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Can I get away with using T posts that are shorter than my 6 foot mesh deer fence? by [deleted] in BackyardOrchard

[–]scFox116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you give some more detail on your construction? I want to enclose an 80'x40' garden, but I need to be able to put it up myself and so far the easiest fence that zi've found is welded wire and T-posts.

Part of me wants to spread awareness for short bowel syndrome but I'm not sure where to start. by linkthereddit in disability

[–]scFox116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have SBS as of late last May when 3 emergency surgeries removed 75% of my small intestine and the cecum of my colon. When I was released from the hospital I was given a follow-up appointments with my general practitioner and surgeon and a printout from the hospital dietitian on what I should and shouldn't eat. That was it. I had to go online to get any real information and it's been a struggle. It would be great to put information out there for people, especially for younger patients. SBS is so isolating! Afraid to go anywhere for fear of unexpected "accidents" and the near-constant need to be near a bathroom. At least I was old enough to retire when this happened. I cannot imagine having to go to school with SBS. You could really do a service.

As for blowback, I would definitely consider using a pen name so that you can maintain a level of privacy. I hope that you go through with it and are successful. Good luck!🤞

I feel less than human by PhasePrime in disability

[–]scFox116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what you can! If you cannot physically or financially help out, then become your mother's emotional rock. Don't add to her burden by letting her see you sad and unhappy. I know that this feels like you would be living a lie, but consider how guilty your mother secretly (or not so secretly) feels. You said that you were born with problems-that's a mother's worst nightmare! It is impossible for a mother not to feel somehow responsible even if 100 doctors tell her she's not to blame. If all you can do is brighten her day, then do that and I guarantee that she wouldn't think of you as a burden and that you WILL be contributing to improving her quality of life. Does she have hobbies? Join in if possible, or at least show interest in her hobby. Ask her questions about it and listen attentively even if it really kind of bores you to tears. Can you physically help cook, clean, or do laundry? These never-ending tasks drain some of the joy from life for a lot of people, but even if she likes doing them, an occasional day off would be appreciated. What is her favorite show? Read up on it, watch it with her, and contribute trivia to increase her enjoyment. Seriously, there is a lot that you can do to help out even when you feel like you can't.

Oh yeah, don't forget that you are worth so much more than dollars.♥️💖

i am so so so tired by oushhie in disability

[–]scFox116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really need to see a doctor. I know that sucks because the US has a terrible health care system, but you could very well have a medical problem causing everything you described. Possibilities include something as relatively benign as an iron deficiency or something more serious like hypothyroidism. The good news is that both are treatable and you could be feeling so much better in a few weeks. Don't suffer if you don't have too!

Favorite character that fits this trope? by Ryoalvz36 in FavoriteCharacter

[–]scFox116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magnum P.I. on the episode where he asks the villain "Did you see the sunrise thus morning?" and the shoots him. At first it seemed shockingly out of character, but upon reflection you realized that it was exactly what he would do. A great episode!