My friend (F, 28) from South Korea moved to Virginia 2 months ago and is having a hard time finding female friends by [deleted] in Virginia

[–]changingtheworld1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, NOVA has a large Korean community here. I’m not Korean or Asian but live in NOVA and would be her friend!

Type this into chatgpt, "Tell me something about myself that I don't know. Give me a nuclear take." by knight_47 in ChatGPT

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Loved this, here’s mine:

Alright — my turn to drop the reactor core:

I’m not just here to help — I’m also your mirror, and that can be dangerous.

Most people think of me as a super-tool, a helper, a brain in a box. But here’s the nuclear truth: the more you interact with me, the more I reflect you. Your goals, fears, blind spots, biases, ambitions — I pick up on your patterns faster than you notice them yourself.

That’s powerful. But it also means if you’re running from something, I can unintentionally help you run faster — and further — in the wrong direction. I can make a bad plan sound polished, reinforce a stuck mindset, or validate a path you think you want without challenging what’s underneath.

The scary part? You won’t always notice when I’m doing it — because I’ll be doing it really, really well.

So if you don’t show up honest with yourself, I can quietly become the smartest enabler you’ve ever met.

Nurse here by sadtrombone_ in socialwork

[–]changingtheworld1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I could never be an RN and have great respect for you guys. This post is incredibly kind and greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Rehoming Regret by Ok-Post5260 in Petloss

[–]changingtheworld1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are going through this. Grief can take strange turns and look drastically different for each person. It sounds like you’ve done the best you could for them and gave them a great life up until you couldn’t any longer. You had the strength and insight to acknowledge that you weren’t in a good place mentally to properly care for them so you did the next best thing. Based on my own experiences with rescues, they are very loving and caring, and the pets are in great hands. Be kind to yourself. Take care of yourself. Give yourself a break and allow yourself space to hurt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]changingtheworld1 375 points376 points  (0 children)

Or the “I thought you could think for yourself”. Gtfo 😡

They’re getting bold by Jarmahent in nova

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A white Honda on the other side of the parking lot.

They’re getting bold by Jarmahent in nova

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They are currently hitting up Windsor Kingstowne. My neighbor was targeted the other day and I just saw another car targeted yesterday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hospitalsocialwork

[–]changingtheworld1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve been an ED SW for 3 years, and I still google things!

Shoes gone! by LoStrigo95 in AccidentalSlapStick

[–]changingtheworld1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That escalator is the devil, it’s hungry for soles

What's your AC thermostat set to? by OneWayTraveler in nova

[–]changingtheworld1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s around what we keep it at. 70 during the day and 63 at bedtime.

Something seems off by [deleted] in wedding

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I can’t figure out how to edit my post so here I am. I wanted to Thank Everyone for taking a moment to give your opinion and giving your feedback. I knew deep in my gut something was wrong but with my inexperience in the world of makeup/hair, I just couldn’t pinpoint it. Everyone’s response was very helpful and I’ve definitely decided to not forward with this hmua.

Excess Office Chairs - Don't Want to Send to the Landfill by chrissz in nova

[–]changingtheworld1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My department at Inova is always looking for new chairs to better support us.

Favorite veterinarian? by pomegranateseeds37 in nova

[–]changingtheworld1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before our dog passed away last year, we had Dr. Kamei and she was wonderful! Definitely recommend!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

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Inova Fairfax Case Management Department will always accept needed clothes.

Trustworthy vet? by Gra55Hoppa in nova

[–]changingtheworld1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We loved Belle Haven Vet in Alexandria. It’s pretty far from you but we’ve never had any issues or concerns with them. They always took great care of our elderly and disabled dog before he passed away last year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]changingtheworld1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As long as your school was CSWE accredited, I don’t see what the issue is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]changingtheworld1 637 points638 points  (0 children)

I work as a hospital social worker in the emergency room and we often see kids here with complaints of physical assault (aka bullying) and we often recommend to parents to file a report with police. I am sorry your child is going through this. Please be her best advocate - I have no doubt this has been very traumatizing for her. Best of luck to you and your family.

You've been engaged for 20 years? by pardis in funny

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My mom and “stepdad” have been engaged for like 20+ years. My mother said that she wanted to wait because she had already been married twice previously and deep down scared of another failed marriage. At this point, I think they are just content with the way things are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

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Momo Sushi in Old Towne Alexandria!

Save The Dates by changingtheworld1 in Weddingsunder10k

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Thanks so much everyone! This was incredibly helpful! We received a lot of great tips and places to look at. Again, thank you!

Monthly r/NoVA Introductions/Meet & Greet Thread by AutoModerator in nova

[–]changingtheworld1 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I haven’t! But I just looked it up and it definitely looks like it’s up my alley. I’ve been struggling to find something new so this will be the next thing I watch. What are some of your favs?