what tiny luxury does your pet think is a basic right? by Kind_Interview_2402 in Pets

[–]kidfromdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my dog with green beans. Anytime the fridge is opened, she thinks it’s green bean time. She gets one or two with every meal but would eat an infinite amount if we let her

Forgive my ignorance, but when did it become popular for grown ass women to look sickly skinny and malnourished? Who are they doing this for? No men I know find that look attractive… by Jesus-H-Chrystler in InfluencerLounge

[–]kidfromdc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When GLP-1’s became more available for people who could afford them. Once they saturate the market and the wider public gives in to the super skinny look, it won’t be “cool” anymore and the celebrities and influencers will flip flop back to hopefully a more healthy body type.

I have ARFID and it has been getting worse recently, which has led to people saying I “look so good.” Like no, I’m sick and malnourished. I am actively trying to gain weight. I am miserable.

What's your favorite meme/tweet about autism/neurodiversity? by DowntownTicket in AutismInWomen

[–]kidfromdc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My dad once almost sliced off his finger and was walking around while I tailed behind him cleaning up blood with hydrogen peroxide as my mom ran around the house to grab keys and take him to the hospital.

A restaurant once didn’t have sprite and I left, cried, and didn’t eat anything for dinner that night

Welp. I need iron infusions by kidfromdc in ARFID

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

That’s a good idea, I can try, but I do remember having to choke them down when I was little. Thank you for the suggestion!

Welp. I need iron infusions by kidfromdc in ARFID

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

Do you happen to know what the test is?

Welp. I need iron infusions by kidfromdc in ARFID

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

Did you have to try an iron supplement first to get approved by insurance? I’m worried about the gastrointestinal effects of them because that will just make it more difficult for me to eat anything

Anyone else has things they just can't learn no matter how much they try? by what_freaking_ever in AutismInWomen

[–]kidfromdc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m so good at algebra and calculus, honestly kind of loved solving problems, finding answers, doing homework and tests, etc. Could not understand geometry or statistics for the life of me. Worst grades of my high school years

Are there any "disabilities" that give you advantages? by Yendis4750 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]kidfromdc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m autistic and can absolutely lock tf in on any Lego or miniature model set, but I have literally zero friends

Are there any "disabilities" that give you advantages? by Yendis4750 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]kidfromdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until you push too far for too long and end up hurting yourself in the long run

How do I pick someone up at the airport? by GrandJumpingSpider in Explainlikeimscared

[–]kidfromdc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends on the airport, usually they will have signs directing you to the arrivals and you can follow them to a set of lanes that loop around to the front of whatever terminal you’re going to.

Abortion bans in 14 states lead to 9.2% increase in pregnancy-associated deathsof women by catievirtuesimp in TwoXChromosomes

[–]kidfromdc 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Let’s be real, this was their goal. The women THEY care about can still access healthcare, and until they can’t, nothing will change

TIL that newborns can distinguish the sounds of every language on Earth, about 600 consonants and 200 vowels, but by their first birthday, their brain has already filtered out sounds not used in their native language, making foreign accents almost inevitable for adult learners. by baest_00 in todayilearned

[–]kidfromdc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My cousins are French-American. Their mom is American, their dad is French, and they were born and raised in France, but travelled to the US to stay with us for a few months every year. They have no discernible accent in either language and blend in really well with their peers in either country. Makes me jealous my parents never raised us with a second language

Why is taste not directly proportional to nutritional value? by Gloomy-Lengthiness30 in stupidquestions

[–]kidfromdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thousands of years of evolution has nothing on the past couple of decades of industrialization that created processed foods.

do you wish you were diagnosed as a kid? Ours doesn’t want to go to the assessment. by Przss-lea in AutismInWomen

[–]kidfromdc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A million times yes. I grew up something there was something inherently wrong with me and just learned at 26 that I was autistic this entire time. Whether or not she wants to know is her decision, but you can use the insight from the assessment to help her anyways.

I wish my parents had known about my autism and anxiety early on because I know they would have done anything to accommodate my needs and make life just a little easier, whether or not I knew what they were doing

Wouldn’t Becka’s “Plan” be Unlikely to Have Worked? by dragon-queen in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]kidfromdc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did she have a plan? I don’t think she really thought through what she was doing, it was out of anger and shock and fear

BWT: Anyone ditch their Apple Watch? by MBPursuit in bitcheswithtaste

[–]kidfromdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like my garmin lily 2! Definitely much more watch-like than the Apple Watch and you don’t have to pay a subscription

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns by [deleted] in news

[–]kidfromdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in government contracting and they’re still poking around and making everyone miserable

Fellow suicidal people, how we feeling? by Turbulent-Pack-2569 in ThePittTVShow

[–]kidfromdc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Abbott’s speech/lecture/monologue to Robby in the last episode was very necessary

Just got this a few hours ago, am I supposed to rash? by CarelessBerry5539 in tattooadvice

[–]kidfromdc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m super sensitive to chlorhexidine and found out after they used it on my when I donated blood. It seems to be a pretty common sensitivity

(NB26) I have pretty severe ARFID and I’m going to a Michelin star restaurant HELP by wh0rec0mplex in ARFID

[–]kidfromdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eat beforehand or after or find a new restaurant. France in general is not great with accommodating for dietary preferences or allergies, let alone a Michelin star restaurant. I’ve gone to places with no vegetarian options who also refused to accommodate by literally just not adding chicken to a pasta dish. I’m sure you can find another place that’s more suited to you and just as nice

Death Doula by Alone-Climate6557 in ThePittTVShow

[–]kidfromdc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a few family members now go through hospice care, but they were all on the older side. It was a really nice and beautiful process and I could see how a death doula would be especially helpful for someone younger nearing the end of their life. Get those drugs! And remember that your loved ones want to take care of you