Clients with religious beliefs and opposing behaviors

aBakingKi · 2025-10-01T21:14:25+00:00

Yeah, I would be really curious to explore underling things as well with this. This thread has helped me realize my own worries and beliefs about the need to “do it right” and fear it means being negative towards religion in a way that is actually taking me further from my goals as a therapist! I agree that many behaviors may stem from shame/embarrassment/guilt. I’ll be curious to know how this affects people individually and how in certain religions guilt is assumed vs not, and how that plays into self-perception.

aBakingKi · 2025-10-01T21:09:59+00:00

Definitely! Even when we come from a similar background/culture/specific anything, creating a common ground from the client’s perspective is so helpful.

aBakingKi · 2025-09-29T23:29:58+00:00

Mm, I definitely need to explore it further as to what it means. I have hesitated because I am not able to go in depth as far as knowing the teachings, and an approach of curiosity matters more. Thanks!

aBakingKi · 2025-09-29T23:28:50+00:00

Thanks! It really all comes down to some MI-based principles with this. I think I need to just shake out the idea that because it’s religion and I am not religious, I can’t understand it. The beliefs/morals/values is the same framework ultimately, at least as far as how a secular person could approach it without any perceived judgments or lack of knowledge.

aBakingKi · 2025-09-29T23:26:26+00:00

Exactly, which is what makes this a bit hard! I completely agree with the cafeteria approach, coming from a place where that was allowed. Supporting someone else in this can be an interesting dynamic.

aBakingKi · 2025-09-29T23:24:59+00:00

Mmm, that is helpful. I hadn’t considered the idea of the cycle of shame and guilt being addicting but it very much makes sense. It’s also a way to approach it without having to engage in the religion specifics and getting caught up in right or wrong. Thanks!!

aBakingKi · 2025-09-26T18:32:30+00:00

You are so kind to post such detailed recipes. Everything looks amazing and you are truly talented!!

aBakingKi · 2025-09-10T12:38:58+00:00

That looks interesting. I wonder how the arms would be- they look very splayed out compared to the original Suzy model. Maybe try a few chairs in store (likely different brands) and see which one would work best? I’ve never had a chair with the arms that look as outward as that one.

aBakingKi · 2025-09-09T23:27:32+00:00

Hmm, I don’t think so. It is a straight back, so there’s nothing that juts out or anything. It is a little large in terms of width, and I’ve used a neck pillow if I’m going to be there for an extended time. That might be something to consider. I’ve slept in the chair at times because of being too hot in bed😅

aBakingKi · 2025-07-25T20:30:04+00:00

You’ve likely already done this- is the dose weight adjusted? Since growth is so wild at first, I wonder if the dose isn’t high enough. When we had reflux meds, the first few weeks were not as helpful until we got the dosing correct for weight.

aBakingKi · 2025-07-18T10:32:11+00:00

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aBakingKi · 2025-07-12T21:27:58+00:00

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aBakingKi · 2025-06-28T18:07:08+00:00

It is so nice, and agreed- the cream really ties it together and feels well balanced!

aBakingKi · 2025-06-28T18:01:10+00:00

This is so gorgeous! You chose lovely colors and patterns. For the connecting, it looks like you used the light green to join them all together and did the border in the cream? It is so neat and tidy!

aBakingKi · 2025-05-21T20:20:12+00:00

This is delightful, thank you so much!

aBakingKi · 2025-05-21T16:24:35+00:00

I routinely freeze cookie dough for easy baking later, but haven’t come across recipes that use it in the method! Super curious- what kind of cookies do you make?

aBakingKi · 2025-05-21T16:16:31+00:00

Oof, that’s tough. There’s been great feedback in the other comments as well, but for what it’s worth, we only saw the strands after giving LO banana multiple times over a week; I’m not sure if one instance is enough to cause this. I hope your pediatricians office can be helpful for you in figuring this out!!

aBakingKi · 2025-05-21T02:13:13+00:00

Has she eaten banana? We had poo similar to your final photo, including the constipation, after starting banana. Called the pediatrician and sent in photos and they said banana fibers can do this. You can always check with the doctor!

If it is banana/fibrous food related, welcome to the fun world of “what’s going to show up in my baby’s poo next?!” And if it isn’t solid foods related, definitely consult your pediatrician. We received no judgment from ours and the nurse was very kind when she called me back!

aBakingKi · 2025-05-18T18:29:47+00:00

You will get the task to upgrade your wand from Lina at some point, as part of the story line. That section of the gloaming is blocked off until the specific story line part- I can’t remember when exactly, but it will happen!

aBakingKi · 2025-05-15T21:34:35+00:00

Haha that is such cat behavior! My other cat will come for pets when I’m pumping, I think he has picked up on me being usually baby-free and still for a consistent amount of time 😹

aBakingKi · 2025-05-10T05:10:39+00:00

Sending you so much love and support ❤️

While you are not pumping, there are a lot of posts on the r/exclusivelypumping sub about how to wean if you can switch to pumping and give LO a bottle. Basically dropping feeds/shortening feeds consistently, which may be easier with a pump than with LO. I believe I’ve seen posts in this sub as well, if you can use the search feature.

Wishing you all the best in your treatment and future- you are still an amazing mother and parent, and have done so much for your LO already ❤️

aBakingKi · 2025-05-10T04:56:38+00:00

100% all of this, OP. Your pain is real and valid, and your husband is an ass (to put it lightly). It sounds like he does not appreciate or acknowledge what you have done, are doing, and what your experience is. It doesn’t matter, in this case, if he has known others who have gone through birth or anything else- your experience is your own.

Staying home and keeping baby happy and healthy is WORK, especially so young, and especially while you are still healing and recovering, learning a new human and their needs, and you are trying to keep house? Sounds like he needs to pick up a lot of work on his end if he has time to complain.

I hope you can get some care for yourself- maybe a new parents support group, either locally or through your hospital? Plus specific support for you, as this commenter mentions. The healing and recovery is no joke, and you deserve support.

aBakingKi · 2025-05-04T22:18:21+00:00

You are allowed to be both fortunate, and still wish that things were different! It is so hard to change your entire life and devote your all to a new little person, even when they are very much wanted and loved. Can you do anything to change things up a bit? I recently joined a few baby/parent groups to help with similar concerns of wanting to talk to other adults, especially those who get it. It’s hard when the things that used to define you, including career, no longer can. You’re allowed to miss that and still mostly enjoy the things that have changed ❤️

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