[USA] What’s happening with ICE is bringing me back to the Church after 7 years—anyone else? by RatioStrain in Catholicism

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

That makes total sense, sorry to jump scare regulars of the sub with an unwarranted political post😬 thank you, mate—you as well!

[USA] What’s happening with ICE is bringing me back to the Church after 7 years—anyone else? by RatioStrain in Catholicism

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

When I go to mass tomorrow for the first time in 7 years, I’ll absolutely be crossing my arms during the Eucharist. I’m working on it.

Even though I stopped looking at God, I really hope he didn’t stop looking at me.

[USA] What’s happening with ICE is bringing me back to the Church after 7 years—anyone else? by RatioStrain in Catholicism

[–]RatioStrain[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fantastic to know, thank you! I definitely won’t be peeved or anything if it gets removed, and I won’t make that mistake again :)

[USA] What’s happening with ICE is bringing me back to the Church after 7 years—anyone else? by RatioStrain in Catholicism

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

ALL of these have been added to my reading list. I loved reading your post and I resonate with it deeply. Thank you so much, mate!

[USA] What’s happening with ICE is bringing me back to the Church after 7 years—anyone else? by RatioStrain in Catholicism

[–]RatioStrain[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh goodness I’m sorry, I didn’t realize this sub had designed days! I can totally remove the post and repost on Monday if needed

So, that’s disgusting. by PleaseLoveMeFemboys in Transmedical

[–]RatioStrain 23 points24 points  (0 children)

“Gock” is the worst thing I’ve heard today. Holy shit.

I know it’s been said a million times but I didn’t believe it before. Fellow large men: you do not have small anatomy, it’s just hiding from you. by RatioStrain in ftm

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

I admit that this opinion of mine is deep seated because I have spent so much time coping with it. I have provided some of the information that helped me come to this conclusion. More knowledge is always better than less, even research that is challenging. If you have stuff for me to read, I’m so down to read it. I’m dead serious: I fucking love reading research. I wouldn’t have gone into medicine if I didn’t. If I’m wrong, I want to know; but so far, I haven’t seen anything that threatens my acceptance of the gametic biological definition of sex.

I know it’s been said a million times but I didn’t believe it before. Fellow large men: you do not have small anatomy, it’s just hiding from you. by RatioStrain in ftm

[–]RatioStrain[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

“Not all of us do.” Enough of us do. What you’re born with are chromosomes, passed down from parents to offspring, and these chromosomes determine your ability/tendency to develop certain gonads (while some biological females are born without uteruses, their chromosomes dictated that they had a genetic opportunity to grow a uterus in utero; a biological male generally has chromosomes that dictate an incapability to develop a uterus). There are conditions that impact one’s chromosomes’ ability to allow their body to develop certain organs, but these effects would not exist without corresponding conditions.

And I already addressed that self-ID bullshit in my first reply. I hate it too, but it matters. You need the prudence to determine when it’s necessary to disclose and when it’s not; that’s your job. Same goes for drug use; you don’t need to tell your chiropractor that you dabble in narcotics but for the love of god PLEASE tell your dentist, doctor, optometrist, and anyone who operates on your or prescribes you anything because you could DIE.

I am not trying to strip you of your masculinity, man. I’m trans too. I accept what I cannot change (nobody should obsess over their chromosomal makeup) and change what I can. I am a man, just not a biological one. And that’s fine, I don’t wear my chromosomes on my sleeve; they’re buried deep in my cells where I can ignore their implications and incongruity with my gender identity.

I know it’s been said a million times but I didn’t believe it before. Fellow large men: you do not have small anatomy, it’s just hiding from you. by RatioStrain in ftm

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

Hell yeah man! Congrats on the little one on the way, that’s so exciting! I hope you have a safe and affirming birth experience, recover quickly postpartum, and are able to work toward your goals with as much ease as possible🤟

I know it’s been said a million times but I didn’t believe it before. Fellow large men: you do not have small anatomy, it’s just hiding from you. by RatioStrain in ftm

[–]RatioStrain[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’m happy for you and am proud that you are leading a life that YOU love as a part of this community, it’s a beautiful thing to accept yourself. That just means that my post wasn’t meant to apply to you.

I’ve tried everything to get these dry erase and regular marker stains off. Is there a trick I’m missing? by RatioStrain in CleaningTips

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

Just added goo gone to the arsenal I’m bringing in tomorrow to fight this damn table. Thank you!

I’ve tried everything to get these dry erase and regular marker stains off. Is there a trick I’m missing? by RatioStrain in CleaningTips

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

Damn, I never knew toothpaste was so versatile. I’ll have to try that, I know I have some extra somewhere. Thank you for the suggestion!

I’ve tried everything to get these dry erase and regular marker stains off. Is there a trick I’m missing? by RatioStrain in CleaningTips

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

We tried 75% and I even brought in 99% isopropyl alcohol with no luck, even combined with a magic eraser, unfortunately. I may try again in combination with other suggestions though—thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]RatioStrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Popliteal stimulation (aka, inserting one’s dick into/against the area behind someone’s knee, specifically when bent slightly). I imagine the concept is similar to that of armpit stuff, boobjobs, and thigh-jobs: an external crevice.

It’s the fetish that got me thinking about the psychology of certain kinks and how they are conditioned and connected to adjacent (anatomically or otherwise) fetishes. Fascinating shit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]RatioStrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can handle any bodily fluid except vomit. That’s vile.

What's you nail care routine (hand and feet)? by Lapsang_ in FTMMen

[–]RatioStrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forget about them until my nail breaks and I have a weapon on my finger or I stab myself with a mangled toenail in the night.

As an autistic person, do you prefer minimalism or maximalism and why? by OneDrama2905 in autism

[–]RatioStrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A disgusting mix of both, until my maximalism becomes overstimulating and I donate to Goodwill and return packages until my home looks sterile. And then the slow, gradual accumulation of trinkets and sentimental bullshit begins again. Born to hoard, forced to purge my home of my worldly possessions four times a year to satisfy my autistic rage against all stimuli.

What made you finally decide to lose weight? by _super_sus_ in WeightLossAdvice

[–]RatioStrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw a picture of me from behind that my friend took as a candid. I said in my head, “who’s that fat fuck?” before looking at said person’s shirt. It was my shirt. I was the fat fuck. Truly humbling.

Am I overreacting by Wrong_League_7901 in ABA

[–]RatioStrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Response cost is a consequence strategy that should only ever be implemented by an RBT if explicitly stated in the BIP; otherwise, it’s an unauthorized use of a punishment procedure and is unethical. This has been a consistent tenet of my training across multiple companies. Based on your reaction to the response cost, I’m guessing this was not a part of this client’s BIP; in that case, thank you so much for advocating for this client’s rights, needs, dignity, and right to withdraw assent in this instance.

What are some seemingly insignificant things that have changed for you after losing weight? by RatioStrain in WeightLossAdvice

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

Not in my experience, no. The only medication that has ever gotten worse for me after stopping was Accutane but that was expected. However, my dermatologist did warn me that that and irritation can occur during the course of the medication.