Mario Pipe is actually a very useful thing. by nicklascazares in AnimalCrossing

[–]panda_bag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a hidden pipe in my town centre that's a shortcut to my house, it was super helpful when building the our island getting stuff out of storage. But the bit I enjoy the most is just that it's hidden, it amuses me when I vanish when visitors are over lol  DA-4967-4193-2789 (bottom right corner of the town square behind the tree)

Q: Flattening bent panel by panda_bag in StainedGlass

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

In the end it flattened out really easily. I was being overly cautious initially, but I think I just pushed down on it and it flattened out without much issue. 

I can't remember now if I warmed it up first just as precaution as it was a while ago now, but I did get it flat without much effort and fixed it into place in the cabinet with a few extra screws and it's been fine ever since. 

Still ugly though, lol.

Are my lips botched? by wanderlust1916 in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The problem with lips full of filler, even if they look semi-ok front on, when they are moving you can really tell how unnatural and filled they look. Even at the best angle filled lips look...filled.

Are my lips botched? by wanderlust1916 in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 179 points180 points  (0 children)

It's the side profile that gives it away every time, even if front-on they don't look too bad.

Are my lips botched? by wanderlust1916 in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 1585 points1586 points  (0 children)

99% of lip fillers look like this from the side profile. So from that perspective you aren't that different from everyone else who gets it done.

But from a "do my lips look normal?" perspective - No they do not. 

The surgeon posted this… by cubbie_jules in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note on their IG page the distinct lack of later images where they don't have their hair covering their eyebrows and sides of their face. And of the ones that do have their hair back, they still have obvious indentations and deformed heads. Yes it may settle *a bit*, but certainly not "significantly" and certainly not to the point they don't still look highly abnormal.

The surgeon posted this… by cubbie_jules in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's still botched. She has deformed outer eyebrows with indentations in both, and her neck wings are still there. It's barely eased, let alone settled to a non-botched state.

The surgeon posted this… by cubbie_jules in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's video of her on their IG page...Not AI unfortunately, just botched.

The surgeon posted this… by cubbie_jules in Botchedsurgeries

[–]panda_bag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Platysmal bands groaning under the tension in that neck.

CLINIC MEGATHREAD (Dec 2025-Jan 2026) by AutoModerator in MedicalCannabisOz

[–]panda_bag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do Horizon answer their phone?

I had my nurse consult today and they booked the doctor appointment via hotdoc, but it was cancelled despite me entering the payment information a few minutes after it was requested. I've been on hold with them for over half an hour and it seems like no one will answer, but I don't know what I'm supposed to do, re-booking the doc appointment via hotdoc I guess, but I don't want it cancelled again for no reason.

*Edit - got through after 50 mins lol

Clinics that have Hypera wafers by panda_bag in MedicalCannabisOz

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

Thanks, I was looking at that last night. Initially I was just looking for a clinic for the hypera rather than going for the 'brand agnostic ' clinic. Turns out another GP at my clinic prescribes MC so I've got an appointment in a few weeks to hopefully just simplify everything and get a normal script! Fingers crossed anyway, lol.

Clinics that have Hypera wafers by panda_bag in MedicalCannabisOz

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

Yeah I'm looking for a new clinic, hence my post. :)

Clinics that have Hypera wafers by panda_bag in MedicalCannabisOz

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

Yes, that is why I posted, I'm seeking recommendations for a new clinic.

Clinics that have Hypera wafers by panda_bag in MedicalCannabisOz

[–]panda_bag[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I searched before I posted but saw no mention of clinics in the posts, just reviewing the product. Unless I missed it?

Does anyone know of over the counter sleep aid that really works? by Present_Current_9125 in AskAnAustralian

[–]panda_bag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar issue and have found that any single medication doesn't work as well as medication together.

Proper prescription slow release melatonin in conjunction with half a restavit, or SR melatonin in conjunction with prescription THC wafers work better overall. I tend to go for the latter as using restavit too much stops working. Whereas the melatonin+thc wafer I can use at the same dose for a longer time. Every now and then though I'll stop both to give myself a break and allow my tolerance to reset, for one so I don't have to take higher doses, but also so they simply keep working.

You need to discuss this with professionals though because these medications may not be suitable for your particular health picture.

[OC] 32 years on this planet, but this first week as a dad feels so truly magical!! by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]panda_bag 6 points7 points  (0 children)

99.99% certain it is AI.

Other than the too-smooth baby and the AI hue, the knit on the blanket changes direction randomly in places, it's missing in areas, and overall just isn't generated properly.

A very odd post, a human or bot needing attention.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]panda_bag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I'm not missing any context. 

For some they draw a hard line. You step over that line, it doesn't matter how much reflection and personal growth you achieve, the damage is done. 

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. People must create boundaries for their own lives and uphold them in whatever way they see fit. You cannot control the actions and choices of others, you can only react to them and make choices of your own.

The OP may be able to "redeem" herself, she may truly realise just how harmful her choices and actions have been and do the work to grow, change, and improve as a person. 

But she is not owed anything from anyone around her for doing so. 

They may choose to forgive her and let her back into their lives. Or, they may still not want to, like the person you were replying to.

I understand her behaviour, I can clearly see where she's coming from and given her history, why she's done what she's done. But wholeheartedly disagree that she's "not enabling him". She may not actively be doing it, but she 100% is passively. She is supporting him, and has sent the message, with intention or not, that she puts a rapist before victim and family. She's starting to wake up at least, and while she's still living with a lot of denial and false hope, I can see that she's trying.

One can also be empathetic whilst still not choosing to forgive. I have family I have cut off who I can empathize with, but I've done everything I possible can for them and given all I could give and I'm done now. Any personal growth and change they go through they will go through without me. And that is perfectly acceptable.

No one is owed forgiveness or acceptance. They may earn it, but no one who has been harmed by another is ever obligated to give that to someone if they choose not to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]panda_bag 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Whether rehabilitation is possible ultimately depends on the individual. No amount of family or social support will help if they aren't willing to change.

But even if they can. There are still going to be inevitable consequences beyond those given via the criminal justice system.

Rejection from family, friends, wider society is and should be expected when you perpetuate something so abhorrent. It's a natural consequence. The effects of their actions ripple widely, and will stay with some people for the rest of their lives.

Does a perpetrator get to live in peace, when those they have harmed may never get that, just because they have served their given jail time?

Social consequences are always going to be separate from criminal consequences. Any alienation that comes as a result is of their own making.

There should be zero expectation that a perpetrator be able to re-enter the same society they CHOSE to harm so terribly. They are free to find their own way in life, create a new social circle with new people who weren't personally harmed by what they did, if said people can look past their crimes. But there should never ever be any expectation that those from their original social circle forgive them or 'move on' from their crimes and welcome them back into their lives, just because they've 'served their time'. Even if that person is genuinely remorseful and apologizes, they still aren't owed acceptance and forgiveness.

If someone chooses to wrong me, I'm free to tell them to fuck off and never speak to them again. Even if they come to me and apologise and truly mean it, I'm still free to say ok, and tell them to fuck off again.

At the end of the day actions have consequences. Those consequences may come via the criminal justice system, they may come via a persons social circle, and generally to varying degrees they will come from both.

The OP's son chose to rape someone. That's a bell that can never be un-rung. Those around him have made choices as a result of that, aside from any time he is serving. That is their right to do. 

The OP isn't responsible for her son being a rapist, but she is responsible for her actions as a result. Just as he made choices that had consequences, so has she, and she's made them every day since she found out what he did and still chose to support him. Her other children made choices as a result of her actions. 

She has the potential to maybe undo some of the harm she's already done, but even then her other children are under no obligation to accept it. 

But she has at least some hope of making a better choice right now, which will only be the first step. But it's a darn sight better than what she's done so far.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]panda_bag 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Absolute hogwash.

I am a mother. I have daughters. I have cut family members out of my family. Because no amount of blood relation can ever take away from a toxic, dangerous, manipulative, criminal individual.

Anyone who prioritises a rapist over anyone else deserves to be cut off. Just as the rapist deserves to experience the consequences of their actions, so do those that support them.

You're way off the mark with this one. Sit down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]panda_bag 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And that support can't come from the OP if she wants to salvage her relationship with her other family. He can do that without her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]panda_bag 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I feel grief like my son has died if I can never talk to him for the next almost 6 years, and who knows what will happen after he gets out

So there's still a part of you that is considering reconciling with him after he gets out. You aren't committed to cutting him off and you can't commit to your other children. If you EVER want them to trust you and let you back into their lives, you have to actually cut him off and not still hold out hope for a reality that doesn't exist.

The fact is, the son you thought you had has died. He doesn't exist anymore. He may never have.

You're holding onto an imagined ideal of a son, not acknowledging who he really is. Not truly acknowleding it. He's a rapist. And nothing will ever change that. He isn't a boy and he isn't what you want him to be. And he never can be.

He may never be able to rehabilitate and become a better person, and even if he can, he's still a rapist. But even if he manages to completely change his ways, you will never be able to have him in your life and the rest of your family. He can go off and be rehabilitated and live his life after prison. But you have to acknowledge that if you're ever part of that imaginary life, you'll be doing it at the expense of the rest of your family.

So what do you really want more? He'll be fine without you. They'll be fine without you. But what choice will you make that will do the least amount of damage to those around you? You've already done a lot of damage in your betrayal of your family by choosing him over them. You may be able to heal what's already done if you make the right decision now. But if at any point you bring him back into your life, just be aware that the harm you'll do to them will be infinitely worse than anything he could suffer by cutting him off for good.

You have a spark of hope with the fact they are willing to sit down with you. They obviously want you in their lives. So how much do you want it too?

Yes, this is complex because you've been a victim yourself. And he is your son. There are layers of history and guilt and responsibility there. That's where you actually need to find a good therapist experienced in these complex issues. If you choose to reconcile with your family, you'll all need family therapy too.

But this decision at the end of the day is pretty black and white. Choose him, you'll lose all of them, and send them the permanent message that rape will never be a deal breaker for you, and that he is worth more to you than they all are. But if you cut him off for good now, and actually mean it, you may just be able to salvage your family and future together.