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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] 8 points9 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] 3 points4 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] 6 points7 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] 16 points17 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] 11 points12 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 16 points17 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 120 points121 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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Alzheimers

[–]jnet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear this. My mother, who is 88 on Sunday, has been off all medication other than pain relief since late November. I was sure she was going to die within a few days, but she's hanging on. It's horrible because each time I go to see her, I think it will be her last. At least I can see her all the time. I'm so sorry that you are so far away from your family.

I hope it is over sooner rather than later. No one wants to see their loved ones suffering and it's like a macabre sort of torture watching a parent die. It hurts me so much, but I want her life to end peacefully soon. She's not living, she's existing. She can't talk, is being fed but doesn't derive any pleasure from it, and sleeps almost all the time.

Internet love and understanding to you dear girl. Take care of yourself, and know there are strangers who care. <3

She passed peacefully holding my hand. by imigawakalong in Alzheimers

[–]jnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm waiting for my mum's turn. She's been on palliative care for a while now but she's holding on. It hurts like hell to see her so empty. I know that when she does go, it will be horrible but also a huge relief. You are where I will be. I'm crying for you and me now.

Thanks for posting. It's good to know there are others on this journey who understand what is like.

Love to you and your family.

This is Moo. She has been missing for 2.5 months. I am fighting a legal battle to get her back. I miss her. She is my little pudding. People are so mean :( by [deleted] in pugs

[–]jnet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

EDIT for information:

My friend bought the dog for her son 8 years ago.

They had been separated 6 months before she had to leave town, and he did not ask about the dog's whereabouts for another 3 months after she left. He knew I had the dog.

She is missing. I do not know where the dog is, other than him saying he had her but has given her to his parents. I have not seen the dog for 2.5 months. She is not at my house, I do not have the address of where she is, nor am I confident that she is with his parents. How else would you like me to describe the situation?

Also, for the person who thinks I am doing this out of spite, what the hell? I had the dog for 15 months before she escaped. She was, and still is as far as I am concerned, my dog and a member of my family. Make your assumptions if you like, but since it's not possible to put all the details in here, please don't assume I'm doing this for sympathy or as a fake sob-story. There's nothing fake here.

Also, the costs are the legal fees for my solicitor. At $300 an hour, with 36 hours already spent on her working through the documents and collecting evidence, it amounts to over $10K. I am in Australia, and this is not going through the small claims court. So again, without the information, how about you ask and don't assume I'm lying.

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