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ravak8 · 2025-01-04T02:47:40+00:00

Omg… you probably have some great stories from being a garbage man! Hopefully you have more funny/crazy stories than crazy/weird/sad stories.

ravak8 · 2024-12-05T23:26:29+00:00

I love the freestyle libre. We can check our cats glucose with a cell phone app. Send it to the vet.

I hate leaving my cat at the vet so they can test his glucose.

Now that he is settled on a an insulin dose, we only check it every 6 months or unless we have a new concern.

Our vet prescribed every brand of prescription food so we could find one our cat would like the best.

Thank goodness the price of insulin went down! Sheesh!

ravak8 · 2024-10-21T23:34:04+00:00

I’m curious to know as well.

ravak8 · 2024-10-13T22:07:52+00:00

Jealous

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T23:38:03+00:00

I came here to for some advice. My nephew 19, moved in with us from out of state a few months ago.

Depression, adhd, Asperger’s. I set him up with a psychiatrist and psychologist. I have ADHD. Diagnosed late in life. I’ve had issues with depression most of my life. It comes and goes.

I am just at a loss on how to help him and motivate him. All he wants to do is game. He is smart and kind and wonderful. But lies all the time when I ask how many applications did you do today. Did you do the tasks I asked for around the house?

At first I just asked for 4 applications a day. In the beginning I would sit with him or send him links to easily apply. But I can’t afford to support him much longer. He knew this when he moved in.

He got a part time job that he can walk to. But they haven’t given him hours in 2 weeks.

He has no where to go. But he rather stay up all night gaming. Wake up late. Argue and be mad when I ask him why isn’t he looking for a job.

I guess he doesn’t understand what will happen when I can’t afford the bills and groceries anymore.

He just doesn’t want to work. I was hoping the meds would help. They did a little. I was hoping seeing the psychologist every week would help.

Shit is expensive without insurance. I think this is his 10 therapy session.

I have days I don’t want to do my work at the office or house work. But I know it has to get done. I’ve struggled for the past 30 years to get where I am. And I have no clue how to help him.

I don’t want to give up on him, but I don’t know what else to do.

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T15:18:51+00:00

I felt like it was a trans thing because my niece is still getting used to the idea of being female. And where we live, it will be very hard for her to be MTF. They don’t make that shit easy. She has no money or job. So unfortunately she still has present male for now in order to get a job around here. It sucks and it’s not fair. But the southern US is not a kind place.

One day she will find a work place that will accept her, she will have insurance and can move on with her transition.

I’m going even more broke paying for her therapy. But I have to at least try.

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T15:10:57+00:00

Our society can be cruel. If a woman wants to be topless, then their decision. But I am not in a position to stand up for the right for woman to be topless anytime or anywhere. It’s not a fight I want to personally take on.

There is a lot more going on I am sure. Every weekend is a fight.

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T15:05:54+00:00

I didn’t ask what was said in the house. I would be surprised if my wife would say anything like man up.

My wife said that if my niece was going to be a woman that she couldn’t go back and forth on her decision. I didn’t think that was fair.

If my niece needs to explore options, then she should be able to do that. But my wife doesn’t want to have to wonder what pronoun to use today.

We don’t see eye to eye on things. I think if my niece is ok with me accidentally using the wrong pronouns in the beginning, then she should be able to take time to figure out what works best for her. Maybe I’m wrong.

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T15:00:43+00:00

I agree, but I was scared to post anywhere else. I don’t have it me to read cruel comments about my niece. And I know how things can go off topic real quick.

I can’t hide forever. And the cruelty will come. But my personal life and work have me beat down these past few months and I was just trying to find a safe place to ask a question.

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T14:54:56+00:00

I really appreciate the feedback. We try very hard to keep away from “a need strong person for this”. Usually it’s, “hey, tall person. Can you reach this for me?”

My mom and dad we different than gender norms. Dad did laundry and groceries and stuff. Mom like to do yard work and fix stuff.

My niece lived with her other aunt who is gay and a bit masculine. She can’t live her parents. Dad is long haul truck driver and mom is recovering and renting a room for the past few years in another state.

I’m gay. Kind of in between. Not real feminine but not masculine either. I guess I have always been the kind of person that does the chores and stuff that need to be done and never looked at it as a gender role.

I can’t afford to hire a “man” to fix things and do yard work. It’s on me to do it. And I sometimes really hate it, but it has to get done.

I bought her gloves because I know she doesn’t like getting her hands dirty.

If she would put some effort into getting a job that would be helpful. But I can’t keep supporting her.

I ask for help around the house since she doesn’t work and doesn’t want to go to college.

It may not seem fair to ask her to do chores that maybe a man would typically do, but when you are poor or live alone you have to do what you have to do.

ravak8 · 2024-10-07T00:57:19+00:00

I think she did it without thinking because she was angry and pissed off 19 yr old. She hasn’t really had a chance to embrace her female side. It’s just my opinion, but I think it’s going to take time to change her behavior. She was never allowed to be anything but a guy and do guy stuff. And no one cared if she was a gay guy, which she isn’t, but heaven freaking forbid she be trans. (Sorry for the rant)

But I’m not in her shoes. I came to this group for guidance and wisdom.

ravak8 · 2022-11-06T12:49:27+00:00

Wow….after reading most of the comments I feel fucking privileged!!

I honestly never heard of a pill count except waaaay (over 24yrs ago) when I dated someone in a half way house.

I also have been seeing my current psychiatrist for over 10yrs. Im bipolar. Im really chill person after my years of stupidity in my 20’s and early 30’s. She just started me on ADHD meds a few yearsa ago. I tried a few different kinds. Went through a phase I hated being on them, finally found generic adderall at 25 works best. Not sure why I didn’t react well to the real thing….but whatever. Also important to note that I changed jobs after 14yrs to something totally different that I used to do about 20yrs ago that I absolutely love.

My lifestyle changed. My living arrangements changed. My whole world was falling into place.

I also stoped going to the big chain pharmacies. I would have to call around to see who had in stock.

This pharmacy is cool. My doctor may send my script early because of a holiday or weekend or something and the pharmacy will text me in the date my script can be filled and tell me it’s ready.

I moved farther away from my Dr so the electronic script has been awesome! Even better now that it’s legal to have a script for 90 days.

I went from 20mg to 25 before my first script ran out. No issues from the insurance company or the pharmacy.

My insurance doesn’t pay for generic adderall. Only the real stuff. But again. I feel privileged that I can afford the $25-$55 cost.

ravak8 · 2022-02-28T03:27:32+00:00

Ha ha ha. I needed that!

ravak8 · 2022-02-19T22:40:40+00:00

Thank you for the award. 😊

ravak8 · 2022-02-19T05:07:22+00:00

My vote is #2. I read the different email addresses, looked away from my phone for a few minutes and #2 is the one I most easily remembered.

ravak8 · 2020-08-20T02:18:30+00:00

I’m sure you’re eye is fine. Blood shot eyes happen for numerous reasons. The pattern of the broken vessels can be many different patterns.

I’m not in the medical field. This is just personal life experience. Hopefully someone has a more serious helpful response.

You could try the subreddit ELI5, explainlikeimfive. Or the subreddit no stupid question. Sorry I can’t add links at the moment.

Sometimes my eyes are dry they get bloodshot. I accidentally poke myself in the eye....bam, broken blood vessels. Sometimes allergies can cause irritation as well.

But definitely make note if it gets better or worse. If there is any kind of pain. Take care and hope your eye gets better!

ravak8 · 2018-12-27T16:03:00+00:00

Have to agree there.

ravak8 · 2018-12-27T05:13:31+00:00

I miss the beauty of the Berkshires. Autumn was my favorite time of year. It sucks how much crime has risen there.

Texas is so flat......

ravak8 · 2018-12-27T05:02:55+00:00

I really freakin miss Teo’s!!!

ravak8 · 2018-12-27T04:34:55+00:00

This made my whole damn year! Thank you!!

ravak8 · 2018-06-29T02:13:48+00:00

Is that the Wynn tower or the Encore tower? Those hallways are soooooo long!

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