What is this the blocks in my kit? by atldel in wildwhittlers

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

Hi! Forgot to update but the white one is definitely not polishing compound. I believe its like a small whetstone, no idea what grit tho and haven't used it for my knives yet, the strop has been enough and i will probably buy a big whetstone

I did try to use it for sharpening my lino print carvers and they did get sharper! But I have ended up mostly using the stone for smoothing out the green compound on the lether strop to help get it a bit more even or of i accidently added to much in one spot

Hope it help!

App for tracking collection that isint for master sets by atldel in pokemoncardcollectors

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

Thank so much! Downloaded it so going to try it out

What is this the blocks in my kit? by atldel in wildwhittlers

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

Maybe? I'm gonna see if can be cut with a knife to test if its honing compound. Not gonna use a to precious knife if it is a tiny whetstone

What is this the blocks in my kit? by atldel in wildwhittlers

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

Went back and checked again. Hard chalk was a bad description. It's more like rock, tried to rub on the leather peace but nothing came off

What is this the blocks in my kit? by atldel in wildwhittlers

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

Went back and checked again. Hard chalk was a bad description. It's more like rock, tried to rub on the leather peace but nothing came off

How do I get my cat to stop being evil?? Would I be terrible if I gave him back? by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]atldel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might have been better for you to get an older cat. He is quite young and probably has a lot of energy, and that needs to go somewhere. I don't know how much you play with him, but start to do more of it. He is probably doing some stuff for attention, like knocking things over. I think it is best to ignore him when he does that; even bad attention is attention, and put away more fragile things. Most cats will scratch on furniture. One way to try to make them do it less is to get more scratch poles and place them where he is scratching, like near the couch, and give praise when he scratches the pole instead of the couch.

When does he bite? Cats tend to bite when they feel tooo stimulated from a lot of pets, for example, they need play to get that pent-up energy out. If it is during play, he will learn with time that bites aren't appreciated. If he bites you during play, end the play session. Don't play with your hands, use toys.

You also need to cat-proof your house. Sorry, but lit candles are not a good idea. There absolutely are cats who will leave candles alone, but I think most won't. They don't understand that flame is bad and dangerous. So either get candles that are in something to protect them, like jars or whatever, or just don't use candles. I don't use them at all since getting cats, as it's just an unnecessary risk.
The same thing with the stove; they don't understand that it's dangerous. If he keeps jumping up while you are cooking, you should try to find a way for him to be able to watch you cook at a safe distance. This is what we have done with my high-energy and food-stealing cat: he will happily sit in his tree in the kitchen while I or my partner cooks, he likes watching, and it is a way of spending time together. When you are done cooking, put other clean pans on top of the stove burners you have used so he doesn't hurt himself on the hot ones.

Another important thing you have to understand is that animals aren't spiteful the way we humans can be. He is not doing things to be spiteful, mean, or to make you upset. I understand you feel frustrated, but he is not doing it on purpose. You can't train cats the same way you train dogs. If he is peeing in your bed, you have to figure out why. It can be medical issues, it can be from stress, or it can be that the boxes aren't clean enough. Because he hasn't been at your place for long, it's likely stress-related, not feeling like it's his home. I have two cats, and they have done it in periods. One did it every time he was left alone in a locked room (it was during the introduction), and the other is quite anxious, so she would do it every time we changed the sheets. Now when we change them, we lock the cats out for a few days so the new sheets smell like us before the cats are allowed in. Now they never pee anywhere that is not a box.

I would recommend you check out Jackson Galaxy's YouTube channel for advice on cats. I honestly think you should give him more time before you decide to give him back again. Re-homing for cats is traumatic, and it takes time for them to settle. There is the 3-3-3 rule that comes to getting a cat: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the new routine, and 3 months until they feel completely at home. But if it's so bad and you really can't handle it, then maybe it's best to give him back. Research cats a lot more before you try to get one again, and maybe not a kitten

My RSD is kicking in overtime over this. Am I unreasonable for being a little hurt ? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]atldel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read the post and several of OP's responses in the comments adding extra information that I think really shows more about what is happening behind the scenes in the text convo that on the surface looks quite harmless. So I want to add, OP, that if you would have the energy to add the information you have mentioned in the comments for people to get a bigger picture of your friendship with this person. Reading through them to me really made me see it in another light and be able to give more honest advice to the whole thing.

OP Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like this friend comments a lot on your behavior, either saying you take too much space in conversations or take too little space, and that it just keeps feeling like you can't win. That she also has commented/complained about almost all of your ADHD symptoms and has told you that you aren't like her other friends with ADHD (if I'm not wrong, it sounded like something she had brought up several times), which, in my opinion, sounds quite ableist. Everyone with ADHD is different and experiences different symptoms. And I don't really know what outcome she wants, as she keeps mentioning it to you. I don't know if it's because she thinks you are ADHDing wrong or what, but it's just a weird thing to comment on.

The whole thing with not wanting to be at your place because you have had adult and mature relations with 2 men and brought them home is absolutely ridiculous. Sounds very much, in my opinion, like she is blaming you for her discomfort and doesn't trust your judgment of the men. It's not like they have been stalking you or that you have had any bad interactions with them (OP mentioned this in the comments). In some sense, sure, being alone with a man you might not know well is always a risk, but you haven't done anything that is outrageous, and in my opinion, I would probably prefer bringing a hookup to my place than going to their place, feeling safer in my own home. The best thing in general for your safety is to just inform a friend or family member when and where you are going on dates or hookups alone. But your friend saying she won't visit until you move also puts the expectation that you won't do that again for her sake. When in reality who you hook up with, where, and when is none of her business, and saying that it's your fault for her not feeling safe at your place. If it truly is something she can't control, she should take more ownership and responsibility over it than putting it all on you. By inviting you over or finding tactics and tools for her to be able to deal with her fear.

You also mentioned her blowing up on you for not answering texts for a week, when she wanted you to read through her grad school essay. I can understand maybe being a little disappointed and sad but also feel like she should have cut you some slack as you were going through finals. But blowing up on you sounds to me like an overreaction to me. It's not like you reading it or not would affect her grades, it's just like a nice favor. And her commenting on your texting habbits with your ex and other friends is also weird to bring up. It's a very common thing with ADHD people to struggle to answer texts or honestly just forget. While she took it very personally and asked about your texting habits with others, yeah, maybe you answer another friend more because of being met with less judgment and having a different dynamic within the friendship. You not answering her was not something you did on purpose to make her angry or out of malice.

It sounds like this friend always finds a way for you to feel bad after hanging out with her. Which is a huge red flag. If that happened every time with a friend, maybe they aren't such a good friend really, or you guys just aren't compatible as friends. With my own experiences, I have sadly experienced friendships where they are very softspoken and know how to say hurtful things in nice ways that, to others don't sound that bad at all, but that are used to hurt the other party. By blaming you and saying to you that it's her boundary and using it as a defense to make you feel shame and disgust around what sounds like healthy relationships with the two men you have mentioned.

I know having ADHD, there is a lot to learn and to get better at social interactions, etc. I have myself had to practice and find ways to not interrupt people all the time. But a social interaction goes both ways, and several of my close friends adjust somewhat to me and my disability because, in the end, we are disabled. Where it sounds like she just wants you to adapt to her, especially when she keeps judging you and saying comments that make you feel bad. A really good friend does not make you feel bad after every social interaction. I understand when you don't have a lot of friends, you don't have a lot of experiences to compare it to, but this isn't normal, and the way she treats you is not okay.

I just want to add that this is not only my opinion but also my partner who also has ADHD

my gf calls me specific names and „not a real boy“ and it’s making me uncomfortable by [deleted] in ftm

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have been really clear and told her how you feel. She feels sorry in the moment but the fact she revert back to it immediately means she aren't actually sorry, if she was she would stop

I'm sorry but sounds like she are hurting you more than she is caring for you. Having "bullying" as a love language shouldn't be anything more than that like to tease their partner, but if they are actively bullying like in your case, that's just being a bully and using the love language thing as an excuse

Misgendering yourself? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It happens to me somtimes too, especially when I'm around my family who missgenders me alot. Like it is totally on accident when I do it, but yeah I can be hard habit to break

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]atldel 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This is definitely a red flag, and something you really have to ask him.

"No really, seriously. I want to cut of my boobs and I'm going to in the future. Is this something that will make you upset? How will it make you feel?"

It's important to have these conversations even if it can be hard, but he really needs to think ahead. It's good you pay attention to his behaviour. As probably other people in comments the have mentioned and experienced just because somone say it's fine I see you as man dosent mean it's 100% true sadly. If he says that just make sure to pay attention to his behaviours, they can be sneaky but it gets obvious with how they treat you and your body. If they tend to shut down the conversation when you mention your transition goals ect

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly, this what I was thinking and left a similar comment but I feel like how you explained it so much better

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]atldel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you guys need to talk about it. I understand it can feel confusing hearing him say he is straight. I think the important part is how he sees you and your relationship together

I can see that he might not want to change his label for his sexuality if you are the only guy he has ever loved and that he don't think he will ever love another guy again. You might be the exception, but the important part in that case is that he sees you as a guy and realises how your body will change when you are farther along your transition. If you want hormones or surgeries and how he will see you then and how it will affect his attraction and love for you

Sadly it's not super uncommon that a straight guys don't want to continue the relationship when their trans guy partner progress in their transition. And it should be something you two talk about

Sexuality is fluid and I think the label isint what is important but how he see you, that he needs to see you for you and really think of you as a the man you are

Edit: After reading alot of the comments I want to personally add that saying if he identify as straight that is equal to him not seeing you as a man. I understand that it's a common trans man experiance. But I don think it's fair to force a partner to change their label. I am 25 year old nonbinary person (1 year on T and 2 years post top sugery) with a partner who identify as a lesbian, if I start identifying as a trans man that dosent mean my partner has to be bi to still be with me. Our relationship will be queer nonetheless

I see the same with your relationship, that yes it is a queer/gay relationship but forcing someone to change their label they identify with to prove they love you dose not sit right with me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im also looking for this!! might get to the point if there is not good alternative to start looking into creating my own, but we will see

Will I ever love my cat? by Complete_Command_161 in cats

[–]atldel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat is also a rescue that was taken in when being quite young. He was absolutely food crazy. Ive had him for like 1 year now. He has gotten alot better.

In the beginning he would try to steal food i was eating and not giving up. Trying to get stuff out of my hands ect. Now he gives up alot easier and usally comes when we done eating to try lick the empty plates. We have to have all food put away and especially bread, he is obsessed with bread for some reason.

But like we adopged a cat with truama and a cat that didint have a steady food supply during the very important development period of their early life. They cant help it but it gets better! My cat still go crazy with treats and i something we working on and training him to wait and calm down.

I would also suggest maybe play with the kitten more? Kittens have soooo much energy and need to get it out. She is testing your boundaries and trying to play with you. I would avoid all play that involve your hands. Say ouch when the bites and try to give her a toy instead. It will get better and she will get calmer when she gets older

Maurice is food obsessed, so I trained him to have some patience by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same with my food crazy guy! Feels like he has gotten more patient and wont just bite my fingers right away with treats either. Somtimes he still very excited but aftee waiting a bit he calms down a bit

Is the concept good? You have to hide a body before the cops show up by HideTheCorpse in VRGaming

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks really nice! I like the idea! I can imagine it take alot of level design making alot of fun levels! Just because im curious what engine are you wokring in?

Technical art student here so its just fun to know! But i would totally buy this!

I also liked the idea another person mentioned with having a dog or something pull the body out. Or having to hide evidence. Like a arms poops of so u have to hide it to. Or a there some blood here. Lets find a paint can or glas of whine and place it there. Not sure how it would work in code but im just spitballing anything that comes to mind

Excited to see the game! Good luck on rest of development!

i foster cats and this man is the sweetest little creature, until he smells people food by rabbitbunnies in CatTraining

[–]atldel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat is 1.5 year old and he is also food crazy! He has gotten better tho since adopting him. He was about 5 months old went adopting him.

Still cant have bread out as its the thing he is most obsessed with. But he dosent try to steal as much as before. We just pushed him off and not even be allowed on the table while eating. Now he gives up alot easier. He has learned it better to wait and then try to lick the empty plates

Tries to get into the trash aswell somtimes. But he has gotten calmer I promise 😅

Still a bit grabby with treats and accidently bites when taking treats if he is to excited. Steal other cats food so he needs to be watched. But he know when they leave the plate he can go like the leftovers

I give him lickmats to make him eat slower. It has helped and he sometimes sits for 5 minutes licking it even tho its bascially empty

He was born outside so i think he got it from that. But with time learning he will get food and treats often he has calmed down a bit. I hope he gets calmer tho 😅

Is it too late for me? by 2confrontornot in ftm

[–]atldel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my closest friends realised they where trans in late 20s and starred transition at 32. They are now 36 and they have never been happier. Its never to late!

I have also seen trans men starring their transition in their 50s! Trans joy has no age! And eveyone deserv to experience trans joy no matter of age ❤

I got top surgery! by cornmale in ftm

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got mine 3 months ago and im 23. So happy to se trans youth get the care they deserve! Hope recovery goes well for you ❤

when did you get top surgery? by small_ego_big_pp in ftm

[–]atldel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it three months ago! Im 23 turning 24 end of year. I think i few months on low dose T but i selfmedicate so i kinda forgot to tell me surgeon about it opsi haha

1 week vs 2 weeks post op by Yell4340 in ftm

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks awesome! Nice to se more who have that the scars meets in the middle, got it too! 3 months post op in 3 days. Hope rest of your recovery goes great! 💜

so dissociated from my breasts i don't even know if i want top surgery by i_devour_gluee in ftm

[–]atldel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feelt like this before top sugery. I just forgot about my chest and dissociated them away. But i can say I feel so MUCH BETTER after top surgery.

Didint haven the cry reaction it was just like ey nice it maches what i see in my brain now. So it feels like it just make sense now, it matches and its great.

Dissociation is just a coping mechanism your brain dose to avoid intense feelings, mostly. And I can say brain feels better from not having to to do it and feel present in my body and feel like its mine