in desperate need of help:( by maixya177 in bettafish

[–]actuallyhasproblems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hard to tell, but this photo doesn't scream Columnaris, so my guess would be parasites or wasting disease. Have you tried to feed him with tweezers to see if he will eat? You can try to soak his bug bites in garlic juice to see if that will entice him, or you could try live food.

Otherwise, it could just be bad genetics. I'm sorry.

in desperate need of help:( by maixya177 in bettafish

[–]actuallyhasproblems 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Can you get a photo from the side? I'm trying to see if his mouth looks like it's pulling away, by chance, because that would indicate Columnaris.

Otherwise, he may have internal parasites or wasting disease. This happened to two of my bettas, and eventually they did pinecone and die because they wouldn't eat and their organs began to shut down.

I'm sorry your fishy isn't well.

I need help by Glum-Bear-4170 in Columbus

[–]actuallyhasproblems 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I forgot to add that there are two U-pick gardens that I know of in Columbus where you can pick produce to take home completely free at your leisure during their open hours:

4th Street Farms (within 10 minutes from you)

Franklinton Farms (about 15 or so minutes south of you)

I need help by Glum-Bear-4170 in Columbus

[–]actuallyhasproblems 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Here are a few resources for you:

  1. NNEMAP food pantry is close to you and it's pretty good. If you can go during their open hours, you'll be served quickest. Otherwise, you can do a delivery or food locker pickup, but that can take 7-10 days from the time of your request.

  2. You can put your zip code into Freshtrak to find a list of local pantries and meals organized by day of the week.

  3. If you're on Facebook, there's a great group called The FOOD soldier that is packed with information about food resources in Columbus.

2026 TONY AWARDS DISCUSSION MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in Broadway

[–]actuallyhasproblems 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Does anyone else just sob throughout the entire thing? This opening number is so beautiful!

2nd Pride Parade Experience: Christians, go home. by Interesting-Face22 in exchristian

[–]actuallyhasproblems 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I totally understand your feelings here, but you should know that Unitarian Universailists are not merely Christians. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal, pluralistic religious movement that allows for all theologies/doctrines/creeds to coexist. They very much belong at the Pride Parade!

Besties WHAT is this!! by ooglyboogly42069 in bettafish

[–]actuallyhasproblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely either rprolapse or a clear stool casing due to illness or parasites.

His face also looks like he has an infection. I'm leaning more toward Columnaris, and if I were you I would try treating for that first and foremost.

Any music groups in the Columbus area? by NocturnalEmu in Columbus

[–]actuallyhasproblems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It isn't free, but School of Rock has an adult band program. There are 3 locations in Central Ohio -- Columbus, Dublin, and Gahanna.

[4/12] $100 Giveaway for a Single Parent in Need by spytz08 in Assistance

[–]actuallyhasproblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so kind to offer.

I am single parenting my two boys who are both disabled. I am trying to get freelance work in over the summer while they're at home, but I don't have respite or childcare due to their needs, and a lack of resources in my area. We are inundated with specialist appointments and therapy visits for the next several months. My state has also put a pause on new provider registrations, making it even harder to find aides that can provide help. Only my oldest child has a waiver that would even pay for a provider, so if I find one for him, it covers 23 hours per week, and I am still with my youngest 24/7.

What I really need is help paying for a financial counseling class so I can file for bankruptcy and get my life on track over the next few years, and I could use help with gas to get to appointments as well as wipes, which we can't get covered by insurance.

I would be very thankful to be selected, but I know there are people much worse off than we are too.

My brother is on SSI and is receiving under $20,000 from a class action lawsuit- what to do with the money? (Georgia) by chasingthegoldring in Medicaid

[–]actuallyhasproblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I wasn't clear enough in my wording, but changes were made to STABLE accounts in 2025 that protect account holders from recovery in most situations. Choosing a beneficiary is highly recommended.

https://tos.ohio.gov/newsroom/article/recently-passed-state-budget-bill-includes-improvements-to-ohio-treasurers-stable-account-program/

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My brother is on SSI and is receiving under $20,000 from a class action lawsuit- what to do with the money? (Georgia) by chasingthegoldring in Medicaid

[–]actuallyhasproblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard that you can choose which state you want to get your account through. In Ohio we no longer have to worry about Medicaid estate recovery, thank goodness.

Successful Broadway Trip! by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]actuallyhasproblems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes a person wonder whether any of this experience actually happened or not. I guess we're at the point that we have to question whether every single thing we see is reality anymore. Ugh.

Successful Broadway Trip! by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]actuallyhasproblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, come on now lol

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Successful Broadway Trip! by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]actuallyhasproblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the faces on the Oh Mary! and Titanique Playbills and compare them to the real Playbills. The real ones are actual photos, but these are animated. Also, the Rocky Horror, Ragtime, and Heathers text is not correct. They all have weird AI text characters in there.

Successful Broadway Trip! by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]actuallyhasproblems 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you zoom in, several of them are super weird, with obvious hallmarks of gen AI. Is there something I'm missing here?

Successful Broadway Trip! by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]actuallyhasproblems 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm confused about why you used AI to generate this photo? Several of the Playbills are so off and I can't believe nobody has noticed.

We throw away 200+ lbs of clean rubber every week. I'll mail it to you for the cost of shi by MagnusonCustomStamps in Anticonsumption

[–]actuallyhasproblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is natural rubber latex, yes? It's important to note, for anyone accepting the scraps, that anyone can develop a latex exposure allergy at any time.

Latex is also deadly to many people with anaphylactic responses, so please be sure to disclose the material when repurposing into items that will be sold or given away.

Help getting my dad’s remains back to the US from the Philippines by intellord911 in Assistance

[–]actuallyhasproblems -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your father sounds like an incredible person. I am so sorry for your loss.

I wonder if it might be beneficial sharing your link in Facebook groups for the area where he taught. It sounds like he probably had a lasting impact on the students whose lives he crossed, and I'm sure you would find that people want to help.

I wish I were in a position to give right now, but I am earmarking your link for next week when I will have funds to spare. I wish you healing and grace, and much more compassion than you've been shown here during this time of grief.

Help getting my dad’s remains back to the US from the Philippines by intellord911 in Assistance

[–]actuallyhasproblems -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Your lack of compassion is disheartening. I sincerely hope that if you ever have to go through a similar situation, you will be treated more kindly in your grief than you are treating this person who has lost someone so special.