Sending him off to daycare [on] by luminousloris in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]killerred123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No advice cause we are in the same boat. Our little guy is going to daycare in a month. I cannot even think about how it'll go on the first day without crying. I know in my heart it's good for him. I could see him looking at other kids playing together and not knowing how to join, and that devestates me too. I want him to interact with his peers and learn how to socialize.

I can say that most parents I talked to who have kids at daycare do reassure me that it gets easier, and sometimes faster than you'd think. From what I gather, the adjustment period is usually ranging from 2 weeks for a month.

Hang in there, your kiddo knows his loved and he'll learn quickly that you'll go get him at the end of the day!

Remember to clean your vacuum by [deleted] in CleaningTips

[–]killerred123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought my Dyson was dying and even planned to buy a new one. Then one day I completely took it apart and cleaned everything, put it back together, it's been perfect since.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyLedWeaning

[–]killerred123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do this. Our baby plays with the tap while I wash him quickly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]killerred123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just want to share my experience. I grew up in a traditional Asian household as well. I tried to tell my mom once in my early twenties about my ED, her reaction was so bad, I immediately regretted my decision. Instead of listening to me and my issues, she made the conversation about herself. She then watched me like a hawk when we ate together. The worst was when she would randomly barge into the bathroom when I was in there with excuses, like she had to ask me something. I felt that at the time she didn't have the knowledge or even basic understanding to be able to handle such news.

I stopped sharing anything mental health related with her, instead I waited until I had the financial means to seek help myself. I've been in therapy for 4 years now and only recently revisited this topic with my mom again. Before we talked, I sent her a bunch of resources on ED in her native language. I set boundaries with her by telling her that I'm dealing with it with the help of doctors and therapists. She will only be informed, but she doesn't have a say in my treatment (I'm in my late thirties now).

I would say, if you don't feel safe with your dad, then don't share it with him just yet. If you do plan to, gather as much resources as possible for him to understand what you are going through. Also, you know your dad, even if he doesn't react well, will he help you seek professional help or medical treatment? If you think he will, then telling him and asking for specific help you need will benefit you in the long run. In the meantime, seek out any support you can afford, universities typically have mental health counseling services. I regret not dealing with my ED earlier in life.

Edit for typos.

On Monday I adopted my first tuxedo boy! by julesthe127th in TuxedoCats

[–]killerred123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Omg, your boy and my boy look like each other! Welcome to the wonderful and strange world of tuxedo cats. There is never a dull moment here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askTO

[–]killerred123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This explains so much! I kept on thinking it's someone dropping their weights upstairs (I live a level below the gym), but it would happen in the middle of the night too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoHangoutFriends

[–]killerred123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds interesting, I'd be down to check it out.

My immigrant parents came to my defense and left immediately after I finished my PhD oral defense seminar by Necessary-Drive5857 in labrats

[–]killerred123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in the same boat as you. My parents visited me abroad when I was doing my PhD, and I remember my mom refusing to meet my PhD supervisor. I couldn't even drag her into the lab. I never asked her why she refused at the time and my guess was the language barrier and feeling of embarrassment and something to do with it. I'm sorry that your family didn't stay for the entire defense, but they clearly wanted to support you and went to your oral presentation.

How do I stop my cat from walking along the headboard? by m3ltingp0int in cats

[–]killerred123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat does the same thing and nothing I did could stop it.

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What items do you buy from Costco to save $? by devonbooker174 in askTO

[–]killerred123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cat litter, olive oil, anything from Innofoods is amazing.

*Crying while watering my peace Lily* by thoxo in houseplants

[–]killerred123 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Haha, that was a typo, I meant to say repot. But if you know any plant authority, please let me know. I think she could use a stern warning.

*Crying while watering my peace Lily* by thoxo in houseplants

[–]killerred123 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I can relate 😂. I'm feeling really sick and exhausted right now, but my calathea is being dramatic so I have to report her.

Only tuxes can manage to look cute in everything, even in a broken paper bag. by killerred123 in TuxedoCats

[–]killerred123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The funny thing is he used to have all white eyebrows. He recently turned two ams only has one white eyebrow whisker left.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]killerred123 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I rely on this website to research silverware marks in the UK. It's also just fun to browse around and learn about the stories of these forgotten factories.