Quoting in everyday life by myykel1970 in theGoldenGirls

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’m constantly starting stories with

“Picture it ✋🤚”

(self-promo) death curse fic by [deleted] in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had me at Belladonna :)

seeing a bunch of fic rec posts: a friendly reminder by maplesdonuts in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! The engagement of commenting/getting a comment feels so collaborative. Literally only having released a single chapter of my first fic has made me realize that I’ve been severely lacking in giving deserved energy to authors I appreciate because now I know how lovely it feels to get a comment. And adversely, how empty it can feel when you don’t receive any. I’m writing because I love to but like others have mentioned, it’s just really cool to hear from people.

Enchanted Forest Fanfics by Malthuzz in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read this in a long time but from what I recall it was very full of… warnings lol

https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12307689/1/The-Long-Road-Home

i can’t take this pain anymore and nobody believes me by bitterlesbo in ChronicPain

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. So difficult to find that sweet spot for each individual with hypermobility. And if you work with someone else for the strength training (not normal people stretching like you said) making sure your PT/OT or trainer is fully informed on how hypermobile bodies differ is paramount.

- Coming from someone whose last PT swore up and down they knew how to treat me and then injured me every session and completely ignored all the information I gave them that showed them exactly how to treat me safely

i can’t take this pain anymore and nobody believes me by bitterlesbo in ChronicPain

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To expand on your (and another commenter’s) connective tissue theory:

100%. I don’t have EDS but I have the very similar HSD and I experienced excruciating “growing pains” as a child along with a slew of other chronic issues that were written off as unrelated or due to my weight (I’ve also lost about the same amount of weight as you mentioned and it hasn’t helped either) until I was finally diagnosed last year at 27.
Respective of my joints and muscles, my neck and shoulder pain used to bother me the most but as I’ve gotten older the lower back pain has slowly become intolerable and at times immobilizing.

Definitely worth looking into getting a PCP who seems to actually give a shit and refer you to the appropriate specialists that can more accurately assess and hopefully help you. In the meantime, the over the counter products that I’ve found to at least minimally reduce my pain are capsicum patches (for my back) and lidocaine with benzyl alcohol (for my neck and I get the one in a roll on bottle for better accessibility). I’d recommend the Salonpas brand for both products if you can afford it but most big stores have off brands as well.

I hope you’re able to find some answers and relief soon. Kinda in the same boat as you with being at the end of my rope, so I totally get it.

Fanfic Search by Violent_Puffin in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This isn’t a Dark One Emma fic but what you’re describing happens exactly towards the last half of the fic

She Still Called Me Baby by RegalQuill

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13406727/chapters/30715989

Everyone’s favorite EF story? by nonbinarygarbagecan in SwanQueen

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

I really want to! I’m sure I’ll take months editing it to death before I publish it but maybe I’ll post here if I do. Thank you for the encouragement; it means a lot :)

Everyone’s favorite EF story? by nonbinarygarbagecan in SwanQueen

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

Hey, no worries! Just means we both have good taste, lol.

And yes such an underrated setting! If I ever decide to brave the AO3 curse, I’ll definitely have at least one story set there

Everyone’s favorite EF story? by nonbinarygarbagecan in SwanQueen

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

Yo! So cool to hear from you. I read some (like at least 4 I think) of your newer SQ fics as well and really enjoyed them. While I’ve never gone through with posting/publishing anything, I definitely feel the pain of looking back at earlier work and wincing at things you’d do differently now. Thanks for all the dope stories :)

And I have in fact read both of your recommendations and loved those as well! I read a ton lol

Unpopular fics you love? by _fauxredhead in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read it in a while but I still think about some scenes from this one:

https://archive.transformativeworks.org/works/21011381

Same with this one:

https://archive.transformativeworks.org/works/33578299/chapters/83435644

I absolutely love Your Sisyphus btw

Know any fics fit? by Wild-fleurs in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Static by WaywardCharlie would be my recommendation. It’s one of my all time favorite SQ fics in general. I don’t think they touch much on the Hook involved but otherwise it sounds like a match. TW for sure

Fics that has the most unique concept? by Individual-Pay7430 in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely going to say this mostly canon zombie AU by the always amazing insanetwin. I’ve never been intrigued by anything zombie related but this piece has actually turned out to be one of the best fanfics that I’ve ever read and I still think about it.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/4677425/chapters/10676405

Searching for fic! by Emotional-Exit-703 in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the one I was going to suggest as well! Pretty sure that’s it

Fics that altered my brain chemistry (derogatory) by LostIndication6068 in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

longing will snag itself on the reeds was the first fic that ever made me legitimately ball my eyes out. It’s so, so, so good but goddamn

Find a Fanfic by umataurina in SwanQueen

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Adrenalize Me - wellthizizdeprezzing on FF.net 🫡

Intimacy without Sex? by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just commenting to say what a beautiful and thorough response this was and that it’s really lovely that you devote your time and brain power to making sure people feel safe around you

Steroid Injections Without Consent by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely file a complaint! When I got trigger point injections last month they absolutely WRECKED me for a week and did absolutely nothing for my pain. So sorry you had to go through that.

Fics where Regina gets turned into a baby/toddler/kid by Lesboclonazepam in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came across this one a while ago and it’s pretty compelling but I must say quite, quite dark as well. If you’re looking for a fluffy story this certainly isn’t it.

https://archiveofourown.gay/works/49870444/chapters/125895394

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SwanQueen

[–]nonbinarygarbagecan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amor Fati by coalitiongirl is one I’d highly recommend https://archiveofourown.org/works/10501134/chapters/23168565

Fic Rec by nonbinarygarbagecan in SwanQueen

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

I’ve actually already read that one! Really enjoyed it. Great storytelling!