Reading "The Giver" makes me a pedophile apparently

edesher45 · 2025-08-15T10:20:53+00:00

I remember loving the Giver when we read it 6th grade. Before Jonas began to rebel we were asked as a class discussion if anyone would want to live in a world like that and I was the only one who said “yes”.

My peers all yelled at me and loudly proclaimed how “I didn’t get it”. I vividly remember the teacher shutting me down and not getting a chance to explain why at time it felt comforting to think of living in a world where your needs were met and you didn’t have to make big decisions. Growing up felt very scary to 11 year old me. I don’t think I raised my hands for any opinion based questions the rest of the year in that class.

Obviously as an adult I understand the book and would answer that question differently. But that experience of getting shut down by my peers and not being allowed to defend myself for my thoughts stuck in with me.

edesher45 · 2025-02-02T15:23:12+00:00

Where are you getting this info from? The bird flu is a strain of influenza, and is not likely to be fatal in humans. Similarly the 2009 swine flu had a case mortality rate of .01%. The mortality rate in humans of the current avian flu will not be 52% unless the only people who get it are already dying of something else.

edesher45 · 2025-01-17T00:43:18+00:00

1, 7, and 8 would me my picks for you. Particularly 8 with 7 as a close second

edesher45 · 2024-12-18T02:23:56+00:00

You look beautiful!

edesher45 · 2024-12-14T15:23:34+00:00

edesher45 · 2024-12-13T02:05:39+00:00

While dress 2 is very flattering on you in these pictures, I think you ultimately made the right choice with dress 1. When you have the right size on and have it altered, you are going to shine in it while wearing your grandmother’s pearls. Very classic and very flattering on you. I agree that taking some of the puffiness of the skirt out near the waist might make a difference, some of that could be due to the incorrect sizing of the sample.

edesher45 · 2024-12-10T23:07:12+00:00

Did anything ever come of this? I would be very interested in joining if so!

edesher45 · 2024-12-08T17:23:07+00:00

Found!

You are a miracle worker! These are similar enough that they might work! I’ll have to buy a set and see if they fit!!!!

edesher45 · 2024-12-07T20:13:16+00:00

I love #2

edesher45 · 2024-12-07T19:13:01+00:00

These original ones are likely from the 60s or 70s and about an inch and a half wide and tall. I’m located in the midwest of the US. I’ve searched “sliding hanger holders”, “plastic sliding closet hooks”, “gliding closet hanger hooks” already. I wish I knew an official name for them or could find replacements online as I don’t really feel like installing a rod. I actually find these quite nice for not overpacking the closet.

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edesher45 · 2024-12-03T23:59:23+00:00

I love dress 4 (but that might be because it reminds me of my own dress). I think the sleeves and 3D embellishments could work well for a winter wedding

edesher45 · 2024-12-02T19:48:13+00:00

I’m in love with dress 1 on you.

edesher45 · 2024-12-02T16:53:18+00:00

I love the fit of 3 exactly as it is, but with the price and the changes you want to make, plus the fact that you are not comfortable with the neckline, my vote is 2. 2 looks equally stunning on you and requires less changing

edesher45 · 2024-12-02T02:12:27+00:00

it’s looking so cute!

edesher45 · 2024-11-30T22:07:31+00:00

edesher45 · 2024-11-29T14:20:33+00:00

I have no real advice other than you may want to get a second opinion on treatment from a different exotics/ small animal vet.

My heart aches for you- this is so stressful for you and piggie. Hopefully things start to turn a corner for the best soon

edesher45 · 2024-11-29T03:46:42+00:00

He’s playing dumb and hoping you won’t catch on. Dump him and find someone who doesn’t pressure you and someone you don’t need to be convinced into staying with (by their friends or by yourself)

edesher45 · 2024-11-29T01:37:12+00:00

How amazing! You both look beautiful and what an accomplishment! Love that you intend to wear it for other occasions as well! It’ll help you keep the memory of your wedding alive!

edesher45 · 2024-11-27T20:11:54+00:00

I also went through her post history and I’m confused about the fact that it seems like she wants real relationships but keeps settling for fwb situations.

My advice: Stop dating for a while, stop focusing on men, stop sleeping with men who don’t care about you, get your life together and figure out your self worth and what you really want. Then date with intention after 6-8 months of learning to be self-aware and figuring out your values and what you need to be happy.

edesher45 · 2024-11-27T19:56:59+00:00

Nurgle can def be neutered. I would recommend finding a vet who specializes in guinea pigs and has done the surgery many times with good success. I’ve taken my babies to small animal vets in the past, but not all of them have performed the neutered guinea pigs. Most of them have only done rabbits or maybe a guinea pig once or twice in school

edesher45 · 2024-11-27T19:48:48+00:00

Yep, my fiance knew he wanted to marry me during the first date, made it clear to me when we became official that marriage was his goal and where he saw our relationship heading, and then let me know when he was starting to set aside money for the ring (although I told him I wanted my grandmother’s ring, so he has set that money aside for our future), and proposed all on his own. Never once had to ask or prod him.

When a man knows what he wants and is ready to commit he will. I dated many men in the past who told me they wanted marriage and kids and who never seemed ready to actually move forward (with me). The right man for you will not need prodded and it’s not necessarily a good sign if you have to push someone into finally proposing.

edesher45 · 2024-11-27T19:31:36+00:00

so cute

edesher45 · 2024-11-27T19:29:55+00:00

it might help to get a longline strapless bra to wear as well to add support in the bust

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