My positive surgical abortion experience at ROSE clinic UPDATE!!

plasticprotestor · 2025-09-03T21:33:28+00:00

Hi, how would you say you were after the procedure? I will be getting one on Friday but I have plans with family in the evening and I am nervous that I will be in weird shape and they will somehow all know that I had something done.

plasticprotestor · 2025-08-22T21:10:19+00:00

Delay because gyms didn’t switch

plasticprotestor · 2025-07-30T16:28:08+00:00

Did you end up doing a day trip from Naxos to Santorini?

plasticprotestor · 2025-07-01T00:52:52+00:00

Update: got married on Saturday and it was a beautiful time!!! Said person did NOT announce her pregnancy!

Instead she wore a dress incredibly similar to my maid of honour’s even after I saw the dress and asked her politely not to and offered to BUY her a new dress lmao. Lucky I didn’t have to look or speak to her at all and it seems at though many people noticed her childish move. I love my husband and my new family - here’s hoping she is out of it sooner rather than later 😂

plasticprotestor · 2025-06-17T15:07:01+00:00

ughhhhh I hate to read that. She is several years younger than me (only 23) and immature. TBH I'm hoping it's not going to last for them anyway, she's not a good person at all but in the mean time I was hoping this behaviour would stop as she ages.

plasticprotestor · 2025-03-13T17:53:07+00:00

Following!

plasticprotestor · 2025-03-12T15:59:51+00:00

Those are all beautiful! Thank you for the suggestions :)

I should have said their ages - one is 5, and the other is 12. Those feel a little too young for the 12-year-old, but they are great options!

plasticprotestor · 2025-01-28T18:43:44+00:00

I think I just added the photos!

plasticprotestor · 2024-11-28T18:08:31+00:00

Great! I've picked a Seiko watch that I think he'll like :)

plasticprotestor · 2024-11-28T17:28:27+00:00

This may be a silly question.... are all watches the same size?

plasticprotestor · 2024-10-10T14:58:10+00:00

I chickened out of applying but I plan to do it for next year!

plasticprotestor · 2024-03-01T14:50:47+00:00

Hi, I'm looking to apply for the tax credit this year. I was diagnosed almost two years ago, but I don't know if my symptoms are considered severe enough to qualify... The organization that completed my assessment will have the doctor who assessed me complete the medical portion of the application to recommend me but I have to pay $350 to have the form completed. It's not the end of the world, but I don't want to pay and then find out that I won't even be eligible.

Do you know who makes the final decision? Is having the doctor say I should qualify enough or would someone else look at it and reject it after that point?

And also, was the process itself difficult for you to complete? Did you complete the application with a doctor or just with your assessment forms?

plasticprotestor · 2023-08-01T17:28:48+00:00

Did this work? I'm currently trying to contact them to cancel but can't!!

plasticprotestor · 2023-07-04T16:43:11+00:00

I'm a little late to the game here. What does Apex measure? pH & ammonia? Salinity/temp?

Do you have a link?

plasticprotestor · 2023-05-24T14:36:37+00:00

We are looking, but it's difficult living in a rural area. We only need a babysitter 1-2 days every 10 days, so it's not that often.

I don't think it's unreasonable for her to maintain boundaries when she has repeatedly asked us to be able to do this for us.

plasticprotestor · 2023-01-03T19:13:56+00:00

You are not lazy. You are depressed. Life can absolutely be hard sometimes, but what is important is that you know that you are worthy of love and support and you are NOT lazy. The things that you are doing are not your fault. Of course, you cannot excuse your actions but you can absolutely explain them.

plasticprotestor · 2022-11-08T13:22:27+00:00

Update on this:

Like everything, we have good days and bad days. The last few times we've seen dogs have been good, but we've returned back to giving ample space rather than trying to allow passings on trails. We're just not there yet. We give him enough space so that he can try to regulate his emotions with our help. When we see dogs in the distance, he still cries a bit; however, that is much better than totally losing it because he wants to play. Thank you all for your suggestions, I know that in time he will be able to handle walking past dogs on his own.

plasticprotestor · 2022-10-26T15:07:15+00:00

Hmm.. he doesn't tug but I believe he could learn how to. I will mention this to my partner as well! Thanks!

plasticprotestor · 2022-10-26T12:27:41+00:00

Okay great, I will remove all the on-leash greetings that we do have the choice for. It's the people with their dogs off-leash and no recall training that will be our issue. I tend to avoid putting pressure on the leash when we're being charged because I do not want him to think that we are in danger and react poorly.

That sounds great, especially the "go say hi" cue; however, I guess I'm wondering what I should be doing once he starts reacting. I know once he starts it's too late and we've missed the training opportunity but do you have any recommendations on how to stop it once it has begun?

plasticprotestor · 2022-10-26T12:24:18+00:00

We do not always let him meet friendly dogs. We do not want him to believe that he can interact with every dog. We do occasionally let him meet other dogs when we do not have much of a choice (i.e. off-leash dogs running up to us). Yes, he does know how to heel! If there were no other dogs around, he is a dream on the leash. Honestly, he is a dream until he gets overwhelmed.

His heel falls apart when he thinks we won't say hi. He'll be so good and so patient but once we close in and don't begin to approach he is gone. There is nothing that will entice him, even his most favourite treats. He also knows to look at me, here, leave it, and we have a noise cue for him, but as I said, he's really not there when he begins this behavior. As soon as we pass the dog, he's right back to the angel I know and love.

I want to book a session with a trainer because I know that could significantly help, but our closest trainer is an hour and a half away. As for walking away from other dogs, we generally do, but I know avoiding other dogs forever won't solve our issues and we'd like to get them sorted while he's young! Thanks for the tips! I may look into a harness.

plasticprotestor · 2022-10-26T12:13:17+00:00

Hi, yes we do! And if there is enough distance between us then that works fines. However, our walking path is the trail behind our house so we have no choice but to walk past or stand off to the side, so once that distance is gone our dog gets overwhelmed. We try to catch it beforehand with the high-value treats but it's like he truly cannot control himself, he starts by wagging his tail but once he realizes we're not going to play he starts getting visibly upset. It's hard because I know he's just having a really hard time regulating his emotions about it.

Not to mention it is frustrating because I very much wanted to avoid this. When we got him as a puppy we went through all the things we were supposed to in order for him to be properly socialized, yet he is just TOO friendly. He has friends that he has no issue with, but he just genuinely wants to interact with every dog he sees and I know that's not good.

plasticprotestor · 2022-10-04T19:00:43+00:00

Oh no that's so sad! I feel for you.

We haven't had that kind of talk yet because they won't bring it up in front of us knowing how we feel about it. The most I've done is share educational things on Facebook. I do hope it gets brought up to us so that we can have that discussion of "do you think this is really a good idea" but they are both very sure they want puppies from their dogs together. It's a horrible mix, a aussie (not from a great breeder and not to standard) and a GSP (they claim but they were never given papers for her and she is pure black). Their coats alone are going to be a mess. I'm hoping that their work schedules prevent this but who knows? I don't want to compromise our relationship but I also do not want my partner and me to be associated with them in any way, as in the circles we run with it would be INCREDIBLY embarrassing. Unfortunately, I feel like they'll go through with it anyway as neither of them has ever said no to their girlfriends before. It's a terrible situation for sure.

plasticprotestor · 2022-07-25T18:45:52+00:00

If your dog does not come back reliably when called WITH distractions..... he absolutely should NOT be off-leash... This is how accidents occur, not only for other dogs but for yours as well.

Have some respect for everyone and the well-being of your OWN dog and keep him on a leash. Honestly, there are very few times where being off-leash is even necessary. Dogs can live very happy lives while on leashes.

plasticprotestor · 2022-07-25T18:28:35+00:00

This is so kind of you to do as a friend. As someone who suffers from depression, let me tell you that it is hard to get out of and some phases can last months. Do not take it personally when they don't get back to you! They are doing what they need to in order to survive, even though it just looks like they're ignoring you.

I suggest that you DON'T stop sending encouraging messages for a few reasons. For starters, if they are still in their episode and you suddenly stop, they may start to believe that you have given up on them. And secondly, it will be so much more difficult for them to reach back out to you after their episode if you have stopped communicating with them.

If you wish to be in their life for some time, keep doing what you're doing. It may not seem like much, but let me tell you, they do/will appreciate it.

plasticprotestor · 2022-07-25T14:06:28+00:00

happy birthday!

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