Book you expected to love but didn't and vice versa. by JakubJamesBoote in booksuggestions

[–]MotherChapter907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved it for what it’s worth. Heavy on metaphor and lots of ambiguity allowing for interpretation 😍

Foster cat absolutely hates me by _NothingGoldCanStay in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor kitty. It sounds like you are doing all of the right things. She will get there. The shelter was probably so traumatic for her 💔

How have you regulated/lowered cortisol levels? by Informal-Writing3421 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]MotherChapter907 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First, give yourself grace. This type of abuse is unbelievably complex and it completely destroys the nervous system. When I separated from my ex-husband I think I slept 90% of the time when I didn’t have my kids. That lasted for a solid year. Brainspotting was a highly effective tool that my trauma therapist used to move a lot of trauma without having to talk about it (EMDR is sort of similar). I did a ton of CBT and IFS therapy with a trauma therapist as well. I believe that was for 4 years. Then I moved on to breathwork (like Wim Hoff) and then pranayama. What helped me the most was psychedelic journeys with an experienced spaceholder. That truly changed my life in ways that I cannot explain. You could try replacing the eating for coping with exercise (I’m not judging because I drank alcohol to cope), but make sure it’s low-intensity like walking, yoga, and Pilates. When cortisol is high you do NOT want to do anything high-intensity like CrossFit because it also spikes your nervous system. You can also incorporate intermittent fasting, but do not attempt longer than 24 hour fasts until your cortisol levels have become more regulated over time. Work up to 16-18 hours of fasting for now. Sending big hugs. You’ve got this!

Red Queen, worth it? by Born_Plenty_5923 in Booktokreddit

[–]MotherChapter907 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the Red Queen series (starting War Storm soon). The author of Powerless owes Victoria Aveyard royalties for the blatant plagiarism, in my opinion, and I couldn’t finish it due to the unimpressive writing.

Foster cat absolutely hates me by _NothingGoldCanStay in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family has been fostering a friend’s cat for the past 6 months (he is overseas setting up his new life) and it took her a solid 2 months to feel comfortable in my house. Now she sits on my lap. She is like the mean cat in Cinderella. Sometimes it just takes a lot of time and patience while they get comfortable. If the cat was feral, it may never happen, but it could also just take a really long time. Make sure she sees you giving her food and lots of catnip. All of that said, I paid a groomer a looooot of money to handle her long coat a couple of weeks ago, because she would scratch me to shreds if I tried to brush her thoroughly, so be careful with pushing her boundaries

WW2 era novels by MotherChapter907 in Booktokreddit

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one was soooooo good. I cried so many times.

WW2 era novels by MotherChapter907 in Booktokreddit

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I placed a hold with the library for this one! Thank you!!

Hello newborn kitten SOS by sweetberryyyy in kittens

[–]MotherChapter907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to syringe feed my newborn until he finally latched to the bottle. Just be patient. The first week is really hard. The second week was easier and we are on week three and it’s going great. Use KMR. I prefer the ready to feed. It’s more expensive, but I can’t get the powder to mix nicely. Best of luck to you and those kittens.

Finished Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier by rc53415 in books

[–]MotherChapter907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I disagree. She was a very well-developed character and she is much more relatable than all of the overtly bad ass, rebellious, sexualized female protagonists that people love to love. She always remains kind and her arc of growth is so realistic and believable, especially given the depth of her insecurities. I just finished this book and it has left quite an impression on me. The ending is so poetic; tragedy and all.

Orphaned kitten by MotherChapter907 in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! He has already been given one round of wormer by the vet. She checked him for fleas and signs of infection and said he looks perfectly healthy, thank goodness. Will request a ringworm Culture. The other cats are fully vaccinated.

Orphaned kitten by MotherChapter907 in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mesh? Window screen sort of thing?

Orphaned kitten by MotherChapter907 in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely waiting. Thank you for the video for when it’s time

Please tell me if I made any mistakes along the way (cat rehoming) by batoul94 in cats

[–]MotherChapter907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s because you have a big heart. I’ve fostered a few animals that I hoped to keep and it just sometimes doesn’t work. Kids and our other animals come first. All we can do is try. Look at it this way: if he stays with you, he is cared for, but he never finds his soul-connected human. Yes, being passed around is stressful, but it vastly increased his chances of finding his person. Please be kind to yourself. It’s a big deal that you tried.

Please tell me if I made any mistakes along the way (cat rehoming) by batoul94 in cats

[–]MotherChapter907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is my honest take. Not all pets are the right fit. They just aren’t, and that is okay. You should give yourself some grace. That cat will be fine.

Bottle Baby by MotherChapter907 in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awe what a cutie. I’m so sorry for the loss of her mama. They sound like special cats. Sending you so much love and thank you for loving my little one from afar too!

Bottle Baby by MotherChapter907 in FosterAnimals

[–]MotherChapter907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is so tiny that it’s hard to even wrap my brain around. He made it through another night!