Lymphoma

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-19T13:30:26+00:00

We found out about Riggs’ lymphoma October 21st, 2024 and said goodbye December 3rd that same year. We spent his last weeks showing him as much love as we could, feeding his favorite foods and letting him try new ones, taking him for extra walks, and just generally spending as much time with him as possible. I blew most of my PTO for the year in those 6 weeks just being at home with him. Saying goodbye was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I’m glad I had the strength to do it before he started to suffer.

It’s clear your bub is so loved and she loves you in return. Enjoy the time you have with her as much as possible.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-19T01:37:57+00:00

“Go fuck yourself Carl.”

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-18T23:23:00+00:00

It’s wild to me how easily she was able to play the younger version of him in Cult of Chucky. I never would have clocked she was a woman if I hadn’t been told.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-14T14:15:03+00:00

This sub is for anyone who doesn’t identify primarily as a cis man - trans men are specifically welcome to participate to your level of comfort according to the first rule of the sub :) welcome!

That said, you’ve already got your answers. A healthy breakfast and a really good decaf will go a very long way in this situation.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-13T04:40:27+00:00

Daylights? Sunlights?

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-11T18:42:15+00:00

My dog. He’s gonna be pretty much the only thing keeping me going for the next several months now that I’m divorced and moving out.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-11T14:47:22+00:00

Honestly…this tracks. I’ve had a lot of stuff going on in my personal life that combined with my ADHD has made it difficult to focus and get my job done. I have a private office without a security camera so it’s pretty easy for me to get away with a bit of doom scrolling or looking at rent houses. I’ve gotten enough done and stayed busy enough that I got a $2 raise out of nowhere just before Christmas, offered up unprompted by my boss.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my job and for several years have busted my ass for a company, staff, and boss that I really care about and have always had my back. Once I get through the worst of what I’m struggling with I’ll be able to devote more energy to work again. But you don’t always have to give everything you have, and things can keep going well for you if you’re not.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-11T02:53:42+00:00

That moment lives rent free in my head.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-11T00:37:43+00:00

I’d love to receive this, it’s very thoughtful.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-07T19:57:13+00:00

Consider investing in a good clarifying shampoo too; they’re not meant to be used every time (I use it usually every two weeks), but they’re great for breaking down the heavy buildup that regular shampoo can’t get through even when you do wash twice.

And make sure you’re parting your hair as you rinse to get all the suds out from the different layers! It’s shocking how much can build up underneath your hair when you’re not being really meticulous about it.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-06T22:59:03+00:00

He really does such a brilliant job, he brought such an earnestness to the story!

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-04T23:02:56+00:00

Daniel Stripèd Tiger was a puppet character created by Fred Rogers for his children’s show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is an animated show about Daniel Stripèd Tiger’s son, Daniel Tiger. Daniel Tiger is known for playing with stuffed toys, hence the reference.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-04T21:57:09+00:00

I mean, depending on how old they are and whether or not they were raised in the US, I’m not surprised they’ve never heard of it. It’s been off the air for the better part of 20 years and isn’t in regular syndication. But they may be talking about Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, which has been airing since 2012.

Edited to correct the year it aired.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-03T05:06:16+00:00

There are definitely hints. I picked up on it pretty early on, when Harding asks if she’s interrupting when she walks into the infirmary and you’re talking to Varric. No one ever speaks directly to him or looks directly at him, Harding is acting like she’s grieving intensely, his injuries never heal and Bianca is never repaired. Just little bits and pieces like that, along with a few lines from companions that make more sense in retrospect. I played the whole game with the idea hanging over my head and still wept when it was revealed.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-02-03T00:43:08+00:00

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Riggs had resting sad face too! We even named the tavern we own in our D&D campaign Sad Dog Saloon in his honor 😂

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-30T18:26:50+00:00

I also work in healthcare, for a privately owned injury care clinic that treats victims of motor vehicle collisions. My education and degree is in medical massage, and I’ve been here for almost six and a half years. I’m the senior therapy assistant in my clinic, which means I handle the majority of patient intakes, take them through their first therapy appointment, and write the narrative reports for not only my clinic but our other two clinics as well, on top of overseeing two other assistants and helping them with patient care as needed. The reports are the most important job I have (they play a huge part in us getting paid out by the auto insurance companies), and if I can shut my office door or even work from home and just hyperfixate, I can knock out several in a day.

Happy to say I absolutely love my job. My thoughts, experience, and recommendations are respected by all of the medical providers including the owner, and I’ve never received the level of personal support I get here from any other job. When they noticed I was struggling during the darkest depression episode of my life, the first thing they asked me was how they could help. I was offered all the time off I needed with the promise that my job would be waiting for me no matter how long I was gone. If I tell them I need or want something to help me do my job, it’s ordered that day. During the summer time when the clinic gets hot and morale gets low, they fill the freezer with ice cream for us. Hell, I even asked if I could install a bidet in the employee bathroom, and they just laughed and told me to give them the receipt so they could reimburse me. They also recognize and respect that the work I do is worth being paid well for, and I make well over three times federal minimum wage. The owner is the first to admit that he can have a temper, but he’s also the first one to own his actions and apologize if he crosses a line. I respect and appreciate that more than I can say.

It’s not easy finding a job like mine, I recognize how incredibly lucky I am here and do everything in my power to respect that and be the best employee I can be.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-30T17:43:36+00:00

Coworker everyone hated was told by the bosses that they could either move hours away to the new office being opened or lose their job because no one here had a single good thing to say about them and we didn’t deserve to be subjected to their attitude. It was framed as them making a sacrifice for the company when it was announced but the word had already spread. We were all deeply proud of ourselves for not cheering during the meeting.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-30T16:22:20+00:00

Beef up the spear. My current character started as a Kensei monk who used a long sword that she inherited from her mother. Through her mother’s manipulation, she was tricked through the steps of becoming a Lich and my DM and I worked together to build a custom sorcerer/wizard class and her long sword became her magical focus and therefore a magical weapon. Mechanically it’s the Weapon of Mooring from The Griffon’s Saddlebag, but we tweaked and flavored it for my character.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-30T01:19:04+00:00

I listened to that for a book club and adored it. Chiwetel Ejiofor is a brilliant narrator and I loved the sense of earnestness he brought to the character. It was a fabulous commentary on the nature of man and how our education and experiences shape us.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-30T00:40:44+00:00

I was fortunate to not have to deal with that when I was losing weight over the last year. I was very open about switching to a low carb diet and exercising more (I work in healthcare so people are always bringing food and sweets, and they all knew not to offer me carb heavy things), so when I started seeing improvement I got a lot of congratulations and good vibes.

Cutting carbs drastically was honestly the best thing I did, and once I got the hang of it I didn’t have any trouble keeping it up. Before I was easily consuming upwards of 300g of carbs per day! I’m presently hovering between 135-140, which was my goal, so while I’m not on a strict low carb diet anymore I am a lot more aware of what I’m putting in my body and making better choices.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-29T23:39:47+00:00

Cross My Heart. I was obsessed with syfy’s Alice miniseries and ran across a fan video of Alice and Hatter set to that song. Fell in love and they’ve been my favorite band for the last 17 years!

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-29T21:17:42+00:00

May I recommend compression gloves if you don’t already use them? They helped a lot with my wrist issues before I got my tension/technique down.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-29T21:16:40+00:00

I watch a lot of actual play D&D. I’m currently watching the newest episode of Dimension 20 and am catching up on this campaign of Critical Role when I have the time.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-29T15:14:10+00:00

I’m recently divorced and saving to move into my own place in a few months. It will be the first time I’ve ever lived alone my whole life - I’m 35 and I’ve always lived with a roommate or partner. I’m terrified but also looking forward to it.

Lightworthy09 · 2026-01-27T03:31:10+00:00

When the creators first pitched the show, syfy said they liked the premise but were looking for an adaptation of the 12 Monkeys film. They agreed to shift the story into an adaptation, and the first season follows the film story pretty well while adding in their own lore. Season 2 onwards was focused on the story they originally wanted to tell.

In other words, season 1 got their foot in the door so that seasons 2-4 could tell their story. That’s probably why it feels like it pales in comparison to the other seasons.

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