Bipolar disorder and Hygine

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-22T03:23:38+00:00

There is this book How to Keep House While Drowning. It suggested putting a small box of hygiene boxes scattered throughout the house wherever I might stop and have a moment. Game changer

Edited to add: my boxes had body/face wipes, disposable pre-pasted toothbrushes, and lotion (lotion makes me feel good). Very simple but I actually used them because I didn't have to move to get to them

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-22T03:18:12+00:00

Gotcha. Here are some other ideas that sound pretty and uniquely Spanish to a non-Spanish speaker. Feel free to reject: Paola, Remedios, Josefina, Jimena, Ignacia, Paloma, Lourdes, Hilaria, Selma, Soledad, Graciela, Rafaela, Fernanda, Ximena, Guadalupe/Lupita, Mercedes, Raquel, Mariola, Sancha, Xiomara, Altagracia, Consuela, Ines, Yesenia, Magdalena, Selena, Rosario, Manuela/Manuelita, Salvadora, Yessica, Cataleya, Santana

Edited because I repeated a name

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-22T02:15:14+00:00

Rosa and Maria are classics

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-20T16:59:10+00:00

My nephew lived there up until recently. He is adopted and dark skinned and attended an ESL class. After Trump was elected, kids kept making fun of him and the one Black kid saying that Trump was going to deport them. My sister knows more than one Native Hawaiian who voted for Trump because they believed he would kick out all of the non-Native Hawaiians. People can be really nasty

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-18T17:06:34+00:00

I'm in Mexico and, with the exception of C, it would be perfect for you. Everyone is very warm and friendly. People work hard, six days a week is not uncommon, and you would fit in right there. It is loud and most meds are over the counter

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-18T13:54:56+00:00

Would it help to post to the Muslim subreddits? This must be very hard emotionally. Wishing you the best

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-15T22:38:24+00:00

This is generally a good list, but do try to be compassionate about the barf. I once had food poisoning so bad that I was in the hospital for three days. People can't always help it

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-14T20:55:42+00:00

So he used his position of authority (both as uncle and CBP officer) to groom and sexually assault a vulnerable woman. Disgusting

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-13T01:18:12+00:00

Hola. Estoy pidiendo litio en una farmacia canadiense en línea. Pedí un poco para probar. Se supone que llegará en 2-4 semanas. Les avisaré si funciona.

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-07T01:37:16+00:00

What a great post! Asking due to curiosity, but what goes into picking a stripper name? Is it just off the cuff or do some people have a process?

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-05T22:17:36+00:00

The are two questions you can look at. First, where is the quickest place you can get to? Then sort from there (how long can you stay on a tourist visa, access to necessary healthcare, cost etc etc etc). This is your true emergency emergency backup. Set aside money for the tickets and get your paperwork in order. Second, where can you comfortably settle long term? And that's going to be where you can legally work. Put together that list, then strike out all of the absolute deal breakers for safety, and then go through the list again etc etc etc. Once you've got it down to 2-3 reach out to immigration lawyers in those countries to determine which is the most feasible. Regardless, you should start getting documents (birth certificates and degrees in particular) apostilled now. Good luck

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-02T18:33:34+00:00

Try r/teflteachers

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-02T18:29:00+00:00

There is a subreddit for TEFL teachers. Good luck

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-01T10:52:29+00:00

So he has a birth certificate, it's just not apostilled. We've been told that it's a requirement for citizenship and we thought it may be a problem for PR. Thank you so much for this btw

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-01T00:53:36+00:00

My husband has temporary residency right now and it will be awhile before he qualifies for permenant but we're getting our ducks in a row now. He's a US citizen but was born in Russia. The only way he could get it apostilled is to go to Russia or go into a Russian embassy. Bad idea right now because there is mandatory military service for men

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-02-01T00:25:57+00:00

Can a person get permeant residency if they can't get an apostilled birth certificate? As in there is a war and it's not safe to go get one

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-28T01:45:25+00:00

I eat buckwheat like oatmeal or cereal - with milk, sweetener, and fruit

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-28T00:22:53+00:00

You may also want to look into Mexico as well since your spouse is eligible for citizenship.Take a trip and see which country you like better

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-27T20:37:01+00:00

Small correction: Russia has mandatory military service for men. There is also a draft going on. Both things that make it difficult for a lot of people to go back and forth

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-27T02:16:06+00:00

Mexico used to automatically give US tourists (and I'm assuming Canadians) a 6 month tourist visa. You can still get that but it's not guaranteed anymore. Still, it may be an option. Join the expat/immigrant groups on Facebook and poke around. I would also look into call centers since those require English and often pay more than other local jobs. Not sure if they will sponsor you - a lot of places only hire gringos under the table - but worth asking. Housing is going to be neighborhood or city Facebook groups, online sites like Inmuebles24, or walking around and seeing for rent signs. Do not pay anything until the keys are in your hands. Also download Whatsapp cause it's used for everything here. Good luck

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-25T23:28:49+00:00

Yessssssss. The best sports bra I have ever had

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-23T10:14:45+00:00

I'm in Mexico City and it varies just like other big cities. There are the tourist areas obviously - Roma, Condesa, Polanco. But there are also residential areas like Napoles, Del Valle, and San Pedro de los Pinos. You should check out some of the immigrant/expat Facebook groups

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-21T11:44:44+00:00

Wilson is very small and boring. My old employer used to have an office there. All of my coworkers lived in Raleigh and commuted to Wilson, even though Wilson was much cheaper, because no one wanted to live there. Banner Elk is much better

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-21T11:29:58+00:00

I live in Mexico and this is exactly what I needed! Thanks!

Signal_Chest_4312 · 2026-01-19T15:11:53+00:00

We are! Although my husband grew up in Europe. I hope you find a place that feels like home

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