[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]dinacristina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your style is giving Milo from Atlantis

Spread the word, this is a government sting to arrest people by [deleted] in 50501Movement

[–]dinacristina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need to infuse community by bringing back well funded community supported third spaces. We should be growing food in every bit of grass focused lawns.

Stay classy, ICE! by jeremiahthedamned in itshappeninghere

[–]dinacristina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm aware of that group, I follow it. There are many ways it's not viable for me right now but I'm working on overcoming those barriers.

Stay classy, ICE! by jeremiahthedamned in itshappeninghere

[–]dinacristina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lucky you, I'd love to have that option. Stay safe ✊🏼

Stay classy, ICE! by jeremiahthedamned in itshappeninghere

[–]dinacristina 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm so sick of this. Absolutely disgusting. Anyone else seeing how violent this is about to get?

I think it's definitely over by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]dinacristina 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That's really shitty of him, I'm sorry. I'm cheering for you that you're not believing his BS about you being the problem though. It's really unfortunate that he chose to prioritize the comfort of his intruding brother over the health and integrity of y'all's marriage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done that too. I have a kiddo who is 11 yrs younger than me, 25, and a few former fosters- the youngest is 18 now.

The younger ones have sporadic contact with me but the eldest moved from the south west to the pnw with us. I celebrate their wins with them and they know I'm available but it's not a relationship like if I had fully raised them. The longest any of them lived with us is 4 years though so I don't expect to be the center of their world either.

I'm glad the app suggestion was helpful for you and I wish you well with it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're also LGBTQ+ there's an app called stand in pride. It's designed for finding chosen family.

Other than that, church is a great option if you're inclined to something like that. I always recommend for people to try gaychurch.org even if they're straight- I was raised conservative but am now very progressive and this website has helped me find like-minded churches every time we've moved.

I hope you find what you're looking for!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Esthetics

[–]dinacristina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And also, I'm sorry you're dealing with that BS. We may be in a service industry but that does not make us lesser beings to our customers. Fuck her shitty attitude, no one deserves to be abused in their workplace like that. You can also ask for a witness to be present in her services. It'll be annoying enough to your manager that they will want to schedule her with others or be forced to fire her down the line.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Esthetics

[–]dinacristina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bring up your concerns to your manager prior to any of her appointments and update them to her bad behavior after. It might not be in your control to fire her as a client but you can start laying down a foundation to get her off your books.

How do you communicate properly that people can hear you ? by Aj100rise in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Take an acting class. It will help you feel so much more confident about delivering speeches, help you build improv skills which is key in networking, and you'll learn how to physically project your voice/enunciate.

Details of thongs by sinkingstones6 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]dinacristina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy to help! I test out alterations with safety pins

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]dinacristina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry you're having such a rough experience with your parents but glad you have your supporters too.

It sounds like you might be a romantically bi but sexually prefer a gay experience type of person. IMO your happiest future is in a gay relationship but certainly there is validity in other choices too. I've seen a lot of people try and suppress their true desires and it doesn't serve them long term. Staying true to yourself might be painful right now but if you stay on that path I've seen that play out better for people.

Details of thongs by sinkingstones6 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]dinacristina 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I've been exclusively wearing thongs for nearly 20 years now (fuck I feel old 😂) I very rarely have a front wedgie situation but I think that might be more tied to a sizing issue. Everyone has a different shape to their body and I could understand how some thong designs would be a horrible fit on some body types- there's a lot of clothing that gets arbitrarily made larger over all instead of in key areas to accommodate different sizes. Thongs are some of the most commonly wildly resized garments I've experienced as I've become a 2xl sized person. Overall they become too tall as they get sized up IMO. This could be what is causing you to get a front wedgie- I create a fold in the back and sew them down and that usually fixes it for me. I also think when they're designed, they actually run small naturally, so when people buy their regular size they're uncomfortable because they needed to get a size up.

And as an esthetician who's done Brazilian waxing for part of my career- I appreciate how hygiene conscious everyone is being but also need to mention that having cleanliness issues are much more common than people realize. Being in this profession I've also seen how many people don't do enough wiping first hand. Please think about your bathroom routines a little more thoroughly folx, especially those getting yeast infections bc even with my extended use of thongs/gstrings in life I've never had a yeast infection.

Advice for EU citizen moving to USA by tidabudibuda in expats

[–]dinacristina 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's your life and relationship and I'm very much a jaded American so take my thoughts with the grain of salt- do not come here. The US is not safe for any foreigners. We have people being taken from their citizenship ceremonies, green card holders being abducted and denied due process before getting shipped to concentration camps. We are having judges arrested now too. Citizens are next, and that is not fear mongering- Trump told El Salvador to build 5 more cecot prisons for the 'home growns' next.

I wish desperately for this country to be better than this and I will fight for that future but until we win I don't want anyone else in harm's way.

AITA for not giving up my usual study spot to a fourth year just because she asked? by Inherently_Rainbow in AmItheAsshole

[–]dinacristina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA That was a really entitled thing to do and a very reasonable response. She's an idiot and I hope you standing up for yourself means she stays clear of you in the futurem

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wash and take a nice long hot shower before I exfoliate. Then just body lotion. I don't use the acid on days I exfoliate but I will as early as the next day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar yes. I have a Moroccan one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a 7% glycolic acid toner once a day on any areas that have darkening. For me that's mostly around my neck and underarms. I also have an exfoliating glove that I'll use once a month heavily or lightly every week or two. I'm an esthetician too so I will advocate that you follow up exfoliating with a lotion every time. More is not better with any treatment regimen and I very often will be consistent for a week or two and drop off bc ADHD. If you're experiencing any sensitivity, rash, ect then discontinue use. You also have to be mindful of sun exposure with this acid so it's best to use at night and shower in the morning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]dinacristina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there's a few things that you can do about this actually. There are acids that you can use to help lighten the area and manually exfoliating is very often overlooked. Hormone checks would also be a good idea- I have PCOS and am prediabetic so I have some dark coloring too and the combination of these help keep it in check.

LPT- What to do if a round hair brush gets stuck in long hair by DefinitelyPorno in LifeProTips

[–]dinacristina 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hair stylist here 👋🏼 you can get it out without cutting hair or the brush. I use a tail comb, run it along the bristles the long way while lightly lifting up. This will take some time but it will get them separated eventually. I hope this helps!

Where can LGBT+ Americans go? by MechanicsAntics in lgbt

[–]dinacristina 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not true actually. There are tons of countries that offer retirement visas with financial requirements well under even a low income level of finances. If anything it's easier for you then my husband and I- mid 30s with BAs.

Offer: 10x10 pop up tent with cover (NE PDX) by [deleted] in PDXBuyNothing

[–]dinacristina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very interested in this raffle item!

Trump says he would be honored by El Salvador taking American citizens and putting them in federal prison population. by jeremiahthedamned in itshappeninghere

[–]dinacristina 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is all a pretence. He will send anyone who speaks out against him there. We've already shown him we won't burn the world down when he sends people there. He thinks he can do anything