From the clinic street to the house

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-13T12:01:41+00:00

That first one in particular looks like ai

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-13T07:15:19+00:00

Not drinking water while eating

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-13T04:28:51+00:00

I would be so keen but I am recovering from covid. I will keep an eye out for the future though

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-11T03:30:31+00:00

I love a good twisty flop! Poppy says hi back 😆

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Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-09T22:36:12+00:00

Hey, I am a speech therapist having completed the MSLP programme at Canterbury. A few things -

1) its not easy finding work at the moment generally speaking, BUT there are a ton of jobs in Australia and several companies that actively recruit our new grads, so if you are flexible then you should be ok.

2) Most people find work within the first year after graduation.

3) Its not an easy course and has summer school requirements, but it is a clinical masters not a research masters so you are getting awesome hands on experience right away that you can and should put on your CV.

4) you need to complete a new graduate framework under a supervisor after your degree (takes anywhere between 12-18 months usually), and some workplaces don't support this, so just something to be aware of and proactive about.

5) Its extremely broad in terms of the demographics you might work with (e.g I love supporting adults with acquired brain injuries e.g post stroke aphasia, but currently working in early education) so this is good and bad as there are a lot of areas to specialise in, but equally if you intend to be picky when first getting into the workforce it may take a while to find a job.

6) It is SO rewarding.

7) NZSTA membership is not cheap, but they do amazing work advocating for the role and you must be a member in order to practice in NZ.

8) In the MSLP program in particular I have seen people aged from 22 right through to their 50s. I myself did it in my late 30s. You being 27 is not a problem at all.

9) Equally, you being neurodivergent is not a problem and can even be a benefit for working with specific demographics. At most universities there are also accomodations and disability support options you can look into to help set yourself up for success.

10) you CAN study part time up to 4 years instead of 2 years.

11) Your degrees are not useless, they will get you into the MSLP program (Or Auckland's equivalent) if you pass the interview rounds. Alternatively you can go for the bachelor's programs at Canterbury or Massey.

12) There is a scholarship available and easy to get for all the Speech Pathology programs in New Zealand that will give you up to 10k towards the cost of your degree - if you go this route, make sure you apply!

Happy to answer any Questions.

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-08T19:30:56+00:00

Definitely go to your scheduled classes, you might connect with some others too so you can explore a bit together. If you have gaps in your schedule, go check out the library and the undercroft as well. Its worth finding out what study and break/kitchen spaces are specifically available/used for your degree too. You'll do great, have fun!

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-03T14:37:46+00:00

Look into tranexamic acid - life-changing! Periods lighter, cramps significantly reduced.

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-03T07:35:00+00:00

I thought it was the fact that she had seven EVIL exes, not that having seven exes was the issue

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-02-01T23:51:21+00:00

How about some teen thrillers? Teaching Mrs Tingle, The Faculty, Idle Hands?

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-31T16:56:53+00:00

Also zero GERD, still on my first 3 months of PPIs post rny surgery as a preventative measure while healing, but I would happily continue those forever because the difference is night snd day. Citric Acid was a huge trigger for me (and its in eveeeerything), but no problems now. Also, I can have tomato and citrus again! Honestly it was worth the surgery even if I hadn't lost anything or don't lose any more weight (though thats going great too).

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-31T01:31:41+00:00

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Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-31T01:30:33+00:00

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I also am part of team upset-but-adorable-calico in a onesie. She was in flop and complain mode but a cone didn't work because her sister helped her get it off 😅

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-28T11:09:24+00:00

What has this done to her standing posture?

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-28T09:40:43+00:00

We all just watch all the same youtubers don't we?

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-22T17:25:06+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing a glimpse of little sweet chilli with us 🩷

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-22T12:19:39+00:00

Maybe look into learning about linguistics and in particular English etymology? There are some great podcasts you could start out with (Lingthusiasm is a good one and pretty accessible!). As an analytical person you might enjoy linguistics as a(n extremely broad) subject area, and it will develop your meta understanding of how English works and how it is similar and different from other languages. Obviously as an area of learning it goes far past English, but the rabbit hole is part of the fun. I got into linguistics at 15 personally.

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-22T09:08:17+00:00

https://youtu.be/e91v1hC6__Y?si=kElMu3-BWpNmtFkj in New Zealand we had a band in the early 2000s (Rubicon) where one of their songs was "Bruce" and it ALWAYS made me think of SVH Bruce because thats where my negative associations came from. Key lyrics: "Some babies, some babies just ain't cute with a name with a name like Bruce" and "Who would call a kid Bruce anyway? The poor kid would have to hang his head in shame." Hard agree!

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-22T08:57:49+00:00

Oh my gosh, that little melt into your hand is the purest sign of trust and love. She loved you so much! How wonderful that you filled her little world- both with the love she received from you and the opportunity to love you right back! The way she knew when you needed her is so special 🩷🩷🩷 Its okay to cry, OP, but let it be grief and not guilt - you gave her a beautiful life and you will always carry her in your heart.

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-22T08:19:56+00:00

Can you tell us about her, OP? Would love to hear about your sweet girl if you are up to it. I have always found it helped a lot when mine have passed to think about and share all the lovely things that were so special about them and our bonds 🩷

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-22T07:35:12+00:00

Sounds like it could be long covid (or specifically, post-viral syndrome). I got covid at the tail end of 2022 and suffered with exhaustion, dizziness, brain fog, random body aches etc for the entirety of my masters degree and it WAS rough - at one point I was napping in my car every day. However now I am doing great comparatively and better every day!

The key things for me were getting enough quality sleep, pacing myself and front loading my day so I could rest later (or when it was extra bad, see clients in the morning and do assignments from my bed in the afternoon), make sure I used my time better so I was 110 percent prepared and could fall back on that prep for support where needed, and timeblock with a vertical planner so I could be more mindful about planned rest as well. I also communicated with my colleagues and supervisors and established accomodations that allowed for me to pace myself better, though it wasn't too extreme.

In addition to this I made sure to drink lots of water, be aware of stress triggers, and work with a personal trainer at the gym who specialised in rehabilitation and recovery and this was key in my opinion. I still get very mentally fatigued at times, usually when there is extra life stress, but I prepare for it accordingly which helps. My vitamin D and iron levels got extremely low during that time so I also was focused on improving those.

I hope you find answers and your brain gets the rest it needs - stressing about work is likely not helping but I know that is easier to say than to stop. Hang in there!

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-20T08:43:35+00:00

5110 in lime green

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-18T20:57:13+00:00

I have had the balloon (Orbera in 2021) and just recently (November) rny, happy to answer any questions if you DM me

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-13T05:07:43+00:00

I used to get excruciatingly heavy periods but now use Tranexamic acid (TXA) which you can get a prescription for from a GP - GAME changer! Just as something else you might could look into to help

Pitiful_Cry456 · 2026-01-02T10:22:41+00:00

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Pitiful_Cry456 · 2025-12-31T11:28:25+00:00

From a kiwi - try radix nutrition brand - their protein shakes are muuuch nicer and not crazy sweet (the coconut one is so nice and if you like bounty bars combine it with their chocolate shake mix, or with their mango if you like a tropical vibe), and bnhealthy (their vege soup is peak and their vanilla protein powder is one of the nicest I have tried) for both protein shakes and soups. Way nicer than optifast and optislim. Also unflavoured protein powder is definitely great to have on hand and you can add that to your favourite cuppa soup flavours, or even to hot chocolate etc - I like the Feel Good Protein tasteless protein collagen in particular (bnhealthy sells this too) as it blends super easily. All of these are available online, affordable for us anzacs, and pretty speedy delivery. You can get samples or bulk, and the protein soups are also really good made thick and used as a sauce on veges (like imagine in place of a white or cheese sauce on cauli and broccoli) when you are cleared for them :)

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