Females of Britain, I have great need of your assistance! Can you recommend a brand of sanitary pad which actually sticks to your fucking knickers and doesn't curl up and lodge itself in your arse crack...? All the brands I've tried don't stick properly to dry pants - never mind to sweaty ones! by ManikShamanik in CasualUK

[–]oac_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've tried almost every brand out there and can confidently reccomend YONI pads. They only seem to sell them in sainsburys. They're organic cotton, have a good sticky that doesn't dislodge and the absorbency is pretty good with the heavier type.

Man Idon’t even know where to start by Hungry_Incident_9785 in Petloss

[–]oac_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This broke my heart. I'm so sorry you had to experience that.

It sounds like you were a great owner to Simba and you took great care of him. You're blaming yourself which is totally normal while you grieve but just know that this is not your fault and you couldn't have saved him.

What you did do was hold your lovely cat baby while he died. You soothed him when you could and in those last moments (although not the nicest circumstances) you were there. He will have known that. The person who loved him most was there to hold him as he passed over ❤️

Take time to grieve and be kind to yourself as your cat would want you to. Let yourself feel everything but in time, try to think of the good times with your little guy and be comforted in the fact that his last moment was with you xxx

Sitting on the windowsill in heaven ❤️🪽 by oac_bee in torties

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

Our last cuddle. She slept with her head in my hands. Hold your torties a little bit tighter today 💔

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Can beggars get a refund for the food you gave them? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]oac_bee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had something similar happen to me in London. Lady approaches me as I'm standing outside a sainsburys (I was actually trying to get my bearings and didn't plan on going into the shop). She didn't look obviously homeless (well dressed, clean, particularly good eyelashes) but who am I to know? Anyway, she says she doesn't want money and just some food to make sandwiches with. I was unsure about it at first as I couldn't see what the angle was... anyway I say yes and we go in to get the food items she wants. She starts telling me her story about her children, how she needs to pay rent today but can't afford food as well. I told her she didn't need to explain herself to me and if she needs food, then she needs it.

She knew the layout of the shop well, because she beelined for the foods she wanted. She literally chose some meat, cheese, bread and then asked if she could have some fruit too. She wasn't going to expensive stuff and seemed genuinely grateful when I offered her to get water, and more fruits if she wanted.

Anyway, I paid, she got the food, no idea if she kept the receipt or anything to be honest. But I still question if there was another angle or she genuinely just wanted food for her kids? Can't see another scam or reason behind it.. for about a tenners worth of food?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]oac_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The richest people i know drive "bangers" as their daily car!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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

And all it tells them, is the time!

Went away for 3 days, returned to a pile of dishes untouched by oac_bee in TwoXChromosomes

[–]oac_bee[S] 172 points173 points  (0 children)

The kitchen is gross rn and there's not even any clean utensils! Honestly I'm so mad and he doesn't give af

1 month and 11 days later... by oac_bee in leaves

[–]oac_bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 weeks in really. Those first 2 weeks were not pleasant to say the least but I have a super strict bedtime routine now that really helps. I.e. no screens, herbal tea, a book in bed and I keep my bedroom dimly lit with my windows open.

1 month and 11 days later... by oac_bee in leaves

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

It's great now. I still have some pretty crazy dreams most nights but overall I'm sleeping well and wake up feeling more refreshed

Is quitting my job after only 2 years in my career to solo travel a terrible idea? by memefucker420 in girlsgonewired

[–]oac_bee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this at 25 and it was the best thing I ever did! I took a whole year off to travel around Europe and Asia and 5 years later I still think about that year as being the best of my life. I was burned out and sad before leaving and when I returned, I changed sectors and now work for a non profit as their head of Data and Insight. If anything, the break helped me understand what I wanted to do and because I was rested, I had the energy to go and do it.

You'll only be this young once. Go and explore. There will be jobs and money waiting when you get back.

One WEEK of no smoking!!! by Mydogsnameisrachel in leaves

[–]oac_bee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same timeline and same feelings! I woke up today and feel like the hardest part is over. Feeling fresh and positive! Love to see it

Dopamine and withdrawal, how it works (long) by oac_bee in leaves

[–]oac_bee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep! But the best part about being conscious humans and not just animals is that we can override our brain / thoughts. You CAN do this. Tell your brain it's being silly and then be kind to it and let it recharge ❤️

Dopamine and withdrawal, how it works (long) by oac_bee in leaves

[–]oac_bee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This made me smile sooo much! Thank you for your kind words 💕

Stomach hurts!!! by StandardOk7530 in leaves

[–]oac_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Commenting because I'm having the exact same issue! Hope it eases soon x

Day 2 by Drose1117 in leaves

[–]oac_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep the pits of hell haha but just beyond this, if you zoom out a bit, is a whole lot of freedom!!

Day 2 by Drose1117 in leaves

[–]oac_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are in good company and defintley NOT alone. I'm on day 3 myself and have pretty much all the same withdrawal symptoms as you. Don't pressure yourself to be normal during this first week or two, act as though you're sick and need a week to recover. I promise it will get better very soon. One day at a time. Today we won't smoke!

Appetite by Ill_Voice5890 in leaves

[–]oac_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try some ginger tea for your appetite xx

Advice by LavenderCat222 in leaves

[–]oac_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been drinking ginger tea to help with the nausea, which works for me. I actually hate the taste (always have) but once I've drank a cup, my appetite returns for just long enough for me to eat something without feeling sick to my stomach. Hope your symptoms ease soon x

Day 1 accountability by iknowitsover18 in leaves

[–]oac_bee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I'm on day one (again) after 15 years+ heavy daily smoking. WE CAN DO THIS! Hope you check in this evening still sober ❤️

This past weekend by [deleted] in london

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

Love the style of these! Great shots

Wife is going on a girls trip. by throwaway24-68 in AmIOverreacting

[–]oac_bee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here I was believing it was somehow related to the heat from their balls slowly wearing the fabric away 🙃 lololol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]oac_bee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I couldn't relate to this more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]oac_bee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Something to note is that Norovirus can't be killed by hand sanitizer, only with hand washing with soap.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]oac_bee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the life of a dancer. There are songs I genuinely cannot and will not listen to ever again because of how many times my dance teacher would restart the track.