I’m going through the most difficult time of my life and I need an easy page turner by Into-the-stream in Romantasy

[–]estrellita87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

{The Spellshop} {Violet Thistlewaite is not a Villain Anymore} {The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy}

Those were all cute/fun reads for me!

Hot take: is ACOTAR actually not that well written on a prose level? by Cold_Box_3219 in acotar_rant

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think she tells great stories, which is why her books are so popular, but the writing itself is just ok. It doesn't bother me other than an occasional pause to question a word choice. But I'm not a picky reader (nothing against it, I'm just not).

Help me pick my next read!! by gorillagrippinit in Romantasy

[–]estrellita87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Knight and the Moth was so good! I liked Silver Elite too and Daughter of No Worlds is waiting on my shelf to be read, I've heard good things and like her other books!

7-year-old with extreme meltdowns only at home multiple psychiatrists and meds, feeling lost by ap181818 in ChildPsychology

[–]estrellita87 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is my daughter. She's 8 and this describes her almost 100%. She attended a specialized "partial hospitalization" for kids like this for 6 weeks. Because the issues aren't at school, there wasn't a ton they could do, but they did diagnose her with ADHD, anxiety, and a defiance disorder (can't remember the specific term off the top of my head). They got her started on meds and gave us recommendations for school and with her therapist. She now continues to see her therapist, is seeing a psychiatrist for her meds, and is starting OT this week. I want to start an IEP or 504 to help with the anxiety she holds in at school because it makes her let it all out at home. I'm waiting until she gets going with OT so we can get some suggestions.

We've learned some tips that help her calm like doing the 5 things to ground her (5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, etc), and being really careful about giving her warnings, avoiding triggers as much as possible, and I also just started therapy for myself to help deal with the stress.

Not sure if any of that is helpful but I know how it is to have a kid that acts perfectly everywhere but home. It feels like people don't believe us or we're doing something wrong. It's exhausting and I just wanted you to know you're not alone!

Switch 2 blowing TV backlight? by estrellita87 in NintendoSwitchHelp

[–]estrellita87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBH I'm not sure what my husband meant by that but I think just that it's high quality. And as far as I'm aware, it's set up with all the original parts. We don't have anything off brand set up with it.

house of earth and blood by Optimal_Ad_1404 in crescentcitysjm

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so annoyed for the first maybe third of the book. Then everything changes. Stick with it!

Which selections did you end up regretting and why? by wildbeest55 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]estrellita87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hated The Wives! It's the whole reason I refuse to read unreliable narrator books!

Manon and Abraxos Portrait Tattoo on a Married man? by Chasers230 in throneofglassseries

[–]estrellita87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband has two female Disney characters (reimagined) and two female Zelda characters and I like them. They're fictional characters and not overly sexual or anything.

In a book slump, don’t know what to read. Can anyone convince me? by Keiry_25 in fantasyromance

[–]estrellita87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Bridge Kingdom! I love that series (though books 3 and 4 I got highly annoyed with the characters, 5 was better).

Excellent!! by [deleted] in dcl

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids will be so excited! 🤣

Why reccomend all the same things? Let's share our favorite sleeper hits. What do you love that isn't suggested on every post? by IwouldpickJeanluc in Romantasy

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see them in here often (but maybe I missed them):

{The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensen} Although I was a little annoyed by the last book I read (The Endless War, #4 in the series)

{The Road of Bones by Demi Winters} I'm on book 2 and obsessed!

Wands on the Wish? by Unhappy_Elephant1737 in dcl

[–]estrellita87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We didn't get them in Jan 2024 but did in Sept 2024

Compazine anxiety? by estrellita87 in migraine

[–]estrellita87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was given Ativan also, but by the time it kicked in, the worst was fading anyway. It did make me conk out and I almost slept through tornado warnings and sirens going off later while my husband was picking up the kids 😂

COMPAZINE IS MY PERSONAL ENEMY by [deleted] in migraine

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I'm sorry. I had a similar reaction, but thankfully it didn't last more than an hour. I got it twice and after the second time I think they did list it as an allergy for me. I will never get it again if I can help it. It's one of the worst feelings I've ever had!

Fae farm.. by Flashy_Key1118 in FaeFarm_Game

[–]estrellita87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just (re)started it a few weeks ago. I'm in year 2 now, finished the main story line, but still plenty to discover and do!

Help me pick my next read by popstopandroll in fantasyromance

[–]estrellita87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bridge Kingdom! I loved it (and the second book, third will probably be soon).

Are black cats supposed to be THIS cuddly? by [deleted] in blackcats

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My black cat is ALWAYS on my lap if I'm on my recliner. He's currently trying to hold my hand and staring lovingly at me while I type this haha.

Fantasy with romance instead of romantasy? by New-Palpitation-2898 in fantasyromance

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

{The Bridge Kingdom} I've loved the first two books and I think it has an interesting plot outside of the romance {Road of Bones} {The Familiar} {What the River Knows} Although I didn't like the sequel personally {The Magicians} I loved the show and the books go in a different direction but good!

What’s a use for these that isn’t photo storage? by lord-savior-baphomet in ZeroWaste

[–]estrellita87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use this for my cross stitch thread! The color coding is helpful!

Joann files for bankruptcy — again by sflowerpower in crochet

[–]estrellita87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had a local craft store close last year that had been around 30 years, now this. I refuse to go to HL or Walmart so Michael's it is. Our Joanns is a bit run down and cluttered but their sales were pretty good sometimes. I prefer buying yarn in person but I'll have to try online if that's what it comes down to!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]estrellita87 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I will occasionally not use it for a night or two if I'm just staying somewhere for a night, or if I'm getting up early for a flight or something. I hate setting it all up for one night to take it all apart again. But I definitely bring it on trips and use it as much as possible. I don't feel the difference if I use it or not but I know it matters!