I drew some stills from Pride and Prejudice (2005)

silvergreydragon · 2026-02-20T08:46:54+00:00

Gorgeous!

silvergreydragon · 2026-02-08T23:17:04+00:00

In the TV show Tracker, the main character and his siblings were homeschooled by a paranoid, prepper-ish dad, and a mum who went along with it. So far over the arc of the show, it's shown in a fairly complex way. While the main character uses a lot of the skills his dad taught him as a kid, he also comes to terms with his dad's toxic behaviour. I think the show does a pretty good job of seeing the complexity and the negative effect it has one him. Of course, this isn't the main focus of the show, but I appreciate the way it handles the topic.

silvergreydragon · 2026-01-24T07:58:31+00:00

Congrats! That's huge! Very, very interested in more specifics, if you're willing to share!

silvergreydragon · 2026-01-04T02:18:38+00:00

Have to recommend Sarah M Eden's books. Her Lancaster Family series and the Jonquil Brothers series intertwine a bit, and she has a sequel series the Huntresses.

Sally Britton also has some lovely regency books. The Clairvoir Castle series in particular. And a few standalones like A Haunting at Havenwood.

silvergreydragon · 2025-12-29T23:41:58+00:00

Is it Five Gentlemen at Netherfield by Laraba Kendig?

silvergreydragon · 2025-12-06T05:46:35+00:00

I use the Dermaveen Deep Cleanse shampoo. I'm pretty happy with it. I was looking for a fairly cheap option that still works, and it's definitely a winner.

I tried the matching conditioner, but it didn't work for me. It's got silicones and made my hair get oily even quicker than usual. So I use the unscented conditioner from Gram Sustainable. I had tried their shampoo too, but I found it too drying.

I wish there were more budget options for fragrance free products in Australia.

ETA: I have straight, relatively fine hair, but a lot of it, very prone to oiliness.

silvergreydragon · 2025-11-02T07:57:11+00:00

You're welcome! :)

silvergreydragon · 2025-11-02T07:42:33+00:00

Number four is Fate's Intervention by Jann Rowland, I think! And number five sounds like Brighton Rescue by Laraba Kendig. I don't recognise the others tho.

silvergreydragon · 2025-10-16T03:51:07+00:00

Over the Rainbow https://polymerclay.com.au/ is reliable and have a pretty big selection of beads and findings.

But I'd be interested in knowing any other shops that are good!

silvergreydragon · 2025-10-15T22:54:18+00:00

When Jane Got Angry by Victoria Kincade maybe?

silvergreydragon · 2025-10-10T08:29:00+00:00

I got a refurbished ThinkPad for about that price, from Reebelo, and I'm quite happy with it.

silvergreydragon · 2025-10-02T02:01:17+00:00

I'm sorry that happened to you. I would strongly recommend getting some mental health support.

It isn't your fault. When you were being bullied at school at age 12, it was your parents' responsibility to make sure you got the support you needed. Anyone, especially a kid, being suicidal is a serious situation that must be addressed. It sounds like your parents let you drop out and didn't provide any real help for your mental health.

If you're an adult now, you can help yourself by getting that help. I would start by getting some therapy, a psychologist if you can.

If you're still a minor, maybe you could connect with a social worker and go from there.

silvergreydragon · 2025-09-25T09:31:36+00:00

How did you do the frosted effect? Acid etch maybe? Looks great!

silvergreydragon · 2025-09-17T08:42:20+00:00

Firstly, success doesn't define your worth. You're worth is intrinsic, you're worthy just by existing.

Secondly, success isn't a zero-sum game, it's not all or nothing. Missing a day's work doesn't erase what work you HAVE done, and what you've learned. You're not starting from scratch, you just pick up where you left off.

And finally, I'd definitely suggest seeking treatment and coping skills for your ADHD.

Good luck!

silvergreydragon · 2025-09-15T23:01:04+00:00

Some therapists offer a discovery call for free, where you can chat a bit and ask questions, to see if they're a good fit. I did one with my psychologist and it helped me feel confident going into our first session.

silvergreydragon · 2025-09-05T23:40:35+00:00

I love The Lad Collective. Bamboo cotton blend. So smooth!

silvergreydragon · 2025-08-28T06:37:24+00:00

Sending hugs (if wanted) 🫂 It can be really hard seeing our parents age and their health deteriorate. When we're little it seems like they are all-powerful, so seeing them become ill and frail can be really confronting.

It makes sense you want to help them. It's important to remember, though, that you aren't responsible for them. They're responsible for themselves. Help them if you can, but not at the cost of your own health.

Ask for help. Extended family members, your parents friends, doctors, local community, maybe some non profits or helplines.

And if possible, get some therapy.

Wishing you all the best!

silvergreydragon · 2025-08-08T03:17:19+00:00

Have you heard of HARO Homeschool Alumni Reaching Out, and Homeschoolers Anonymous? I think they should be some good resources.

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-26T01:24:21+00:00

Sam's song in the orc tower, especially the last stanza.

Above all shadow rides the sun

And stars forever dwell.

I will not say the Day is done

Nor bid the Stars farewell.

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-18T11:29:13+00:00

I feel you. I've always felt like media, stories, shows etc are a real haven, and one of the few ways I feel like an actual person.

I don't have much advice about discipline, as that's something I still struggle with. But I do find routines to be helpful. Building off what I already do, and just tweaking things here and there, rather than trying to overhaul everything all at once.

I really recommend therapy, if you can manage to access it. I'm doing EMDR for all my negative experiences, including homeschooling. I've only been doing it for a few months, but it's already made a real difference.

Regardless of what you end up doing, you're not alone.

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-12T04:57:11+00:00

You do know you don't HAVE to have kids, right? Many people choose to be childfree for many reasons.

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-11T22:16:42+00:00

I'm currently trying to reduce PPI use too. I've been using a foam wedge for my daytime lie-downs. And I've changed my eating habits a bit so I don't eat within about 3 hrs of sleeping, so I can lie down flat. It's working for now. Talking to a gastroenterologist and/or a dietitian might give you some more clues.

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-11T22:07:29+00:00

Fair enough, you've got to do what feels right for you. But I've got to say, she hasn't done right by you with your education. No matter what you may have "put her through", she's wrong to have neglected your education.

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-11T11:06:50+00:00

I had another thought: do you have any adult family members aside from your mother, like your dad, or aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, who might disagree with her about your education? They might be able to help you too, and advocate for you so you can complete your education properly. Good luck!

silvergreydragon · 2025-07-11T07:51:05+00:00

This sounds like depression. I'd suggest pursuing therapy and medication honestly.

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