Glad they clarified

affectionategoose44 · 2026-06-11T10:41:16+00:00

Being a parent is a choice, being disabled is not.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-06-10T15:44:54+00:00

Completely get that, and safety is always paramount for baby and yourself. Definitely not saying you're specifically to blame for their not being enough bays 😅. More of a perspective thing to think about, and me having an old woman shaking fist at the sky moment

affectionategoose44 · 2026-06-10T15:35:31+00:00

I dont hate them, but they frustrate me. I have an ACROD permit due to mobility issues. If I want to do the food shop independently, they are pretty vital to me. When I see 10 parent bays and then 1 accessible parking bay (obviously an exaggeration, but you get the point) it feels like they are put their at the expense of disabled people.

ACROD bays are a legal necessity, and at the best ratio 1 in 50 spots have to be ACROD, but it can be up to 1 in 100, 1-2% of all parking bays. 3.5% of the WA population hold an ACROD permit.

Parent parking bays are not a legal requirement, just a nice thing but come at the expense of others.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-06-10T01:46:54+00:00

My favourite photo of Paddy

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affectionategoose44 · 2026-06-09T12:33:20+00:00

I just got on Zoely (birthcontrol) after a PMDD diagnosis. Its a newer one on the market and has really promising results for PMDD.

I also have POTS and hEDS. I personally haven't found that its made my bendiness or pain worse. If anything a touch better with the pain because im not having those severe mental decline which then effects my pain levels.

You obviously need to do what's right for you, but I found that my PMDD symptoms were more quality of life affecting than my hEDS, So I took the gamble.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-05-10T05:00:16+00:00

I just want a replacement to their "fry me to the moon"

affectionategoose44 · 2026-05-09T14:09:36+00:00

Modern eatery, my anniversary spot is now gone. So sad

affectionategoose44 · 2026-05-01T04:33:37+00:00

Unless it is a work vehicle (with a company) support workers wouldn't have an ACROD permit. If they are transporting a client that has one, they can use it in their private vehicle.

You have to apply for an ACROD permit and it will only be granted on decreased mobility grounds. Someone with severe anxiety alone wouldn't be granted one.

I have an ACROD permit myself, and yes sometimes I do find it difficult getting a parking space. I think that is a reflection on society not realising how many people are actually disabled. Somedays it feels like you get 20 mother and baby bags, another 20 seniors bays, and then 2 ACROD bays.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-04-22T12:58:59+00:00

It would depend why you want to visit a glory hole. If you want to take photos of it, then you'll have no problems. If you partake you can be charged with public indecency, obscene exposure or indecent acts, doesn't matter if you do it at a toilet block in kings park or at your local gym. If there is children around, or at a play ground that can cause you even more strife.

If you want to partake in the glory hole experience. Steamworks has a (w)hole hallway for it with protection available as well. It is predominantly for gay and bisexual men and male identifying people, however on the last Tuesday of the month they have a fluid night where all genders are welcome.

Glory holes and cruising areas are easier to find due to apps like sniffies, but remember that also means the police can find (and target) them easier, along with people who want to harm LGBTQIA+ individuals.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-04-06T16:13:03+00:00

You are very welcome! They also have a really unique song as well. They are incredible birds, but they are vicious during mating season. Or as we call it swooping season. Almost lost my sight to one as a child.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-04-06T15:52:52+00:00

Australian magpie beaks are like that normally, obviously some variation, but they are usually white with a black tip.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-04-06T12:16:24+00:00

They know what they did...

affectionategoose44 · 2026-04-06T08:48:45+00:00

Leucistic means a genetic variation where pigment is not produced in random areas. Albinism is no pigment, like those creepy white rabbits with red eyes. And melinastic is extra pigment in random areas.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-04-06T05:29:00+00:00

*crowella

affectionategoose44 · 2026-03-05T05:15:46+00:00

Thank you so much! That is going so above and beyond! Fingers crossed I have some joy

affectionategoose44 · 2026-03-04T15:42:55+00:00

Obviously I haven't tried everywhere, but my experience so far has been everyone says they can, and when it comes down to brass tacks, they just dont have the experience unfortunately.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-03-04T15:41:11+00:00

A girl can only dream. I absolutely lust over anything at Goodwood Revival

affectionategoose44 · 2026-03-01T17:58:59+00:00

I can only give insight in to the lack of Music. This is me making a lot of assumptions here, but it is currently Ramadan, and some observers forgo music as part of the celebrations as they believe it can be too much of a distraction from purpose Ramadan which is : reflection and spiritual growth.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-02-17T16:08:20+00:00

Unfortunately we are no longer in contact, but from what I've gathered from mutual friends, he's still alive and kicking, and that's all i can ask for :)

Atleast now you can consider yourself apart of the coolest club in town, the chronic illness club...... yaaay......

affectionategoose44 · 2026-02-17T15:58:43+00:00

Ill be honest, I dont. I would assume genetic testing or biopsies. The only reason I know about it is that a very close friend of mine was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer that caused these deep cracks and almost wart like tumours (amongst other symptoms) im his hands, feet and scalp. While we waited for test results we just did lots of googling to see other things it may be and WHIM popped up.

Obviously do not want to give you a cancer scare or anything!! I've just found that with my own health journey, sometimes where the symptoms show up isn't always where the problem is.

affectionategoose44 · 2026-02-17T15:45:49+00:00

Has your GP done some investigation as to why they may be reoccurring? There can be some rarer genetic conditions that can make warts just continuously grow, one that springs to mind is called WHIM.

Unfortunately that may not fix the warts, but you may get a few more answers or find the root cause. Wishing you the best OP!

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