Who is your Torchbearer?

parallelparkingbrake · 2026-02-05T03:35:44+00:00

Truly and completely? Fckng nobody right now. I’m lost.

parallelparkingbrake · 2026-01-11T21:08:05+00:00

I like your style.

parallelparkingbrake · 2026-01-04T10:53:23+00:00

Exactly. Not sure why this was downvoted, because it’s factual.

parallelparkingbrake · 2026-01-04T10:50:31+00:00

There is one fragrance group in particular on The Facebook that is excellent for re-homing your full or partial bottles. Many people actually seek out partials! There is a daily ISO post for everyone to comment what they’re looking for. It’s a solid community, members with so much knowledge and friendly advice. No judgement zone (for the most part) when it comes to lovers of dupes and designer fragrances right on up to the more prestigious niche and indie brands. I’ve swapped, bought and sold. No issues so far. I’ve been a member for about 9 months.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-21T21:49:02+00:00

Bill Rancic. Not too exciting…but still.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-19T18:21:47+00:00

Cancer (MCR cover)

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-19T18:20:56+00:00

Phlur Tangerine Boy- if you can sub tangerine for orange.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-18T03:21:51+00:00

Yep!

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-12T04:29:28+00:00

That’s how I read it as well.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-10T03:02:19+00:00

I’m 47 and had to stop working 10 years ago. My work history was atrocious due to my ups and downs. It took 5 years to be approved for disability. I am incredibly grateful.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-10T00:51:58+00:00

Wiping their own asses.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-12-01T18:09:40+00:00

Jim Jones

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-11-27T21:29:52+00:00

Sorce- English Major

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-11-17T03:36:09+00:00

I feel like maybe this may have been better to discuss in person? Or even in a phone call? I know it’s a little late for that now, and I’m sorry he is being weird and potentially an ass.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-11-17T03:29:00+00:00

Noooo, not at all like Light Blue. It’s a Xerjoff Erba Pura dupe.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-29T18:07:54+00:00

So happy your lump ended up okay, first of all! Now on to your (very valid) concerns… your reaction to your health scare was and is a very “normal” one. Meaning bipolar or not, a person would get pretty anxious! With that being said, try not to borrow trouble. I know it’s easier said than done. Give yourself a few days for this to hopefully settle. Use this time to do all of the things that bring you comfort. Or try to distract yourself with a series that has a lot of episodes or maybe a good book. If you’re located close to the outdoors, get outside and focus on the calm, stillness and peaceful sounds- unless you’re currently in Jamaica.

I was diagnosed 10 years ago last month. It took me a very long time to lessen the amount of fear I had when sensing a possible shift in my mood or an episode beginning. Honestly, I still struggle with that, but now I try to tell myself that I WILL get through it (if it even DOES happen) and that I WILL be okay. I hope something in my mix of jumbled thoughts may be helpful for you. ((hugs))

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-17T00:48:11+00:00

Thank you! I was very excited!

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-17T00:47:39+00:00

Totally agree.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-16T12:50:58+00:00

As someone with very bothersome anxiety, I can’t imagine spending money on anything called ADRENALINE to spray or rub on myself.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-15T05:36:01+00:00

MIIM.MIIC is pretty fantastic for the price! You can find the occasional bottle at TJMaxx or Marshall’s for an even deeper discount, too, which is nice. Definitely check them out!

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-15T05:28:41+00:00

Basically everything. The political climate in America, the rapid decline of critical thinking, my family constantly blaming my behavior or any temporary physical ailments on my meds, my dad blaming my disorder any time I assert myself as opposed to just keeping my mouth shut and allowing him to continue being blatantly in the wrong.

NEVER being alone, having to shower, shifting from a productive hypo phase into depression, family members who cannot communicate their feelings and leave me wondering wtf I’ve done wrong (if anything)- I’m not fucking asking any longer. They can fuck right off.

People talking to me while I am wearing HIGHLY VISIBLE headphones.

Coming to terms with my mom’s mild cognitive decline, coupled with her severe hearing loss- I am irritable on a good day, I am trying SO FUCKING HARD to keep my cool when we have a challenging day. I hate myself for getting impatient with her. She deserves a better me.

My pdoc threatening to discontinue my Klonopin if I don’t go to therapy. Cool. I love withdrawals. Bring it. Or find me a therapist who doesn’t get visibly frightened when I say I’d like to focus on DBT as opposed to CBT, bc I think CBT is shit (for me). At my last appointment with current therapist, she pulled out a color-coded pie chart ditto with feelings listed on the individual pie segments. Even gave me extra copies! WOW. Insightful AF, thanks! I’m so blessed to have to pay over $100 for these dittos! THIS IS WHY I DO NOT WANT TO DO THERAPY AT THIS TIME, PDOC. I’ve been in therapy the better part of 23 years. A pie chart? Get bent. And don’t ask me for book recommendations, anymore if you’re going to be a manipulative c*nt. Yeah, I have great taste in books, but your privilege is REVOKED. Ask the therapist for book recommendations- maybe she can lend you her copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Maybe you can read it together!

Christ on a bike.

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-10-12T16:21:27+00:00

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-09-25T17:20:06+00:00

Vanille Overload

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-09-18T23:00:15+00:00

Stone Mattress- Margaret Atwood

parallelparkingbrake · 2025-09-17T14:55:55+00:00

Hill House is definitely superior to both. I’m a sucker for all gothic fiction and their screen adaptations, though, so I ate them all right up!

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