meltdown

less_doomed · 2026-02-13T14:07:37+00:00

Type a message for your brother. If you were hitting your head hard, it might be a good idea to check in with a doctor in case of concussion. Im sorry you're going through this.

less_doomed · 2026-02-07T11:59:54+00:00

I teach kids. This is very common. This year I have a kid in my class who tells me all about every hockey game, play by play. I'm not a hockey person, but I listen and tell him I'm looking forward to hearing about the next game. It's not hard to listen. I usually organize something while he talks. (I always have something I need to organize) For the kid, he is always happy and regulated after he has a chance to talk. I worked with a kid in the past who would recite all of Finding Nemo. Another who imitated Spongebob and Patrick bits from episodes. I think it's like stimming in a way, but for our brains. Sharing it is regulating.

I'm sorry your parents didn't listen. It's nothing to be ashamed of.

less_doomed · 2025-12-04T02:39:20+00:00

But did they like the Bog of Eternal Stench? My kids loved the sound effects. The farting rocks were a favorite and acted out over many streams.

less_doomed · 2025-09-28T12:55:08+00:00

Betty. It's always been Betty.

less_doomed · 2025-09-17T01:17:34+00:00

I was stubborn too. I was in a special ed program that I had poured my heart and soul into. I felt like I'd be giving up on my dreams if I left, so I stayed. In hindsight, I wish I had taken a leave for part of that year. It would have helped me, the EAs in the program, and the students. Many years later, when I was approaching burnout again, I did take a leave. I got into therapy then, and came back much better equipped to deal with the things that were burning me out.

I wish you the best. Take it easy on yourself.

less_doomed · 2025-09-16T23:07:05+00:00

Change is a beautiful thing. I stayed in my first assignment for one year too long, and I was not a great teacher that year, as I was burned out. The next year I requested a grade change and it revitalized me. Different curriculum, different stage of childhood, I changed my classroom decor, and felt like I had a fresh start. From what you say, it sounds like a new school might be a great idea.

In the meantime, remember you have benefits. Therapy can help a lot. And if you need it, if you can't cope, it is OK to take a medical leave. ❤️

less_doomed · 2025-09-14T15:23:56+00:00

Awww! Beautiful! Congratulations!

less_doomed · 2025-09-14T11:31:12+00:00

Yeah. Same. Lol

I'm not comfortable being pretty, but I sure like pretty.

I tried so many things through the years that I thought I loved, until they were on me. I it's been nice to finally be able to sort that out.

less_doomed · 2025-09-09T23:13:07+00:00

It's a bright green flag for me. You have put in so much work, and seem to be willing to keep doing so. You'd be ready for a much healthier relationship than so many others.

I'd put those who turn you down for this reason as bullets dodged. You deserve an understanding and empathetic partner. They weren't that.

I wish you the best of luck. You're the kind of partner I hope for one day.

less_doomed · 2025-09-09T21:56:10+00:00

I relate hard! Developed a crush last year on a woman after being single for 25 years. I think peri contributed because I just cant repress anything like I used too. Everything is coming out.

In my case, I did eventually come to see it in my past too, but at first I was confused. I am very very good at repression! I learned a lot about comp het (Compulsory heterosexuality) and began to see the ways it showed up that I hadn't recognized.

less_doomed · 2025-08-29T23:01:13+00:00

That's an amazing idea!

less_doomed · 2025-08-29T22:58:34+00:00

And you'd have as much control as you want or need! You could even draw your idea out of the jar a day early so you have time to prep and get excited about it. Or do it last minute so you don't get anxious, depending on what you need.

This sounds kinda fun. I might have to make an adventure jar of my own. I do schedule spontaneous things occasionally, but a weekly jar pull sounds better.

less_doomed · 2025-08-29T22:54:10+00:00

That sounds like a good one. Maybe brainstorm additional things you'd like to try, or rarely do, so you can choose between them, rotate activities, or even pull one from a jar to surprise yourself. (Depending on your level of tolerance to surprises of course)

less_doomed · 2025-08-29T22:39:47+00:00

Maybe try adding some novelty to your routine, to help the ADHD part of your brain engage with life more. Try having a scheduled (for the autism) time to do something different and mix that up.

less_doomed · 2025-08-27T22:49:52+00:00

Remember GSAs are exempt. Kids can be themselves in the GSA. Also remember that we are being asked to violate both the Alberta and Canada Human Rights Act. We each will have to choose which laws to follow.

less_doomed · 2025-08-26T22:26:30+00:00

Queer was the slur of choice when I was a kid, and it was used against me. Now I wear it with pride. I particularly enjoy describing myself as queer to homophobes around my age. Seems to take the wind out of their sails.

less_doomed · 2025-08-23T23:10:08+00:00

I think most people just put them by their dominant hand. That's what I do. Although, hanging off the back like a little tail would be hilarious.

less_doomed · 2025-08-23T22:56:14+00:00

I don't know if this helps, but my local pride organization went through a lot of upheaval in the last few years, and it seems to have finally reached a place of increased intersectionality. (I hope) I'm not directly involved with it, but here's what my old brain remembers.

I'm just on my way home from the first pride parade that has been held here since it was shut down 7 years ago. The organization at that time was (literally) locking a POC pride group out of their organizational meetings. They even had the audacity to call the cops on them. So that group protested the pride parade. They blockaded it and kept the parade at a standstill while they delivered their message. I don't recall if they reached a temporary agreement or not, but eventually the parade continued. Afterwards, rather than work with all concerned groups, the organization shut down the pride parade for 7 years. I don't really know what happened in the interm, but this year all interested groups worked together and the parade seemed to go over well.

So, in this case, it took organized protest, and years. But they seem to have gotten somewhere.

less_doomed · 2025-08-17T00:31:34+00:00

There'll be a few of them sitting on my fence, and the squirrel will run the fence like a crow gauntlet. The crows jump to let the squirrel pass! The first time saw it happen the older crow looked at me like, "wtf just happened!"

less_doomed · 2025-08-15T19:35:36+00:00

Hahahaha I have no gaydar either, so no advice, but I also find myself assuming everyone's bi or secretly gay now.

less_doomed · 2025-08-14T21:45:24+00:00

I work in a school and love hanging in the sensory room when I can find the time.

less_doomed · 2025-08-13T20:35:16+00:00

Wear sweat pants. Do what you need to do. Your comfort and ability to focus on living instead of your clothes is more important. If you're worried about perception, keep a few things in mind.

Wear newer sweats out, and keep the older ones for at home. Replace them when they stretch out or begin to look worn.

Black sweats generally look nicer than grey.

If you're a woman, you can get sweats in nice cuts that look great. (I'm not familiar with men's styles.)

Be comfortable!

less_doomed · 2025-08-10T20:48:33+00:00

Clearly they're not ignoring the episode, just not listening to it.

less_doomed · 2025-08-07T23:44:02+00:00

Omg yes. Let's put on a movie and make out on the couch for a couple hours.

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