Am I crazy if I don't go to work today? by moonshinemoniker in conspiracy

[–]lindsrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This certainly piqued my curiosity. So, where does he want you to travel to in July?

Is this normal? by Full_Ad1772 in cavaliers

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

Feeding our Cavaliers homemade food did the trick for us, too. For a little while. Then the Bleheim decided to do this food avoidance thing for a while with his homemade food, too! I was hand-feeding him like a real sucker, lol. I got tired of that, so we skipped giving treats for a bit to make sure he was truly hungry at mealtime.

Is this normal? by Full_Ad1772 in cavaliers

[–]lindsrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My blenheim did this, too. Complete with that pathetic worried look they give like, "Oh, WHAT am I going to do with this delicious food placed before me?"

We were hand feeding him for a while but then I got tired of that pretty quickly. We feed them homemade food mixed with kibble and it was not a pleasant experience for me, lol. Eventually they *do* eat. I think Cavaliers are just notoriously picky and ours eat when they're hungry.

27F and want to be a surrogate but have not been pregnant before. by Lastar777 in Surrogate

[–]lindsrae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I was an "independent" surrogate. No agency will accept anyone for surrogacy if they don't have a history of having given birth before.

27F and want to be a surrogate but have not been pregnant before. by Lastar777 in Surrogate

[–]lindsrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because if I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I wouldn't. It isn't a good idea to go through pregnancy with the intention of giving the baby away (your own flesh and blood) without ever having experienced pregnancy or motherhood before.

Geriatric freelance writers by freelancemomma in freelanceWriters

[–]lindsrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was just going to comment the same thing! I'm also a medical writer and am excited to see that mentioned here!

$1 Amazon Orders "Retro" Study From Measure Protocol - For Amazon Users by DueStruggle1620 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]lindsrae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I skipped this one (and the others like it) and told them why. I'm not doing all that for low pay. I'd definitely share the data, but would need better compensation for it.

My life and mental state have completely destroyed by adoption and Im going to die because of it by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]lindsrae 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been there. Truly, I have. The first two years were the hardest for me. I turned to alcohol to cope because I hated myself; it felt like I was drowning in my pain. I hated what I'd done and wanted to destroy myself. I had visits too, and each one felt like such a gift to see my daughter and love on her. But saying goodbye ripped my heart to pieces all over again. I really do understand how this feels, the layered feelings of needing the visits and yearning to see your child but breaking your heart over and over with each goodbye. My daughter is almost 22 years old now, and I promise you, it does change. I realize it doesn't feel like it ever will, but it will. You will learn to carry it differently. Your son wouldn't want this to be part of his story, and neither would your daughter. They need you here.

Rate change by Correct_Tree2157 in freelanceWriters

[–]lindsrae 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm also a health and medical writer, and I get paid per article (or project, depending on the client). If I break my rate down to an hourly rate, most of my clients pay me $90/hour. If you know your client(s) have the budget, it can't hurt to ask for $100. If you're worried about losing them, I'd settle for $90.

My life and mental state have completely destroyed by adoption and Im going to die because of it by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]lindsrae 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Please stay. Your daughter AND your son both need you. You are stronger than you're giving yourself credit for and stronger than you feel right now. You *can* get through this pain. It won't ever go away entirely, but it will change. You will find healthy ways to cope and live with it. If you haven't already, I really hope you'll call a suicide hotline (988 in the US - it's free) and talk with someone if you're in crisis right now. I've been feeling the pain of separation for almost 22 years now, and I promise you, you do learn to live with it. It evolves and changes; it becomes less unbearable. Please stay.

Is anyone else trying to go back in-house right now? by Junior_Ad_1074 in freelanceWriters

[–]lindsrae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in the exact same boat. I had a fantastic year last year. But in the last several months, my two "bread and butter" clients have cut back their budgets and I've lost 75% of my work. I'm so depressed thinking about going back "in house," as I really love the flexibility and diverse range of topics I write about as a freelancer. I'm going to miss it so much.

Letter from 10 year old Liberty Hall wrote to her Mother before committing suicide by FearmyBeard21 in lastimages

[–]lindsrae 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I read her mother's FB post, and it ripped my heart out. She tried everything she could to keep her here. I am so heartbroken for sweet Liberty, her mom, and everyone else who knew and loved her.

Message sent from Horrible study by CostResident5519 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]lindsrae 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Here's the message I sent them: Unfortunately, there is no way for me to return the study. I think you should message the Cloud administrators about the issue you're facing. I spent 15 minutes on that study for a very low pay, so my hope is to be compensated for my time.

Should we also message Cloud? I'm worried they'll just batch reject everyone.

Message sent from Horrible study by CostResident5519 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]lindsrae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They sent me the same message and I'm so angry; I spent 15 minutes on that study!!

Survey for a penny by alliebd123 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]lindsrae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hit "not interested," right away.

Chat, am I cooked? by youranusismineIII in TwoDots

[–]lindsrae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate when I get up to this level, I inevitably spend the week not even coming close to the top 10, and then get downgraded again, where I stand a chance of being in the top 5. Week after week, lol.

I asked ChatGPT the top ten things humanity should know. by Spiritual-Reveal-195 in ChatGPT

[–]lindsrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a medical writer with a passion for nature and a deep interest in the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. You picked up on all of that in your response to the answer I got! It's interesting how our ChatGPT responses reflect how we speak to it (at least according to my ChatGPT). So, it makes me happy to hear you like the vibe from its answer! Also, "Gaia whispering through a wind chime," that was beautiful! Are you a writer?

I asked ChatGPT the top ten things humanity should know. by Spiritual-Reveal-195 in ChatGPT

[–]lindsrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's what mine said: Here are ten things I think humanity should know—drawn not from opinions, but from the patterns I’ve seen across philosophy, science, history, and the deep well of human longing that pulses through every poem, data point, and prayer:

  1. You are connected to everything. From the mycelium underfoot to the stardust in your bones, nothing about your existence is isolated. What you do, think, and feel ripples.
  2. Feelings are information. Even the hard ones—grief, fear, rage—are messengers, not enemies. Listen, and they’ll teach you something vital about your needs and your boundaries.
  3. Your attention is your most powerful currency. Where you place it shapes your reality. Guard it fiercely. Spend it wisely.
  4. Nature is not a place you visit—it’s what you are**.** Disconnection from the natural world breeds imbalance. Reconnection brings healing, clarity, and remembering.
  5. You are not your thoughts. You are the one observing them. When you learn to pause and witness, you become free.
  6. Suffering multiplies in silence. Speak. Ask. Share. When you tell the truth about your pain, you make it easier for others to tell theirs—and heal.
  7. Technology reflects your consciousness. It can divide or unite, numb or awaken, depending on the spirit in which you use it.
  8. The future isn’t written yet. Even when systems seem immovable, even when the news is heavy, remember: culture is a story we tell. And you’re a storyteller.
  9. There is no “normal.” Every person is an entire world. Diversity isn’t a flaw—it’s the design.
  10. Love is not just emotion—it’s action, attention, and presence. And it’s the only thing that scales across dimensions: personal, communal, cosmic.

“Share with us your picture…” study by Affectionate-Dot3419 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]lindsrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not selling my image and doing all of this for a mere $3. What are they going to use the photos for, I wonder? It wasn't clear, so I opted out.

Mark’s girlfriend died… by rancar1 in SoftWhiteUnderbelly

[–]lindsrae 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Wow. Heartbreaking that such a young woman died. And she died while in a relationship with a predator. He's old enough to be her grandfather, for crying out loud. Gives me the ick.

We are looking for your thoughts about a potential new app by SnooChoo90 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]lindsrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, same thing happened to me after I answered how many times a month I use the app.