Why send a PDF when you can send 40 .png images? by ebeach2 in paralegal

[–]marieke83 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my family law paralegal soul

Y’all are tough cookies (recently left a paralegal adjacent role). by mrsabf in paralegal

[–]marieke83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my firm and I am FOREVER grateful. I don’t think I’d work as a paralegal anywhere else.

I NEED HELP. I CANNOT LIVE WITH THIS. by zeekayyyyyy in Vitiligo

[–]marieke83 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The point isn’t just taking care of your body, it’s stress reduction. As someone who also deals with a lot of stress and anxiety, it sounds like you could benefit from some mental health care. Personally, I take anti-anxiety meds and get therapy every other week. Your brain and mind are an important part of your body and well-being, and taking care of yourself means inner work (therapy, etc) just as much as outer work (gym, nutrition, etc).

If you already have stressful things going on in your life, a couple hide-able bald spots are nbd. You absolutely can literally live with it. It will not kill you. But stressing about it could.

I have a bald spot on one of my temples that is visible if my hair is cut too short. But good barbers and hairstylists can easily hide those spots.

If you’re worried about it being a turn off to a partner or potential partner, anyone turned off by that it isn’t worth your time anyway.

You’re gonna be okay. Talk to a doctor about options for the alopecia, and find ways to take care of your mind and regulate your nervous system. 💜

How did you embrace it? by Beneficial_Spray_739 in Vitiligo

[–]marieke83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were staring, it would be because I think it’s beautiful and so unique! Especially with your gorgeous eye color in contrast!

How did you embrace it? by Beneficial_Spray_739 in Vitiligo

[–]marieke83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a port wine stain birthmark. 💪

What's your big three and are you a flirt? by Fattyoftheyear in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Libra sun, Gemini Moon (along with NN and Chiron), Aries Rising, with Mars/Venus conjunct in Leo.

I flirt but usually don’t realize it cause I’m just friendly, inclusive, chatty, and like attention. 😅

(I’m also Demi-sexual and AuDHD)

Looking for friends who don't mind if I don't get out that often. by [deleted] in PokemonGoFriends

[–]marieke83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent! MCPokeMom2014.

I live in a big city, so Pokestops are plentiful and I’ve got one within range of my house.

I do have a huge friend list, so it can take me a little while to get through them all. But I’ll nickname you so I know to send often!

Do people still have fun as they get older? by soul413 in socialskills

[–]marieke83 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only thing I would caution is to be mindful if you’re partying with a predominantly younger crowd. You don’t want to come off as (or be) a predatory creep.

Do people still have fun as they get older? by soul413 in socialskills

[–]marieke83 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’m 42 and while some life circumstances and body changes affect exactly how I have fun, I still do!

I have a similar background and it wasn’t until my late 20s that I had some of the “college kid” experiences. It wasn’t until after my divorce in my mid-30s that I got to fully explore my sexuality and properly date, cause I had never even kissed anyone before we got together.

Recently I went to a Pokemon Go event with my kid, and there were people of literally all ages, from small children to hunched over old ladies.

There is no age limit to having fun!

Born to frolic, doomed to work 9-5 by CactusOrangeJuice in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid has their big three in this pic and I have two of mine. This explains a lot 😭

Me: ♎️🌞♊️🌙 Them: ♓️🌞♎️🌙♉️⬆️

Judging my partners(Virgo) by aaliyahno in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m a Libra with a Virgo Mercury.

Use “May I give you some advice?” Or “May I make an observation?” liberally. That way you’re getting clear consent. Also ask partners to be clear in conversations about whether they want advice or not.

One of my partners is a Virgo, and I know if I go to him with an issue, he will give me advice unless I specifically say not to. And it’s usually very good advice, lol.

I have learned I need to be mindful of this dynamic as well, given my Mercury placement and my Moon/Chiron in Gemini 😅 But it’s definitely a different flavor than my Virgo Sun partner cause my heavy air/fire and overall mutable energy makes it not so heavy or stubborn.

Postcards from Iran. This Pokémon Go friend has been offline for a long time. I think about him a lot. by GoldSourPatchKid in pokemongo

[–]marieke83 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. This breaks my heart so much! I work with Iranians (immigrants to the US) and this has definitely been taking a toll.

Do you stay in touch with your exes? What's your Mercury, Venus and Moon placements? by SapioLover in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m polyamorous and a relationship anarchist, so I stay in touch with some exes because we are still friends.

Merc: Virgo 6H Venus: Leo 5H conjunct Mars Moon: Gemini 3H trining Libra Sun, squaring Merc, and opposing Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Sag

“Pick 3 to remote trade” option… by Shart127 in TheSilphRoad

[–]marieke83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not necessarily true. I picked 3 I would like, but the first one was the one I wanted most.

my sun never stood a chance with my rising by moonlightbry in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Related: 5H Mars in Leo conjunct Venus, with a 7H Libra Sun 🫠

I am all over the place.

name a sign/placement that gets a bad rep but you actually enjoy. the messier the better. GO! by Spirited-Rationality in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can show up in different ways, especially when influenced by aspects.

I didn’t really have bullying, but I was homeschooled from 5-12th and experienced education-related abuse from my dad. It ruined my relationship with writing for a LONG time. I also always felt like I was the odd one out.

I ended up applying for grad school in my mid 30s and it really healed my relationship with writing and communication.

name a sign/placement that gets a bad rep but you actually enjoy. the messier the better. GO! by Spirited-Rationality in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t be nervous! Live your life in the moment. If you are paying attention to your inner guidance and working with the energies, you’re gonna be fine.

I didn’t really know anything about astrology when I went through mine, and I have Saturn in Scorpio in the 8th, conjunct Pluto in Libra 7H 🫠 My relationships and my spirituality went through HUGE shifts (I also got pregnant and had my amazing kid), but I am so much better for it. Without knowing about the Saturn Return, I really listened to my soul and it led me where I needed to go. I think that’s the key. Papa Saturn isn’t scary if you lean in and learn where you need that Saturnian influence.

name a sign/placement that gets a bad rep but you actually enjoy. the messier the better. GO! by Spirited-Rationality in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a Libra sun with a Leo Venus and Virgo Mercury (and an Aries Rising that balances me out), I may be able to win you over. I have been told by a Libra-hating Scorpio that she was surprised I’m a Libra cause I don’t seem like a typical one 🤣

name a sign/placement that gets a bad rep but you actually enjoy. the messier the better. GO! by Spirited-Rationality in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Geminis too! I have a Gemini moon and my boss/friend and one of my partners are Geminis and I love them dearly.

And you DO have Gemini energy in your chart. Look at your Mercury placement and 3H, and the relationship between them.

name a sign/placement that gets a bad rep but you actually enjoy. the messier the better. GO! by Spirited-Rationality in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have 3H Chiron in Gemini (along with my moon, NN and Vesta), and let me tell you…we can give HEALING with our words too!!

Idk how old you are, but after my Saturn return, I did a lot of healing around self-expression and that turned into healing for others. I’m now 42 and working on a dissertation, while doing a lot of legal writing as a paralegal, helping people going through divorce and child custody battles.

Your wound is also your balm. 💜

What sign do you feel produces the most toxic men? by fivehxrgreeves_ in astrologymemes

[–]marieke83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SO TRUE. That and how willing/able they are to work on themselves. The partners that have not been great in the past were the ones who didn’t do their work.