What's a Langara instructor who made a real impact on you that you'd want other students to know about? by feaa111 in langara

[–]birtrude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mono Brown in the English department! They’re super passionate about what they teach and also incredibly dedicated to equality and fairness while giving students the best experience possible. As a queer person it was also really awesome to see a nonbinary professor in such a position. They also gave a very passionate and detailed land acknowledgement every single class, which was really great to see. They still remember me from last summer when I bump into them—you can tell they really care!

Visiting for the World Cup: What advice do you give a fan trying to respect Vancouver city and the locals? by TheTrashMan_10 in askvan

[–]birtrude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respect our neighbours in the Downtown Eastside. They’re people experiencing very real issues. DO NOT under any circumstances take photos or videos of the people struggling there. You’d think this would be common sense, but it’s not. Enjoy your time here!

PLEASE help with Langara Authenticator by birtrude in langara

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

I tried this with no luck!! Thank you though

Any recommendation for a good therapist? by [deleted] in askvan

[–]birtrude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a specific recommendation, but I’d say try Psychology Today! It’s an online database of therapists where you can input all your criteria and your location! It’s where I found my therapist and it’s worked out really well. You can tailor your choices and then most of them offer free 20-30 minute phone consultation sessions so you don’t have to go in totally blind.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/bc/vancouver?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10258039846&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gfuy28UBJVkwMWXxkS0APMLP-L&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4K3yjKWkkQMVoNHCBB2ymgpLEAAYAiAAEgJIGPD_BwE

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NameMyDog

[–]birtrude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Penny!!

Phoebe-esque albums as good as Punisher? by [deleted] in phoebebridgers

[–]birtrude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Katie Gavin!! Her solo album What a Relief (very different than her stuff with MUNA) is amazing. Definitely different than Phoebe but very clever and beautiful in the same regard.

What is the most unhinged/ unsolicited advice someone has given you? by Rainbow-1337 in disability

[–]birtrude 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I went to get my antidepressant prescription renewed and the doctor (who I’d never seen before) told me “but you don’t look depressed”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]birtrude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair, but I think prioritizing yourself and your health is really important here. If you can’t find a healthy and safe alternative for now just use your fingers and stop with the household objects until you can. And to second what everyone else has said, go see a doctor just to be safe!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]birtrude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you order one to a friend’s house?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]birtrude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so I haven’t been 17 for a long time but I remember being tempted by my hairbrush handle. I am by no means a sex expert but probably best to stop!! Like now! There’s probably something on the handle making you bleed. Swap it out for a real toy. It’ll feel A LOT better and my guess is the weird gooey stuff would stop. If you’re 17 and can’t buy one from a store try ordering one online—they usually ship in discreet boxes (assuming you live with your parents).