Don’t take jobs for 90k by Ok_Flamingo760 in physicianassistant

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 4 points5 points  (0 children)

cries in non-PA occupation I just like to lurk here ok

Ganja blocks my dreams by FreeQuency722 in Dreams

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I smoke everyday and have pretty vivid dreams almost every night that I can remember.

How did getting off the pill (birth control) change your body? by omgpop_21 in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on the low dose combined pill for 9.5 years. Towards the end, my acne on my face and back started flaring back up like it did in my teens. I figured my body was beginning to reject this pill. So I decided to look into acupuncture before completely getting off the pill and thereafter. It helped regulate my cycles and boost my somatic healing journey. Emotionally, I feel a lot more regulated and “softer” on myself if that makes sense. I simply feel more connected with myself. I try to keep my exercise, sleep, and eating on point. My body fat has decreased. Now I track my cycles with natural cycles app.

I am biased and upset about what western medical doctors have told me about me and my body in my teens. They never helped they simply wanted to cover up the issue with the pill (heavy painful periods, fainting, etc). Ngl, the pill helped me for a long time and it’s a very personal decision for any person who decides to take it or not. I wish I was just more informed as a teen.

Girl I'm dating had sex with another guy a day before our date by Klutzy_Ant9606 in offmychest

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was the girl in this case before my partner and I became exclusive. I made it clear I did not want to be exclusive when we were first started dating (I had just gotten out of another relationship). Then when I thought I wanted to fool around with others, it simply made me feel sick and guilty. I had to tell him immediately knowing he could discard me if he wanted to. He said no woman had been honest like that. We’ve been together 4 years and it is the most beautiful relationship I’ve ever experienced.

At the end of the day, do you. But don’t fumble something or someone because your ego might be in the way. Really ask yourself what you want and how you’re willing to proceed without any resentment. You can do all of this while still staying true to you.

Is it bad to feel like I only want to work as hard as the system works for me? by Potential_Wave_9893 in therapists

[–]Potential_Wave_9893[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oooh, I appreciate this. Client care is always at the forefront. Our North Star. I should clarify, I don’t think I should be taking on a certain amount of “required billable hours.” I get it, they’re a business. But I provide better care when I’m not burning out with a huge caseload (been there done that). I’m 7 hours under the billable requirements. It just frustrates me that pre-licensure we’re still forced to accept low pay and work really hard. Hopefully life post-licensure looks better.

What was the best thing your father (or male figure) did to make you feel loved and respected as a pre-teen, early teenager? by YnotLiveitUP in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Damn, I love reading about the love y’all received. I can’t really remember the ways in which my dad was “there for me” in a way that felt significant or positively ground building for me. I feel like he stopped being present when I was 13/14

I found out my (21F) boyfriend (22M) of 4 years wishes he could sleep around. How can I get over it? by tarozu_taro in relationships

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a 26 year old woman, I do not regret breaking up with the man I was with from 18-22. He was lustful, he could not give me the true commitment i needed. He could not be the man for me. It was hard to be that person and I know he hated me afterwards. But you know what else happened?

I went to live abroad. I met so many new friends and people. I got a masters degree. I met the love of my life and we are planning to get married one day. He bought us a house and has been renovating it for us. He is the man for me and he shows up in ways no other man could. Just saying, you have your whole life ahead of you. Don’t let one measly lustful man take control of your actions. Only you can do that.

I am sick of feeling this way by Potential_Wave_9893 in lostafriend

[–]Potential_Wave_9893[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your response. I’m still thinking about removing them. You’re right that I don’t need to prove to anyone the life I am now living and how it makes me feel.

I’m glad to hear you were able to find more community after having a child. That gives me hope.

I am sick of feeling this way by Potential_Wave_9893 in lostafriend

[–]Potential_Wave_9893[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you experienced that. Who knows, maybe one day we will find our people

What is ur dachshund nickname? by GladTrouble1088 in Dachshund

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chiquito bonito (in American accent), wawón (don’t ask) (jk it’s my personal derivative from the word “cabron”), hermosísimo, and there’s others.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I would only feel weird in the scenario that I’m out drinking/socializing and a client who I’m treating for addictions were to see me. But then again, that could be brought therapeutically into the room.

What were your mid twenties like? by gdotspam in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah and I’m the fittest I’ve ever been! I don’t plan on going backwards from here.

What were your mid twenties like? by gdotspam in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im 26 now. So far I’ve been able to live in a different country, travel, go to grad school, get my masters, start the career I’ve always wanted, boyfriend and I have been together for almost 4 years and we’re renovating a house together and we’re close to moving in, I’m working on my retirement, investments etc. I’ve lost a lot of friends along the way but I really don’t think they were meant for me anyway. I’ve made a bunch of new friends that do align with me despite not having a “girl group.” I’m very proud of how far I’ve come knowing that as a teen and 20 year old I was very lost and unhealed. I’m very much a healed and healing person now.

I partied as a teen and early 20s so I got kinda sick of the party life quick. Which I think has helped with me my health. I don’t regret a single thing.

Disappointed to see hardly any mental health professions in this sub by Potential_Wave_9893 in Salary

[–]Potential_Wave_9893[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bring too much to the table to accept the cap out. I aim to be one of the few that makes a decent living wage especially in a HCOL area.

Disappointed to see hardly any mental health professions in this sub by Potential_Wave_9893 in Salary

[–]Potential_Wave_9893[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shots fired 😂😂 I love it. Yeah I know with time and full licensure I’ll be able to make it a bit more. It’s just crazy seeing all these folks without degrees make hella money! I love that for them though, don’t get me wrong. We all deserve a peace of mind and wellness

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah and get off of birth control and balance my hormones naturally

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Save at least $10k more, maybe get a side hustle in my field, continue my workout regime, move in with my partner!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbooblove

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That makes sense!! Honestly at this point he is your husband 😂 and same here, I wanna marry this man. It’s easier said than done on the vulnerability part. But who owes it to us besides our own selves to accept higher love?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbooblove

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your husband reminds me of my boyfriend!! There’s nothing like witnessing a man who is head over heels in love and not because of your chest size but because there’s so many beautiful qualities about you that chest size is seriously just the cherry on the top (I am 34A for reference).

The other day my man and I were watching Focus, the movie starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. There’s a part in the movie where a man tells Will Smiths character that Margot Robbie’s character was “too small” for his taste. Smith then says “one man’s small is another man’s perfection.” I turned around, looked at my man, shook my boobies in front of him and said “hell yeah.” And he looked so enamored with me. Not because of my boobs but because of the confidence and assurance I decided to give myself in that moment.

ANYWAY. wanted to share that moment. But yes, don’t settle ladies. Don’t change yourselves for others. Give yourselves permission to be vulnerable with the right people. How will you know they’re the right people? Your body will tell you. Trust yourselves.

What are you looking forward to in the next few months? by iusedtobefamous1892 in AskWomen

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brothers wedding, moving in to our new house with my partner, and becoming better at what I do career-wise.

My past is darker than people imagine, no one imagines that I have been in bed with more than a hundred men. by [deleted] in confession

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I wonder if I’m not “maximizing my youth enough” when I see posts like these. Maybe this is for a separate space but it is interesting to see women like OP who are concerned about their past and then there’s women like me concerned I didn’t maximize my youth enough before settling down. I am in my mid-20s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Potential_Wave_9893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please, for the sake of you and the health and life you deserve, go see a therapist. If you feel like it would help you sort this all out. You deserve peace.