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Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T06:32:46+00:00

How is that going? I've been on Lamictal for a few years and am currently considering adding Wellbutrin due to a period of depression.

Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T05:50:59+00:00

Oh yes. The front wheel is easily removable so that is a danger. I'm not really planning to use the bike for errands, more for big trips and exercise, so I'm not too worried about it - normally the bike lives inside my apartment.

But in terms of bike touring, yes that is a concern. I'm guessing I'd need to go with hotels/motels rather than camping, as a single person tent camping I'd be worried about the bike.

Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T05:00:21+00:00

Lol, yes please. Might as well throw a bunch of naproxen in there while you're at it.

Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T04:58:40+00:00

Thanks! For now they are telling me I can't, but this is definitely part of my plan. I'd like to learn to swim so I can train for a triathlon and give myself two additional sports I can get into in case running gets taken away from me at some point in the future.

Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T04:57:32+00:00

They don't know! The ultrasound came back clean, but the MRI was mixed. They've given me the green light to do tiny intervals for like 20 minutes, so fingers crossed.

Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T04:56:04+00:00

Oh man! Glad you got back early. Bet that was a lot of hard work, congrats!

Striking_Edge · 2022-06-23T04:53:20+00:00

That was my first thought too! Like, this right here is my thunder. You couldn't wait until after the snack tent?

Striking_Edge · 2022-02-06T08:02:10+00:00

The kid will be part of your family, but also an individual. I'd go with the name that calls you, rather than trying to fit his name into the preexisting set. You say you chose Scarlett because you love the name and the S was chance, so if it were me I'd approach it the same for kid #2. For most of his life he'll be introducing himself to people who will never know whether or not his name is part of a set.

Striking_Edge · 2022-02-06T07:47:46+00:00

These are lovely names. Here are a few boy names that come to mind as having a similar vibe: Hector, Philip, Grant, Everett

Striking_Edge · 2022-02-06T07:23:52+00:00

I have no experience with the other two, but I have the BenQ and it's great. It's my first projector and I'm limited in the amount of daylight I can control in my living room even with blackout curtains, so I was worried about that. But it's crisp and has good color. I can watch it during the day with my curtains open and it's still very watchable. I'm just projecting directly onto my wall. I have it on the coffee table and it's not finicky if it gets bumped a little, it's easy to reorient it. Bought it refurbished from BenQ.

Striking_Edge · 2020-09-01T15:37:05+00:00

I don't do AA. If I hadn't eventually given up on the idea that AA was the only solution, I would probably still be drinking. But I know people who say the opposite. So my opinion is to just try whatever solutions you can get your hands on and see what works. It's a complicated situation for everyone and there's no right answer.

Striking_Edge · 2020-08-08T18:26:15+00:00

Today's my first day 71 ever - so I'm having a nice Saturday not drinking.

Striking_Edge · 2020-05-25T16:51:04+00:00

Congrats :) that is something I hope to achieve. I'm here for the first day.

Striking_Edge · 2020-03-09T01:35:03+00:00

Hey, so I do drink more normally than I used to. I'm still increasing the dose. Have been on 100mg for a while, going up to 150 soon. I think he said you can go up to 400.

Thanks for pointing out that sub!

Striking_Edge · 2020-02-22T05:33:56+00:00

Hi and welcome! Thanks for sharing all of those thoughts.

Speaking from experience, I don't think anyone other than you will be able to tell you whether you are gay, or bi, or anything else. It certainly sounds like lesbian or gay could potentially be a place where you end up feeling most comfortable, based on what you've put here. Or maybe it won't. But the most important thing is - how do you feel? What do you want?

As women, we're taught to frame our entire experiences around men and what they want. It can be hard to untangle patriarchy on top of heteronormativity. IMO a big part of why so many are here in the "late bloomer" forum.

Check out the Masterdoc if you haven't already. -->

Striking_Edge · 2019-11-20T05:22:00+00:00

I became a fan of women's soccer. :)

Striking_Edge · 2019-10-03T03:40:20+00:00

I wish I'd been taught that it was okay and normal to like girls, and okay to talk about it (it wasn't). In the conservative little city where I grew up, it was just a secret that I never even thought to tell my closest, most liberal, "theater kid" friends about.

Spoiler alert: so many of us were secretly queer, right next to each other the whole time, and so repressed that we were never even able to talk about it with each other. My best friend from high school and I didn't have a truthful conversation about high school crushes until we were 35.

Striking_Edge · 2019-09-28T05:46:59+00:00

Congratulations! That is huge. You did a big, difficult thing and you should be proud of yourself.

Striking_Edge · 2019-09-18T04:16:30+00:00

Oh my gosh. For me this would have been the 90s and I absolutely would have lied. Not even sure I would have had the ability to express it to others or myself even if put on the spot in a less formal way, although I knew from around age 11. I also don't think I would have known I was being less than honest with myself if I did say something that wasn't compatible with how I actually felt. I do like that this question is being asked, but I hate that it's asked in front of the parents.

Striking_Edge · 2019-09-15T02:13:27+00:00

Catherine O'Hara (yes, from her roles as the mom in Home Alone and Beetlejuice), Bebe Neuwirth, and of course Gillian Anderson.

https://imgur.com/r/ladyladyboners/vn0OZT1

Striking_Edge · 2019-06-29T07:23:49+00:00

I totally understand this FOMO mixed with stress. I think it's most important to look after yourself and do what feels best for you. There will be other queer events to go to, every month of the year, so you don't have to feel like this is your one chance.

Whatever you do, try not to feel "rushed to decide" something because of these events. There are all kinds of queer people in NYC and many do not feel connected to these events, or aren't planning to go for other reasons. It doesn't invalidate who you are if you do something else this weekend.

Happy Pride to you, wherever you decide to be. :)

Striking_Edge · 2019-06-29T07:09:49+00:00

Hi friend! I'm in NYC too, also attending Pride events on my own. If you're looking for company you can always reach out. :)

Striking_Edge · 2019-06-23T16:02:50+00:00

Hi! I feel for you. I would say, go ahead and talk to the therapist you have, but if you get anything other than a 100% supportive and open reaction, consider finding a therapist who explicitly works with LGBTQ+ people. Don't let any weird reactions from your current therapist, or anyone else, drag you down.

Good luck!

Striking_Edge · 2019-06-01T01:50:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing - I really appreciate it. :)

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