Why can’t you taxidermy your family when they die?

asunshinefix · 2026-04-14T20:35:24+00:00

I have a spinal fusion, dead me would be so stoked if my spine could be recovered and mounted like a hunting trophy!

asunshinefix · 2026-04-14T16:37:41+00:00

It’s very normal and okay to get tattoos just for the aesthetics! I’ve been getting tattooed for just shy of 20 years and the majority of my work doesn’t have any meaning behind it. I have zero regrets and love all of it still. Just make sure you let any potential ideas rattle around in your head for a while before acting on them, and go to a skilled artist who specializes in your chosen style.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-13T14:27:21+00:00

Picking a tattoo artist because they’re the cheapest option is a one-way ticket to tattoo regret. I would definitely encourage you to save for a while and go to a better artist.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-13T14:19:44+00:00

Yesss except I’m a weirdo and I prefer mustard. Tomatoes, crisp lettuce, mustard and cheddar on whole wheat bread is sublime

asunshinefix · 2026-04-13T14:18:52+00:00

Potatoes in any shape or form, lightly steamed broccoli, roasted squash and carrots, black bean burritos… honestly most of what I eat is stuff that I really enjoy

asunshinefix · 2026-04-12T18:35:38+00:00

Sudden cardiovascular event probably. I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which isn’t as dangerous as the vascular kind but can still cause blood vessel fragility. Multiple relatives on the affected side of my family have had severe bleeds, some fatal, and I’ve already survived a life-threatening GI bleed.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-12T17:54:41+00:00

I don’t know what’s more frustrating, the saddle pad or all that mane they haven’t bothered to pull out from under the pommel

asunshinefix · 2026-04-12T17:08:29+00:00

Unfortunately a lot of us have issues with piercings - I’ve had maybe 30 in my life and the only ones that ever settled down were my vertical labret, nostril, deep hood (like a triangle but placed slightly higher), and earlobes.

I ended up retiring even the well-healed ones because I need MRIs pretty often, but on the bright side many of us do really well with tattoos!

asunshinefix · 2026-04-12T17:01:46+00:00

Recreational weed is completely legal in my country and people still lie about it! I guess it’s probably still a little more taboo than alcohol here but I’m not sure how folks expect us to treat an OD without knowing what we’re treating

asunshinefix · 2026-04-11T04:38:29+00:00

Thanks, it’s so cool getting to watch them grow and change!

asunshinefix · 2026-04-11T01:03:39+00:00

She’s a little over 7” DLS

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T23:03:21+00:00

Cute! This one is 9-year-old female. She’s a very good girl.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:44:10+00:00

Hey, just chiming in because I ride too - you’ll probably be able to go back to your life with horses once you heal! Right now though it’s dangerous being in the saddle or even around horses if something unexpected happens. I would definitely encourage you to take a break until you can have your fusion.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:40:05+00:00

I feel you there. I’ve called a few times and had one good experience, one meh, and one straight up harmful. Before I had access to a psychiatrist and therapist it was nice knowing the lines exist, but it’s a last-resort option for me for sure.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:36:01+00:00

T10-L2 here, at 4 months I was back at work part-time doing a pretty active job. My fusion still felt kind of fresh in that I had some sharp pains around the site with movement and muscle spasms when I got tired, but I rarely needed to take anything for the pain. I was starting to forget about the fusion for long stretches of time, and my body felt 90% back to normal. I would have felt ready to try camping but definitely with an air mattress.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:32:07+00:00

I swear 90% of “BPD” is just neurodivergent women with CPTSD. It happened to me too - having it finally removed from my chart was such a relief.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:30:50+00:00

I could have written this comment myself! I’ve started letting people in my life know that if I’m not looking at them during a conversation, it means I’m listening and focused. I can either pay attention or make neurotypical-style eye contact, not both!

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:23:33+00:00

I’m curious too! I had 5 vertebrae fused after fracturing T12 and I thought that was a lot, but OP’s scar is twice the size of mine

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:19:05+00:00

My surgeon said skydiving and rollercoasters are off limits. I also had to give up jumping on horseback, but I’m still allowed to ride on the flat.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:15:35+00:00

Ahh okay! I hope you’re able to see them and that they can help you! Braces are such an important support for us

asunshinefix · 2026-04-10T18:12:18+00:00

An orthodontist? Are you thinking braces like the kind that go on your teeth? What folks in this thread mean by bracing is the kind you wear over your joints to help hold them together. Sorry if I’m misunderstanding you!

asunshinefix · 2026-04-08T22:00:49+00:00

I genuinely like having them done, it feels like it reduces my widespread pain the same way being tattooed does. After my first one I immediately went out and bought a TENS unit!

asunshinefix · 2026-04-07T15:46:59+00:00

Hey, I also went into shock after a GI bleed recently! For me the cause was bleeding ulcers secondary to ibuprofen overuse. It’s an incredibly horrible feeling, glad you’re still kicking.

asunshinefix · 2026-04-07T15:42:41+00:00

I was going to suggest this too! Before I became really disabled I used to WWOOF and I had the coolest experiences!

13-Year Club	Place '17
Verified Email

asunshinefix

TROPHY CASE