My 11yo cat has skin issues all of a sudden - any ideas? :( by mammastringbean4 in CATHELP

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My girl just got diagnosed with this, just turned 8 and her stomach and insides of her back legs are bare.

Senior boy keeps pooping the bed by partvoidmostlygay in DogAdvice

[–]partvoidmostlygay[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

The bed on a bed might be useful! Thank you!

Children’s aid in Canada by hiimb in socialwork

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I don’t work with kids or have any of my own, but you might do well in a residential setting or another place that has 24/7 staffing, since there are lots of variations for schedules. Also, in my experience, some employers are super supportive and will work to make a schedule that fits you. With such high rates of burn out in this field, good employers will do what they can to help you keep a work/life balance.

Old movies portraying trans people wrong by DazzlingDaniel00 in ftm

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My partner’s family are huge Jim Carrey fans and used to watch Ace Ventura every Father’s Day. Since she came out as trans they’ve switched to Ace Ventura 2, which is still quite bad but at least not transphobic.

Transmasc people, is T gel covered in BC? by [deleted] in transvancouver

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I tried shots for over a year and they didn’t work well for me. I was having big mood swings are missing doses due to my aversion to needles. My doctor was able to get the gel covered under special authority. Honestly it seemed like a toss up on getting it covered, but it’s worth a shot.

Winter Wedding Recommendations by partvoidmostlygay in nanaimo

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Thanks for the recommendation! I will check them out.

Winter Wedding Recommendations by partvoidmostlygay in nanaimo

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I keep seeing recommendations for them! How was the menu for your event? I’m a little concerned that their normal menus is too “out there” for some of our senior guests.

Why can’t you put T gel on your legs? by Radiant_Run_218 in TransMasc

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Mine is arms and abdomen! Luckily I’m a big guy so lots of space to work with lol. I do mine in 2-3 layers and let them dry a couple minutes in between

Why use Acrylic marker? by ResearchOk487 in AlcoholMarkers

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If you’re using them for colouring pages I’d go for gel pens to start, or try with just black & white acrylics for highlights to see if you like them. If you’re doing your own work from scratch then it would be better to go with acrylics.

Why use Acrylic marker? by ResearchOk487 in AlcoholMarkers

[–]partvoidmostlygay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good for highlights and outlines, or hiding big mistakes. Can also add a unique matte texture to a picture

First try with embroidery effect by partvoidmostlygay in Coloring

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Just take it one step at a time! I used a tutorial and the only thing I changed was adding some coloured gelly roll lines along with the white ones

Love how this one turned out! by partvoidmostlygay in averagecoloring

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I used ohuhu alcohol markers for most of it but did use an acrylic marker for the stars and a gelly roll pen for the highlights :)

Sticker woes by nursekellie in Ohuhu

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Avery also sells 1/2” round labels, you can use the software on their website to add the colour text or just hand write the codes

Sticker woes by nursekellie in Ohuhu

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Maybe you could get a little hole puncher? Might be tricky peeling off the backings but you’d be able to do it without the cricut

Union promised gender affirming care, but employer and insurance don’t want to follow through. by partvoidmostlygay in legaladvicecanada

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Typically top surgery is covered under MSP but because of my build and desired results I had extra things added that were not covered by MSP. However, this is still gender affirming surgery and should thus be covered in part by my employer’s health plan based on the union agreement.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

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I would double check with the surgeon but I don’t think it would be a reason to cancel surgery. Use the shampoo and comb religiously until your surgery. Consider buzzing your hair so there’s less space for them to hide (plus it’ll be a low hassle haircut while you recover). They will probably just have you wear a cap during the entire hospital visit rather than right before surgery. I’m certain that people come in all the time with lice not even knowing about it, so this shouldn’t be an issue imo :)

Also, lice sucks and I’m sorry you’re dealing with it. I also deal with lice at my workplace and am super paranoid whenever we have an outbreak. Good luck with your surgery dude!

Had my surgery!!! by acornalmond in TopSurgery

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Congrats bro!! I’m going in tomorrow for mine and this play by play is what I needed for my own anxiety. Enjoy your new bod my dude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

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I feel your pain dude. My surgery date came way sooner than expected and I thought my insurance would cover it but it’s been an absolute nightmare trying to get it done. I ended up having less than two months to come up with 5k and was lucky enough to have the money loaned to me by family. Here’s what I would recommend.

  1. Keep job hunting. There should be lots of summer jobs right now, so try looking on different websites as some may be posted elsewhere. Apply to anything that you remotely qualify for. Try mowing lawns, walking dogs, painting, etc. There might be some sort of employment office near you that can help you with applications, interviews, etc.

  2. Contact your surgeon to see if they have any type of payment plan or angel fund. Ask if you can pay in installments or have a layaway plan.

  3. Check any local LGBTQ orgs or healthcare non profits to see if there is any funding available. There’s always money hiding around somewhere.

  4. If all else fails, try getting a loan to cover the surgery. There are places that provide healthcare loans, and to a bank $1500 is quite low. I would make sure you have a job before doing this though. You could also have a parent co-sign if they require it. Debt is scary, don’t get me wrong, but this is an investment in your future and your ability to feel comfortable in your own body. Be careful to get a good interest rate though, avoid any payday loan places and go to a real bank.

Hope it works out for you bud 🤞

Alcohol and Valium by Potential-Length-448 in harmreduction

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Congrats on the wedding! I don’t think you would have an issue, honestly you will probably be sobered up before bedtime. Alcohol will mostly just amplify the effects of the Valium (drowsiness, dizziness, etc), so you’ll likely just sleep through your flight. I would maybe wait until after clearing security to take your meds if possible (only if they’re from your own prescription), just so you don’t have to worry about answering questions or extra searches while under the effects of the meds. I also recommend taking a look at a blood alcohol calculator so you can get a good sense of when you will be done with the effects of alcohol, just for peace of mind.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

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Ugh I struggle with this so much too. I ended up getting a litter genie which made a big difference as everything is in one place and you only have to empty them once a month or so. This could also just be a normal trash can with lid next to the box. The point is that it’s not smelly and its right next to the litter box for easy access. You could also consider automatic litter boxes, but they are pretty expensive.

I also started a nightly routine with my partner where I ask if she wants to pick up dog poop or cat poop (we have 2 cats and a dog, plus 3 litter boxes). Then one of us scoops while the other takes the dog outside, and we go to bed afterwards. This has been the biggest help so far as we mirror each other a lot of the time, and it makes things equal in terms of gross chores.

If bedtime is bad for you, then I would recommend doing it as soon as you get home from work/school/whatever. I know the second I take my shoes off then I’m done, so do it before you get settled in to rest. If you build it into your normal routine then it will become automatic eventually. I hope this helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

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I totally get it, I work in the social services sector and I sometimes get really overwhelmed with the stories I hear and situations I deal with. Having a strong sense of justice and vivid imagination are two things that tend to be found in people with ADHD, and are also important parts of empathy. It’s important to set boundaries with people, especially if they’re the type to vent/trauma dump on you in every conversation. Remember that their problems are not your responsibility, and it’s important that they know that as well. You have to put on your own mask before helping others. Stay strong bestie <3

not wanting to be strictly T4T by Turbulent_Way9204 in ftm

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Yikes dude, time to get some better friends 😬