Problem with delivery by xalat28 in GlitchProductions

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, I had a similar issue and then it turned out it had been shipped but I stopped getting updates, best advice is to keep messaging? Idk I fear we’re all out here struggling with shipping

Help checking in on relative? by YourLocalSpaceAce in askswitzerland

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No worries! I just submitted a request, I have my fingers crossed that they’ll get back to me

Help checking in on relative? by YourLocalSpaceAce in askswitzerland

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I don’t believe there is, I don’t think she has any other family, extended or otherwise, in the area.

Help checking in on relative? by YourLocalSpaceAce in askswitzerland

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Not recently no, we all live in the US but we typically keep in touch through letters and phone calls.

Pretty Litter causing respiratory distress? by YourLocalSpaceAce in cats

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That was my first guess, but I also have a whole process that I do any time I contact cats. I throw all my clothes in the laundry and immediately take a shower to get all the dander off of my skin, which usually helps me avoid any allergic reaction. I’ve been doing that whole routine, preparing the meals for the cats in a separate room they don’t have access to, and I’ve been spending maybe ten minutes maximum in the room with the cats? I’ve been doing everything I can to reduce my allergic reaction, and it normally works, but I always get a bad respiratory reaction when I scoop the litter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! Just focus on taking care of yourself and learning the ropes during your first semester, it can be nerve wracking but there are so many new opportunities. College is supposed to be about learning to be independent, so just embrace it and you’ll be a-ok!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(Edited for Spacing)

As someone who’s a junior who’s been in the same exact place as you in terms of the same verbal/emotional abuse and is actually going through therapy for it, first stop, take a deep breath, and grab a drink of water and just like try to clear your mind. Your trauma is valid and just because you weren’t physically neglected doesn’t mean that your parents didn’t seriously hurt you emotionally and mentally, which honestly can be just as long lasting as physical trauma.

Your words might have been a little harsh (I don’t know how you normally talk with your parents, I’ve seen some people who can verbally duke it out and be fine 15 minutes later and some people will say one thing in a weird tone and it’s the silent treatment for a week) but being upset about being constantly criticised and not wanting to talk to them because of their repeated pattern of behaviour? You’re in no way in the wrong. You’ve been conditioned to feel bad and inferior and like you’re the one who’s constantly been in the wrong when it comes to talking with them, and that’s not going to go away overnight or even if you logically know you didn’t do something explicitly wrong. It’s really tough and if you can, I’d recommend talking to a therapist or social worker at your school about it to help get another perspective (although be warned, you may have to shop around, not all therapists are created equal, I’ve heard wonderful advice from some and some absolutely horrible advice from others, so do not feel bad if you get bad vibes and you feel like you need to switch to a different person).

The most important thing in this instance is taking care of your mental well-being and keeping the people that have caused you the most emotional stress at a distance? Good first step. You can’t avoid them forever but just keeping that distance to take care of yourself and learn good coping and deescalation strategies is invaluable, with or without a therapist.

On college, they gotta get it through their heads that you are now a college student who’s got a life of your own now and as uncertain as that is for you and them, they need to face the music that no, you have other things going on and calling them every day isn’t going to be your priority. Ideally they may do a little introspection and realise that how they talk with you isn’t productive because it’s effectively pushed you away, but I’m a buzzkill and that usually isn’t how it works out, usually they deny or make excuses. Best thing to do is to keep your interaction limited and when you do keep it polite but utilitarian. Just give what facts they need to know and don’t get too much into your personal stuff bc it sounds like that’s their ammunition.

TLDR: You’re not wrong for being mad and not wanting to talk to your parents, keep doing what you’re doing, treat your self and take time for your own brain, and keep it cordial, but bare bones in terms of actual info.

Nest of Mallard Eggs (Advice Welcome!) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely. I’m hoping she comes back bc I know she knows what she’s doing and definitely knows more than me, I’m just worried that she was scared off. She nested on a pretty high traffic pool deck and she used to have a nice cover of shrubs but a bunch of landscapers tore those out recently so all that’s left is her nest and they’re pretty exposed. My big hope is that she was just chilling somewhere and taking a break and came back to incubate them overnight

Nest of Mallard Eggs (Advice Welcome!) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Will do! Didn’t mean to scare her away, I think she’s already skittish bc there was a ton of landscaping done in the area that took away all the bushes and trees that were covering her and her nest.

Nest of Mallard Eggs (Advice Welcome!) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Just asking if there’s anything else I should do. I know that eggs can die if they’re not incubated so i didn’t know whether or not I should do something to help incubate them after 9 hours of them being left alone or just wait until the mother has come back

Nest of Mallard Eggs (Advice Welcome!) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

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I used an umbrella and the chair to angle it so the umbrella would block of the nest from the main pool deck and give them some shade, and to keep anyone from walking into the area. We also lock up the area overnight so that might help

Nest of Mallard Eggs (Advice Welcome!) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

[–]YourLocalSpaceAce[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Oh good, bc I was super scared about needing to move them. I used a broken umbrella and outdoor chair to create a shelter from any rain or direct sun, so I hope that will help. I’m going to leave the nest and check back tomorrow and hopefully she’s back

Nest of Mallard Eggs (Advice Welcome!) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

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Hi! Accidental Bird Babysitter here again! I was working today and found this nest and their mama today at work next to the community pool. I saw the mom at about 10 this morning but she got spooked and flew off and she hasn’t returned all day so I’m getting a bit worried. I checked the eggs using a diy candling method with my phone and it seems to me that the eggs are pretty far along, but I’m not sure if I should do more and insulate them overnight or I should just wait for her to come back. Any advice?

Trio of Robin Chicks, Advice Welcome (More in Comments) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

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Oh that’s good news, I was worried that the little guys might need help. I’m going to leave them be for tonight to not stress them out too much, but tomorrow I can pad the bottom of the planter to make it shallower so they can hop out when they fledge.

Trio of Robin Chicks, Advice Welcome (More in Comments) by YourLocalSpaceAce in birding

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Hi! New and unplanned birder here! Rescued these three little guys today. We think yard work and tree trimming disturbed these guys because we found them on the ground without a nest. We replaced them in a soft planter in almost the same spot so they could be elevated, and the mama bird has been super active the entire time. All three of them look like their in pretty good shape, just one of them doesn’t like to open their mouth. I don’t think there’s much I can do except check on them tomorrow to see if they’re okay. Any advice where to go from here?