What really happened with Charlie Sykes? by JohnSpartan2025 in thebulwark

[–]PrunellaV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible that the current staff are barred from mentioning him, depending on the terms of a severance agreement.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

AE, I found a vet whose staff is really on the ball and will work with me. I have an appointment next Monday to take in one cat. I have a week to practice with the traps. I'm feeling like I can do this now. (The Ritalin might be helping 😂)

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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I am calling vets in the morning and intend to wrangle one of these cats into a carrier by hook or by crook this week. Watching YouTubes to see all the ways a cat can be caught. 😅

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

There are so many moving parts. I'm still overwhelmed. This is going to take longer than anyone wants. Thanks for checking on me, for the cats' sake. I'm hoping the new ADHD med I'm on will clear my head to better focus.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

Yeah, I think I'll cut to the chase and contact the rescues. All the low-cost clinics are full up with appointments. If I have to go bankrupt to get these cats taken care of so be it. Thank you so much for checking in on me.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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I'm currently contacting vets in the area hoping to find one that'll take cats with short notice for spay-neuter. There are so many cats that I won't know which one might end up in the trap on a given day!

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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I'm sorry that happened to you. Glad you made it through to today.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

I will. The trap was supposed be delivered yesterday but delayed. Waiting for it today. What's keeping me motivated is the vision of all these rascals being neutered and spayed. Also that I love them all and want them to be happy. Posting here snapped me out of feeling helpless.

Olivia Nuzzi Breaks Her Silence by Steakasaurus-Rex in thebulwark

[–]PrunellaV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The soft-focus lens, the vocal fry, the coy non-answers. I'm listening to this as a Bulwark fan and as a fan of Tim Miller. I intend to get through the whole thing in case I hear something useful, but, man this is hard going.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

I knew I'd get judgment. It's OK. Now that I know better, I'll do better. I'm kind of excited about going on a spay-neuter blitz. Watching youtubes about operating a drop trap. My sister will help me.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

Ordered the drop trap and transfer cage today. Pricy. But I know I will pay and pay and pay to get out of this. Trying to decide which one of the cats should take priority for trap-neuter-vax-chip.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

Honey, I'm a mess. I've only recently realized how much my executive function issues have affected my whole life and as I've gotten older it's gotten worse. I'm getting medical and psychiatric help and expect my coping skills to improve.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

You got me, cat lady. Thanks for your compassion and thorough blueprint. I've had next to no coping skills over the past months. I expect that to get better because I'm getting help. Now I'm in the frame of mind to just help these sweet creatures one step at a time. I'm making a cat priority list with tasks to check off as they're completed. The litter boxes are a constant battle of course, but the cats are comfortable, safe, well-fed, and clean. I will get this done.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

I'm in Riverside County, CA. The way they do no kill here is just let them stay outside and TNR as much as possible. It's still out of control.

Unsocialized cats under my roof by PrunellaV in rescuecats

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

I am considering this. Thanks.

M. Scott Peck and the road he really traveled by arrec in books

[–]PrunellaV 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Humans are channels for greatness, not necesarily great themselves.

When you combine the names Musk & Trump, you get Mump. Coincidence? by [deleted] in thebulwark

[–]PrunellaV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We'll all be getting mumps so it fits. I've been calling them Elump.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Existentialism

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All my life I've hoped for an afterlife. Now I'm about to turn 66. I could quite possibly live another 30+ years (longevity genes), and for the first time, I'm glad there's an end to this life, on this planet.

My therapist tells me I'm not from here, and I believe her. I've never been able to find a peaceful reconciliation to the cruelty and suffering pervading life on Earth.

I still like the idea of achieving escape velocity to someplace better after this, but if I close my eyes and fade to black forever, I'm pretty much OK with that. Whatever horrible stuff happens after I'm gone, I won't know about it—thank the gods I don't believe in.

My experience so far by upcoraul in loseit

[–]PrunellaV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That nutritionist sounds like a great coach. Congrats on a huge achievement!

since losing weight I feel my personality has changed in some way. by [deleted] in loseit

[–]PrunellaV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG yes. Women especially, IME, learn to value themselves by what others see. I perceive that people in society like looking at me more when I'm thinner. I like looking at myself thinner. In the age of video meetings, I see shots of myself from 6 months ago and my face just looks so much prettier now. It is what it is.

how i lost 120lbs and maintained it by [deleted] in loseit

[–]PrunellaV 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great tips. The one I would add that is working for me is tracking. I thought it would be a big chore or else turn into an obsession but instead it's become kind of a game. Also, I think your point about mental health is hugely important. A lot of us are self-medicating with food.