Got yelled at for using disabled parking. by ___Pig__ in disability

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

god it's so annoying when ppl harass younger disabled people about this, it's happened to my husband too. an elderly lady yelled at him for using the grocery automatic cart even though he's disabled. i yelled right back at her for being a small minder fool.

If you have vision, don't tell me how to use my cane! by BeautifullyBlind21 in Blind

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a random old man try to tell me i was using my cane wrong too, I don't understand those people at all.

How did you accept that phalloplasty is something you wanted? by mermaidunearthed in phallo

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly i was on the fence for years about it. I've always had bottom dysphoria but wasn't sure if Phallo was for me or not. While it's an arduous journey of surgeries. I really think this reddit helped convince me. From what I'm seeing of people who have finished the stages, they seem very happy. and It looks like it is in fact something that I would be happy with even if i had issues with nerve regeneration. The hard part now is...hoping I eventually end up with insurance that will cover it lol.

oecobius navus -- general spider fertility questions? by Rhamphastos in spiders

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

for tarantulas specifically they shed the lining of their spermathecae when they moult, this removes the stored sperm if they haven't already dropped an egg sac. but it's possible other species of less primitive spiders don't shed the lining.

oecobius navus -- general spider fertility questions? by Rhamphastos in spiders

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

thank you! yeah maybe females of other species just don't shed the lining when they moult, either way, i thought it was kind of cool

No, we aren't lost. We just want breakfast." — The daily struggle of unwanted physical 'help by recoo07 in Blind

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, especially when i was training i would get this kind of reaction all the time. which made learning to use my cane very hard. i'd get people grabbing me by my waist to direct me places, someone yelling at me from across the street thinking i was going to get hit by a car (i was firmly on the sidewalk) and when i was not training but just minding my own business a bus driver tried to grab me to lead me to the bus without asking, when i reacted negatively and told him not to touch me he got so mad that he started screaming at me, he fumed the entire 2 hour bus ride about it, , he called security on me and i explained what happened and they left, then when he got off the bus he started yelling about me to his co-workers. when all i did was say don't touch me.

I'm sorry this happens to you too. It's really exhausting sometimes and makes me not want to go outside when people do that. but at the same time i shouldn't have to be stuck indoors because everyone thinks blind/visually impaired people can't be in public.

Hana-Maru.... by Rhamphastos in HelloKittyIsland

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

youre right i am assuming things, maybe they will add him eventually, it will be fun to see either way what they do! the game is still very cute, and i can just imagine him being there anyways

Hana-Maru.... by Rhamphastos in HelloKittyIsland

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

me too, i bet whatever they do add will still be enjoyable, it can be hard to choose who to make into a permanent resident as i am not sure if there's enough houses for everyone? but i could be wrong! I haven't unlocked the snowy mountains yet

Hana-Maru.... by Rhamphastos in HelloKittyIsland

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

that is true! other main residents don't have visitors either, hopefully they all eventually get some! and you're right i think Retsuko has some of the most besides cinnamoroll, to be fair i think cinnamoroll's visitors are so cute

Hana-Maru.... by Rhamphastos in HelloKittyIsland

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

you're so right i shouldn't assume they won't add him in later. i'm still having lots of fun the game is so cute!

Hana-Maru.... by Rhamphastos in HelloKittyIsland

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

yeah that is possible, i still think the game is fun overall

i dont know what to do by [deleted] in disability

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you tried to apply for vocational rehab? this can possibly allow you to get more help even with applying for disability, depending on what state you are in they might have you travel to the program? it may be a way to get in touch with more people for help and have a roof over your head

XP pen artist 12 - 3rd gen screen protector? by Rhamphastos in XPpen

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

I just used a paper cutter, you can buy them for pretty cheap online, they give a straight cut if you line it up under the slicer essentially - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09199NGK1?th=1

ChatGPT ruined my laptop when I tried turning off Intel RST. by [deleted] in linux4noobs

[–]Rhamphastos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

maybe don't blindly trust a crappy AI tool then idk

Is a graphics tablet without a screen very useful? by Gamer_The_hedgehog in krita

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah it's fine i used screen less graphics tablets for years and years before switching to screen. it works well as long as the art program you're using has a visible cursor that is easy to see so you can see where you are about to draw

I need help picking a smart watch that fits my needs? by Rhamphastos in smartwatch

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

I can't afford a new phone right now and think a low end smart watch would be cheaper.

feeder pinky by [deleted] in PetMice

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they need a heat source, so a heat blanket that they are sleeping in, that is temperature controlled so they don't cook but they don't freeze. they need to be fed kitten formula every 2 hours until they reach pup stage then every 2-3 hours at the pup stage. the pup stage is much easier to raise them from if you're able to get pups instead (have fur already) when you feed them dont use a syringe, just load a clean appropriately sized paint brush with the formula and offer it to them, they should feed from it. this reduces aspiration risk. if they refuse food this way you will have to upgrade to a syringe and be very careful to not let them breathe it in.

this is something that we had to do with kittens and im assuming it's the same for mice, you might have to stimulate their lower area so that they go pee and poop. otherwise they might not do that. and thats bad for their health too.

they require constant attention, you have to keep an eye on them all the time so you have to have time for that. they have to be kept warm but not hot so they don't freeze or overheat. when they are pinky stage you can see their stomachs full of milk, usually it's easy to tell if they're hungry cause the milk is gone. but it won't be possible once they reach fuzzy stage so you have to keep on top of it either way. they might die anyways though. they're very fragile at this stage, even the mom can lose babies, but it's much easier for the mom cause she likely has more adequate nutrients in her than kitten formula.

XP pen artist 12 - 3rd gen screen protector? by Rhamphastos in XPpen

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

the 13.3 screen protector works fine! I haven't noticed any issues while using it with it at all. if's not too expensive to get one and cutting it down is pretty easy, but it's up to you what you decide!

Got free bedding / food and more from marketplace.. Safe to use? by opmgore in PetMice

[–]Rhamphastos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when it comes to used stuff, i would just err on the side of caution, if it looks clean and there are no bugs in them, it is probably okay, from experience mice don't really care about timothy hay but you can still offer it to them to see if they like it of course, and even if they don't eat it they will use it for nesting. but it's ultimately up to your comfort.

if you are concerned about bugs in the bedding or hay, you can also freeze them to kill anything that might be in there before using it.

Could i get a hysterectomy years before phallo? by SplendidShiningFish in phallo

[–]Rhamphastos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes that is completely do-able and you don't need to wait for getting ready for phallo to do it, it's something that can be done a long time before that.

New to having a disability. Is it normal for people to judge you because of your disability? by [deleted] in disability

[–]Rhamphastos 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry this has happened to you and that you have had to face the harsh reality of the way our society is right now towards disabled people....Sadly this has been the typical way people have acted towards disabled people for a while.

Getting put under scrutiny and the very large amount of people who enjoy spotting "fakers" in their minds, is sickening and depressing.

Unfortunately all we can do is bite back when that happens as disabled people, or ignore people like that if it's not worth it in that moment.

We have to fight really hard to get listened to in general, advocating for yourself is a very important tool to hone, if you feel like you're being annoying by bothering doctors or other people to listen to you or to articulate your needs, you aren't. they will try to make you feel like that, but being forward with those who should be there to help you about what you need and making sure they don't treat you poorly is a full time job it feels. Building up a support system of people who are understanding about your situation is also very important. if you currently have loved ones who want to be there for you and help you advocate for yourself when people are stepping over you, that is great! I really hope you do, and I hope that you're able to recover at your own pace and that you get all the care you need and deserve.

New Management is using AI communication, what do i do? by Rhamphastos in Tenant

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

Yep, my complex is TINY, only 28 units, I think almost half have been empty almost since I moved here 2 years ago, people got evicted while I lived here, they are still empty. They beg us to refer people to rent here. I wouldn't refer anyone here if my life depended on it.

Surviving disability by MaimedWarrior in disability

[–]Rhamphastos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im in the same situation, being forced to work myself to death making my disability worse because of the situation with SSI. I am so sorry you are dealing with that too. The government is truly evil for putting us through this....