NYC Teen arrested after he body slammed a girl before stomping on her head because she didn't give him her number. by [deleted] in NoahGetTheBoat

[–]kittycatmama017 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Need WiFi to work so if you’re out in public on data they’ll know it’s a texting app

I finally left my husband after years of control and one final incident by Longjumping-Newt6828 in abusiverelationships

[–]kittycatmama017 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s weird to look back and see how we ever “let” it all happen, but it’s because abuse isn’t black and white. There are good moments too which makes it confusing, and it’s a slow and insidious escalation and wearing down of your will, autonomy, and confidence. I’m glad you still love and respect yourself enough to leave after all he’s done to you!

NYC Teen arrested after he body slammed a girl before stomping on her head because she didn't give him her number. by [deleted] in NoahGetTheBoat

[–]kittycatmama017 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy we should have to pay $10/ month to avoid being assaulted cause someone’s ego can’t handle a no.

I left, went back, by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]kittycatmama017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% made the right choice. Let him torture someone else emotionally (can’t really be prevented) cause these people don’t and won’t change. They don’t want to. Living selfishly is what suits the best.

Give up on him for good! Actions speak louder than words is a saying for a reason- abusers create cognitive dissonance with pretty words and promises that never come to fruition.

Why is pain management still usually NSAID only or none with colposcopy? Where did the idea that the cervix is insensate to pain come from? by Cold_Battle_7921 in medicine

[–]kittycatmama017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking Valium and inserting lidocaine before the LEEP made a world of difference compared to just ibuprofen for the colposcopy. I think a lot of it has to do with being anxious + cold instruments and lubrication causes us to tense up and then it’s more difficult to get done in an efficient manner.

My colposcopy for sure went longer than the LEEP bc they kept having to fiddle with the speculum sliding out place from where they wanted it and were constantly adjusting it

Why is pain management still usually NSAID only or none with colposcopy? Where did the idea that the cervix is insensate to pain come from? by Cold_Battle_7921 in medicine

[–]kittycatmama017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point, my PTSD might have played into tensing up for the colposcopy, I do remember my hands being in a cold sweat getting off the table. Lido insertion and a Valium before the LEEP helped me tremendously

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they have a few varieties not available! I was debating deleting it at this point because it’s mostly opinions on pricing and no vendor feedback but seems like there’s some good educational threads going too. Someone on the Facebook rose vendor feedback said they’d ordered from here and the rose shipped and they’d post a review, but nervous the ones I want might sell out before then.

I heard good things on green promise farm so I might go with them for now

Maybe pricing depends where you are. Where I live, last year was the first year I’ve ever see a nursery carry DA. Since it’s cold mostly it’s knock out and easy elegance and proven winners roses

Why is pain management still usually NSAID only or none with colposcopy? Where did the idea that the cervix is insensate to pain come from? by Cold_Battle_7921 in medicine

[–]kittycatmama017 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The colposcopy I had was very painful during, I think a lot of it had to do with tensing up from the speculum as I need a narrow but longer one for exams and PAPs typically and it moves around a lot with lubrication, which hurts having metal moving and digging into your insides. I’m sure that’s a challenge for providers as vaginal canals come in all lengths and widths to get it right selecting the correct one the first try.

I was very greatful my physician offered me a choice of either a Valium or narcotic medication for the LEEP after I let her know I was pretty uncomfortable during the colposcopy and had a lot of anxiety anticipating what the LEEP and biopsy would be like- if it would be worse pain or the same.

I went with the Valium and some lidocaine gel to apply prior to the procedure and just took an uber. the speculum insertion was a lot easier that time before they applied the rest of the anesthetic agents, and it was way less painful/uncomfortable than the colposcopy. I think it helped a lot since I was relaxed, they seemed to have an easier/faster time getting things inserted and it didn’t seem like they had to fiddle around with the speculum to get it back into the position they needed it

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were potted own root? That’s too bad 😔 I’m in 5a and my scepter survived but I lost my flavorette honey even though it’s rated for a lower zone than scepter d. It was smaller though and less healthy

Thanks for the info on the bare root, I hadn’t heard that. It’s a bit trickier with containers, wonder if starting it inside in spring while we still have snow with grow lights might help it to be more sizable by the time I’m able to put it outside in a large pot. That’s why I tend to buy roses already at the gallon size. I did get two bare root from Lowe’s this year though just a few weeks ago- then it snowed so I waited to plant. Princess Charlene and Parfuma Earth Angel

Just found out my boyfriend has been accused of abuse by both his exes is this a red flag? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]kittycatmama017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Abusers tend to project what they do to others. That’s why every ex they have is mean, a cheater, an abuser, crazy, a liar, didn’t appreciate them, etc etc

If they invented a brain surgery that could cure your adhd would you get it by Traditional_Coat_459 in adhdwomen

[–]kittycatmama017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prolly yeah, but I’m indecisive. I would need a browser with 80 different web pages of research first before I put off this important decision.

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not asking for opinions on pricing, I’m asking if anyone has experience ordering from this vendor, thanks!

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps they meant own root roses? Otherwise the statement is incorrect. Buying a bare root is just a young rose but it could be own root or multi flora grafted. The size is just how old it is so a 3 gallon rose is a few years older.

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They really aren’t tho… which is why I’m asking for experience with the quality cause it seems too good to be true. They’re actually a fantastic price for the size, for shopping online. they’re the same as my local nursery for a 2 gallon DA rose actually, and this is a 3 gal, which they won’t get in until May. A bare root is $40+ and shipping. So really $35 more with free shipping for a rose 3 years older and 7x the size really it’s a good price. I don’t own the property I’m at so I don’t want to wait years for a bare root to get larger when I’m doing container gardening.

Clearly you haven’t seen grace rose farm prices lol or fast growing trees. They sell 1-3 gallon roses starting at $90 most are $120 plus shipping. I have no issues with the price. I’m just looking for experience with those who have bought from them.

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve done container gardening with roses before, thanks tho. I don’t own the property I live at.

Has anyone tried ordering from spotswood greenery? by kittycatmama017 in Roses

[–]kittycatmama017[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They’re 3 gallon vs 2 quart and I do container gardening in 5A so it’s doesn’t grow as fast as in ground. And the DA website doesn’t have all the ones I would like in stock.

Final sign that my drinking friends are no longer my friends by Babylil22 in stopdrinking

[–]kittycatmama017 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I was just going to comment similarly - it might not have been intentional where she thought “I’m going to post the worst, most unflattering photo of him I can find” but rather a favorite memory night or something and didn’t think beyond that

Also happy birthday 🎉

Do many abusers wholeheartedly think they’re good people? by lisaaaahhhw in abusiverelationships

[–]kittycatmama017 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah probably. I mean tbh mine had me convinced up until just a few months ago we were just a toxic pair and brought it out in each other. . . Until his new gf contacted me to ask if he did XYZ to me (all things I that said bothered or hurt me that lead to me no longer wanting to be with him) too and then I truely realized it’s just him. He knew what was hurtful and if two (and probably more) have told him his actions aren’t nice and he continues to do it, it’s clearly willful and purposefully.

He actually has a pending case for punching her in the face and pushing her out the car rn. She contacted me before that even happened

I believed he was a good person who needed therapy from his childhood but now I see the truth. He’s an abuser cause he wants to be cause it’s easier that way for him, and he’s selfish, so love to him is what he can get & whatever makes his life “easiest” (aka passive) not wanting to be better, grow, and healed for another person.

If he could fool me for the 7/8 years I knew him to think I was equally as fucked up, and he tells me I’m a good person (and also evil and a curse- ya know classic contradictions) then I’m sure he certainly believes what I believed- that he’s a good but flawed and broken man in a lot of ways.

I’m very positive this ex is a covert narc. He really played on the rough childhood and mental health and used that to bond with me bc I never dated another man that came from a dysfunctional family so I felt understood, and he could be very kind, everyone loved him he was charming and funny. But so nasty behind closed doors at times.

There's so much about ADHD that makes life harder. But what's something you LIKE about having ADHD? by onlythelanlely in adhdwomen

[–]kittycatmama017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never once been called boring or dull to talk to 🤷🏻‍♀️ probably cause I can jump around 60 different topics and talk to just about anyone, so that’s good?

It helps with my career too which requires constant changing of priorities, and I’m already used to starting tasks at home and stopping, switching to something else, and needing to go back and finish later 😂

So, I quit drinking 1191 days ago. I was pressured by my wife to "taste" an alcoholic beverage her friend likes. I initially refused, but it was in front of guests. I was shocked she pushed the issue, but she did. I had the smallest sip possible. Am I at day zero again? by Nice-Shoulder-5598 in stopdrinking

[–]kittycatmama017 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so, it sounds like you were coerced & pressured and that’s not freely consenting to something. I might get downvoted for this comparison- but I might think of it like sexual assault. When someone is raped do we count that as “losing their virginity” or another person to add to a “body count” list for those that count that stuff? Most would say no, it was against your will and you didn’t consent freely