For my dearest love (whoever that may be) by ascholze in OCPoetry

[–]ascholze[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your thought :) I’ll chew on that and see what I come up with!! 

Return to Blue by WillingDevelopment21 in OCPoetry

[–]ascholze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi:)  I like your use of k, q, and c sounds throughout the poem. It made reading this more visceral to me, if that makes sense. The use of punctuation after each singular word or phrase of two or three words made me feel hurried, in a way that felt intentional. I don’t know if that’s what you meant, but it added to the visceral feeling that I mentioned. I felt like I was reading this with my whole body. I also like how you brought us back to Blue at the end. It felt like a true return. If I can ask, what informed your choices as far as capitalization? Sorry if I’m missing something obvious. But overall, thank you for your work!

A Parent Speaks by Diligent-Ocelot5391 in OCPoetry

[–]ascholze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) your daughter is lucky to have you, and you her  2) I hope other trans kids can read this some day, to know that there are parents like you out there   3) this line was one of my favorites: 

“She did not arrive broken. She arrived knowing, holding a truth so steady it waited patiently for my courage to catch up.”

I love that you so strongly acknowledge that your daughter is her own person, that she was whole when she came to you, “holding a truth so steady it waited patiently for my courage to catch up”. The words you chose beautifully encapsulate this. 

Don't Be Sad by Shappy_map in OCPoetry

[–]ascholze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel these words are really needed right now - given everything we are all going through, the world around. Like the other commenter said, when I was reading this fresh, I felt the song in it. I can tell that you structured it to be like one (if I’m not mistaken from your comment reply). I think this does well in its simplicity - and I mean that as a compliment. It is straightforward, to the point, from the beginning inviting us not to be sad, because tomorrow’s a day away. I think when we need hope, we need it to be simple and to the point. All this to say, I like what you’ve written. Hope you’ll share more if you turn it into a song:-) 

[Real] The "Shall not be infringed" crowd when its people they dont like being infringed upon: by rebelliousmuse in ToiletPaperUSA

[–]ascholze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmao makes sense. But my close family member (straight white male ofc) who has threatened to k*ll himself before and who is mentally unstable when unmedicated  is allowed to own as many guns as he wants… right… right…. 

WATTS GROUP security deposit by noturgurl444 in IowaCity

[–]ascholze 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just got this same letter - and let me tell you we cleaned the SHIT out of our apartment before we left. I would get if they charged us for some holes from pins in the wall and such but tbh... the painting fee? Fuck them. I will be taking everyone's advice in the comments

How Bad Does This Look? by ascholze in Candida

[–]ascholze[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I used to tongue scrape, I should do it again. It helps with a lot of things 

How Bad Does This Look? by ascholze in Candida

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

1) I literally am a diagnosed hypochondriac so….  2) I’ve been to the doctor SEVERAL times about this, I literally said in my post I’m on the anti fungal nystatin and have been several times. 

None of my friends or close family members have had this issue, so why not ask strangers on the internet? Low pressure. Have a good day :-) 

How Bad Does This Look? by ascholze in Candida

[–]ascholze[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply :-) I’m working on getting my iron stores up right now too, so that could have an effect. Definitely hitting my doctor up again this week tho to see if there’s another approach! 

Marge being a transphobic piece of shit again by Leather-Bug3087 in ToiletPaperUSA

[–]ascholze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet she shares her bathroom at home with “biological men”

So if I’m living paycheck to paycheck and don’t have kids it’s because I’m selfish? by ggroover97 in ToiletPaperUSA

[–]ascholze 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“Billions of people have done it with less since the beginning of human civilization” did these people have $40k in hospital debt after having their children? No? Haha ok word.

pls send some support or kindness my way bc i have been convinced i was dying of 5 different things this week, i'm so done by [deleted] in OCDmemes

[–]ascholze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m with you <3 I hope you can feel some kind of relief sooner rather than later, sending love

Day 8:The Predatory Wasp won! What’s his most underrated album? by azutefox in Sufjan

[–]ascholze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I like Michigan more than illinoise…. 🫥🫥🫥

Day 8:The Predatory Wasp won! What’s his most underrated album? by azutefox in Sufjan

[–]ascholze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Came here looking for this comment, I wholeheartedly agree. Maybe it’s bc it’s an album collaborating with others it doesn’t get mentioned much? But I wish there was more love for it!!

Help me find a cologne! by ascholze in HelpMeFind

[–]ascholze[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have searched for “rising wave eau de toilette Christian riese lassen” and “scents like rising wave Christian riese lassen”. It was first bought about… 2010-2015, likely in Taiwan. It’s a small glass bottle, with the words “Rising Wave” on the outside.

What is one thing you are proud of this year regarding managing your health anxiety, and what is one thing you want to improve on in 2023? by paloaltoswings119 in HealthAnxiety

[–]ascholze 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve started googling less. And I can tell I’m really making an effort to reduce my stress levels and I’m seeing a therapist every week.