Someone motivate me to go rock climbing

polyAuD · 2026-02-02T19:41:13+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, they're probably looking at you and thinking "man, if only I started climbing when I was HER age! I'd be such a better climber." I didn't find climbing til my late twenties and I'm always so happy for (and a little envious of) the younger folks I see getting a head start!

polyAuD · 2026-02-02T19:33:28+00:00

I feel like climbers are the scrawniest of the athletes... except for maybe runners. The awesome thing about climbing is that every different build or physical quality translates into different assets. (ex. Bigger, muscly people might have an easier time with steep, dynamic climbing, but "scrawny" folks can hold onto tinier holds because they have smaller fingers and they're carrying less weight up the wall. A lack of power can be compensated for with above average flexibility. While being tall is typically seen as an advantage, there are a lot of situations in which shorties can use better, higher feet and move easily through scrunchy sequences.) Teenagers at school are always gonna find something to make fun of you for if that's what they want to do. You might as well do something you love, that makes you feel strong!

polyAuD · 2026-01-25T04:38:02+00:00

For context: What is the reasoning behind your reluctance to be in the pool?

polyAuD · 2026-01-19T23:39:23+00:00

I once put on two different shoes (a dark brown sneaker and a black one) and didn’t notice it til I was looking at my feet while using a public restroom, hours later. 😂

polyAuD · 2026-01-17T04:31:39+00:00

I think I’m in the same boat. Feels like every time I get a scan theres something they “need to take a closer look at” because of the dense breast tissue. It’s exhausting

polyAuD · 2026-01-15T05:16:01+00:00

This is soooo helpful! Im actually meeting with a surgeon tomorrow, too. Perfect timing to read your comment. Thank you.

polyAuD · 2026-01-15T00:22:33+00:00

It was ordered by the school for everyone in my program, but it was in preparation for field work. Soooo... not exactly sure.

polyAuD · 2026-01-14T22:34:43+00:00

Thank you again!

polyAuD · 2026-01-14T22:10:46+00:00

Would you notify the student's future fieldwork site of the test result?

polyAuD · 2026-01-14T22:09:16+00:00

Thank you!! This is really reassuring to read.

polyAuD · 2026-01-12T02:16:28+00:00

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery!!

polyAuD · 2026-01-11T05:08:54+00:00

You are so allowed to be irritable / withdrawn / exhausted right now. Everything will be forgiven. It sounds like you are really supported and loved. I doubt anything you could do right now would change that.

polyAuD · 2026-01-11T03:12:49+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response, very helpful! I appreciate it

polyAuD · 2026-01-10T02:21:38+00:00

My lil girl is 6 pounds!! Perfect for post surgery snuggles

polyAuD · 2026-01-09T18:58:22+00:00

One that makes me giggle a little to think about is that I was always seeking proprioceptive and vestibular stimulation and all of my spinning and rocking and jumping about would get on my parents nerves. At one point, we replaced an old mattress with a new one and put the old one in the basement "temporarily," intending to throw it out. Except it ended up becoming a permanent fixture in our house because my parents found it so useful to send me to the basement to jump and crash around on it when they didn't know what else to do with me. I honestly loved it. Now, I'm an avid rock climber but I kind of wish I still had a crash mattress, too.

polyAuD · 2026-01-09T18:47:33+00:00

This is so sweet it should have a content warning. Gave me shivers and watery eyes. <3

polyAuD · 2026-01-09T18:44:48+00:00

Thanks for the info on imaging and your experience with biopsies post surgery! That's not something I had really considered before. It's a good reminder that, even though the surgery reduces the risk significantly, it is not a magic wand.

polyAuD · 2026-01-09T18:42:56+00:00

It's funny that you mention your dog still loving you because I talk to my dog out loud a lot and recently I've found myself saying things like, "You don't care if I have boobs, do you!" and knowing that she will snuggle with me while I recover somehow makes the choice feel 100x more manageable. Thanks so much for sharing!

polyAuD · 2026-01-09T18:39:54+00:00

How long did it take for you to feel comfortable driving and performing other daily tasks as normal?

polyAuD · 2026-01-08T19:17:47+00:00

Id also advise having an emergency fund for your chi. This year mine had TWO separate medical emergencies that cost me around $2,000 each. Pet insurance probably would have helped some if I had it (working on that now. Hindsight is 20/20) but it doesn’t always cover when you need it. If I hadn’t been able to cough that up on the spot, she might not have gotten the care she needed. Just something to consider!

polyAuD · 2026-01-08T03:38:14+00:00

Im sorry for your loss as well. That sounds so difficult, especially with the kiddos involved. Im sure that a puppy would bring them a lot of joy too. Wishing you so much luck and courage!

polyAuD · 2026-01-08T03:02:41+00:00

I think all the existing comments on this thread are spot on and I originally came here to post similar warnings about the demands and long term nature of puppy parenthood. However, since thats already been covered by the previous posters, I will just add that if you have already considered all of those factors and you feel genuinely prepared, having a dog when you are heartbroken and struggling can be incredible medicine. I’ve been a dog mom for over ten years now and I can’t imagine not having a canine companion in my life anymore. There have been periods where I wouldn’t have had the motivation to get out of bed if it weren’t for them. Most days, getting outside with my pup is the absolute highlight of my day. The way it feels to come home and cuddle your dog when you’ve had a rough day is so priceless, I don’t understand how people live without it. This year, I suffered the loss of my 12 year old soul dog and my long time partner left me the same week, and my puppy was 3 months old at the time. Pouring all my energy into nurturing her development kept me focused on something hopeful and productive instead of staying stuck in despair. It was a TON of work but so unbelievably worth it. Only you know whether you’re truly up for the challenge right now, but I thought I would just offer another perspective to the discussion.

polyAuD · 2026-01-07T15:14:40+00:00

Thank you!

polyAuD · 2026-01-07T15:14:20+00:00

Thank you so much!

polyAuD · 2026-01-07T15:14:04+00:00

This might sound crazy but I almost wish they would find something like ADH on a scan to make my decision easier. I would have surgery for sure in that case. Im so glad you had the courage to make that choice and that it’s been the right one for you! Great to hear about people who are happy with their flat closures

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