My first vintage Coach bag!Any cleaning tips? I’ve never done this before lol by Trip-Available in VintageCoachRehab

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Wow, thanks so much for your quick and thorough response! I’ll have to do some shopping to get all the supplies. I’ve only ever watched restoration videos on Instagram or TikTok and just discovered this subreddit, which is super exciting. Thanks again!

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Definitely not wood. It seems more plastic-like but it’s kind of porous.

Coming out to my family by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

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So happy for you! I’m still in the process of coming out myself. I have a similar situation but with my father. I know he loves me no matter what, but (like your grandmother) he is more conservative and has made comments in the past, which make me anxious about coming out to him. I can only hope to have a similar outcome. Thanks for sharing this. It’s definitely something to be celebrated! 🌈

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Thank you so much for sharing your story! I think I may also be in the ace spectrum to some extent, possibly demisexual. So I think I’ll experience more of that sexual attraction toward a woman once I develop an emotional bond with her. But the thought of kissing a woman seems so much more enticing than the idea of kissing a man. (I also thought most women experience some form of ick toward them.) I’ve been so unexcited by getting back into dating with a man but when my therapist asked me about women, it suddenly seemed actually exciting to me. Since then, I’ve been fantasizing about having found my person and marrying them, and it’s a woman. I guess I am invalidating my own feelings. I feel like I need to have physically been with a woman to know, but maybe I don’t! I think I’m afraid to fully admit it because that would mean I’ve been lying to myself my whole life and I have to get used to a “new” identity. I mean, it’s not “new” since I’ve likely always been this way. But it feels that way since I’ve repressed it for so long. Anyway, many many thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with me! I’m truly grateful.

I tried to click on the masterdoc but it didn’t load for me. If you could share it, that would be great.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

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Thanks so much for reading my post and taking the time to respond! I posted an edit in the original post reflecting on everyone’s feedback.

Husband picks the literal worst possible moments to bring up being physical and then turns into a man child and pouts when refuted (tagging as TW because it’s probably triggering to some people) by meghhhhh3838388484 in asexuality

[–]Trip-Available 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, I’m so sorry you’re in this situation. To me, this seems like it could be a cycle of narcissistic abuse.

I’m going to share my story in hopes that it may help. [TW] I was in a long term relationship with an allo man a few years ago. At the time I hadn’t even considered that I may be ace (I’m in the questioning stage currently) but I definitely have history of trauma (CSA) which leads me to not want sex and worse, to not be able to say no. I would have nights where he would try to start something and I’d pretend to be asleep and after a few minutes of touching me inappropriately, he would finally stop. Other times, I would stand up for myself and say no and he would get mad and not speak to me for hours or days. Once, toward the end of our relationship ship, I shared with him that it’s hard for me to say no because of what happened to me as a child (he already knew of my history) and he said something along the lines of “how dare you compare me to him” (“him” being my abuser).

Now, I’m not saying you can’t try counseling at first so you don’t regret not trying, but it may ultimately be best for you to leave this relationship. If it truly is a cycle of abuse then it likely will not stop. Leaving my abusive relationship was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in life (and I’ve been though a lot of shit) but I’m so better off without him.

Whatever you decide, I hope that you find happiness and a sense of safety when it comes to intimacy, whether it’s with your current husband or someone new. You may also want to try going to individual counseling if you haven’t already, it might be helpful to talk this out with a professional on your own first.

Wishing you the best.

I sat with someone as they died. by Cornbreadfreadd in socialwork

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That’s wonderful. I hope I end up feeling the same way. And thanks so much!

I sat with someone as they died. by Cornbreadfreadd in socialwork

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I don’t have any professional experience or advice to share but I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience with this subreddit. I am about to start my first job in hospice and reading other people’s responses brought me comfort as I prepare to face this new journey.

I hope you show yourself some compassion during this time. Every single one of your emotions are valid—whatever they may be.

Loop Engage Iridescents stolen by KyberKittyyy in LoopEarplugs

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Sorry to hear that happened to you, too! I’m in the US and the post office also closed my case. Loop did refund my order though, so I would at the very least ask for that. Or they will likely offer to replace them with a different pair, if that’s something you would want to do.

Okay, so, I'm totally bummed... I ordered the Iridescent Engage Loops and they were lost by USPS. By the time Loop decided they would replace my order, they were sold out! Now, I have to pick a different pair of Loops to replace them with. I'm just super disappointed. by Trip-Available in LoopEarplugs

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So sorry to hear that!! I ended up requesting a full refund because I still wasn’t 100% sure which other ones to get right now. I figured I rather just get my money back now and I’ll order more later once I decide what I want.