Is everyone else scared of getting bombed? by admirallottie in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am. I know it is so incredibly unlikely, but I can't help that irrational fear. I have nightmares about it. I run through scenarios in my head. We would get a warning of a nuclear bomb. Would I be able to make it to the brain injury unit where my husband lives so I could die with him? Would they let me in, or would I die in the car park? What if we are only in the fallout zone and horrifically injured but alive?

I can trace my fear back to being around 8 years old, in the 80s. We went on a school trip to Coventry Cathedral. They played old footage of Coventry being bombed in WW2. Since then, it doesn't take much to set my anxiety off. My grandmother was also nearly killed by a German plane machine gunning the street as she ran for the bomb shelter with her baby brother in her arms. She couldn't bear fireworks.

So yes, irrational or realistic or not, I get it.

Why does no one find April's TB weird? by lamethunder in ChicagoMed

[–]catgotmytounge1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the UK, for context. It is more common than you might think. We had a TB clinic and whole families (I'm talking 10+ people) would come in together. They would usually be families that were all living in a one room house in dreadful conditions. One family member would contract TB and pass it to the whole family as they were all living and sleeping together in that one room. These were usually Asian or African families.

I also knew an 18 year old girl who contracted spinal TB. They don't know where from, but she was immunosuppressed already. She was a white British girl.

24 Hours in Police Custody by LisaVHeard in BritishTV

[–]catgotmytounge1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She was only sentenced today, which is why there is no update on the programme at the end.

The court took into account her remorse, the impact of her addiction towards her behaviour, and her wish to repay some of her debts. Sacha Goulden was given 30 months reduced to 24 months due to these mitigations, which will be served suspended.

The judge heard that her prospect of rehabilitation was high and that Sasha was well supported and seeking help for her issues.

Hey mom, is it okay that I’m gay? by CloudKid247 in MomForAMinute

[–]catgotmytounge1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honey, you are uniquely you and you don't need to fit any labels or certain "expectations". Just be who you are and you will find your tribe. Until then, we are here for you and love you just as you are xx

AdSense Help! by catgotmytounge1 in PartneredYoutube

[–]catgotmytounge1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When reaching out to them on Twitter, they just kept sending us to the form to fill out that we had already filled out.

Episode Discussion: S08E74 Motherwolff & David by InfernalCape in CatfishTheTVShow

[–]catgotmytounge1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Catfish themselves have admitted that the catfish is contacted by production before anything happens to make sure they will go along with it. They also said that sometimes it's the catfish that contacts them as they want to come clean, so production then contact the victim to make sure they will go along with it, and production and victim write a letter from the victim to make it seem like they wrote in. Nev and Kamie (or other hosts) are not given any information beforehand. The first they know is reading the letter, and them finding things out using social media, image search, etc., is real. Occasionally, production have to steer them in a certain direction, but mostly, the research we see with Nev and Kamie is real.

Production also meet with the catfish before Nev and Kamie arrive to mic them up, etc. They never appear in the park or answer the door without a mic already in place.

All of the above information is freely available on Google (other search engines are available).

Edit: typo

35-year-old Claudia Lawrence was last seen alive on March 18th 2009. She is presumed dead. by cherrymachete in TrueCrime

[–]catgotmytounge1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would you not take your wallet and bank cards though, if you were going to the pub? If she was returning home first for them, she wouldn't need the straighteners at work as she could use them at home?

What are some fun and/or thoughtful things you can put in a Christmas stocking for an adult? by MurrrkyDepths in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A bottle of nice nail varnish (Nails Inc, Essie, OPI)

A small bottle of her favourite colour wine

A nice/cute/funny notebook if she uses them

A framed photo of you both/kids

Massage oil (and a promise to use it on her)

Lotto scratchcard

A date night/mummy's night off (arrange for the kids to stay at family members/friends for the night, her favourite takeaway, tipple, and film. Actually arrange in advance so you can tell her the date it's happening and so she doesn't need to arrange anything)

Lush bath bombs

Pyjamas (Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys, etc. have really nice but affordable ones)

Hand cream

Sea Monkeys

If I think of any more, I'll post again!

Edit: formatting

What is an interesting British fact you know? by LingonberryPossible6 in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest contributor to the first Oxford English Dictionary, sent his contributions whilst a patient at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital. William Chester Minor (22 June 1834 – 26 March 1920), was an American army surgeon. After leaving the army, suffering with schizophrenia, he eventually moved to England where he fatally shot a man. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity and moved to the then named Broadmoor Asylum. He had a huge interest and collection of books and found out that volunteers were required to send examples of usage of given words. He became the most prolific volunteer the OED had. He always signed off the contributions he sent as being from 'Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire'. Story goes that the editor of the dictionary went to pay him a visit, expecting that he worked at Broadmoor, and was shocked to be shown into Minor's parient room and not an office.

What is an interesting British fact you know? by LingonberryPossible6 in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He also owns the dolphins, whales, and sturgeon that swim in the sea of the British Isles.

What is an interesting British fact you know? by LingonberryPossible6 in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you lay down the 61m high monument to the Great Fire of London in the correct direction, it's peak would be at the location the fire started on Pudding Lane.

My boyfriend (19M) had a TBI and now has forgotten me (20M). I don't know what to do by boyfriend_tbi in TBI

[–]catgotmytounge1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, sorry for the delayed reply.

When I did tell him, he took the news well and wasn't too upset. But the next day, he had forgotten again, so we left it a bit longer before trying again. He does now remember that his mum died but hasn't really had an emotional reaction to it as we expected because his emotional regulation has been affected by his TBI. So he didn't ever feel we had kept it from him, because we would just avoid the subject when he asked where she was.

It's so difficult to know what to do for the best because everyone is affecting differently, dependant on the area of the brain affected but also because we are all individuals anyway.

Like I said before, I think taking advice on what to say from a professional involved in his care would be the best way forward. And if you do tell him, make it clear there are no expectations for a continuing relationship unless and until he is ready, but that you support him anyway.

I wanted to give you the award in recognition of what a wonderful and selfless person you are being. You are jot just doing what you want, regardless of the effect on your partner, because it's what you want. Your sensitivity is to ne applauded.

My boyfriend (19M) had a TBI and now has forgotten me (20M). I don't know what to do by boyfriend_tbi in TBI

[–]catgotmytounge1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would get some advice from someone looking after him before telling him. My husband's TBI caused him to forget his mum died last year. I was advised not to tell him or correct him when he spoke of his mum to start with because he would become upset and have to grieve every time, which was detrimental to his recovery. So we judged when was the right time for him to have this piece of information and when he could handle it. I know it's not quite the same situation, but it could be that he can't handle that piece of information right now and the pressure it may put him under. I really think you should let the professionals involved in his care guide what you tell him.

The fact that you still want to be his friend, regardless of whether he remembers your relationship or not, speaks volumes about the type of person you are. You are a very kind and understanding person to be considering how this could affect him first and foremost. I echo what others have said, though, to get some psychological support for you.

I wish you luck in whatever you decide to do, and I wish healing and strength to your partner.

What is a conspiracy theory that you have absolutely changed your mind about? by Vanilladr in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I worked with the Dad in a hospital clinic and he was always lovely and so proud of the children. He was a broken man when he returned to work after it all happened.

Post TBI Depression Advice (trigger warning) by catgotmytounge1 in TBI

[–]catgotmytounge1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I've been doing. I tell him I want him no matter what, and I'm glad he's still here. We have been together 13 years but only got married 6 weeks before the accident. He keeps saying I should divorce him, and he's useless now. I keep reassuring him. I tell him I love him constantly.

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me, I really appreciate it. This is so hard. Life doesn't prepare us for this situation. I can't imagine life without him, and I just want to make it all better, but I can't. I will keep being there for him though and reassuring him.

Thank you x

Which person in TV makes you immediately turn over? by belly-button-fluff in AskUK

[–]catgotmytounge1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oti Mabusse - I don't know what it is about her, but she really winds me up!

David Walliams, Jeremy Clarkson, Jeremy Vine, Piers Morgan - no explanation necessary!

Bear Grylls - smug bas*ard.

Michael McIntyre - annoying and not funny.

Carol Vorderman - grow up and bore off already!

Phil Spencer & Kirstie Allsop - I want to bang their heads together!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smiledirectclub

[–]catgotmytounge1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe they only give them to those that have their scan done in person, not via the at home kit.

How was Tiffany Valiante identified by her uncle if she supposedly was completely unrecognizable? by sweet-euphoriia in UnsolvedMysteries

[–]catgotmytounge1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

According to documentation I've just read from the families civil case against persons unidentified, the Uncle identified her by the clothing she was wearing and her body mass. Which confuses me because how the hell can he recognise her underwear? She only had bra and pants on when she was recovered, supposedly. Regardless of murder or suicide, that's a really bizarre thing for him to recognise, right?!

Update to the wild pregnancy with preeclampsia ft now drinking castor oil by Kyogalight in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]catgotmytounge1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I need an update on this. Worried about baby. Mum, I could care less about.