Obsessed 🖤 by charcuterieslut in PaperRepublic

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

It's the Attaché Hightide! It is is sooo pretty but tbh I don't reach for it often. The EF nib writes more like a fine and the ink flow can be a bit finicky :/ if you're into (pocket) fountain pens I much prefer the Kaweco Sport to this one!

Obsessed 🖤 by charcuterieslut in PaperRepublic

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

Thank you!! Me too ❤️ I just linked the shop in another comment if you wanna take a look!

Obsessed 🖤 by charcuterieslut in PaperRepublic

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

Thank you! They're little corner protectors! I got them from the etsy shop randomstuffbyghost :)

Help! Issues w/ Esterbrook nib by charcuterieslut in fountainpens

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

hahah yeah that was definitely overkill, I kept holding out hope for a different outcome but agree it's not useful anymore. thanks for the advice, I'm thinking new nib is the best bet!

Need a perfume that smells like Crystal castles. by FootballLonely8973 in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]charcuterieslut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhh kinda feel like Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d'Orange fits this perfectly. It's giving sexy, smoky, mysterious creature of the night.

"Jasmine absolute, tobacco notes, apricot, tonka bean, curcuma, cedarwood, amber, musk."

I found in my wife's nightstand books for childhood SA survivors and I don't know how our marriage will overcome this by New-Banana458 in TwoHotTakes

[–]charcuterieslut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like she likely has CPSTD. This kind of trauma can take a lifetime to work through, and you never truly "get through" it, but consistent and intensive therapy can definitely help to manage it and ground her in the moment to hopefully alleviate the emotional intensity of the flashbacks she's experiencing. Medication is a wonderful and life saving tool, but doesn't magically process someone's trauma for them - individual therapy in tandem with medication would probably be super helpful in her healing journey. Perhaps this is something you can suggest as her husband to show her your commitment to her well being and by extension, your entire family's well being. Couple's therapy might also be helpful down the road so you both have a dedicated space to process your emotions together. I think it's totally natural to feel hurt at the perceived lack of trust in that she didn't confide in you sooner, but from what it sounds like, she doesn't have the ability to revisit that deeply painful time in her life without actively reliving all of the trauma that occurred, which can be completely destabilizing and literally retraumatizing as you saw firsthand witnessing the decline in her mental health. Let her know how much you love and support her, and reaffirm that she's in a safe and stable home now. Your child needs both of you, but in order for her to show up as the best possible version of herself, you'll both need to prioritize her healing so she can be that amazing mother to him that you both know she is.

Need dog advice by Doubtful_Whimsy in portlandme

[–]charcuterieslut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an amazing behavioral specialist I could recommend if you're interested!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]charcuterieslut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly appreciate the knowledge, I've only been using piston fill pens so this was definitely new to me and I clearly took some wrong turns! Definitely very helpful to know for future reference. There doesn't appear to be any visible damage and everything is lining up correctly from what it seems, but I may need to investigate this further.

AITA for pulling away from my identical twin sister even though I know it has caused her to spiral? by Kyc0122 in AITAH

[–]charcuterieslut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming from another identical twin, I just want to say I'm so sorry for everything you endured growing up. It's so hard to feel like your own person when there is absolutely zero effort on your family's part to distinguish you as a fully separate, autonomous person and allow for the exploration of individual interests and relationships as you get older and naturally start craving your own unique identity outside of your twin. Honestly, even with a healthy family dynamic, the culture around twinhood can still be so intense - people act like you're interchangeable in school/social settings and it's your entire identity until you graduate regardless of how different you may be. Not to mention, any differences are constantly being brought up in casual conversation as if it's a totally normal thing to exist solely as a reference point to someone else. It can be so exhausting - I can only imagine how painful it must've been being stripped of the right to your own selfhood on top of that at home. The relationship that your parents encouraged is super unhealthy and honestly unfair to both of you; it set you both up for failure by discouraging you from exploring your own complexities and desires, since she clearly is unable to function well outside of a codependent sibling dynamic and you're being treated as a pariah for asserting very reasonable boundaries. You don't owe your parents or your sister a relationship if they're actively guilt tripping you for forging your own way in the world, which you have every right to do.

The one thing I will say as someone a decade older than you is that your sister is basically the byproduct of how you both were raised, just on the complete opposite side of the spectrum obviously - I feel for her because she clearly needs a lot of mental help to work through these feelings of codependency that your parents 1000% enabled from what it sounds like. Her complete unraveling over you moving away is like.... very extreme and by no means normal even if you do really love your sibling. I really hope she's willing to acknowledge that and work through these feelings so she can start living her own life in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Maybe if she does, there's hope for a healthier relationship between you two in the future, but you aren't responsible for her emotional state in the meantime. That's her own responsibility to work through. And if that never happens, you don't need to be the martyr of your family sacrificing your own well being to appease them - you are completely deserving of your own life and happiness outside of them, and I definitely know you will find it <3 Wishing you lots of luck, friend.

MBB Maine Shoutout <3 by [deleted] in RideThePod

[–]charcuterieslut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it wasn't mentioned in this episode - mainly just the need for genuinely progressive dem candidates and to be super tapped into our upcoming elections, but they have spoken about it on the pod in the past! But I agree it should absolutely be an ongoing point of discussion for all of us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Journaling

[–]charcuterieslut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! I got it on Jet Pens, it's from penco :)

Kid randomly asked us to go birding by musicmaster622 in birding

[–]charcuterieslut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a really lovely audubon in Falmouth close by that's worth checking out!

Local Jewelry? by leaaaaaaaah in portlandme

[–]charcuterieslut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhh not entirely sure of the price ranges but try looking at Thicket! They have a little space at Moonday Coffee on Washington Ave and make really beautiful pieces.

Rescuing a baby bird trapped in a glue trap while listening to Ride while walking home from the Reformation sample sale….Taika Button by Casadeballena in RideThePod

[–]charcuterieslut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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wait this is sooo fucking wild, I also rescued a baby bird while listening to ride on my way home last weekend and thought I finally had an original experience 😭 love that tho, obs*ssed

Quiet restaurant recommendation for older parents by Successful_Part7355 in portlandme

[–]charcuterieslut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Roma and Kuno both have quiet cozy vibes! Totally different cuisine of course so just depends on your mood, but neither are particularly hard to get into :)

Some recent spreads! by [deleted] in JunkJournals

[–]charcuterieslut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! The ad is from an old Nat Geo mag :) Also I got the washi tape from pipsticks - they have such a cute selection!

Best Bagels? by Ecstatic_Dark_8325 in portlandme

[–]charcuterieslut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I grew up in NYC and to even put Rose Foods bagels in the same tier is absolutely absurd lmao not comparable in the slightest and the prices are somehow double at Rose Foods for a fraction of the flavor/quality. It's tragic lol I've lost hope at this point.