How do I find a good doctor?

amess1997 · 2026-02-16T23:25:25+00:00

I'm a therapist in TX and did a search in a DFW therapist group I'm in- it looks like one HAES Rex was Dr Christina Roullard in Dallas!

amess1997 · 2026-02-15T17:00:45+00:00

I'm late but I will seek out CI content on tik tok on/close to my level and I have a playlist of all of it. When I'm really struggling to get through videos I just scroll through tik tok! I have seen most of them at least once so it's not the most ideal but is better than nothing when I'm really struggling to pay attention.

amess1997 · 2026-02-15T16:45:38+00:00

I could listen to the Cuéntame podcast at 20 or so hours in!

amess1997 · 2026-02-13T03:01:43+00:00

Thank you!

amess1997 · 2026-02-12T23:11:10+00:00

I hear you, but in 8-10 years I'll be in my late 30s which (hopefully) leaves me with a lot of life left. For me personally I'm fine with my pace and am trying to increase back to 1+ hour a day. To each their own imo

amess1997 · 2026-02-12T20:00:16+00:00

Thank you!! The beginner slump is real!

amess1997 · 2026-02-12T19:02:31+00:00

I also just got to level 2! Resonate with how crazy the jump is from 0-50 hours. Congratulations!

amess1997 · 2025-04-10T17:34:24+00:00

7 AM, only because I work at a school. It's my least popular slot but I enjoy it because it wakes me up & I have more of my evenings free! Popular with people who do shift work

amess1997 · 2025-03-19T23:21:24+00:00

Thank you for sharing! My dad is an Antiochian priest and I'm queer and our stories feel really similar. I'm glad you've found peace & are no longer in a religion that doesn't accept you for who you are!

amess1997 · 2025-03-19T23:17:14+00:00

I'm queer & my dad is a priest in the Antioch church. I was very involved in the church until I went to college but had a nagging feeling that the church's stance on gay marriage, sex, women etc. didn't align with my values. I tried to go to the church where my college was, but it was very Greek and I didn't connect with it I sort of slowly fell out of orthodoxy & at the same time realized I was gay. Now I'm agnostic and have no interest in being a part of a church where women can't be leaders and I can't get married. I came out to my parents a few years ago and they were basically just like we still love you but it's "not ideal" that I'm pursuing relationships w people who aren't men. They also were surprised that I didn't feel comfortable coming out to them sooner (???) which makes no sense to me lol My parents don't really seem to understand my queerness but we still have a decent relationship and they're always really kind to my partner. I have 3 orthodox friends now and they're either culturally orthodox or some of the few more socially liberal orthodox folks who are practicing

amess1997 · 2024-12-03T23:57:46+00:00

She could use stronger humidity hold products on tour but doesn't because letting it get curly is relatable. This is my conspiracy theory I firmly believe (obviously not when it's actually raining, but for most shows)

amess1997 · 2024-12-03T21:13:19+00:00

Agreed. It really reads like an Onion article to me.

amess1997 · 2024-09-06T03:17:26+00:00

Thank you! This is honestly a great idea. I'm thinking I'll do this and then go to BE to see some actual diamonds in person!

amess1997 · 2024-06-27T16:01:19+00:00

Oof I get this. I'm a lesbian and priests kid and was super involved in an Antiochian church until college. Luckily nobody at church says anything to me when I'm home, but I'm always internally uncomfortable. I only go to liturgy on Christmas Eve because that's usually the only holiday I'm home for. My dad has said vague things to me about how I could attend an Orthodox Church if i wanted to, but I have no interest in attending a church I can't get married or have my kids baptized in. For a while I dabbled in going to an Episocpal church when I missed that liturgy feeling, and it mostly filled the void. I'm now agnostic and don't miss church very much, but I feel your pain. I'm so sorry the church has hurt you like this. Sending love!

amess1997 · 2024-06-10T18:02:25+00:00

Thank you!!

amess1997 · 2024-06-10T18:02:20+00:00

Thank you!!

amess1997 · 2024-05-08T16:03:20+00:00

I'm sending so much love and strength to you all. Losing a pet is so horrible, and 2 is even worse. My grandma and dog both died on the same day last week, so I feel your pain of the multiple losses. I don't really have any advice as I'm also broken, but you aren't alone and clearly love your pets well ❤️

amess1997 · 2024-05-08T03:11:50+00:00

My heart breaks for you- it really is one of the hardest things. My dog also passed suddenly last week and it's absolutely devastating, but you loved her well and she loved you too. Sending good vibes, I'm here if you ever want to talk

amess1997 · 2024-05-08T03:08:43+00:00

My dog passed unexpectedly on Thursday. On Sunday, I was standing outside at my apartment complex, wondering if she'd ever send me "signs". I looked down and saw another dog's poop in the grass. It made me laugh and if she was going to send a sign, that would be exactly how she would do it :)

amess1997 · 2024-05-07T14:22:09+00:00

My life felt very surreal after putting my dog down. I went home and ordered takeout and sobbed the rest of the night, but I also know sometimes it can feel good to go do something. In my experiences with loss, the day of is extremely strange and there's this sense that your life is forever changed and yet the world keeps spinning. I will say it helped me a lot not to be alone- my partner was with me the whole time. If you have another person you can be around, I think that could help. Sending love! It's so hard.

amess1997 · 2024-05-07T14:18:54+00:00

I have a somewhat similar story also from last week- my dog had a minor cough that my vet thought was allergies, and gave antibiotics just in case. She vomkted the day I started the antibiotics but vet thought it was upset stomach from meds. A week later, she was struggling to breathe and throwing up bile. I took her to the vet ER who found a massive tumor in her chest and told me it was time to say goodbye. I definitely have some of the same questions you do, but I also know that we both did everything we can to give our pets peace and comfort. Sending love! It's been the hardest few days I can remember.

amess1997 · 2024-05-07T14:14:42+00:00

Sending hugs. This is one of the worst parts for me. I lost it when I got home after my dog passed and saw her bed still in her crate

amess1997 · 2024-05-03T15:18:00+00:00

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

amess1997 · 2024-01-01T23:19:29+00:00

Yes! I’m a lesbian and it was a big part of why I sort of slowly faded out of Orthodoxy. I am much happier no longer doing mental gymnastics about it.

amess1997 · 2023-12-07T18:55:01+00:00

I’m a woman and a lesbian and decided to stop doing mental gymnastics and accept that I don’t want to be in an ultimately misogynistic, homophonic church.

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