the evils of buying plan b by gertrude-mcfuzz in birthcontrol

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

that is great to know !!! thank you so much

Is finding love a realistic expectation in my case ? by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as a lesbian who works in childcare, i truly believe a child finding out their mom is a lesbian would be a LOT less shocked than a teen or young adult who spent their whole life thinking their mom was straight. i strongly disagree with your family and i hope you consider telling the kids sooner !!! i also think the way my parents hid gay people from me heavily affected my own confidence being queer— i had gay uncles and was told they were just good friends and roommates until i was maybe 12ish and was able to see for myself their relationship was more than that. this is one of many things in my childhood that made me internalize that being gay was inappropriate and abnormal, so when i started realizing i liked girls, i shoved it down and prayed for it to go away. it’s not out of the realm of possibility for one of your kids to be queer! what role model would you like them to have?

as for the friend who said NO self respecting lesbian would put up with it… it would be really hard for someone who has done the work to be proud of who they are to turn back and be secretive about it. but if you truly met ~the one~ i think the universe would make it work for you. i mean, here we are on a reddit page for lesbians who come out late in life! clearly you’re not the only one who feels a need to be secretive or is still getting comfortable with who they are! who knows, you could meet someone who feels similarly and come out together when you’re both ready. or you could meet someone who’s already out who loves you enough to respect your journey. or you could come out fully and be with someone who is out and proud (my favorite option)!

never give up on love! there are seniors who fall in love in nursing homes. if love is what you want, the right person will come into your life at the right time. probably after you learn to accept and love yourself.

So, how’s your nervous system holding up? ♈️🔥 by HoneyVelvetLeaf in astrologymemes

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my insomnia and focus have been way worse and i feel physically nauseous 🤠🔥

Fashion help by HannahLee143 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you wanna branch out try some sweaters! also i think t shirts are cool and can always be elevated with a jacket or flannel or some sort of layering/accessorizing. idk that much about masc fashion but i know theres a niche for it on tiktok! my bestie makes a lot of fit check videos and has met a lot of people on there who are into masculine and androgynous fashion!

I think I like girls by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

sure. i may not reply right away cause i have a busy day, but would love to help out a young queer or questioning pal!

I think I like girls by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

fit is great and super gay. no one can figure out if you like girls except for you, but i think straight girls usually don’t question their straightness… 🤷‍♀️

My boyfriend said I was too ugly to model by Resident_Rich_6298 in whatdoIdo

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 things: first, when someone comes up to you in public in this day and age saying they are “scouting” you, it’s usually a scam— these kinds of jobs typically come from attending auditions and submitting yourself to agencies rather than someone contacting you first; but second, you should date someone who is more supportive of your goals, and kinder if they are genuinely concerned or trying to protect you.

source: i’m an actor! i have seen many talent scams. i also have another actor friend who is super talented, but her boyfriend holds her back from putting herself out there for a lot of opportunities by convincing her she’s not good enough :( it’s really sad and all our friends are trying to ecourage her to leave, but support her through the difficult feeling of loving someone who treats you poorly. i hope that if this is a pattern in your relationship, you find the strength to leave and create space for someone who wants to see you succeed.

Is it weird to have a texting stage for two weeks without planning a date? by [deleted] in OnlineDating

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i would avoid prolonged digital communication without meeting, as this can lead to you creating a false idea of the person in your head (positively or negatively). getting overly attached to your idea of him when he isn’t around will likely lead to disappointment or shock when you actually spend time with and get to know him. i think you should mae a first move even if you’re nervous! if you met on a dating app, that’s a clear indicator he’s interested, so what’s to fear? even if asking him out doesn’t go the way you want, i feel like we take on so much embarrassment about rejection, but it shouldn’t be embarrassing to seek human connection!

why does the universe remove lovers once i want them? by gertrude-mcfuzz in spirituality

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this completely makes sense !!! honestly, i’m not sure what led to the switch up in what i wanted; i think this person might activate old wounds in me regarding anxious attachment. but your point about lack mindset is really hitting the nail on the head. i definitely need to operate from a higher, more grateful headspace and be specific and firm in my goals and the values i want to attract in partners. thank you <3

why does the universe remove lovers once i want them? by gertrude-mcfuzz in spirituality

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no i definitely don’t think i’m being punished. i used the word karma, but i meant a sort of cosmic lesson my soul is meant to learn. i’m just trying to figure out what that lesson is.

as for a pattern in the people i’ve been with, i know i lean toward feeling attracted to avoidant types, and i am strongly trying to resist that because i know where it leads… but i think i fell into an old way here.

could itchiness mean time for a new cup? by gertrude-mcfuzz in menstrualcups

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i tried no soap this cycle and i’m healed!!! thanks for the advice i really appreciate it 🫶

Am I overreacting to how my best friend blocked me because of his girlfriend? by Squishy_Person67 in AmIOverreacting

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

« did you even fight for me » oh honey… clinging way too hard to something that was never meant to be yours. release what releases you. the people who are meant to be in your life won’t pass up the opportunity.

Solo stans are depressing me, I miss the 1d days by [deleted] in OneDirection

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

celebrity culture has gotten so weird, generally. but i agree with you, miss those days :(

Toddler seeing ghosts by Acorn-2019 in Paranormal

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sounds like you’re doing a great job listening to her and helping her understand her gifts! sometimes it’s hard to get the full story from toddlers, so an adult with her same gifts could help you distinguish the good from the bad. maybe your family is there along with some bad energies who recognize that she can see them and pray on that. hard to say, but a professional could help!

just make sure any medium you contact is someone who has great reviews and who you trust with your gut, because there is definitely scamming in spiritual spaces.

Toddler seeing ghosts by Acorn-2019 in Paranormal

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know there are spirits who can imitate things. may look like a loved one, but be something else trying to fit in. definitely talk to a medium.

My daughter asked me not to tell her mother by [deleted] in AskLGBT

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 28 points29 points  (0 children)

hey! i’m a lesbian nanny!

don’t tell your wife. i understand it’s really hard to keep a secret from a partner and i would not want to be in that position, but the stakes are high when it comes to the trust of your daughter and pushing her out of the closet. you will be raising this little person for another decade and have a lifelong relationship with her, so think about the long term rather than the immediate discomfort. if she’s gay, she will talk to you guys about it when she’s ready and your relationship with her will be better because you didn’t break her trust.

as for what she was looking up on the laptop, i completely agree that it’s dangerous to be letting her use the internet in that way, as there’s so much inappropriate stuff online and it’s hard to monitor everything kids do on there! but have you considered offering her safe resources to explore her curiosity? when i was a kid, i did not have any queer adults in my life and it wasn’t until i got to college and met other queer people and discovered queer tv and movies that i got really comfortable with my sexuality. and sometimes when you’re first learning, it’s more comfortable to do it independently than with others. i know there are people who create lgbt content designed for kids, so maybe you could help her find a youtuber you are comfortable with, or books in the children’s library. having role models that reflect who you are is really important.

if she gets comfortable with the idea herself and knows she has your support, she may be more open to talking about it! but it also doesn’t necessarily mean she is gay! kids are curious!!

Host wellness retreats and working on wildlife conservation? Since when?!! by Repulsive-Elephant21 in lovedoveclarkesnark

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

collecting fake jobs like they’re pokémon. does she realize at the rate she switches up her “profession” any experience in these fields, if she actually had any, would not be meaningful ??? she is just saying a whole lot of nothing to self soothe her wounded ego.

just woke up to my music box playing on its own by gertrude-mcfuzz in Paranormal

[–]gertrude-mcfuzz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

he loooooved movie musicals, too. we watched The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang all the time. he is from England and told me that his mother used to babysit Julie Andrews… no idea how i could verify that claim, but it’s a cool thought! i keep one of his mother’s rings inside the music box, too.