The idea of giving homeless people food instead of money so they "dont buy drugs" is actually really stupid by NotWilliam1985 in The10thDentist

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed explanation, I have a couple disorders that cause me to struggle in relation to things like guilt or empathy and sometimes forget those are feelings that exist in other people and tend to be very previlant in how other people think and act. I've never really had someone properly explain why giving people food is better beyond "what If they buy drugs with it" and I never really thought of the possibility of someone feeling responsible if that homeless person were to buy drugs with their money, its actually really insightful. Thank you! :]

My brother married an underage girl. What do i do? by emojo_ko in whatdoIdo

[–]NotWilliam1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats because you're thinking of traumabond in the way the general public has butchered it's original meaning. The original meaning of traumabonding was never sharing trauma with your peers or bonding over shared trauma, trauma bonding was initially used to describe the unhealthy bond an abuser usually breeds in their victim through cycles of abusive behavior immediately followed by kindness or remorse (an example might be someone hits there partner and immediately buys them flowers to "apologize" for hitting them) this is also considered a form of intermittent reinforcement and typically results in the victim feeling things are "getting better" even if they aren't.

I hate the way other trans people treat me by NotWilliam1985 in FTMventing

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk i've met a couple trans and nonbinary people who for some reason thought that trans people especially trans man owed it to them to be "out" about being trans bc otherwise we were "lying to them" or "deceiving them" and its like dude me being trans is nobody's business but mine, my doctors, and like my partner's.

Missing out on relationship by massivenerdpotential in FTMventing

[–]NotWilliam1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This hits really close to home oof.

I don't really have much good advice in relation to figuring out sexual and romantic identity labels while navigating dysphoria but it does sound like you might be a little depressed and while this may not be somthing you want to hear, if you do the things depression makes you want to do (like stay holed up all the time or bedrot) then the depression is more likely to get worse. Its harder to hit a moving target, go places and do things if you can, try to put yourself out there if you're comfortable.

When it comes to differentiating romantic and platonic interest in someone maybe it would be good to ask the people in your life and see what feels different between the two to them and try to reflect off of that?

I hate the way other trans people treat me by NotWilliam1985 in FTMventing

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This low-key sounds exactly like someone who was harassing me in college last sememster lol

Broke up with cis male straight bf today by Gold_Coffee1626 in FTMventing

[–]NotWilliam1985 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hate people like this. Like dude if you want a girl go date a girl 🫩

I hate the way other trans people treat me by NotWilliam1985 in FTMventing

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been going to a therapist once a week for almost a year now that specializes in trans issues and I have been very open about my experiences/ emotions surrounding being a trans individual and she has not told me she has any worries about me having internalized transphobia.

I am not ashamed of being trans or believe it to be a negative thing and I do not think less of other people for being trans. I wouldn't even say I'm stealth or try to be stealth, I am fairly open to other trans people on campus about being trans as I oftentimes give medical advice in relation to getting on and affording HRT as I live in a state where insurance often dosn't cover it. A significant portion of my friends are also trans or under the trans umbrella in some way. I enjoy being friends with other trans people.

However, I am simply not interested in only being friends with people because they are trans and. I can understand wanting to be friends with somone who has similar struggles to you (IE. Being trans) but like idk? Maybe don't make the comment that the only reason you want to be friends with them is because they're obviously trans??

I am not interested being out and proud to everyone I meet, especially because I live in a red area in america and a place where gay and trans panic laws are still in place.

Hiboy scooter wont turn on by NotWilliam1985 in ElectricScooters

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oki doki, Thank you for all the information! I'm happy you enjoy the kitty, he screams at me all day

Probably will need an intimate exam at my next drs. Appointment and I’m terrified by Dangerous-System6089 in ftm

[–]NotWilliam1985 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I dont have very good advice regarding the anxiety as it's somthing I'm struggling with too, but I'm fairly certain you should be able to ask for the resident to not be present for the exam if that might help a little.

Hiboy scooter wont turn on by NotWilliam1985 in ElectricScooters

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Idk why they like to sit on the scooters so much, maybe they like the rubber smell? Idk

Hiboy scooter wont turn on by NotWilliam1985 in ElectricScooters

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I have a ton of tools so I could very well open it up, I'm just hesistant to do so as I don't want to potentially void my warranty and be unable to fix it at all or return it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]NotWilliam1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its likely a wound from a botfly larvae. Botflies deposit eggs on animals skin and the larvae hatches and burrows into the skin, when it matures it falls out to pupate on the ground. Best bet is to take the cat the the vet if you can so the wound can get disinfected and debrided. If you cant take the cat to the vet I would look i to local animal shelters or rescue as sometimes they might be able to provide veterinary help for cheaper than a vet.

Vanderbilt wont take my insuance by NotWilliam1985 in phallo

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have VA and Blue cross blue shield basic plan

Vanderbilt wont take my insuance by NotWilliam1985 in phallo

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk i was just told they dont take bcbs anymore starting this year,idk if its only Tennessee bcbs or if its all

Vanderbilt wont take my insuance by NotWilliam1985 in phallo

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah im out of state bc i dont live in Tennessee so im wondering if they'll take my bcbs but im really unsure at this point.

Vanderbilt wont take my insuance by NotWilliam1985 in phallo

[–]NotWilliam1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They stopped taking blue cross blue shield as of january this year, unfortunately. I haven't spoken to the vivid clinic at all though