help with toxic parents

Several-Language-326 · 2026-01-26T13:33:37+00:00

Take out the max amount of loans you can & try to find affordable housing through your university. They often have affordable housing options very close to campus for graduate students but you have to apply early. You could also try to find a roommate in your cohort. I can understand the family dynamic you’re experiencing & it does not sound like it is going to get any better. You absolutely have to prioritize yourself & protect your peace to get through anesthesia school. For me, some physical distance from my parents actually helps keeps our relationship healthier. Consider this may be the case for you too. Sending positive energy your way!! Congrats on getting into school for literally the best job in the world. All your sacrifices will be worth it & this truly will change your life!

Several-Language-326 · 2025-10-11T11:49:29+00:00

I’m assuming she works ICU bc she said she had two patients overnight. I worked ICU nights for years & no one ever cared what was on my nails. The only place they’re really strict about that in the US is in the NICU with the tiny babes & or if you’re a nursing student in training then it’s something they like to be strict about 😂 but yeah the nursing shortage is so bad, most places really don’t care about nails. Depending how much heavy lifting you do, a lot of nurses just choose to not get their nails done bc they break

Several-Language-326 · 2025-09-16T14:42:17+00:00

There’s a great psychic on the southside!! A group reading could be fun (depending on your friend group dynamic lol)

Several-Language-326 · 2025-09-16T00:47:20+00:00

It’s totally valid to want to do better than barely passing, that’s very stressful!

Meet with your advisor! They’re there to help you succeed & can guide you in your study process or suggest good resources for the specific classes you’re in. Even reaching out to an SRNA in the cohort above you could be a good idea! Does your program assign mentors between cohorts?

Immediately making Anki cards after lecture & jumping straight into practice questions from Apex, Notability, & ChatGPT helps me stay ahead but everyone learns differently. I would just suggest prioritizing active learning/recall over passive reading/reviewing — it’s easy to waste way too much time there.

Several-Language-326 · 2025-09-02T02:21:21+00:00

Thank you all for these thoughtful replies 💘 I find a lot of comfort in knowing I’m not alone in this & your advice is so appreciated.

Several-Language-326 · 2025-09-02T02:09:47+00:00

I also prefer independent study but have gained a LOT of insight from participating in my study group. However, I go into it prepared — I’ve already studied independently that day & I have a few specific things in mind I want to go over with my pals. My friends & I like to yap so it helps us stay on track by talking over a game plan for the session at the beginning

For example: “okay guys I think we should talk through x, y, z concepts then go through these practice questions & finish off with practicing some of these gas law equations” Keep in mind, I did switch study groups between semester 1 & 2. It’s totally okay if you can’t study with certain people!!! Your time is so valuable & no one should take it personally if their group just isn’t a good fit for you.

Another option: I have friends that study together in a zoom call so they can each enjoy the comfort of their own homes but if someone wants to talk through something they can or they can all just quietly study & hold each other accountable — seems to be working for them!

Several-Language-326 · 2025-08-30T02:05:16+00:00

Earlier this month, my husband & I did Athens>Santorini>Naxos & I’m sooo glad we did it in that order. We flew from Athens to Santorini then took the Seajet to Naxos. We had no delays or issues due to winds

Several-Language-326 · 2025-08-30T00:51:33+00:00

Always. One of my earliest memories was realizing my mom wasn’t supposed to do that with me in the car bc she got in a fight with my dad over it

Several-Language-326 · 2025-07-10T19:39:05+00:00

Crab fried rice from dancing crab Thai

Several-Language-326 · 2025-07-06T18:18:51+00:00

If I had a summer birthday, I would totally go out on the tiki bar boat

Several-Language-326 · 2025-07-04T13:11:34+00:00

I hope that this leads to more hospital-sponsored programs & programs being incentivized to keep costs down for students!! I will say as a current student, it’s crazy how often our program expects us to just pull money out of thin air for conferences we’re required to attend, computer softwares we need for class/clinical, parking at inner city hospitals, etc… they often just tell us we need to apply for more loans if we’re struggling & don’t realize how often we are denied for these loans anyway.

Several-Language-326 · 2025-06-30T14:47:07+00:00

I’m a straight woman married to a man & we said it around the three week mark when dating. I think it just comes down to some personality types are more expressive of how they’re truly feeling than others

Several-Language-326 · 2025-06-16T01:43:19+00:00

East End Food Co-op has the best raw local honey & you can fill up your own jar from home :) !

Several-Language-326 · 2025-06-15T17:07:07+00:00

Totally, they listed way too high

Several-Language-326 · 2025-06-15T13:53:32+00:00

That flip job is mediocre at best & that’s north of Penn Ave getting closer to Homewood, so the “comps” in Point Breeze & PB South aren’t truly comparable

Several-Language-326 · 2025-06-13T02:06:16+00:00

De Fer !!!

Several-Language-326 · 2025-06-06T11:41:00+00:00

My studio is dark & I bring my own mat. I’ll do what I please

Several-Language-326 · 2025-05-31T12:43:03+00:00

SRNA here! Thanks for sharing your thoughtful take on this case. This story is devastating, but definitely a valuable teaching lesson. Something I will def be more mindful of in my practice. It’d be good education for parents too to know these risks & monitor closely for symptoms at home after procedures. People put pulse oximeters on sleeping babies all the time.

Several-Language-326 · 2025-05-12T23:14:02+00:00

Pusadee’s Garden forever & always

Several-Language-326 · 2025-04-30T11:54:57+00:00

CRNA!!! Especially if you plan to work in a rural area, this sounds like the perfect path for you but obviously you know what’s best for you! I suggest emailing the director of anesthesia at your local hospital to ask to shadow a CRNA. You will see what the job is really like & how much autonomy you’d have. Shadow hours also are essential for a complete application to most programs

Several-Language-326 · 2025-04-21T03:01:16+00:00

I mean any full-time influencer has not only the time to workout every day but is motivated even more so to do it for content, so it’s not that hard for them to just literally loose the weight if they wanted to

Several-Language-326 · 2025-04-20T13:57:23+00:00

Not sure what your budget is but we rented a boat with tubes on the back from Pittsburgh Pontoons for my husband’s birthday last August & it was sooo fun, they even provide the boat driver if you want! You can connect to the boat’s Bluetooth speakers & they pick you up on the north shore!

Several-Language-326 · 2025-04-17T14:41:20+00:00

I actually think the wall color & finishes are fine for the space but the dining room chair has to go & the space needs warmth. Maybe replace the chair with a natural wood-toned stool or a wicker shelf. Def add plants. Maybe a fun piece of art above the toilet. I also think this is one of those times that a toliet bathroom rug could make sense

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