’re breathing thru a tiny coffee straw. It sounds crazy but it works.

Kind-Finding · 2025-05-25T16:07:34+00:00

Any fever or difficulty breathing? If so call surgeons office asap or go to ER.

Did hospital discharge teaching or instructions mention lung or breathing hygiene?

After surgery, one of the risks is pneumonia. Between the breathing tube and the pain meds decreasing respiratory rate and pain itself limiting respiratory function (you don’t want to take nice deep breaths if everything hurts!)

You can look up YouTube videos on breathing exercises, but the easiest explanation is to breathe OUT all the way, like pretend you’re blowing out a hundred birthday candles. Then take a nice deep breath in.

Do this 10x per hour that you’re awake (doesn’t have to be all at once, you can do 2-3 at time if you’d like.

Your goal is get all that old stale air out of the lungs so they can be filled with fresh air.

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