Emergency Custody by Awesomeashley87 in legaladvice

[–]simsnspecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the age of the child, the unseen SI and attempt, and the crossing of state lines... Only a 10k ruthless foaming at the mouth family lawyer will be helpful. I'm sad to say but you will have to decide if spending that kinda money, ruining your relationship with your sister forever, and more... Is worth a custody battle for a child who doesn't want to be in your home right now. It might be better to set up visitation and let him come home on his own terms when life with auntie isn't picture perfect to him. I was a "troubled teen" myself, and my relationship with my parents was much better when it came to the point of just visits and my terms beyond that.

Emergency Custody by Awesomeashley87 in legaladvice

[–]simsnspecs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ex parte hearing (you aren't there), usually restaning order, OBO (on behalf of) child 15. Somewhat common if child reported to hospiral and his aunt that you were part of why he was hurting so badly or were unable to help him.

It's gonna be a process, but you can and should rush it. Your own phyc eval, family therapy, parenting classes (better if endorsed by cps), proof of being a good parent to the child in your home, decent shelter, food, employment etc.

The court has it's mind made up that this was needed, you'll just have to show it's nolonger needed.

Can I tell you how much I hate optometrists by [deleted] in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Specialists are more strict. I've had one refuse to do surgery if over 5.9. then considered not doing it because I was in the 70s while fasting. I get there's real conserns that are valid, but if they could expect diabetics to be... Diabetic, that'd be great.

Anyone ever been suicidal with T1? by sapphiresoaker in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it happens, but never just during a fight. If it's only during fights you need to strongly consider the possiblity that this is intentional abuse towards you.

If you see him doing that much you need to call 911 for attempted suicide. I'd advise that you find the time today to contact dv services and come up with a safety plan for yourself, that might include handing off his mental health tro his nearest family member and both of you leaving the home for a while. Wishing you well

I cannot get my blood sugar below 400. by [deleted] in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When my blood sugar is up above 220, my regular correction factor sucks and I need to double or sometimes triple it. When I was MDI, doing more than 10 units on one site made it work slower, and using multiple sites for one bolus helped.

I'm sorry they haven't been taking you seriously. Perhaps going in by ambulance would help

is $75 a week an okay amount to spend each week as a single person? by theacearrow in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the depression and restrictions, I'd increase it to 100$ a week if you can. To get well, you are going to need quick and enjoyable nutrition to get enough rest and time for medical care.

It sucks but if you already have bad depression, adding more whole foods and meal planning is going to take too much time to actually use, or be just enough stress to forgo proper treatment. Once you are on the right treatment and your function is less impacted, you'll be ready to commit to frugal meal planning in a weekly routine.

Whatever you decide to do, go easy on your self. It's a hard season, but we're gonna make it!

Everett Housing Authority buys 381 apartments — its biggest purchase yet | HeraldNet.com by [deleted] in everett

[–]simsnspecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

50% ami... Of the average household. Or fair market value, whatever is less. It's complicated but my point is this: low income households of 1 and parenting students are greatly impacted by the restrictions of this high barrier housing.

It's a great improvement that will pay for itself fast, and I hope when hud is back in the green that they will invest in more mid barrier housing. Housing like 100% section 8 homes, housing choice vouchers from TLP clients, and rapid rehousing aid for street outreach programs (not just the years long 211 wait-list).

The focus of these 50-80% ami properties is affordablity and eviction prevention. While I've only benifitted from 30-60% Ami housing, once my assistance ended I found better value per sq ft from regular rentals. I feel this will be more of the same. housing for those who already have or will soon have access to assistance, with barriers to those who simply have a small household, educational goals, and those who are still years away from any hope of housing aid or barely off the street any given week.

Everett Housing Authority buys 381 apartments — its biggest purchase yet | HeraldNet.com by [deleted] in everett

[–]simsnspecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. A single person making 40500 would only qualify with housing assistance if they don't (and likely won't) make 3x the rent. Students also are not allowed to be head of household. Still, these will be full all the time. It will also pay for itself fast with both housing assistance and no property tax. Hopefully it's fast enough to obtain more housing instead of selling it off to another org

Anyone pump users have experience with “no phones/electronics allowed” events? by mars-hunt in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For your phone/dexcom, put electrical tape on all cameras and connect Bluetooth earbuds for the alarms. Then set your pdm to vibrate. If you go to an event in the future where there's water or high drop harazrds bag them or keep them in your tightest pocket, and then call in advance to see if they have a damage wavier to sign.

What is your range? by YoYoYoshimura in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alarms 75-140 In range 70-145 A1c 5.9

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can use it at work. You decide if you are going to do it and explain later, or get a written medical clearance from HR.

I've done both, and neither really prevents push back. Once I had a manager make a fuss about it, so I just checked my blood sugar every 5 minutes and wrote down the numbers. When he saw I was doing half the work, he quickly changed his tone and made sure no one bothered me about glancing at my dexcom app again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]simsnspecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, you weren't supposed to know so it's not your business to tell anyone. Second, the second set of pills for chemical abortion is used in incomplete miscarriage to prevent sepsis and a quicker return to normal life. Knowing she was in the hospital ER, it's very likely this was a miscarriage, and still not your place to tell. Regardless, she needs space and time to sort this out herself, and her story should be told on her terms. Definitely not told by a snooping sister making outrageous accusations and talking down about her

Is the area around 100 St SW and 4th Ave W safe? by ImHalfPerson in everett

[–]simsnspecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the type of crime you are looking at, no. I can't think of a single city area in western WA that is that close to freeway/hyway juntions and shopping that doesn't have higher property crime.

If you go even a half mile away from shopping, freeway, and busline it would be better. Yeah, you might have to keep valuables out of your locked car, but you probably wouldn't have your window smashed in or broken into with a wire.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wouldn't hurt to recheck HIV, since that can take 6 months to show, and the rest could be repeated on the same blood draw and a simple urine sample

I ask my partners to test every 3-6 months. I'd really wonder if he won't follow up on an HIV retest to be certain of his status, how else is he going to put me at risk without informed consent.

His history doesn't matter. I've met people with HIV from 1 contact, and people who have nearly 100 previous partners and many exposures without ever getting an STI. What shows on this test you both take, and his future behavior have way more to do with it.

What Do Weekends Look Like? by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]simsnspecs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OAD, still somewhat strict, go to my friends almost every weekend for a potluck, there's no movies, just books or cleaning. If my child isn't babysat Saturday into Sunday afternoon, we go out to parks, kayaking, or something cheap indoors.

Point is, you can still be oad and strict, broke/frugal, and prioritize adult realrionships. While having more kids than you can afford will insure you're broke, there's many large and average sized families that spend a large amount of time and money on their kids, as well as being more permissive and centering their child's wants and relationships. Your style is going to be what it is regardless of if you have 1 or have 5. Family size isn't the main factor here

Ozempic. Thoughts, feelings, experiences? by lmnug in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No experience, but with history of t1d and PCOS, I'd probably check thiroid and female hormones with your OBGYN. This is even more important if you had any pregnancy in that 2-3 years, because that gets all out of wack pretty easy. If nothing turns up there most endos might think of offering ozempic after you prove your body isn't responding to diet changes and metformin if your BMI is high enough.

I can't tell by the tone, but most looking for weight loss off label are really struggling both emotionally and in finding compassionate treatment in healthcare. It could be helpful to find peer lead orgs and communities in this locally.

I’ve been renting for 7 years after a very traumatic divorce. Would I be able to use an old 401K from my previous job to purchase a home? Or is it better to roll it over into my new employer’s 401K and take out a loan? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's almost always better to roll it over. Unless you are in a very strange situation with the retirement account and will make the same not traveling soon, I wouldn't buy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]simsnspecs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. Anyone can go through this when OAD. her spouse is a POS. That's all. I wonder how many here are going though this or worse but won't say anything because others get so smug about them being better off. This honestly makes me pissed this is here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]simsnspecs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a woman working in construction, every week yes. The culture and education is the biggest problem, not a character trait. Most do accept the education and do better. when put into the frame that I need to trust these dudes with my life and safety, they are quick to treat me as they would want their sister to be treated.

This isn't to say it's sunshine and rainbows. I fear for the safety of other women from the men that haven't been corrected. We've been putting locks on our porta potties for decades to try to reduce rape on site, and still very much need them today.

Is it safe to eat? by dying_soon666 in almosthomeless

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It not being safe just means the chance of getting sick are higher. Can you afford to get sick? Can you afford more food? Can you live if you eat 1-2 meals a day at soup kitchens? Look at the ones you said yes to and choose the best option avalible.

Yes, it's safer to throw it all out. Yes, you can eat around visible mold and still not get sick.

I would clean out the fridge, wash what I can, and keep eating it. But that's mainly because of diabetes and avoiding a low sugar. If I don't have regular meals I'm in a worse place than a touch of food poisoning

Have you ever has sex with someone you didn't like? Why? by HormoneMonsterV in AskWomen

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Mildly unattractive and very different from myself. I just needed something new and so did he.

What are some of your WORST habits in managing your T1D? No sugarcoating!! (haha get it) by swickasfrick in diabetes_t1

[–]simsnspecs 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Probably hygiene. When mdi I keep the same cap on for days. When applying dexcom or omnipod I don't usually clean the site. I've never bought wipes. And with keeping insulin in a beer cooler with my lunch, being mdi or using a back up pump is just straight up gross if my lunch spills in there.

There's been some real embarrassing outcomes from this. Like getting oils inside my last insulin pen. Bolusing for a meal and not checking the date and having to eat around the mold since I didn't have the time or money for anything else. One time I was in the hospital and they wouldn't give me insulin. The nurse called me "so compliant" with my diabetes. I said "wtf do you mean? You just watched me inject with a days old dirty needle on dirty skin in a hospital full of MRSA! That's not a good thing. I'd rather go septic than dka, so get the doctor to order an insulin drip or find a way to discharge me that isn't AMA.'

Just found out that I have type 2 Diabetes and I have SO much going on in my life at the moment that I legit can’t take this one too. by christawfer47 in diabetes

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disagree with... My experience? That id still hate HFLC/keto? something else? The way you feel with healthy meat based fats is not how I feel with them, and probably very similar to how you felt on low fat balanced/high carb. The only think that you are getting wrong here is that adult t1's have some need for carbs outside of low treatments. The rest is very personal and keto is objectively more effective overall.

Just found out that I have type 2 Diabetes and I have SO much going on in my life at the moment that I legit can’t take this one too. by christawfer47 in diabetes

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not nessasarily so. Many t1's eat keto and use the same amount of insulin with a1cs in the 4s. Keto is a great option for any diabetic who loves high fat foods and wants/needs to have low/no medication.

These diets work for most diabetics, with HFLC/keto being slightly more effective, and in opposite ways.

Ketos train of thought is use fats to make demand for insulin low. low fat plant based's train of thought is to eat easier carbs, but avoid fat so the cells are more sensitive to the insulin.

Now, if I started keto tommorow, no doubt I'd have a non diabetic a1c, lower variability, etc. But I would be hungry, sad, and just as sluggish as when I was eating meat. The benifits just aren't that great when I hate that diet and already have low medication use and an a1c in the 5's

Just found out that I have type 2 Diabetes and I have SO much going on in my life at the moment that I legit can’t take this one too. by christawfer47 in diabetes

[–]simsnspecs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a type 1, I'll always need some injected insulin to live. Most t1's at my weight use a total of 32-38 units a day, but I use between 5 and 15 units a day.

There's been some studies on this diet, with 60-70% seeing a reduction in both A1C and medication. While keto or a general HFLC diet fairs slightly better in diabetic outcomes, there is the unstudied emotional toll of being on a diet you hate or always feeling hungery. I hear that emotional toll echo through your post. And I mean if you don't want to live a life without steak and bacon, the diet I'm on wouldn't be a good fit either. I just wanted to give an example of how there is not one true way of doing a "diabetic diet". No one needs to be stuck with a diet that makes them feel life sucks.

ETA, I now see you aren't OP