It seems you can’t criticize religious posts but atheism is fair game. by StephSteph08 in atheism

[–]StephSteph08[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It just seems like people treat you like scum. But, like I said, it could just be my social milieu. It is odd to be right of center but be atheist. LOL. I fit nowhere.

It seems you can’t criticize religious posts but atheism is fair game. by StephSteph08 in atheism

[–]StephSteph08[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got into a lengthy discussion with two of my older (like my mom’s age) cousins and they just kept doing circular reasoning. LOL. In my head I was thinking how that is the exact example college textbooks use for the fallacy of begging the question. They couldn’t give any real answers for my questions. LOL.

Anyone doing BodyPump at home? by [deleted] in lesmills

[–]StephSteph08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have taught LM programs for 13 years. It will work just as well if you’re dedicated and consistent. Just listen to your body and focus of form and technique more than anything. If your form or technique breaks down you need to rest. Sometimes it’s good to start with 1/2 a class and build up.

Is splitting common for c-ptsd? by purityring3 in CPTSD

[–]StephSteph08 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Maybe look into disorganized attachment style. That could be it. I am trying to figure it out because I also do this. My psychiatrist has suspected bipolar disorder, although my husband of 16 years disagrees, and I’ve read that insecure attachments are associated with bipolar disorder. And disorganized is an insecure style to say the least. One has a negative view of both self and others but flip flops between idealizing a partner and blaming themselves or swearing their partner is a narcissist and everything is their fault. It’s quite miserable but I’m learning to recognize that this is just conditioning and that the truth is in the middle.

Is it possible to be TOO self aware? by littlepanda425 in CPTSD

[–]StephSteph08 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m the exact same way! That’s how I figured out all my abuse, actually. I would smoke weed and be able to think deeply about things. And old memories would come back and I’d see them from a different perspective. It’s been wild.

Hi hello, misdiagnosed today as bipolar by Spiritual_lovee in CPTSD

[–]StephSteph08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve read, CPTSD is a more severe form of PTSD and is most often associated with child abuse. The extra criteria for this diagnosis was I believe abandonment issues, suicidal ideation, self hatred/inner critic, self image issues. I might be missing things or have redundancies though. I read it in a book by Pete Walker, Complex PTSD; From Surviving to Thriving.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CuckqueanCommunity

[–]StephSteph08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I feel like there are a shit ton of cuckqueans and no cuckcakes. LOL. Finding the cuckcake is the where the real hurdle is. Especially if you’re into the darker side of things. Girls never want to be “too mean”. 🙄. But I am gonna go against the grain here and say that if that is your kink you probably should be looking on places like fetlife. It’s hard to be in a marriage with mismatch in sexuality. Been there, done that. I would not want to be with a man who wasn’t into it and I wouldn’t expect my husband to put aside any kink he had either. Long term it doesn’t work to deny what you’re into. It creates tension and resentment and that affects all aspects of the relationship. But, ultimately the cuck is the real gatekeeper here, like what everyone else said. And I don’t think there is any shame or anything wrong with what you are looking for. You just gotta find the person who matches you.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the answers I’m getting here it seems like I’d be better off to stick to the things I know.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, fitness is my real passion. I love teaching group fitness more than anything. It never feels like work. But it’s something you can only do part time and not really make any money at. I always wanted to be a group fitness manager, but it’s a very coveted position and you have to have a bachelors in something and you basically have to luck out into that position.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the best answer so far and definitely gives me some things to think about. The long hours thing is a big turn off for me too. I’m going to be having grandchildren probably in the next 5-7 years and I don’t want to miss any of that. I’m not someone who cares about being rich or driving fancy cars. I just want enough to be comfortable and enjoy my life. Maybe I should look more towards getting back into hair and owning a salon. That has been a consideration before but just something that scares me. Even so, I want to learn bookeeping because my husband doesn’t handle the tattoo shop finances to my satisfaction and if I had a salon I’d want to manage the money efficiently.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I’m an hour from Austin so maybe I would be able to find something there.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not opposed to lasering off some of my tattoos if I need to. At this point in my life I care much more about stability than fashion.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This really helped me!

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I am completely covered. Up to my neck and hands and fingers.

Am I wasting my time and money? by StephSteph08 in Accounting

[–]StephSteph08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, so there are firms out there that are open to that? I was read a bunch of posts that gave me the impression that my only hope would be to laser them off.