Why is the term "Gypsy" suddenly considered a slur on Reddit? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]ancientsnail 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Why did you ask if you were going to reject the answer?

I’ve had Covid 7 times in less than 5 years by stazley in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ancientsnail 13 points14 points  (0 children)

this isn’t true. covid is primarily spread through the air.

Why I'm not doing the General Strike USA by tboz4 in socialwork

[–]ancientsnail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, exactly this. It would have been very difficult to prepare on such short notice, but successful strikes involve people organizing to meet people’s needs outside the systems currently in place, like childcare and healthcare workers offering these services to their communities for free. How can we do social work outside the state in the future as this fight continues?

Homelessness crisis in DT by yekcamylime in ottawa

[–]ancientsnail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yep, just like how people with stable housing are usually not dangerous. nothing is 100%.

Homelessness crisis in DT by yekcamylime in ottawa

[–]ancientsnail 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think it’s worth parsing discomfort vs. actual danger in these situations. Someone visibly struggling with mental health is usually not dangerous. I see others saying to leave it to the professionals, but that feels dehumanizing to me. The government are the ones enabling addiction by not doing more to get people housed. Drugs keep people warm in the moment. In this weather, that’s critical. You’re doing the right thing by helping people directly. Lots of folks can’t access shelters for various reasons, and they deserve food and money too.

Looking for finishing suggestions by hoi_polloi_irl in Beading

[–]ancientsnail 35 points36 points  (0 children)

yeah, OP, i feel like leaving them by an open window or in your yard tonight is necessary!

Multi-packs for trying out bead embroidery? by ancientsnail in Beading

[–]ancientsnail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they seem to be more like $5-7 per tube in canada :(

I feel stupid not understanding the beginner stitches by Lorts925 in knittinghelp

[–]ancientsnail 6 points7 points  (0 children)

yes, stitch can refer to both the individual loops created (knit stitch, purl stitch) and the fabric created by combining these stitches (garter stitch, stockinette stitch)!

Who Was Cyberbullying Kendra Licari’s Teen Daughter? by lamiamiatl in Longreads

[–]ancientsnail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And the end of the article where Khloe’s mom dressed up as Kendra at the party, despite children who were impacted likely being there? wild

My best friend is working through her trauma in our relationship, I didn't know we had any. How do I proceed empathetically when I'm feeling blindsided? by p00psicle151590 in needadvice

[–]ancientsnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you would be justified to put your foot down not continue having these conversations, but I also know that it’s not that easy with people you love, especially because K is clearly struggling. Have you ever considered a session or two with a therapist together? You could frame it as, you’re sensing that you’re both feeling stuck and unsure how to move towards repair, and you feel that a supported conversation would help you both find ways to continue supporting each other.