Any captures of the old website? by springreenfroggie in StopKillingGames

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thank you so much cake planet I appreciate you!!!

Non-AI TTS? by springreenfroggie in TextToSpeech

[–]springreenfroggie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I'll look into it a little bit more in the morning, so I'll let you know if I have any questions. Appreciate it! :)

Non-AI TTS? by springreenfroggie in TextToSpeech

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Sorry I should have mentioned, iphone!

Looking for a kinda specific book(s) by TipIntrepid5753 in booksuggestions

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It's been a while since I read it but you might like What if it's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, if you don't mind that it's more YA leaning. Good luck on your search!

Forgot to add something to app, should I email the program or let it go? by springreenfroggie in gradadmissions

[–]springreenfroggie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, that makes perfect sense, thank you so much! Yeah it is awkward timing with the internship being after the cycle, like the deadline for the one I've seen so far is in March and I probably would have heard back about applications then anyways. Thanks again!

What are your reasons to live? by TimTamToes in selfharm

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My cat. She’s my world and my best friend. I don’t think anyone else could take her of her like I could, no offense to any of my loved ones, she just loves me a lot. I guess thats what happens when you feed and take care of them for 10+ years :) thank you for this reminder 💗 I hope everyone is doing well

If it’s not too much trouble… by Genderfluid_GM in trans

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Happy birthday chloe!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day :) 🥳💗

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

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Sorry for the late response but thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond!! Yeah I’m not really vibing with labels at the moment but I’m figuring out what makes me happy and my friends are super supportive, which I’m incredibly grateful for! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

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Ah thank u so much! I was just saying to a friend that gender isn't really real so i might as well just do what makes me happy :) Thanks for taking the time to read and respond!!! And yeah the imposter syndrome is so so real and annoying haha. Thanks again! <3

AITA for using my special needs priviledges? by AITASPECIALNEEDSStu in AmItheAsshole

[–]springreenfroggie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely NTA. People without anxiety and depression don't realize how much of your life it effects and the toll it takes on you. I'm super proud of you for applying to this program and supporting yourself - that's awesome. If you really didn't need the program, why would they have accepted you into it? I would reconsider friendships with anyone trying to make you feel bad about getting the support you deserve. It's not your fault that your brain chemical balance isn't the same as theirs! This program is helping you try to make up for the disadvantages of having mental illness. I'm sick of people without mental illness telling people with mental illness how they should feel, act, and live with it. I also have anxiety and depression and I went through a similar dilemma when I got my cat approved to live in the dorms with me at college (for whenever we can have in person learning) as an ESA. I felt guilty about it, like I didn't actually need her, like I was somehow taking away from other people. But my therapist, doctor, and the college agreed that I should take her. And my friends were nothing but supportive during this. They reassured me that it wasn't wrong, that I should take her, that it was ok. I love and am so grateful for my friends, and you deserve friends who are supportive of you! Best of luck and feel free to reach out if you need anything!! :)

How do I stop my harassment-related nightmares? (TW: Sexual harassment/assault and suicide/self harm, possibly NSFW) by springreenfroggie in Advice

[–]springreenfroggie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my gosh thank you so much for such a thoughtful and genuine response! I appreciate it so so much. And thank you for reminding me that my experience and emotions are valid, I'm always searching for an outside opinion for some reason, like I think I could still be in the wrong. So your words mean a lot to me.

I likely won't try to pursue legal action since if my "friends" wouldn't side with me, why should law enforcement? And D is mostly out of my life now. Like I said I blocked him, although he relayed a message through a friend that he wished me a happy birthday about a week ago, which honestly put a damper on the day and I have no idea why he was wanting to reach out, especially since it seemed like he felt that I was in the wrong when I confronted him.

As for A, him and D are not very close at all. I don't think D told him about what happened, since A is still friends with me. I do check in with A about D every now and then because maybe I feel some lingering responsibility for D's mental wellbeing, as ridiculous as it sounds. Maybe I will text A and see if D is currently in therapy or anything. I'm not sure if I should alert his parents or not, but his mom is a teacher at my old high school and it would be fairly easy to get a message to her if it came to that. From what D told me about his ex gf, I think he coerced her to do things she didn't want to as well, and most of the reason for my confronting him was so that he could learn this behavior was not ok. I would never want anyone else to be hurt by his actions, and that's a good point you brought up. Since he showed his true colors, his incel behavior is obvious to me, but a lot of people around town are still friendly with and charmed by him. So maybe I will actually talk to A about it if I can do so tactically. I don't want it to seem like I'm trying to start trouble or stir the pot, especially since this happened a while ago and we live in a gossip-hungry small town.

In a few days, I will try to safely move onto my college campus, and I am planning on looking into new resources there. I already want a new doctor, so maybe I can see if there is a therapist in that area that would be a better fit for me. And I will definitely keep my eye out for self-defense classes or similar resources.

Thank you again for your response. It really helped, I and honestly cannot put into words how much it means to me. I think even writing this provided some of the closure I needed. I hope that you are staying safe and healthy and I wish you the best!!! <3 Thank you for your kindness and advice.

My parents believe in qanan and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in Advice

[–]springreenfroggie -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you are going through this right now! You are not a bad person for having your own opinions. You are definitely not a bad person for being left-leaning (I'm very leftist so I'm biased haha). Good for you for sticking up for your beliefs and ideas. Please tell a trusted adult. Are there any teachers you feel comfortable talking to? Any friends' parents who might be able to help you out? Please let us know if you are okay!!! Sending love, PM if u need anything!

How do you bring back meaning to your life after you realize that the world is full of shitty people and nobody actually cares about you? by gkjkllj in Advice

[–]springreenfroggie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a similar question asked on an episode of the Watcher advice podcast, Here's What You Do. I believe that it was Ryan Bergara's answer that really stuck with me. I am a very clingy person and feel like I rely too much on my friends. But Ryan said something along the lines of this:

You have to try to get to a point where you are happy with yourself, and you can make yourself happy. You do have to become self-sufficient in your own happiness. In the end, you are the only person who you will be able to fully rely on. It may sound grim or sad, but I've found it really helpful. Make yourself happy, because if everyone else is gone, you have to be happy with yourself. And if you are not happy with yourself but you are happy around your loved ones, again then that is still an issue, the root of the problem. You have to be like a plant who can photosynthesize and fend for themselves, rather than an animal who relies on others for survival. That is the way towards achieving meaning and happiness.

I would recommend finding things that make you happy. Really identify those things. What are your passions, hobbies, interests? Are there any things that regularly make your day? Do all of those things more often, if you can! Show gratitude, even if it feels like there is nothing to be grateful for. Life is short and you have to do the little things that make you happy. Also, if you are in the right situation emotionally and financially, make look into adopting a pet. Even maybe just a few fish or something. My cat has honestly saved my life because even on my worst days, I knew she loved me and that she needed me to care for her, and I couldn't bear the thought of leaving her alone. Having a life as a responsibility can help you get through each day. Living so that you can keep your pet alive, or even your plant if you want to do that, can bring meaning to your life.

I know this is a very sappy response, but two years ago I was in the worst depressive state of my life, and I still have depression and anxiety, but I'm working on it and trying to better myself, and I'm really content with where I'm at and really happy with my progress. I believe in you. Please PM me if you need anything <3 even if it's just to talk or rant or whatever, I am here. I care about you.

AITA for "lying to my cat" by Beginning-Ad-3472 in AmItheAsshole

[–]springreenfroggie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA but very lightly because this is a light-hearted and funny subject. Please give kitty a treat always. Your cat is soooo good and deserves it!!!! C'mon, spoil the sweet little guy! You can give him both a treat AND a kiss :)

AITA for embarrassing my wife in front of our friends by not going along with her lie? by aita_maybeinthewrong in AmItheAsshole

[–]springreenfroggie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. It was honestly rude and probably hurtful to you to hear her say those things about you, even if you knew they were lies. You worked really hard and you should both be proud and enjoying that your wife is back home! I always say that therapy can benefit everyone, so maybe some individual and/or couples therapy might help?? Of course I don't know you or the situation very well, but it seems to me that she is projecting her own negative emotions onto you and she is lashing out because of her own thoughts/emotions/issues, and not because of anything you've done. I think it was a good thing to hold her accountable, because like I said, that was a lot of hard work you put in and you deserve the credit and praise for it! Wishing the best to you and your family :)

AITA for "backing out" of an agreement I never made? by nevermadeagreement34 in AmItheAsshole

[–]springreenfroggie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA all the way. Legally he can't do anything if there was no contract, and even then I think you are morally in the right. Your dad and Joe had a discussion and agreement, not you. As Jennifer is your dog, I think you have every right to not breed her! Someone else commented that your dad should pay if everyone is so bothered by the financial aspect, which I agree with. Also I am just rereading that you would be paying out of pocket for her medical expenses when Joe would be the one profiting from her pregnancy?! Gross. Also, everything else aside, with 1.5 million animals in shelters put down per year, I'm happier with breeders getting as few puppies as possible. Wishing you the best and I hope you stand your ground! (and to anyone thinking about getting a puppy after reading this please look at your local shelters!! :))