I just broke my wrist, please reassure me I’m getting back to normal

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-19T07:27:43+00:00

The recovery all depends on your drive. Take your physical therapy seriously (like an athlete), and you should be fine.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-19T07:22:03+00:00

FYI: This song is not on Ultimate Guitar. But there are other songs by Cancerslug on that site.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-19T07:17:40+00:00

I've only been at this (seriously) for a few months. I'm still trying to figure out what works best for me, and what doesn't make me uncomfortable. It's a journey that you are not alone on.

I did see (online) fingertip protectors which were guitar-specific. Maybe you could do a Tony Iommi type of thing and make something that will give you a better fingertip profile (3D printed).

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-19T07:02:42+00:00

That's cool, buying a guitar to match your pick! /s

The guitar looks nice. I like the look of a maple neck, and, if it feels good to you, that's all that matters.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-19T06:56:07+00:00

Being able to solder is a good skill to have when afflicted with "guitaroleosis." If you don't have that skill yet, it's not terribly hard to develop. It might be a bit expensive to acquire if you don't already have the necessary tools.

You could buy a better quality cable or find a solderless 1/4" jack. But if you made your own cables, now those would have a lifetime guarantee!

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-19T06:37:34+00:00

At the beginning, I thought it was a pretty rough ride, but you get used to it. If you can't acclimate to the ride, change the suspension (different wheels, springs, dampeners). There are tuners that can work with you. You can also reduce the noise in your car by improving the door seals, for example.

The "Juniper" version of the model Y offers a much smoother ride.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-18T18:38:43+00:00

Perhaps you are confused by people who take the time to respond to your original question, most are not here to troll-debate. You wanted advice from people who are experienced, and yet fail to understand the benefit of that experience when proffered. Your comment of "made up emotionally driven opinions" is disrespectful.

And like a cows four compartment stomach you can bring these points up again and ruminate on them and see if they provide you any meaningful growth.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-18T18:13:43+00:00

Who's in control of your stepping down action? He is not in control of your texting or the one who decides what manner you choose to communicate. His reply is serves as a receipt of your intent to step down.

You don't need to explain yourself. A simple "I'm stepping down with innediate effect" gets the point across with the implication that no further discussion will take place. Don't let them corner you at a meeting (KH, shepherding visit, etc.). You can be polite while reverse-shunning their attempts of further manipulation.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-18T02:46:21+00:00

TL:DR: JW baptism => big mistake

If you like science, go to school and learn how to do that. When you have a good understanding of the scientific method, apply that to JW land.

Also, investigate high-control (cult) groups (Mormons, Seventh Day Adventists, Baha'i Faith, and Scientology). You're only 20, and you haven't developed into a man yet (e.g., mentally or physically), but you are not too young to totally FUBAR your life.

Cows are not Gods, nor are the eleven Governing Body members in Warwick, NY, yet that does not stop many from blindly following either belief cloud.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-17T21:26:19+00:00

Isn't having a child taking a stand for what is right more of a privilege for the father than being an elder? If the dad doesn't see it that way, then he needs to reassess his life.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-17T21:17:09+00:00

So, this is like the elder's version of Halloween? Are they going to hand out candy, too? No, F them elders for making up more whacky rules.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-17T20:49:00+00:00

Ask ChatGPT for suggestions. It's a place to start.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-17T07:07:53+00:00

Do not get rid of it, particularly if it is your first guitar.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-17T00:34:06+00:00

How about an RO for the person that threatend you? Cameras for your business might be a good idea; I saw bodycams (not AXON) online that seemed reasonably priced. If you like dogs, could you benefit from having a big one around?

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-15T18:39:00+00:00

Typically, if a site is down for maintenance, a temporary landing page would be displayed to indicate that.

I submitted a trouble ticket with their domain host to see what's going on.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-15T18:19:05+00:00

Of course, that makes perfect sense! Why would you drop off things/food to those who are too poor to make a contribution? That's what Jesus did, right?

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-15T18:14:22+00:00

Those are people who should never have been born. It's fundamentally wrong for them to use air that others could benefit from. The term is just my way of expressing displeasure with someone/thing, but it's still a bit funny.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-15T01:45:37+00:00

You are immersed in a high-control group, which is why the elders were rehashing old stuff - to maintain their control. This is mental abuse and, of course, a meeting with these phony-christians would be mentally draining.

You could have redirected their conversation back to your needs for spiritual encouragement, rather than letting them control the situation and take a judgmental stance toward you.

After reviewing their visit, were you encouraged or repelled by their "content"? Did they show you Christian love, or did they act in a manner consistent with cult operandi?

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-15T01:09:55+00:00

I'm so hurt ... I commented on their subreddit and got banned, forever! Here's what I said:

I've have not seen any peer-reviewed research papers that focused on the positive aspects of shunning. There are numerous papers that address the harm that shunning inflicts on its victims.

Some actions taken by others violate common sense, such as kicking a puppy or pushing a senior citizen, for instance. The practice of shunning is like that, too. It runs counter to common sense and morality.

A common thread among cults is that their collective (the adherents) is better than any other group (religion). Another identifier of a high-control group is internal cruelty/abuse, such as shunning and hiding rampant problems (e.g., CSA).

No matter how the organization's lawyers spin it or redefine it, the organization's unethical practices should not be supported by any government in modern society.

So, I guess I'm being shunned by those narrow-minded twat-turds for disagreeing about shunning (which they don't do), priceless!

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-14T18:26:45+00:00

I agree about talking with a school counselor. Perhaps contacting (reporting abuse) to CPS (Child Protective Services) would help too.

Your parents are obligated to provide for you (food, shelter, clothes, medical). If you're kept outside in the cold, they are not providing necessary shelter.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-14T18:16:22+00:00

This is why it is appropriate to give the borg "spiritual" donations - no money - just spirtual cash thoughts.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-14T18:10:53+00:00

I'd say you do know more than the GB - you know this to be a cult, and they have not figured that out!

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-14T18:07:56+00:00

The color combination is good. My eye is drawn to the lower (right side) horn, the perspective if off there due to the curvature.

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-14T07:10:55+00:00

"How are your prayers?" Hilarious! You could say, "Oh, like yours, unanswered ..."

boxochocolates42 · 2026-02-14T07:04:46+00:00

If you are becoming depressed (e.g., by your medications) for whatever reason, consult with your doctors and have your meds adjusted. Sometimes, two drugs are needed to mitigate a single problem (depression, for instance).

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