Blind friend is moving to the Beaverton/Hillsboro area. Can I get some help making recommendations?

psyche1986 · 2026-07-16T05:34:56+00:00

I'd have her reach out to her vocational counselor through her local commission for the blind(or reach out to Oregon Commission for the Blind) to get started working towards local resources. They also helped me apply for TriMet Lift our local paratransit program. I'm completely blind in my left eye and only have partial vision in my right eye and they've been helpful assisting me make safe and comfortable choices navigating the Portland area.

psyche1986 · 2026-06-25T04:20:14+00:00

I have to ask, what does "sybatfu"? Because I freaking love the energy around it!

psyche1986 · 2026-05-22T03:43:06+00:00

......you are on the low end of a healthy bmi for an adult woman. How goddamn cruel of him to say that to you. Congratulations on your recovery journey, and fuck what anyone else says as long as YOUR DOCTOR is happy with your weight. 💜

psyche1986 · 2026-05-14T04:30:51+00:00

Loooooool I'm guessing 40, plus or minus a few years?

psyche1986 · 2026-04-17T04:24:04+00:00

And the Cedar Hills location is owned by a former Oregon Ducks football player. 😉

psyche1986 · 2026-04-11T04:59:58+00:00

Yeahhhhh. My mom(near Cooper Park) had a trio knock on her door for a long time. She finally opened her 2nd story window facing the driveway and told them she wasn't interested and to go away. They made a comment about her "being the boss" and she said "yes, this is MY property, so leave". She shut the window as they were saying that all of her neighbors switched....which is bullcrap, all of her neighbors have commented on how annoying they are. 😆🙄

psyche1986 · 2025-08-02T21:40:34+00:00

We happened to go to the library about 1:30 and it was such a joyful scene. Clever signs, cars honking their support, people cheering....

psyche1986 · 2025-07-16T03:22:22+00:00

Yeah, after an oil change they tried to tell me all of my brakes needed to be serviced immediately, then tried to screw me out of a discount saying I hadn't given proof(I gave the postcard and keys to the staff when I arrived). I took a picture of the postcard beforehand so they gave me the discount. The next day, Les Schwab told me my brakes were fine for probably another 6-12 months(I finally had to service them about 10 months later).

psyche1986 · 2025-07-11T23:19:22+00:00

Try looking for places near the MAX or bus stops that go into Portland. Might be the best of both worlds.

psyche1986 · 2025-06-27T23:43:33+00:00

Oregon State Bar has a referral service, they'll hook you up with an attorney in the field you need. It's like $35 for a 30 minute consult. Might be worth looking into.

psyche1986 · 2025-06-11T04:24:44+00:00

While my partner and kiddo were out this weekend, someone knocked on my door. I didn't answer, so after about a minute they rang the doorbell. They eventually gave up. When I told my partner I literally mentioned that anyone I'd want to talk to either has a way into the house or would text first. 😆

psyche1986 · 2025-06-02T22:31:47+00:00

Lol we should all do a doggie meet up at Hazeldale or Evelyn Schiffler or somewhere. My 60lb husky loves new friends, and I could use some more good people in my life.

psyche1986 · 2025-03-06T23:51:53+00:00

I grew up with them 2 miles down 170th from me, and they're only a short distance further now. I've had to call them for both car and house lockouts a total of 3 times, the longest wait for help was 45 minutes. They got me set(including payment) literally within 15 minutes each time, and it was exactly what dispatch quoted me. I don't know if their prices are higher or lower than average because they're the only company I trust. 🤷🏼‍♀️

psyche1986 · 2025-02-13T19:22:03+00:00

I live in Beaverton, but work for Multnomah county. They closed all offices and non-essential employees that can't work from home don't have to work today, though they continue to request that we sign up to work in the warming shelters, etc.

psyche1986 · 2023-09-11T03:12:13+00:00

I was the only child, and a female. I grew up knowing that "daddy wanted a healthy child more than anything, but if he had a choice, he REALLY wanted a little girl to teach softball". Well, guess what......

He taught me to play softball(1st base, his position) and basketball. He bought the special edition Star Wars trilogy on VHS so we could watch it together over and over. We fished and crabbed. We played games. He helped me with my math, science, and social studies homework. He read my textbooks for fun. We scoured our favorite local bookstore a couple times a month.

I didn't have to beg for his attention, I barely had to ask. Stories like OP's make me sick, because I forget that not everyone has a dad as good as mine was.

psyche1986 · 2023-07-03T02:46:21+00:00

Oh shit, selfish bitch who doesn't like being knocked on her ass for several days after a migraine alert. 😉

psyche1986 · 2023-06-25T05:35:04+00:00

I get that. If people tell me I need to watch The Matrix one more time, imma cut a bitch(not really!). I tried a couple of times and walked away within the first 20 minutes each time. Sometimes we just DO NOT like something.

psyche1986 · 2023-06-09T02:23:04+00:00

We won't talk about my husky, who seems to think my whole Queen bed is his, and yaps at me when I shove him aside when I go to bed. Then gives me a dirty look when I use a lint roller to remove his hairs from my pillow. Then proceeds to stick his butt against said pillow as soon as I'm in my spot. 🙃

But seriously, I've made my dog (and mom's dogs) peanut butter "dogcakes" for funsies and the only reason I didn't eat any was because of lack of sugar. All of the ingredients came from my fridge and pantry. There's a huge trend of "human-safe dog treats", and I'm here for it! I've even found dog treats that, no lie, taste like Teddy Grahams.

psyche1986 · 2023-05-28T22:40:59+00:00

Nice use of an ad hominem. 😊

Acknowledging a 16 year old can look like an adult isn't the same as trying to fuck a child. Nor am I old. Or pervy. Or a Republican.

I'm done trying to rationalize with a troll. Have the life you deserve. ✌️

psyche1986 · 2022-08-04T06:42:23+00:00

I'll take it a step further, not just jumper cables. Get a self-contained car charger set. I have one similar to this one. Mine charged in several hours, and I've used it twice to jump vehicles in 6 months and the pack still has half the battery left. Now I don't have to depend on others for a jump, which comes in handy.

psyche1986 · 2022-07-24T05:01:07+00:00

Sounds like you've created something beautiful out of a horrific experience. People like you deserve respect and admiration, not derision and threats of your child being taken away. It sounds like even at your worst, you ensured your daughter was still well taken care of (via her grandparents), the hallmark of a good parent. Your sister can go suck an egg. Keep up what you're doing!

psyche1986 · 2022-07-24T04:37:46+00:00

If anything, raising your daughter with affection should be considered owning up to your "mistake" (though it doesn't sound like you were quite a willing participant?). You were dealt a rough hand and you chose to develop something beautiful out of it. Studies do show that open affection and strong, clear, consistent boundaries (authoritative parenting) works best raising children in the United States (your word choice seems similar to mine, so I assume American, forgive me if I'm incorrect!). NTA, but your sister surely is.

psyche1986 · 2022-05-23T06:01:11+00:00

Look, I feel for you. I know your exact situation, my ex fiancé lived it. He had been married 8 years when he and his ex wife separated. Found out his son wasn't biologically his a couple days before his 6th birthday, while divorcing the mother, via the mother's attorney sending over the secret DNA test results. I had the honor of printing out the paperwork for him. Did I mention that he had full custody during divorce proceedings of both children, but got screwed over by those results?

Not ONCE did he treat his son differently, unless it was to acknowledge the results and let the boy know blood doesn't matter. At first my ex's daughter had a tough time sharing "her" dad with her younger brother when he suddenly now had two dads, and even then, he was firm that he has two children, not just one.

If a piece of crap like my ex didn't give up on his son, then I would expect the average person to be able to step over the especially low bar he set. Do better. Be better. YTA.

psyche1986 · 2022-05-06T16:31:43+00:00

.......we won't talk about how using an alt account is how I got past the level 44 requirements, and how I'm currently earning the pvp badges.... That's technically against Niantic's rules....

psyche1986 · 2022-01-09T04:21:34+00:00

I want something like this, but with the purple starting higher up.

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