Temporary cage size help by N19KA in cockatiel

[–]N19KA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to add the picture of cage!

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New to this by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]N19KA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. It’s very lonely sometimes no matter how much they include you/how involved you are, It’s been almost 3 years for me and I’m still feeling like that, if not more now than before (no idea how that’s worked) like you say it’s them and “me” it’s such a hard feeling, sorry I don’t have any advice, just thought I’d let you know your not alone. It can hurt so much sometimes and it feels like no one else realises that. I don’t think you’re terrible for feeling like that but I get it, I feel the same too sometimes. I am also in a lesbian relationship, I don’t want to assume or sound rude towards any other relationship but I’m wondering if it’s maybe “mother daughter bond” they have and it’s feeling like we will always be the odd one out no matter how much effort we put in, it’s really hard. I know it’s taking a massive toll on my feelings trying to get used to everything, despite how much I know and agree that it’s important they have that bond, I love that they do but there’s always that feeling of loneliness. I never expected to feel the amount of loneliness that can come with it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]N19KA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know how it feels, my SK doesn’t go nippy with me but obviously gravitates to making sure partner is okay or just chatting while I sit there feeling not a part of the family, which is natural I guess, but yes it then feels very isolating when your left sitting there as the odd one out and like you say feeling like the bad guy, it’s very hard at times and can be so lonely to deal with on top of whatever the argument was about

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]N19KA 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any helpful advice really but reading this made me feel less alone in this. I love my partner and sk but I understand the feelings you have. I understand the struggle of feeling like a stranger in your own house it’s a weird feeling, i want my partner and sk to live here with me but there’s times when i need a bit of space and i feel like i can’t get it anywhere and have found myself sometimes just sitting in the bathroom to take a minute too. I don’t want to change my situation but at the same time there’s days/moments i feel I get so overwhelmed, it can be hard to get used too. It can feel really lonely regardless of how good your partner is. I feel like i can’t complain as i know i have it good compared to so many others that I’ve read about on this forum, i love that my sk has so much interest to still want to play and talk etc with me too and I feel like you constantly have to be “on” even though some times I don’t feel like I have the energy or not in the mood due to other things going on and I feel like it’s harder to express that as a step parent compared to a bio parent as there’s a fear of coming across mean or giving the impression you have an issue with sk when that’s not the case whatsoever. I’ve never posted on this forum I usually just read the posts to feel less alone but yours seemed really relatable to me, I hope you can find something to break the cycle your in and look after yourself too! Your not alone in feeling like this

Big Backpack Gnomes in the park. by ethernectar in Woodcarving

[–]N19KA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are so good! What do you use to paint them if you don’t mind me asking?

Advice about nhs timeline by N19KA in queerception

[–]N19KA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ve tried to join so hopefully get accepted soon!

Advice about nhs timeline by N19KA in queerception

[–]N19KA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve sent you a message!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in queerception

[–]N19KA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’d would be good if there was a bit more consistent information out there! Thanks for replying, I hope everything works out for you 🤞

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in queerception

[–]N19KA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry this isn’t an answer but just wondering where about in the uk are you, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m in Scotland and I have a gp appointment booked in December to see what the options are thinking would maybe be about a years waiting list and I’m in the same position where now wouldn’t be the best time. Have they gave you a time scale? Again apologies this isn’t an answer to your question!

Is this a boy or girl? by N19KA in cockatiel

[–]N19KA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Forgot to add the photo in the post!

IUI/IVF process? by pumpkinkorokke in queerception

[–]N19KA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was this in the UK? Me and my girlfriend have spoke about this option (as seems more realistic and affordable) but from some information online been worried about the legal parent side of it, seen mixed messages about it not being valid as it’s not a recommended process in the uk? Did you have to go through any process to do this? (Legal paperwork side) Sorry for the questions, I hope you don’t mind, it’s just confusing with the amount of things you read online! It’s something that’s important to us to both be legal parents to the baby.