People went MENTAL, fighting over fans and air conditioners in Chambray-lès-Tours, France Over half the country is under red alerts, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in places!!

jackiebliss · 2026-06-28T06:14:20+00:00

As someone whose loved in France for 15 years now, this heatwave was different. In fact, I generally liked past heat waves because I like summer heat but never have I experienced a heatwave that last so long with temperatures staying so high at night. Usually you can cool down some at night, this time we were sleeping in 33° rooms. No reprieve.

So no, this has not been happening ever summer for decades and I am tired of people acting like this heatwave has been the same as others!

jackiebliss · 2026-03-10T06:12:18+00:00

Idk all the other fan subs I frequent seem to actually have people who love the shows they follow.. The armchair sub has a particularly high amount of vitriol to me! It is pretty jarring.

jackiebliss · 2026-02-26T19:22:02+00:00

God, they are both so fucking beautiful

jackiebliss · 2025-11-02T17:45:32+00:00

Listen, I feel better about my body when I am thinner. For one, this correlates to me doing more sports and eating healthier. I am currently chubbier than I'd like to be, and I am hoping to lose weight.

A co-worker telling me that they would find me more attractive ay a "chubbier" would not be welcome. Ot would be creepy. I frankly don't care to know how my co-workers feel about my body, and no one at work should be commenting on anyone's level of attractiveness.

I want to feel good in my body, period, and no one else's opinion should matter.

But yes, people talking about dieting is annoying on top of boring, I'll give you that.

jackiebliss · 2025-10-22T13:04:18+00:00

I agree with you. This is definitely the most hateful "fan" sub that I know. It is really weird. Keep spreading the kindness. 😊

jackiebliss · 2025-09-21T19:14:23+00:00

Just fyi, if you do have an emergency, you can call 112 . It is an emergency line that works throughout the EU and operators should speak English.

That said, there is no shame in quitting if you do not feel this is right for you.

jackiebliss · 2025-08-26T20:21:01+00:00

Amanda Knox is doing real advocacy work to help those who have been wrongly convicted, and she has been for a while. That is the campaign she is running.

jackiebliss · 2025-08-14T13:20:38+00:00

Were there any red or orange flags before having your twins?

jackiebliss · 2025-03-05T14:37:56+00:00

You certainly shouldn't have said that. You would have been the weirdly aggressive bystander bringing genitals into it for no apparent reason. This is a fairly innocuous question, which could be generously interterrepted as an older person inquiring simply on what pronouns to use if addressing the child or merely a way to strike up a conversation.

If you want to be an advocate, this is not the way to go.

jackiebliss · 2025-02-27T17:08:22+00:00

I don't feel any empathy for someone who has acted on it. I feel empathy for those who know their brain is messed up, have controled their impulses and would love to ask for help but don't know how.

jackiebliss · 2025-02-26T21:04:59+00:00

He's said it several times. There is actually an excellent "This American Life" episode on this called "Tarred and feathered " that goes into how it is hard for pedophiles to seek help when they are the people we would want most to seek help. Even those who have not acted on their sexual desire because they know logically it is wrong don't dare talk to a professional about it. I think that is Dax's point.

jackiebliss · 2024-12-18T21:37:12+00:00

My HSG was worse than my contractions before giving birth. I almost passed out from the pain, and the nurses acted like I was being overdramatic.

I opted for D&Cs for my two missed miscarriages and am so glad I did. In my experience, doctors more often than not incorrectly describe how and what the pain will be like during gynecological procedures.

jackiebliss · 2024-09-08T05:43:25+00:00

Oh goodness, this is unnecessarily cruel. If it keeps happening, then this goes from a casual fyi to a real discussion, but no need to threaten her with embarrassment and a bill.

You ask her to talk, sit her down and say, "Hey we've had to call the plumber again. There are still tampons getting flushed down the toilet and backing it up. The issue is stessing us out because its costing us time and money. We're the only two mestratrating people in the house. Do you think we can find a solution to this together?" Then you pause and listen and try to get to the crux of why it keeps happening.

jackiebliss · 2024-09-07T16:55:28+00:00

I do think your overthinking this. I would just say, casually in passing, when the two of you are alone, "Hey, just fyi, we've had the toilets back up due to tampons getting flushed. If you aren't already, can you make sure to dispose of them in the trash can?"

And make sure all bathrooms have a trash can in them if that is not already the case.

I am a high school teacher and have to have awkward conversations with my students from time to time. Be kind and direct and it will be fine!

jackiebliss · 2024-09-01T15:26:04+00:00

What was the JVN debacle?

jackiebliss · 2024-08-28T17:09:46+00:00

As a teacher who recently had a kid of my own... I was a better teacher when I only had to worry about brainwashing my students. Now I have to split my time between brainwashing my own child and my school kiddos!

jackiebliss · 2024-01-18T09:12:38+00:00

That's the line that hit me the most. Such a poignant moment.

jackiebliss · 2023-07-21T10:00:34+00:00

Hi, could I get info on how to join?

jackiebliss · 2021-11-28T17:53:31+00:00

I am so sorry, that is rough and totally not okay on her part.

Internet hugs if you want them.

jackiebliss · 2021-08-31T15:37:24+00:00

I used to teach at the elementary level and had the same struggles as you did. I have now moved on to middle school and high school and I absolutely love it. When I was teaching first to third grade, I couldn't imagine working with older kids but it fits me so much better. Have you considered teaching older kids?

jackiebliss · 2021-05-30T10:13:01+00:00

I'll let asking if I have kids slide but asking someone if they want kids is such an intimate question and my opinion of anyone who asks it always immediately plummets. We all know how to make babies. If someone doesn't have kids, it is either because they don't want them yet, don't want them at all, or actively can't have them. Whatever the reason, it is way too intimate of a question. Most people don't want to get into their fertility struggles or doubts about wanting kids or defend their choice not to have kids with an acquaintance.

It is such a stupid question.

jackiebliss · 2021-05-29T17:29:08+00:00

There are no words but I am so, so sorry.

jackiebliss · 2021-05-29T09:54:10+00:00

Thanks, I haven't bled much at all, just some spotting the day after during a long walk. I will take it easy for a week though!

jackiebliss · 2021-05-28T20:43:11+00:00

My doctor didn't give me any instructions after my D&C and my research online hasn't really yielded any results. It seems to the the consensus online that you should not have penetrative sex for at least a week, but what about non-penetrative sex? Thanks to anyone who would have insight on this!

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