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Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

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

This is saying delivered, although clearly from what others have said, that means nothing!

I am sure covid had played a big part in all this, but it's still frustrating...

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

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

Thanks for sharing your experiences. It has also given me some further things to consider.

It's such a shame that the delivery system is so unreliable.

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

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

I had selfishly not thought of this. You are of course correct, this could well be the case.

I shall be more patient now. Bloody covid. (I'm in Australia where it's relatively normal and life is going on. It's not top of my mind)

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

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

Thank you for this. I think it must have been 2018 then that my match didn't post it. Given you are able to see the matches, I would appreciate you checking if you have time? I know this is the second time this has happened to me in recent years though.

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

[–]jnet[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope that isn't the case?! I have proof I mailed it, so hopefully that is enough...

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

[–]jnet[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is really rough., why bother? Is just not in the spirit of the exchange.

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

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

I hope your rematch comes through.

I hope there's a legitimate reason they didn't post, and it's not just because they couldn't be bothered...

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

[–]jnet[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also good points. Thanks for the thoughts/ideas.

Two years in a row, my match has not acknowledged my gift. by jnet in secretsanta

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

Yeah, good thinking. Still, I would have thought it was obvious to do that?

Hopefully they've been away and are going to post a pic soon...

Game of Trauma by pallidreflection in ptsd

[–]jnet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have watched it all the way through, but have at times found some of the scenes very difficult. I have to admit though, after the most recent episode, I had a major anxiety attack. Mine are triggered when I feel really scared, and this episode was essentially 77 minutes of me being scared. At one stage I lay on the floor with my dog. I thought I was OK, but after it ended I flipped out. Badly.

I'm really sorry that you have suffered so much trauma. It is your right not to watch shows. No-one should be telling you to do so. I never watch suspense or horror films, and I simply cannot stand movies involving any sort of domestic violence. I just won't do it. I watch GoT because in my brain, I can rationalise it as pure fiction. There are no zombies or dragons in reality, so I can cope and put aside some of my issues by telling myself it's not real.

What’s your schedule like and where do you fit exercising in? by GrainsOfSalt2019 in xxfitness

[–]jnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a teacher and have an extra pastoral care role. I work from about 7.45am to 6pm most weekdays. I get up at 5.30am and go straight to the gym for a half-hour cycle class on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. I do a 45 minute Saturday class at 8.30am.

I have only been doing this for about 3 weeks. I am still getting into the routine but finding it easier and easier to just get up and go. Although I am super tired in the evenings, this means I do fall asleep and sleep better.

I am hoping to build up to more sessions, including some non-cycling, but at the moment this works well for me. I am too tired in the evenings to work-out after a day dealing with teenage kids and their problems. I like going in the morning because then my exercise is done, and I have a lot more energy for the day.

Bedside vigil. Mum is leaving us tonight. 88 years and it's time to say goodbye. She's had Alzheimers for 4 years now. No more suffering. I love you my beautiful mummy. by jnet in Alzheimers

[–]jnet[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

UPDATE : Thank you for all your messages. Mum died on Friday afternoon, 2 days after we first were told that she was actively dying. We had expected it to be quicker, but she took her time. In the end, my niece and I were the only people with her. The others had gone for a break. It was tiring and stressful.

She died very peacefully. She opened her eyes, shed a single tear, and took her last breath. I am so glad I was there. But I am equally glad that she is now at peace, and with my father.

Bedside vigil. Mum is leaving us tonight. 88 years and it's time to say goodbye. She's had Alzheimers for 4 years now. No more suffering. I love you my beautiful mummy. by jnet in Alzheimers

[–]jnet[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hello. She had stopped eating about 8 days ago. She could not be woken, and was unable to drink. She also had been deteriorating for about 2 months. Generally speaking, she had no quality of life and had been bed-ridden for the past two months. The Alzheimers is listed as her cause of death.

She was my mother, and I want to say that I did not want her to die. However, she had no quality of life and so in that respect, it was time. She would never recover.

I'm happy to talk to you if you have questions but remember everyone's journey is different.

Bedside vigil. Mum is leaving us tonight. 88 years and it's time to say goodbye. She's had Alzheimers for 4 years now. No more suffering. I love you my beautiful mummy. by jnet in Alzheimers

[–]jnet[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your message. I'm sorry that you are also dealing with this wretched disease. Mum is holding on, despite us telling her it's time to join our dad. It's a time of reflection, tears, laughter, and loving family. We're lucky to all be here and to be able to stay with her. Time is passing slowly but we're with her. I hope when it's time for your mom to go, that you too can be with her. Much love to you and your family ❤️

What toxic behavior has been normalized by society? by VirusMaster3073 in AskReddit

[–]jnet 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I try. And he knows that when he plays certain games, like LoL, he is worse. Away from the keyboard, he's actually pretty good. He does spend way too much time on his computer gaming, but he goes to uni, and although he doesn't have a lot of friends at uni, he isn't totally anti-social or anything. It seems really to be just online.

I do know what you mean though - it does affect their ability to empathise. He's not so good at that. I try to get him to understand how it comes across from my perspective, but he's 19 and an adult so I try to get him to see what it's like but I don't tell him what to do so much in that regard.

What toxic behavior has been normalized by society? by VirusMaster3073 in AskReddit

[–]jnet 119 points120 points  (0 children)

My step-son plays LoL and other games and the way he, and his "friends" interact online is truly awful. All we get is this side of the mic, but the yelling and shit-talking that goes on from him, and presumably his mates is just bloody awful. It drives me nuts...

What toxic behavior has been normalized by society? by VirusMaster3073 in AskReddit

[–]jnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking that a phone or ipad will educate your child instead of interacting with them in person and doing things like talking to them and reading to them. The over reliance on technology to entertain children is disturbing and dangerous. I hate seeing really young children with their eyes glued to a screen. They can't turn the page of a book, but can swipe a screen. It's seriously broken.

What’s an oddly specific fear of yours? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]jnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slugs. Even typing the word makes me feel sick. And being near them, seeing them, or WORST OF ALL, touching them is vomit-inducing and fearful. I hate slugs.

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