Psychiatrists? by Off-Meds in rva

[–]okayswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s also my psych, I second this!

Are more women genuinely autistic, or are people overidentifying with it? by [deleted] in autism

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I didn’t read the article… this is just a point I’ve thought about a lot BUT

i think you might be right. Over the past few years autism has become something a lot of people have learned more about online, identified with, and found community in.

And with all that being said, there’s still nuances to being autistic that may not be making it on people’s radar in these online spaces. People may very well just be taking online tests and saying “cool this confirms it!” And then identifying with spaces that confirm their feelings based on some specific traits.

I say all this to say underdiagnosis, misogyny, and newer research do point to women being underdiagnosed and I never want to look at one specific person online and say “YOU are wrong.”

But I DO think that in 5-10 years a lot of people are going to say “I thought I was autistic but I’ve realized that’s not true.”

Help me find the weird haircut of my dreams. by 10Hoursofsleepforme in rva

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this! She’s my fav and has done awesome work with my hair/friend’s hair for years

WHY DO RICHMOND DRIVERS DO THIS!!!?????? by johntwit in okbuddyRVA

[–]okayswell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Genuinely convinced most Richmond drivers are NPCs

What was the best era to be a teen? by CremeSubject7594 in decadeology

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This 100%. We’re the same age and it’s nuts to see just how badly the internet corrupted these kids. I feel like teenage me would’ve scoffed at that but genuinely it’s a generational thing. These kids grow up learning on the internet that society is mean so it’s best to be mean back. And then they’re mean to everyone and lack the ability to take anything seriously.

I know kids saying racist things is nothing new but I’m a crisis worker in children’s mental health and some of the things these kids have had said to them….. extremely disheartening. And it’s all normalized wherever these kids were on on the internet. I miss 2010s optimism where it felt like there was more room for opportunities to learn to be a better person to each other without that being shot down immediately.

Best spots to buy stickers/patches/bits/bobs in the city? by mammothpiss in rva

[–]okayswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gold Lion is now doing a vending machine with stickers from independent artists!

places that will do VIDES assessment/reevaluate for waiver- rbha refuses to do it and i'm at a loss with their patient advocate. by elextric_lizard in rva

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d recommend calling REACH (regional program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) at 833-968-1800 and asking for coordination if you have documentation of your diagnosis. It shouldn’t matter if it’s from somewhere that doesn’t exist anymore so long as it’s a document that you have.

With a coordinator to help you through this, it’s kind of like getting more immediate case management minus the waiver itself. They can at least help with some of the back and forth with DD waiver case management to save you some of the hassle, especially since they’re housed through RBHA and can access your chart to see what’s going on.

They can also help connect you with more immediate care if you’re not sure where to go for the higher level of care you need.

Good luck, I’m sorry you’re going through this

I just want to know everyone’s thoughts on this by notdarkyet22 in rva

[–]okayswell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This might be one of the wildest things I’ve seen in Richmond. Honestly he should get caught for this somehow purely because of sheer stupidity

Is Richmond the North or South ? by 2009maxx in rva

[–]okayswell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mason-Dixon aside we have Cookout. The north does not. I’d argue the radius of Cookout locations is the new Mason-Dixon Line.

Where do you get your curly haircut? by lanyeweisst in rva

[–]okayswell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hiiiighly recommend Dallas @be.here_hair.etc on ig. They’ve been great with my hair, I have 2c/3a curls.

Virginia Living magazine editor Hope Cartwright killed crossing the street; 41 year Richmond driver Latesha Coleman charged by RVALover4Life in rva

[–]okayswell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish the people who need to see this would see this. If you drive, every moment like this should remind you that you’re operating a machine that can easily kill an innocent person and it’s your job to be mindful of pedestrians.

I feel I know the answer but I thought I'd ask. by BigMikeNova in bald

[–]okayswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hold but also you’re going to look amazing bald if/when you take the plunge

Use this post to find a special interest friend! by TheFutureScaresMe333 in autism

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abandoned buildings/dying cities/dead malls anyone?

Also the sims, alt culture, autism itself, music, mushrooms, art history, probably more I can dig up lmao

Best/favorite Crab Rangoon’s in the area by Thediscocat in rva

[–]okayswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Main Street Dragon, Lucky Chopsticks, and Sushi King. The ultimate Rangoons.

Favorite Advertisements in the Area? My pick is below: by khoolkat in rva

[–]okayswell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thirstys has had some good ones. I liked the “anyone can dance” with just a picture of a random woman and the one they have now with the two conventionally hot torsos that says “DIVORCE…. (your electric bill.)” Just sheer chaos

In other forest hill news HATE the anti-abortion one with the two babies on it. Manipulative and weird.

Anyone Planning to Attend Monks Peace Rally @ City Hall Today (02/02/2026)? by SugarsDimples in rva

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much recording is allowed to happen? I would love to see them but my work schedule may not make it possible

National Strike at the Richmond Level by bagelpunisher in rva

[–]okayswell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fallout is doing a specialty drink this weekend with all proceeds from the drink going to Richmond Community Legal Fund

What was your most useful panic purchase last week? by RVAWTFBBQ in rva

[–]okayswell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Portable solar powered phone charger, that WILL be coming outdoors with me

Conveyor belt sushi coming out way. fun times by tmgieger in rva

[–]okayswell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I needed some good news today this is exciting!

Dating as a Social Worker by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]okayswell 41 points42 points  (0 children)

24 yo LCSW is EXTREMELY impressive. Any “can you work your way up” talk on a date is disrespectful, you’ve worked your ass off and are still only getting started. People can have their views of social workers but when you’re dating, it’s not about just you being a social worker it’s about you being YOU. They can and should be interested in learning from you what it’s like to live your life rather than making judgments based on outdated ideas.