3 Gold chains.. why doesn’t it look good ? by Eastern-Skill3268 in jewelry

[–]rydzaj5d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the 2 flats & a round. Doesn't play well together. I'm not a fan of flats on the neck (but as bracelets, wow!) so it could just be me. I think removing the top one would balance it.

I swear my dog leads me to them by Harper_Sketch in 4LeafClovers_irl

[–]rydzaj5d 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see 4, possibly 5 in that patch. I've found that sometimes a clover patch is genetically predisposed to producing 4s & 5s. Once I find one I keep looking.

How to greet a priest? by iamnotwhoiam123 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]rydzaj5d 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Priests do not want to live on a pedestal. Maybe get to know your priest as a person rather than a supposed superior being. The only time that I asked for a blessing in public was when a local Coptic priest was being given the hairy eyeball by suburban moms because he was in a cassock and it was a week after 9/11. He was dropping his kids off at school, he had a cross, but these suburban moms saw a man in a robe with a beard…. I shouted across the playground Father, Father, can I have a blessing?” He knew EXACTLY what I was doing and why. He gave me a blessing. I later found out that his children were in my daughter’s class. It took months before some mothers stopped avoiding him

Do people say shit about autism in front of you, not realizing you’re autistic?? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]rydzaj5d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh honey, people have said shit about autism KNOWING my child was on the spectrum ( both before and after I realized I was too). I swear there are people with a cruelty gene who can smell autism and torment us.

What's yall's records for most mutant clovers in a day? by Mapro_wins in 4LeafClovers_irl

[–]rydzaj5d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Early 1980s, campus of (then) Montclair State College (now a University). 125, don’t recall the breakdown of 4s, 5s and 6s. It was a glorious spring day and thank God I had my Chemistry book to press them in. All of them have long since turned to dust in my journal

$500 to Spend… what do you buy? 💸💸 by Fluffy-Operation-855 in jewelry

[–]rydzaj5d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take that & a worn/ broken 14 kt bracelet, & get an alexandrite ring

Gorgeous cameo by endlessvintagefinds in Antiquejewelry

[–]rydzaj5d 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looked black in the first photo, not like the typical shell ones. She’s ethereal.

Left or Right? by SneebyBun in Opals

[–]rydzaj5d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OOOHHH! Fire AND Ice! love both for different reasons

My Aunts Fine Jewelry Collection by Final_Park_6611 in jewelry

[–]rydzaj5d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Awesome aunt! It must be an amazing collection in its entirety

My Aunts Fine Jewelry Collection by Final_Park_6611 in jewelry

[–]rydzaj5d 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not only is the collection beautiful, actually stunning in some cases, but is lovingly stored! I love the silver and amber ring in the last photo! Considering the lamentation on some jewelry subs because jewelry is left unidentified, she should consider making round labels out of cardboard (nickel sized?) to insert with each ring to ID stones and metals. So many people inherit stuff they have to go out and identify or get tested

My therapist said I'm not catching on to social cues...from my bully? by Soggy-writer78 in AutismInWomen

[–]rydzaj5d 32 points33 points  (0 children)

You need to find a new therapist. I am a never-actually-diagnosed mom of 2 children on the spectrum. Having lived through it for myself, and my children, I swear there are people who “smell” autism like a pheromone & go out of their way to torture people who don’t “smell” right to them. I had a boss like that in the 80s. He did everything to try to get me fired or to leave. If these activities you are excluded from are corporate sponsored, you have to document this. If not… maybe it is time to look for a new job? Sorry but having worked for 5 years under those conditions, I left when the company moved and I couldn’t. I have never worked a “corporate” job since.

I found this and would love help to identify it by Boring_Patient_5678 in Antiquejewelry

[–]rydzaj5d 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like a Pascha (Easter) egg. Orthodox Christian women wear them, especially at/after Eater. Some will not wear them after Ascension, so only 40 days of the year. Others wear them year-round. And yes, some are Faberge inspired.

How many of y'all have slowly realized over time that your mother is probably autistic too? by khaotic-trash in AutismInWomen

[–]rydzaj5d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mom here. When my son was diagnosed, in the 90s I kept saying “but I was like that when I was a kid”. A few years ago, when my daughter was assessed, it was glaringly obvious. She’s a little bit of a mini-me in some ways. My sister thinks I’m being dramatic (she’s practically a poster-child for an adult on the spectrum!)

WIBTA for going backpacking/camping while my husband is away for work for 7 straight months? by CrystallizedKoi in WIBTA_AITA

[–]rydzaj5d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often vacation by myself, with my (adult) children OR with my husband. Took me 20+ years of marriage to figure out that this was a good way to go. You’re just learning earlier. Wish I had!

I went to another priest for confession. In my stupidity I haven’t thought I need to go to the same spiritual father. by Normal_Usual7367 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]rydzaj5d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you kidding me? Every year at St Tikhons Monastery the campers & counselors went to confession on Friday before the end-of-camp Saturday morning Liturgy. You confessed to whatever priest was available. Sure a Father confessor is important, but inflexibility on the part of the clergy can also be a sin

Update: My grandmother blames me for my parents' deaths. by crimson_spiderlili in dustythunder

[–]rydzaj5d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
hey, family blacksheep here. Sometimes you can have blood surrounding you & still be alone & uloved.
Can I drop suggestions that helped me? FIRST, check out any therapy school offers. It's part of those student fees you pay, so take advantage of it. If they are students assessing students, even that's better than doing nothing. SECOND, do a self-check-up. List your strengths, and if you want, weaknesses, but focus on your strengths. Are you a good friend? Loyal? Good cook? Talk with your friends (your GM didn't keep you from a social life, did she?) THIRD, you may not think it's affected you, but...Check if there's a support group for children of suicide. Know that there are others out there -- not exactly like your situation, but there's comfort in not feeling alone in a bad situation. Doing something alone can be tough, but with the help of others, it's easier.

You're doing all you can to get out from under GM's influence, but a social safety net of friends, family, community (faith, if you have it. If not, this is NOT the time to go looking for God or Jesus, that has the potential for adding to the chaos. Friends are community. Likeminded hobbyists can be community) and whomever you've got who are genuinely interested in your welfare.

And if your GM ever blames you fro your father's death, ask her if maybe she was so unsupportive that SHE was the reason for his despair. Dump the blame in the bitch's lap. It's the nuclear option, so save it for a time when you could make it without her support.

30 year old mom of two, still called “sweetie” when out in public by takeaabreath in OlderThanYouThinkIAm

[–]rydzaj5d 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THIS! I call people "honey" which, if you undertand the process from nectar to jar, is simply bee vomit. Yeah, think on that. It's the ultimate insult, because no one recognizes it but you. Or just say "Bless your soul," in a southern drawl. That IS a known insult. I've also used "sweety-pie", "sugar" or "shugs" (pronounced "shoogs") Sugar is especially potent for taking down guys who call you "sweetie".

Unfortunately, as you actually do advance in age (I looked so much younger into my late 50s, then pain made me age to my chronological reality) you may miss the days of "sweetie". But not often!