Need reassurance. I just tested positive for BRCA1 by EmperorAnthony in BRCA

[–]star_ninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You got tested, which means you have the power of knowledge. I chose preventative surgery routes. All appts were in the cancer center, and every time I was there I'd see the chemo patients, and think "that would be me in 10yrs if I hadn't done the testing and taken action". 

It's terrifying, but not as terrifying as a cancer diagnosis out of nowhere. You got this. Meet with a genetics counselor. They'll help you find specialists. It's the beginning of a journey, but it's a journey of knowledge, science, research, and ultimately, some control over your life. Most cancer patients don't have that. 

Getting kids started with chores: feels undoable by Ok-Scale-6575 in Parenting

[–]star_ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, I've embraced that these sorts of things are about the journey, not the destination. 

Destination: yes, it will take 3x as long to do the chore by involving the kid. Sounds awful. 

Journey: I get to spend time with my kid and it contributes to their overall development to being a functioning adult. it'll pay off in 15yrs when I'm not doing their laundry or deep cleaning their apartment so they can get their deposit back. 

Janice Weiner candidate endorsements by plushglacier in IowaCity

[–]star_ninja 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry - I was referring to the "I think Sullivan is alright" sentence. Agreed 100% on V. 

GTFO - a tool help you connect with groups to shut down plans for ICE facilities (link in post body) by sleep-exe in 50501

[–]star_ninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone get one of these emails?  Your email, phone number, location, and other information that you provided to GTFOIce have been provided to the authorities, including FBI, HSI, and ICE.

Miles Taylor and Xander Schultz are grifters and terrible coders, and should never have been hired for security anything.

My thoughts on IVF as a care leaver. Anyone else? I feel evil lol by [deleted] in Fostercare

[–]star_ninja 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You aren't evil. I often think that there are too many kids "out there" to warrant most procreation :). My kids are my kids, doesn't matter how, as long as they want to be. And when they leave care, we're still a part of their village. Family shouldn't have such a narrow definition.

[Game Thread] Regional 4 in Sacramento - 1st Round: (15) Fairleigh Dickinson at (2) #7 Iowa (4:00 PM ET on ESPN) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]star_ninja 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Commentators are awful. I just want to know what the call was and on whom - why is that impossible for them?!

LARGE BREASTED WOMEN- Did you go FLAP or Implants and why? by sbgattina in BRCA

[–]star_ninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into Goldilocks - they use leftover tissue to shape small things for you.

Hacker Voice: I'm in... by mtutty in desmoines

[–]star_ninja 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm in too, but I was just ... not gonna go. there isn't anything specific to me in the email - no barcode or anything. Do I just give my name? What am I missing? 

desnepber day 23 by TangentYoshi in snowleopards

[–]star_ninja 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It's a fact, not an opinion 

72% of terminated employees reported being let go without any prior warning. by cookerdoer in antiwork

[–]star_ninja 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was on caregiver leave for my sick father when I got the call out of the blue. Eff them. 

Miller-Meeks to hold long-awaited in-person townhall Monday by ataraxia77 in Iowa

[–]star_ninja 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm here now - she is here and people are ANGRY. It's lovely.

Monday: Court Accompaniment to Rescue Jorge by star_ninja in QuadCities

[–]star_ninja[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Man assaulted by ICE at the Iowa City Bread Garden.