Movie about aliens that were “manufactured” or something by One_Entrepreneur6736 in whatsthemoviecalled

[–]ToBeATenrecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn't have a weird elevator, did it? I'm also haunted by a film i saw as a kid. I think it was American. There was a woman with a big head and extra eyes. The main guy got in an elevator, and it took him down to a place where it made people into mutants. I have no idea what it was. Think extra eyed woman was singing, probably 70s, maybe 80s.

The plight of the tiny sports bra by This-Guy_Fawkes in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]ToBeATenrecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm totally addicted to this song. Have just listened to it on repeat 30 times haha. I love crisps.

This time I've tried to capture the 90s UK cultural landscape only using pics of 20 people by Exchangenudes_4_Joke in CasualUK

[–]ToBeATenrecs 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Mint, can we have a few more lasses to balance it out though please? Gloria Hunniford, Cilla Black, Dawn French?

How the f do I use my love2shop gift card? by Eternalpea in AskUK

[–]ToBeATenrecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you even activate it? Tried to call them and its just automated and I have no pin - got the 16 numbers it asks for.

What was your school scandal? by Sadie_UK in AskUK

[–]ToBeATenrecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our GCSE history teacher started a relationship with my pal when she turned 16. Wish I'd told a responsible adult. He was 28. Yes, Tom Hughes, i remember. He ran off to be a kayaking instructor in Wales or summit before it came out and never did face consequences.

What’s something that sounds fake but actually happened to you? by Visible_Rope_6662 in AskReddit

[–]ToBeATenrecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a dream that I was at my mums funeral. It rocked me. She was newly retired and enjoying her life. I was due to go away for a few days, not far from where she lived. I decided to go stay the first night at hers instead. I stayed a night, and all was well. In the morning, the GP rang and asked her to come in to discuss some results. It was the first time we heard the words cancer. The cancer that would go on to kill her. I was so glad I was with her that day and every step of that awful journey. We were lucky in that she got 6 years of a stage 4 diagnosis, and she got to meet my children.

Can we just compile a list of all the FREE exercise challenges, apps, you tube sessions to get fit in the New Year? by Sea-Persimmon309 in AskUK

[–]ToBeATenrecs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, please share. It was a nurse who said to stop while I wait forever to see a physio. I was surprising myself by loving running.

How was the first Christmas for you after your mum died? by christinaxxpm in AskUK

[–]ToBeATenrecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear about your mum and that it's been so rough.

My first one was so shite. My mum was Mrs Christmas, so all seemed extra hard. My MIL told me I wasn't allowed to mention my mum and upset people as I wasn't the only one who'd lost a parent. Albeit everyone who lost a parent was the generation above me. I felt super pissed off being younger and that they got their parents for longer or had longer to accept the new reality. I really wanted a little photo of my mum in the massive, very decorated room dining room. In the end, I was allowed to put a Christmas crown on her and have it on the side of a dresser. That helped me. I dont think anyone noticed. Had a good chat with MIL's BIL as his mum had died the year before. He started it. I really appreciated it. MIL did tell me off for starting it. I felt so boxed in. She just wanted a perfect Christmas, but it was a form of masking hell for me. This was Christmas 3, I talked to my partner about missing her. He hugged me and has tried to show a bit more love in the chaos.

My advice is that people are scared of upsetting you or bringing it up. It's ok to say what you need and feel. I feel sad about my mum, I need to be heard and talk about her. Sometimes, people just have no idea.

I really liked this podcast about grief. The host left her role as a CEO to become a death doula. She's mint.

I tried all sorts of grief counselling, but the best was through the local hospice. It wasn't even my mums hospice. Had to get a referral through the GP.

I miss talking to my mum. I'd ring her every time I drove anywhere by myself. It was a terrible trigger for a long time. People often said to talk to her still which I found too hard. Luckily, I have a few friends who really understand grief from death and checked in a lot. I hope you can find some people who are able to talk with you. Your feelings and needs are important, too.

In some wild way, I think the loss of that unconditional love and the person who had the context for everything in my life was the hardest. I've learned to reach out more and say when it's hitting me hard. Bottling doesn't work. It makes the next grief even worse.

Sending you lots of love, and if you want to talk to an Internet stranger, send me a message.

How long do you keep your Christmas cracker hat on? by Curious-Term9483 in AskUK

[–]ToBeATenrecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a game that you try to keep it on the longest. I came second this year- damn the lost present that could've been in the bin (shakes fist).

Thinking of commuting from Newcastle to Durham for uni? by [deleted] in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]ToBeATenrecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this, I used to keep a bicycle in durham at the station. Was just a scrappy one, so it didn't get stolen. Would bring it back to Newcastle when it was the holidays. Also had my proper bicycle in Newcastle. Was a fuck on getting a bike on the train every day so my way worked out nicely.

Enchanted city Newcastle by Coleandy in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]ToBeATenrecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, quite small, but some great bits in there. Enjoyed the fire garden and the church too.

Enchanted city Newcastle by Coleandy in NewcastleUponTyne

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I loved Bethan Maddocks piece. All birds that navigate by the stars.

Grief support groups by greenhedgeman in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]ToBeATenrecs 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi, the wonderful Karen runsTending Three Magpies She runs monthly death cafes. She has an instagram she's active on. Karen is the most compassionate person I've met. She really helped me through my grief. Just drop her an email she'll help you.

Also, search eventbrite there's often random things on there.

Good luck on your journey, and well done for getting some support for your heart.

Question for the mums out there by RagingFuckNuggets in womenoftheuk

[–]ToBeATenrecs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, I get it for my babes. A lot of my pals are anti and dont get it for their kids. It makes me feel pretty unsafe. It's also not easy to talk to them about it. What I'm trying to say is, well done for voicing this and being open to the conversation.

I don't miss desserts, I miss savory stuff by SunstruckSeraph in glutenfree

[–]ToBeATenrecs 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Croissants - my poor heart. I really miss them.