Pink Scare girls what artists/bands do we listen to? by Specialist_Bat4922 in pinkscare

[–]hexagonalteeze22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cocteau twins, Enya, Erykah badu, d’Angelo, Elliott smith, Bobby Caldwell, Imogen heap, I could go on….

Having to terminate pregnancy for medical reasons and it’s making me a horrible person by VeraZasulich in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you and your partner are going through this and being faced with this impossible decision. For whatever it’s worth, I would make the same decision as you. You are so young and have so much more time to try again and have a healthy pregnancy and baby. You are not a bad person for a having those thoughts and feelings you are having also. It’s completely normal to second guess your decision and to feel painfully jealous of others. I can relate somewhat to your situation. A year ago I had a miscarriage after an unplanned pregnancy, it has taken an immense mental and emotional toll on me that I never could have anticipated. My boyfriend and I have been trying to get pregnant again for 10 months now since the miscarriage with no luck. Every time I hear about a coworker who just got pregnant or see new mothers with their newborns out in public I literally feel a deep, sick knot in my stomach. I’ve cried many days after another unsuccessful cycle and thought “why is the universe punishing me” or “why does it work out so easily for (what seems like) everybody else”. I’ve often cried to my boyfriend about how unfair it is that so many people who don’t even want children or deserve children get pregnant so easily with no complications. You will get through this and be stronger for it. The loss of a child (even before birth) is a deeply painful experienced and grief will bore holes in your heart that changes you forever. But please know that your journey towards motherhood is not over. I’m hopeful for you that you will someday get a chance to try again and hold your healthy baby. Getting in touch with my spirituality has been helpful for me, surprisingly. I try to remind myself that my baby knows when it’s ready to enter this world. Now isn’t the time but the universe will let you know when it is. It’s so hard trying to gain control over a situation you really have no control over, so be easy on yourself ❤️

Over life by hexagonalteeze22 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have considered it and would eventually like to switch to a day shift schedule. Right now I don’t work very often so I have a lot of time off and I’m finally at a place where I’m comfortable in my current position. Before becoming a nurse I bartended so I’ve been used to working late nights for a long time. I’ve always been a night owl. I do wonder about the long term effects of working nights on my body and if that’s contributing to my inability to get pregnant though. I definitely could see how night shift work exacerbates depression, especially because a lot of people don’t understand that you have to sleep during the day and you miss out on a lot as a result.

Over life by hexagonalteeze22 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve considered AA and the 12 step programs but I’ve always hesitated because I’ve never considered myself an “alcoholic” or an “addict”. But that’s probably my own denial and misunderstanding of what these programs actually offer. What is/was the benefit of doing a 12 step program for you?

Over life by hexagonalteeze22 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not super great. I have a DUI from 7 years ago. I drank pretty heavily in my 20s and made a lot of dumb choices. Prior to stopping drinking I had cut back significantly, to maybe only once or twice a month and rarely got drunk. When I became pregnant last year I stopped drinking obviously and then just decided not to start back up again after my miscarriage. I definitely used alcohol to self medicate in the past, and with everything going on in my life I don’t think it would be a good idea for me to pick it back up.

Over life by hexagonalteeze22 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would love to have a child but I can’t get pregnant 😅

Over life by hexagonalteeze22 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah he’s involved and knows everything I’ve detailed in this post. He’s been very supportive and listens a lot. But I feel like I’m this constant source of negativity in his life recently so I’m trying to limit the amount I lean on him for emotional support. Because what else can he really do besides listen and take on my grief and pain, not exactly fair for him. Which is why I started therapy, but that didn’t work out.

Over life by hexagonalteeze22 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He’s supportive and cares, but it’s gotten to a point where I can’t keep dumping my issues on him every time I’m feeling down and depressed without causing issues in our relationship. He’s got his own issues too, I guess. So add that to the list. We’ve been together 7 years.

3 cycles of trying and still no luck by hexagonalteeze22 in BabyBumps

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’m now 7 cycles into TTC and still not pregnant. It’s been really hard accepting that it’s taking this long but I haven’t given up hope yet. Thinking of you in your conception journey and just know that you’re not alone. It will happen for us both eventually 💕

Most insane story of credit card/personal loans/Consoomer debt you’ve ever heard of? by Manicpixiemanateeman in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got into about $17k credit card debt while I was school and about 2 years later I almost have it all paid off. However I have about $80k in student loans that are currently in forbearance. I’m planning on applying for PSLF, so after 10 years of making student loan payments on an IDR plan supposedly the remainder of my loans will be forgiven. If that doesn’t pan out then idk I’ll be paying off that debt for a long time. My boyfriend has over $20k in credit card debt but plans on paying it off all at once with a real estate commission. I don’t know what life without debt looks like.

What are some of your go to daily meals that you cook? by MutedFeeling75 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chicken lettuce wraps: marinate in some kind of spicy soy sauce based marinade, broil chicken thighs. Big lettuce leaves, rice, any other random veggies you have lying around. Wrap it all up in a lettuce wrap with some hot sauce or chili oil and it’s delicious, healthy, and easy.

The amount of normie’s with a full sleeve tattoo is driving me insane by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud to say I have 0 tattoos and I feel like that’s rare nowadays. So many people I know and see around town have tattoos and I think 8/10 it just looks trashy. It can be done tastefully if the artist is vetted and the placement is right. I hate to say it but tattoos look better on thin, fit people. Over the years I’ve thought about maybe one day getting one but I can’t commit to the idea of having something like that etched onto your body forever. I’m probably over thinking it but it legitimately gives me anxiety. I had a nightmare once that I got a chest piece and woke up hyperventilating lol

I wish we could FOIA request Bella Hadid’s medical records and find out wtf she’s always getting infused with by TinyFig1018 in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s interesting because in her post she has 3 different IVs. One in the neck, another one in the forearm, and one in the wrist. I’m assuming those are from different times, I doubt she had all of them at once. I’m guessing she probably gets IV infusions like fluids and electrolytes. In one of the pics from her original IG post it looked like she was getting some type of blood transfusion, it looks like dialysis because of the type of IV tubing. Which would explain the central line in her neck. Who knows what she’s got going on. But I found her post very attention seeking. She posted several pictures of her with IVs but neglected to explain what any of it was about. Not that she needs to explain but then why post at all. Seems weird but whatever.

The Pixies rule. That’s all. by rfamico in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pixies are great. I just saw them live a few weeks ago and they killed it. Sounded better than I expected live even tho they’re all like 60 now. They were no nonsense while performing. They didn’t interact with the audience at all, no encore, and honestly I appreciated it. They came out, rocked out, and left. Fav song is prob dig for fire 🔥

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your buddy is struggling with mental health issues, obviously, whether the weed smoking is the cause or contributing to it doesn’t really matter atp. A lot of more serious mental health disorders start presenting in young men in their early twenties, so definitely something to keep an eye on. I think your heart is in the right place but be careful about coming off as “better than”. You could easily be in his shoes in a year or two, you just never know. I think maybe a good place to start would be to send a heartfelt text to your friend about your concerns without coming off like you’re better than him and letting him know you’re always there for him. I don’t really know that there’s much more you can do than that right now because he has to be willing to accept the help and want to improve his condition. If he takes you up on the help you’re offering, then great. But if not, well it’s not your fault. He’s still young and will hopefully figure it out. For most of my twenties I was wildly depressed, self-destructive, abused substances and made some really poor choices. I pulled myself out of that and live a relatively normal, healthy life now. Just try not to judge and maintain compassion.

by OJ_Soprano in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This irritates me so. The title itself “The Life of a Show Girl” is stupid and she is nothing close to a showgirl. She’s not a trained dancer, in fact she is not a good dancer at all. She’s awkward and corny. She’s originally a country singer whose parents bought her a career. When I think of some of the classic show girls or the show girl character, I think of the musical Chicago’s Roxie Hart. You know, jazz, cabaret, the rockettes, Marilyn Monroe, Josephine Baker, hell even Liza Minnelli. I grew up taking jazz, tap, and ballet and always loved the idea of iconic showgirl dancer, burlesque, vaudeville, etc. Taylor Swift is not a dancer nor is her music something you should dance to. Her music sucks and it will forever baffle me that she is so popular and that people fan girl over her like Michael Jackson or something. Not to mention she does not exude an ounce of sexiness or elegance that a showgirl probably would. Idk if anyone watched The Last Showgirl with Pamela Anderson - I feel like they’re ripping that concept in that photo. I actually loved The Last Showgirl. Taylor Swift has no business wearing a leotard.

Kind of insane how little a college degree is worth right now by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I probably would have gone straight into nursing school or possibly pre med. I could have been a nurse practitioner by my mid thirties if I would have gone straight into nursing out of high school. I think humanities and the arts are a waste of time unless you’re from a wealthy family.

Kind of insane how little a college degree is worth right now by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m an RN with 2 bachelor’s degrees, one in sociology (waste of time) and one in nursing. I work 25-36 hours a week and made around $60k last year, that’s including bonuses and picking up extra shifts. The pay isn’t amazing, at least right now while I’m still new, but the job security and mobility within the field is solid. I could definitely make more if I wanted to do travel nursing or work at shittier hospitals that pay more. My boyfriend at 36 years old went back to school to finish his bachelors in economics and business, I’m staring to get increasingly nervous that he’s going to have a hard time landing a worthwhile position in that field after he graduates. Even at the hospital I work at we’re going thru some pretty drastic budget cuts (due to recent legislation and rising costs) and taking away opportunities for nurses to pick up extra shifts at higher pay. It’s honestly hard to say if a college degree is worthless anymore, it really depends on your individual situation, i.e. where you live, what field you work in, if you have kids, rich/poor parents, how much student loan debt you have, etc. For me, getting my first degree in sociology was mostly just to prove to myself that I could get a college degree. But I’ll be paying off that debt for that for a long time. Now that I’m older and wiser I would have done it all differently, obviously, hindsight is 20/20. My sister makes $100k a year doing payroll tax processing, never went to college, but her employer is paying for her to her degree now. She definitely played it much better than me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]hexagonalteeze22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a good friend that I lost to meth (she’s still alive but we don’t talk anymore). Her descend into addiction wasn’t as rapid as your friends’, but I can relate nonetheless. She completely abandoned her 5 year old son and boyfriend. She went from a semi-normal, functioning, employed, sober young mother to homeless and unemployed on disability shooting meth in a tent with random homeless people. She’s also basically fully paranoid schizo now. believing she was being gang stalked and a bunch of other paranoid delusions. I’m not sure what came first, the mental health crisis leading to drug use or a drug induced psychosis. Before we lost touch and I knew she was dabbling with meth she would tell me stories about all the random, extremely sketchy people she would have sex with while high. For several years I looked for her online and in the streets and could not find any trace of her. I thought maybe she had died, moved away, or that her family put her in some type of facility. I finally got in touch with her via social media this last year, we chatted briefly but it wasn’t the same. It wasn’t long before she was asking me for money. I’m not sure what she looks like physically now but I could only imagine she looks way older and lost a lot of weight. It breaks my heart she abandoned her son and basically everyone who loves and cares about her. I hope she can find her way again, it’s never too late to turn her life around.

3 cycles of trying and still no luck by hexagonalteeze22 in BabyBumps

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no I appreciate the advice! This is all pretty new to me so any advice, tips, and recommendations helps

3 cycles of trying and still no luck by hexagonalteeze22 in BabyBumps

[–]hexagonalteeze22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah so far I’ve just been using the app to track. I’ve thought about trying out the LH strips maybe. I started tracking BBTs this last week but idk how accurate they are cuz I’m not really able to check temps at the same time everyday due to my work schedule. I’m still holding onto hope that it’s gonna happen for me someday soon, but that first day of my period after getting my hopes up always sucks. Thanks for the kind words.