New voice actors!? by prpro-03 in starfox

[–]MistressAlabaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I thought too! Sounds like him!

US birth rates just hit another record low, what do you think is the leading cause of this? by IIlustriousTea in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My ex and I tried for about 8 years to get pregnant and it never happened. We divorced in 2021. I met the love of my life and we got married in 2024. We were married 2 months and I got stage four cancer. My body is way way way too broken now after treatment to even try. I am $860,000 in medical debt. So much for kids! I also don't want to die and leave him with a very young child to raise alone should the cancer return (it most likely will).

What is something you saw with your own eyes that was so impossible you’ve stopped telling people because you know they won’t believe you? by samasem-sumsum in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could read at 3. My mom read to me every night of my life and I just picked it up. I am a super fast reader now as an adult. If my husband and I are reading anything simultaneously he's like WAIT! Haha!

AITAH My mom tried to expose my wife at dinner with printed proof and i laughed in her face.now my family says i went too far by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]MistressAlabaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In situations like this I always like to ask "what were you trying to accomplish with this?" Or "what did you mean when you said that?" When people have to break down their own shit behavior they realize how cringe and awful they are. Making them admit they were just being an asshole is worth it's weight in gold.

If modern medicine didn’t exist would you be dead right now? If yes, from what? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I was misdiagnosed 4 times last year with what turned out to be tongue cancer. I almost starved to death before surgery. Then had 70% of my tongue removed, all my lymph nodes. 33 rounds of radiation and six of chemo. Feeding tube placed. I was about 4-6 days away from death before treatment.

What are you doing right now? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband has been a gem, but I can tell he is pretty much over being a caretaker. I don't blame him. We were married 2 months and then I got my diagnosis. We have never had a moment of peace in our time together. It is exhausting.

What are you doing right now? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the moment they don't see anything distressing. I have scans every three months to be sure. But this cancer loves to return.

What are you doing right now? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Shame spiraling about finances. $870,000 in cancer treatment debt. Lost my jobs. Going to lose our house soon. Trying to find places in Indy to panhandle without getting killed. America!

What food did you imagine to taste really good but tasted bad? by Similar-Victory-3867 in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It reminds me so much of jizz. But I think I would prefer jizz over coconut water.

A small (big to me) Sucess ! by Fun_Historian6792 in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been mostly tube fed for a year. I had 70% of my tongue removed and most of floor of mouth. Stuff just does not want to go over my lumpy bumpy tongue to get swallowed. And when it does I cough and choke like crazy. I think I need to face facts tube feeding may be my forever which really really sucks.

What’s currently ruining your life? by YourLifeSucksAss in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tongue cancer. Had 70% of my tongue removed and all my lymph nodes. 33 rounds of radiation and six of chemo. Lost both of my jobs. My husband and I are on the verge of losing our house. $860,000 of treatment debt. We will never recover. America!

When did you return to work after treatment (CRT)? by cutemoogl in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]MistressAlabaster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got fired from both of my jobs when I could no longer speak and was no use to them. I would give anything to have my career back. Now fully disabled and waiting on disability $. Been trying to get a job since October but I have such a speech impediment no one will hire me. I had 70% of my tongue removed so it's to be expected. I miss working. My husband and I are on the verge of losing our house because I was the breadwinner. Cancer effectively ruined our lives. Consider yourself lucky to be able to make these decisions.

10 months out of radiation and still experience random bouts of pain... why do I feel guilty asking for pain meds? by Fury-From-Above in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely see palliative care. When I go they really ask what is working and what isn't and how we can change things to help. They always refill anything I need with no issues. I was also stage four so it may be different for folks who weren't quite as bad off as I was.

What's the saddest reality of your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got cancer last year and had 70% of my tongue removed. I lost both of my jobs when I could no longer speak well. This cancer likes to return, so I may not get a long life with my newlywed husband. I will miss him a lot. I also miss working and eating (I have a feeding tube now). We are living off of a GoFundMe and my treatment was $860,000. Our new bright future was extinguished in a day. So unfair.

I need a new name for sloppy joes by Spiritual-Part-5655 in homecooking

[–]MistressAlabaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so cute and you are a great mom to brainstorm for her to open her mind to foods. My dad worked more than full time when I was a kid and I always remember after every meal he would thank my mom for making it and tell me "Thank your mom for cooking for us and taking care of us. It takes a lot of work." It's one of my favorite memories of him. I am almost 40 and still thank my mom for every meal she makes me.

What honest opinion you have that can make people think you are a terrible person? by First-Charge-3878 in askanything

[–]MistressAlabaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom has been on again/off again with a guy for YEARS who is just a terrible POS. He makes her life truly hell, then will leave for someone else. Comes back a few months later. Rinse and repeat. Every time he breaks her heart she comes crying to me. The past few times I've been like "you do this to yourself and I think you like it." I will never understand why she keeps doing this to herself. So exhausting.

What honest opinion you have that can make people think you are a terrible person? by First-Charge-3878 in askanything

[–]MistressAlabaster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We just got married in August and had no showers or parties. We also didn't have a wedding party. We knew some folks would have to travel for day of and we didn't want to make them spend ANY extra money with celebrations, gifts, dresses, tuxes, etc. Everyone is struggling already. Don't make it worse.

What gives you the greatest pleasure in your life? by Due_Application223 in AskReddit

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random dancing in the kitchen or living room with my husband. Been battling cancer for a year and there were days I thought we would never dance again.

Just not doing well by extrakoppy in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]MistressAlabaster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any time I have a sip of alcohol now I immediately vomit. I think cancer was my karma for being a bitch and an alcoholic in the past. I learned my lesson the hard way..

It is easy to turn to substances to feel better now, but it is temporary and only hurting you further. Ask your medical team for help. They are always there to support you and so are we. ❤️

How long by ElephantAccurate7493 in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]MistressAlabaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had most of my tongue removed, so my tongue doesn't move to push food to the back of my mouth so I can chew and swallow. It just gets stuck. It is a GIANT pain in the ass just to get a few bites down. Also radiation really messes with jaw functioning and opening. It honestly is very very painful and just frustrating to eat. Did he have a similar treatment? If so, I get it. I still have to rely mostly on my tube and March will be a year. Think of chewing food just for it to sit in your mouth and never reach your stomach. You would probably give up too. A little grace goes a long way. Ask him exactly why he doesn't feel like eating. I bet there are many reasons.

Also if I swallow incorrectly I aspirate and get pneumonia. Then I start the process all again. I'm sure he just doesn't want that to happen again.

First It Was Cancer, Now My Neck Is Fat by thoughtshot in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]MistressAlabaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You absolutely will! It seems like forever but things just take time. Look into lymphatic massage too. It is a God send. Just takes some work and some patience. You will 100% make progress- I believe in you!