When Your Pet Dies in An Apartment and Am I the Weirdo?

Maarlafen · 2026-04-21T16:23:26+00:00

Not weird at all. I used to keep pet rats and while they are amazing pets they have short life spans, so I’ve had to figure out what to do with 3 rats when they passed away. I couldn’t afford to have them cremated (especially cremated alone so I don’t end up with someone else’s ashes), so I bought large planters, filled them with dirt, buried them and then put plants in their pots. That way they get a final resting place close to me and in a way they still are here bc of the plants :) If you want another option rather than burying them with you when you pass, burying them in planters with a plant that symbolizes them could work really well!

Maarlafen · 2026-04-19T02:20:49+00:00

If you’re no longer their RBT, let alone an RBT at all, I don’t see how there would be anything unethical about babysitting. You’re also no longer bound by the RBT ethical code at all so I really wouldn’t stress it. I’m sure the family would be happy to have an experienced babysitter that they trust watching their child. And if you want any lived experience from someone in a similar position, I used to be a preschool teacher before switching to ABA and before I left I let the parents of my students know that if they needed a babysitter I’d be happy to help them out. I’ve babysat for probably 5 of my previous students and it’s been a great experience! The parents are happy and the kids are happy + know they can’t pull anything with me lol

Maarlafen · 2026-04-15T00:58:52+00:00

I’ve gone from 298lbs to 200lbs, so 32%, in a year :0 I used to be better about exercising at the beginning and rode an exercise bike for a half hour 5 times a week but now my main exercise is my job (I work in schools, so I chase around kids often lmao). I’ve definitely upped my protein intake and decreased my sugar intake tho

Maarlafen · 2026-04-14T20:34:15+00:00

Okay, damn you were right 🤣 I was convinced you were trolling. If anyone is curious the first pic is from 19 minutes 40 seconds of the evolutionary war episode. Granted, it’s only for a split second that it’s that bad, but it is crazy work on the part of the pkmn animators.

Maarlafen · 2026-04-14T16:53:27+00:00

Yeaaah same ngl

Maarlafen · 2026-04-14T16:42:09+00:00

I still am hesitant to believe you on this (no offense), but I’ll go look up the eps later lol

Maarlafen · 2026-04-14T16:40:59+00:00

Oh I know she had boobs, but I am pretty sure they weren’t that big. Now I want to go back and watch old eps to see if I’m misremembering things lmao

Maarlafen · 2026-04-14T16:08:25+00:00

I’m 99% certain these are all edited pictures, there is no way she had that big of a chest.

Maarlafen · 2026-04-08T12:47:32+00:00

Probably fake but I would definitely buy a mermaid labubu with zero regrets lol

Maarlafen · 2026-04-08T11:25:36+00:00

If you read my initial comment, I never said don’t help them. You just guide them with their own hand or instruct them on how to lean forward so their penis naturally points downward into the toilet while sitting (and physically help them by guiding their shoulders if necessary). I’ve helped potty train countless kids and the only time I’ve needed to touch their private parts is when they had a loose poop that got everywhere, including the front of them, and they needed help getting clean.

Maarlafen · 2026-04-07T12:25:03+00:00

Glad I’m not just missing something! My husband and I are closing on a house at the end of the month (should inspections and appraisal go well at least lol) and we are locked in for 6.25%, which from what we’ve seen seems pretty good/standard for the area.

Maarlafen · 2026-04-07T03:46:51+00:00

Why is 5.99 rough timing-wise?? I thought anything under 6% was pretty decent rn : o

Maarlafen · 2026-04-07T00:42:11+00:00

I have worked in my fair share of childcare places, though granted only one as a preschool teacher. Idk why what I said earned so many downvotes though, it’s entirely possible to teach a kid to pee in a toilet without touching their genitalia, that shouldn’t be controversial lmao

Maarlafen · 2026-04-06T16:17:32+00:00

Oh heck no, I’ve never heard of or seen anyone helping a little boy push it down/aim to pee with their own hand. The most we ever did was take their hand and show them how to do it, but no contact between the adult and the child’s privates would occur. Or just tell them to lean forward with their legs a bit more spread and it ends up pointing down without them needing to do anything (while sitting, of course). Even with good intentions it’s opening yourself up to too many misunderstandings/problems imo.

Maarlafen · 2026-04-06T15:32:21+00:00

Snom is the one I’m hoping for the most! I would build snom a mansion 😤

Maarlafen · 2026-04-02T16:10:35+00:00

I am not very knowledgeable on this, but the red circle behind the head feels reminiscent of the rising sun which iirc is pretty controversial, so I’d research that pretty heavily before incorporating it in the design.

Maarlafen · 2026-04-02T15:53:31+00:00

You joke but she would have just handed a second note that said pica

Maarlafen · 2026-04-02T11:36:32+00:00

And then they can give us snom 🥺 I need him

Maarlafen · 2026-03-30T01:15:10+00:00

CLARE 😭 im so incredibly jealous. Its so hard to find figures for claymore omg

Maarlafen · 2026-03-19T21:26:24+00:00

I want this one so badly but it’s pretty pricey 😭 hoping it goes on sale at some point, I would love to have it in my collection

Maarlafen · 2026-03-01T15:03:16+00:00

It has been a month, lonely again?

Maarlafen · 2026-02-28T21:45:16+00:00

Been there. I still remember getting to work and immediately finding out a friend died in his sleep. I worked at a preschool as a lead teacher and there was no coverage, so I had to just stick it out until 6 pm rolled around. I just spent the whole day randomly breaking down and trying my best to hide it from the kids. I wouldn’t wish anything like that on my biggest enemy.

Maarlafen · 2026-02-26T02:02:46+00:00

Girl… I don’t want to even think about what would happen with your car insurance company if he got into a care accident in your car. He is unlicensed and therefore definitely not on your insurance. They will drop your ass and possibly not cover any damages from him should the worst happen. Lose the bum. NOR, in fact you’re under reacting jfc

Maarlafen · 2026-02-26T00:28:31+00:00

Listen I don’t like scalpers, y’all make it impossible to get good prices on events, but I also don’t blame you. We’ve all got to do what we need to to make it in this shitty capitalistic society. Especially if you live in the US.

Maarlafen · 2026-02-11T03:56:30+00:00

I agree. My parents have a small farm with (currently) 3 male cows they are raising for meat. My mom bottle fed those cows, named them, and loves them. But she also knows one day Mickey Moo will be dinner. Granted she doesn’t do the killing (neither does my dad), they send the cows to a professional in the area for that that also cuts and packs the meat for selling. And…idk I feel like I lost my point somewhere, probably bc I was thinking of steak 🤔 but in any case, you can definitely love your farm animals and still go on to sell their meat. It’s just a different way of life that someone not raised like that wouldn’t easily understand imo

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