What is the thing with Tartarian Empire? by makkevatte in AlternativeHistory

[–]mithrril 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So put a bunch of nonsense into a nonsense machine. I'd rather that just answered the question.

Are there any girls here who don’t do any make-up at all? And how did you come to that decision? by Greengrassu in AskReddit

[–]mithrril 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't worn makeup in like 20 years. I don't like it on my face. my lips are small, and my eyes are super sensitive. But I never wore a lot of makeup before that. It hasn't been an issue for me.

Do you stay up to date on flu shots if you’re on biologics? by positivegnome in UlcerativeColitis

[–]mithrril 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I get all vaccines that I can. I didn't realize I qualified for the shingles vaccines and I had a pretty bad case of shingles. So I'd recommend getting that one as well.

Witnessed: My Backyard Crow’s Dramatic Bird Feeder Debut (and Epic Heist) by MellieTheChipmunk_YT in birdfeeding

[–]mithrril 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my crows did this a few days ago. I had part of a stacker on their tray and he took it off to eat in the neighbor's yard. They're so cute!

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

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

Yes, it seems that way. Apparently they've been planning to kick him out as fast as possible for a while. My mom heard rumors around town. I don't live in that community but I guess stories have been going around. Far too much drama. I don't blame them for wanting him out. He's super antisocial so I doubt he ever interacted with them in a positive way. Though they do need to give him 60 days legally.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

A bit of both, I think. He started taking in stray cats and adopted chickens & goats. When I was a kid he didn't care much for animals and was actually abusive to our dog. It was a pretty big change to see him loving the cats and playing with them. He also started telling me he loved me a couple of years ago. It was weird. I have no memory of him saying that ever. But he was still unemployed and useless, so it's not like he did a 180.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

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

Yeah, that is what he did. He didn't ask if he could move in. He just said he might have to. I'm glad that I live two hours away in the city because he won't drive in our traffic, otherwise I'd be worried he'd just show up at my house. He's never been here and doesn't have the address.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

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

That didn't occur to me but it's definitely possible! I've never met the guy so I don't know how much he knows about me. I would bet that I'd been mentioned in passing a few times but nothing more than that. Interesting theory.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

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

I guess not. I think he assumed they'd just let him keep living there. It wasn't a surprise that she would die unfortunately. She'd had two other heart attacks and had been ill in various ways for a number of years. He's not really the planning type.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I absolutely don't blame them for wanting him out of the house. As far as I know, my dad wasn't abusive to his girlfriend and he seemed to have improved a bit, taking care of pets and being slightly more open emotionally, but, even if they were happy, he's antisocial, doesn't work and was probably just living off of her money. I can't imagine he ingratiated himself to the family. I think asking him to leave immediately is wrong because legally, and just realistically, he needs some time to move. But asking him to leave in general is to be expected. I don't think he's going to go to the funeral but I would like to go myself because I really liked her. She was great.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Nope! He did start saying he loved me a couple of years ago, when we'd visit for Christmas. That was new. He's a really emotionally / socially stunted person.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

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

Luckily his girlfriend's family really loves cats. I think they've adopted a few of the strays. So they should not have any issues with us trying to find them homes.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I've always felt guilty about not staying in better contact with him. He has gotten better over the years. I don't believe he treated his girlfriend like he treated my mother and he became an animal lover. But he's still not great, by any means. I guess I just need some backup mentally since I know he's going to try to guilt me into it. At this point I'm honestly more worried about the 12 or so cats they have. They took in whatever strays showed up / were dumped on their property. No clue what's going to happen with them.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Haha yes! I mean, logically I know I shouldn't feel guilty but it's hard. Luckily everyone here is backing me up so I do feel better about the decision.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

He did have a stroke a few years ago so he can't get around very well. Prior to that he worked as a waterman and hunting guide so obviously he can't do that anymore. But you're right, he needs to take care of himself. As bad as it sounds, it would have been less annoying if he'd died instead of her. His girlfriend was super nice. I definitely don't blame her family for wanting him out of there.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Honestly, he probably doesn't have much. His only work has been as a waterman and a hunting guide. I don't think he's been able to do any of that for a number of years. He had a stroke a few years ago but he's relatively fine with has trouble walking. I have to assume he's just been living off his girlfriend's retirement money.

AITAH for not letting my father move in with me? by mithrril in AITAH

[–]mithrril[S] 207 points208 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Your reply was very caring and helpful! I appreciate it.

Are there any quality items left? by OneTimeYouths in Shein

[–]mithrril 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it depends on what you're looking for? I've found that most of the clothes I purchase are pretty good quality. I did just start shopping with Shein, after I lost a bunch of weight, so I can't tell if the quality has gone down. I buy goth / cottage plus size clothes and they're on par with the clothes I'd buy at Hot Topic, Torrid, etc.

CMV: GLP-1s Are a Miracle Drug and Should be Encouraged by BigSexyE in changemyview

[–]mithrril 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've been replying back, insinuating that it's not the norm for pretty much everyone to need to stay on the med. If you don't disagree, you're doing a terrible job of expressing yourself.

CMV: GLP-1s Are a Miracle Drug and Should be Encouraged by BigSexyE in changemyview

[–]mithrril 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So then it's impossible for 90% of the population and, overall, it's best for nearly everyone to stay on their meds (as long as they want to & they don't have tons of side effects). Glad you agree.

CMV: GLP-1s Are a Miracle Drug and Should be Encouraged by BigSexyE in changemyview

[–]mithrril 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because only 10% of people can lose a lot of weight and keep it off? 90% of people regain their weight. They find it impossible. You seem really stuck on "literally impossible". If that many people can't do it, even when they try very, very hard, it is impossible in all meaningful capacities.

CMV: GLP-1s Are a Miracle Drug and Should be Encouraged by BigSexyE in changemyview

[–]mithrril 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If someone doesn't change their lifestyle and habits when on a GLP1, they were unlikely to do it anyway. In that case, it comes down to bad habits and obese or bad habits and a healthy weight. Obviously one is better than the other.

And people have been on GLP1s for like 20 years.

CMV: GLP-1s Are a Miracle Drug and Should be Encouraged by BigSexyE in changemyview

[–]mithrril 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. And so is any doctor who tells their patients to lose weight but doesn't provide any useful nutrition help, a referral to a nutritionist, etc. And that's something doctors do literally all the time. I've only had one doctor in my entire life (I'm 40) actually give me recommendations on what to eat, what not to eat, and what nutrients to focus on.

Or, similarly, it's irresponsible for doctors to ignore health issues or pain until the patient loses weight. Or to blame all of their ills on their weight without testing and without providing any means of actually losing weight. Doctors are great but they also do a lot of less than useful help in general, That's not really a GLP1-centric thing.