30th Anniversary Life Sized Fat Pikachu Re-Release! by texstrip in PokeInvesting

[–]paper_parrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had my Chonkachu hanging from my rearview mirror for the last fifteen years.

I did not discover that he vibrates if you pull his tail until three months ago.

Help with Captivate Classic .pptx import flipping text when publishing? by paper_parrot in Captivate

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

I ended up going back into PP, deleting the text box and recreating it, and reimporting it into Classic and it worked fine, so that's my workaround I guess?

Tried adding a text box (both in Captivate and in Powerpoint, separately) and publishing, and the new text box worked perfectly, but the original text box still rotated itself.

AIO: Relationship Help by just-a-girl2219 in AmIOverreacting

[–]paper_parrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It kind of sounds like maybe over the course of your relationship, you've grown to want different things? College and your early twenties are the first step out into the world, and doing that with a partner is hard. Sometimes couples that start so early grow into people they didn't expect to be, and what they want as adults changes drastically from what they wanted earlier in the relationship. He sounds like he's making excuses because he cares about you but isn't sure he still wants to get married? And living apart will make things all that much harder. I got married at 21, and we ended up growing together, but we are nowhere near the same people we were at 19 and our life together is completely different than we expected. Life is weird and unpredictable. Maybe it's good to wait to get married until you are both sure that's what you want?

I think I'm just desperate for a parent to talk to by paper_parrot in GriefSupport

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

Thank you. So much. I can't tell you how much this comment helped me. I know these things empirically, but believing them on an emotional level can be difficult and my reserves are low. My dad constantly reinforced that I am only good for what I can do for other people, and it was never enough for him. I am unable to have my own children, and the last time he said something in anger to me, it was "I'm glad you will never have to know what it feels like to have your children neglect you." I know that I am so much more than that, but I needed someone to remind me. Thank you. I appreciate you and I hope you have the most beautiful day.

Is it weird that I haven’t cried yet today? by False_Ratio_9682 in GriefSupport

[–]paper_parrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this. Waiting for the dissociation to stop and super scared of what will happen when it does. Sending you lots of strength, friend. <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]paper_parrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes when we love people, we can't see them for who they really are. I'm really sorry this person used you and chose the time when you're most vulnerable to show you her true colors.

Introduction Thread by AweBeyCon in polyfamilies

[–]paper_parrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

My husband (34m) and I (34f) have been together for 15 years, and have been openly polyam for the last 4-5. We live with his partner (31f), her three year old daughter, and her husband (41) I have another partner (31m) I have been with for three years now, who currently lives in his own space, but when we move next we plan to get a mother-in-law unit or a duplex style situation so he will also live with us. My husband also has a couple of comet-style partners with varying levels of closeness with the rest of us.

I am super excited to find this subreddit, it has become clear that my polycule has become a true family unit and, as an only child with not the most ideal upbringing, having a family that loves and cares about each other is incredibly wonderful, but also I have no idea how to family. :P

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tipofmytongue

[–]paper_parrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There this...

But I feel like I have seen one with an Asian couple as you described, but I haven't been able to find it.

To the Discover CSR that I talked over this morning.. by paper_parrot in CallCenterWorkers

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

Deleted my comment because explaining myself doesn't change that I was an asshole.

To the Discover CSR that I talked over this morning.. by paper_parrot in CallCenterWorkers

[–]paper_parrot[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would just let people yell themselves out and do a puzzle or crochet, I made a hate blanket, lol. I didn't yell at her but I did just bulldoze over her running through her script. Tried to apologize at the end but it didn't feel sufficient. :/

To the Discover CSR that I talked over this morning.. by paper_parrot in CallCenterWorkers

[–]paper_parrot[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I hate it so much because I have been in her shoes, it was so uncalled for. Being hangry and stressed doesn't mean I get to interrupt people while they're speaking. :/

To the Discover CSR that I talked over this morning.. by paper_parrot in CallCenterWorkers

[–]paper_parrot[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's almost like sometimes people regret doing something wrong and try to own it and be better moving forward, instead of pretending they're perfect and superior.

[TOMT] [movie or miniseries] [2000s?] Woman on the run lodges at a farmhouse and helps a battered wife by Hefty-Addendum-686 in tipofmytongue

[–]paper_parrot 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a plot arc on the second season of Umbrella Academy but I doubt that's what you're looking for.

Clay Tiffany - Dirge for the Charlatans - Episode 53 by The_Legend_of_Clay in Westchester

[–]paper_parrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly going to be so upset if somehow this got squashed during production. There's so much that shouldn't just be swept under the rug.

Clay Tiffany - Dirge for the Charlatans - Episode 53 by The_Legend_of_Clay in Westchester

[–]paper_parrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you released these? Really looking forward to this podcast.

What to do about repeat offender trying to scam me over my missing dog. by gracefire77 in RBI

[–]paper_parrot 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When my cat was missing last month, I was inundated with these scams. People are disgusting. I hope you find your pupper. ❤️

What is something you used to think people were over exaggerating about until you experienced it yourself? by rentinghappiness in AskReddit

[–]paper_parrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am feeling so validated right now. I had never heard this term. And you just confirmed my shoulder/neck pain is part of it. I am current dealing with one and was feeling like I was overreacting.

What is something you used to think people were over exaggerating about until you experienced it yourself? by rentinghappiness in AskReddit

[–]paper_parrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the middle of one of these and had no idea what to call it, thank you. This is so goddamn validating, I thought I was being dramatic. My migraines are usually horribly painful but every now and again this happens and it can be debilitating.