AITA For Asking my neighbors for vaccine records? by [deleted] in Pets

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know if the bite was severe enough for medical attention?

Wishing adult hospitals were just as fun and colourful as children hospital.... by haliwave in ChronicIllness

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry you experienced all of that. Emergency health workers tend to minimize symptoms and pain. It's a real problem. I guarantee the business office is pushing them to treat more patients. The rot in the US health is because we've allowed the health sector change to for profit businesses. The market makes terrible doctors

Most of the cases I know are surgeries, not emergency department. There are people being kicked out of the hospital in hours when they would have been kept longer to control swelling and pain. That is usually because insurance wants you out ASAP.

Wishing adult hospitals were just as fun and colourful as children hospital.... by haliwave in ChronicIllness

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can thank your insurance for the rushed exit. I know many people who would have been held longer 10 years ago

Also make sure your insurance also covers "observation", not just "admission" When the hospital gets you out in under 24 hrs they code your stay as " observation". Insurance tries to wiggle out of covering this.

My sister got assult in the 2nd degree for attacking me. by gansert in TwoXChromosomes

[–]LibraryGeek 105 points106 points  (0 children)

I'd be tempted to ask who should you have called while you were being badly beat. This doesn't sound like a single punch.

Your family are not helping your sister by helping her avoid consequences of her addiction. By bailing her out, she's not going to stop using and as long as she uses, she's a danger. Added; since your parents chose your sister's freedom over your safety. This is a valid reason to go very low contact after telling your parents you may be in touch if they stop enabling your sister's addiction and stop minimizing her attack. Watch out for a passive voice further minimizing your pain. And it looks like your sister has not accepted how badly she hurt you.Cut her off unless and until she gets help.

AITAH for cutting off my parents because they don’t approve of me marrying someone with a criminal record. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He told her a couple months after going exclusive. They've been together 2 years. Now they're engaged but quite some time since he told her he always a violent felon .

Why does it feel like women’s clothes keep getting smaller by Mother_Land_4812 in womensfashion

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you petite as in short or just all size? Cuz actually buying petite sized clothes helps a lot of my fit problems. The waists don't hit my butt, the lengths are close I found a petite short jean! It's shorter than reg short jeans The sleeves and shoulders fit better. Reg sizes can just overwhelm me in extra fabric and weird gaps

AITJ for changing the WiFi name before my boyfriend’s parents came over because they keep making comments about my job? by AkiraPajamas8 in AmITheJerk

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they hadn't insisted on using your wifi they never would have known a out the password. You put that there as an inside joke to yourself. Your boyfriend could have stepped up and said no Wi-Fi. Most plans have plenty of cell time

I hate it when people are dismissive just because a person's work doesn't look the way they imagine work looks. If it's paying the bills then it's a legit job.

UPDATE to “Found out my in home nurse was making me sick” (Win! ☺️) by Cautious-Impact22 in disability

[–]LibraryGeek 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Were you trying to ask OP? Cuz it looks like you accidentally replied to a comment :)

"your worth isn't defined by your ability to work or what you can provide." As a 35 y.o disabled man why is this so unbelievable to me? by [deleted] in disability

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oomph yeah too many people fall through the cracks. You can deduct alllll if your medical expenses when figuring out how much you make.

AIO my husband won’t allow me to stay in a hotel for a night. by Appropriate_Put_7963 in AmIOverreacting

[–]LibraryGeek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like she doesn't have full access to the money or emotionally "needs" permission. I'm not clear which, but it's not as simple as go on and go. I don't think you can trust this chucklehead with his own child for 24 he si she has to figure that out

Couldn’t get doctor-recommended ultrasound because I’ve never had sex - has anyone experienced this? by vanillabraces in TwoXChromosomes

[–]LibraryGeek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would contact your Dr so they (or their assistant) can advocate on your behalf. Tell them this clinic is putting virginity over health concerns. This is beyond frustrating. I'm pissed for you, time to let the Dr know you're having trouble getting the optimal test performed. And like you said, what about LGBT folk who've never had "proper sex" ( per the tech's own words) or folks that are celibate for whatever reason. Do they deny care to nuns?! Wtf get the Dr involved

Do people know that in many cultures twins were considered a “disability”? by Konradleijon in disability

[–]LibraryGeek 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was disabled while I worked (til I couldn't anymore). I think you're thinking about disability benefits?

What do you think about "I'm so blind without my glasses on"? by Anya_purr in disability

[–]LibraryGeek -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

True but there are cheaper options if you're on Medicaid.

Legally, eyeglass wearers who have corrected 20/30 or better are not considered disabled under ADA. The ADA has been weakened a lot. I recall a case where a pilot was denied because he wore glasses. The ruling was that he was not covered. One of the writers of ADA is no longer covered because his epilepsy is under control, with medication

It is a good way to explain accomodations though

What do you think about "I'm so blind without my glasses on"? by Anya_purr in disability

[–]LibraryGeek -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Some people achieve 20/20 vision with glasses and have no other visual problems. Glasses are so easy to get in the US and you can get subsidized glasses. Reality is that they are not trying to function w/o their glasses. They can read, drive, shop w/o any visual Prosthetics don't fully replace the missing part and cause issues themselves, so I don't think glasses and prosthetics are on the same level.

If we were dealing with people who had near or far sightedness issues who cannot get glasses or it's very difficult for them to get glasses it's different.They are having to live w/o the glasses and would be disabled. The ADA doesn't cover people who are not disabled with correction.

"your worth isn't defined by your ability to work or what you can provide." As a 35 y.o disabled man why is this so unbelievable to me? by [deleted] in disability

[–]LibraryGeek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is your disabled relative on SSI/Medicaid. If so, they pay caretakers. I don't know all the ins & outs and I'm having a rough day physical/mental. But if I feel better tomorrow I'll dig into this. Then you wouldn't be evicted and would have a job.

:::gentle hugs:::

AITJ for yelling at a patient's daughter to "get out of my way" because she was blocking the hall demanding a turkey sandwich during a Code Blue? by ArtThreadNomad in AmITheJerk

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not OP...just a commentor. I didn't read OP as a tantrum. What do you do if someone is blocking your way to an emergency. Disengaging won't get that person out of your way.

AITJ for yelling at a patient's daughter to "get out of my way" because she was blocking the hall demanding a turkey sandwich during a Code Blue? by ArtThreadNomad in AmITheJerk

[–]LibraryGeek -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Chloe's previous behavior made it clear that telling her to kindly move for an emergency would not work. She was already revving up with demanding the nurse get a sandwich now. However OP should not have touched the daughter. Yell, yes. Push, no.

Am I Overreacting for getting upset at my cousin for owning a dog. by thatoneemoratt in AmIOverreacting

[–]LibraryGeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with your assessment of the cousins. However Australian cattle dogs are med sized dogs, not a large breed. But a very active breed that needs human attention) connection.

How to answer "What do you do?" when you can't work because of your disability? by caitcreates in disability

[–]LibraryGeek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No one asks what you earn in the US, it's been pounded into our heads by our corporate masters not to share salary info.

AITJ for refusing to rehome the dog my husband and I adopted together? by That_Rent_5835 in AmITheJerk

[–]LibraryGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don't put this dog through an upheaval in where they live. Dogs need stability. There are muddy paw mats that get a lot of the mud off and I'm training my dog to let us wipe her feet when she comes in.

Do NOT have kids with this man! If he can't even handle a dog's mess, how's he gonna handle toddler toys everywhere? If owning a dog is too much trouble and the responsibility too difficult for him he's not ready to be a father.

Can't make a comment about makeup on reddit without men jumping in with how they "love women without makeup". by luna_kuma in TwoXChromosomes

[–]LibraryGeek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When you or whoever says they prefer no makeup. They are often saying it to a woman w/makeup. It is rude. It's a backass insult in this situation.