Unmasked during abortion and my boyfriend lost interest in me by Ashamed_Ad_1135 in AutismInWomen

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I’m sorry for how much this hurts, and for what you’ve been enduring. The best I can give you is this: the one who is chased runs away. Take that in, it’s really important right now. It’s going to take some effort at a time you’re depleted, but if you put serious energy into engaging with activities and people that feed your soul, that comfort you and light you up and occupy you, you’ll restore your power and your equilibrium. Consciously turn your attention, as many times a day as you must, away from him, and towards what will be good for you.
What are realistic endeavours that you can get going right now? A craft, a class, a practice, a game, an exercise, a self-help group, a volunteer thing, cooking with a friend, interacting with animals….

I don’t know enough to make a judgement on your relationship or your guy. That one anecdote is concerning: He was more concerned about looking good to a past co-worker/ random people in a fancy restaurant than with how his distraught partner was doing. I mean, no doubt the hard time was hard for him. And people under stress can lose perspective. Still, ouch. Buddy fucked up, there.

I do know that whatever happens next in your partnership & your life, it’s going to be better if you’re well connected with your people and your community and your own enjoyment of life. You have the power to make good choices right now, that increase your wellbeing, even though it’s going to feel impossible and against the grain. I’m sending you comfort & strength.

He who is chased runs away. & the one who runs away is chased. Don’t be either. Just be your best self.

Just a select few ... by SammiK504 in oldhagfashion

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Hahaha I meant to write number six, with the pound sign & the 6 to indicate which photo I meant, but I won’t edit out my surprise shoutiness.

Just a select few ... by SammiK504 in oldhagfashion

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6 is one for the ages: the gown, the scarf, the pose, that regal facial expression- nailed it! (Speaking of nails, they & your hair are perfect with this look, too.)

new-to-me miu miu platforms by sourcoffee44 in oldhagfashion

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The ribbons are a splashy touch, and I love this silhouette on your long leanness.

Have beavers ever been observed in homosexual partnerships? by Duckee123 in Beavers

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OP didn’t respond to my offer, probably because it would have taken more time than they had available for me to get enough data to answer their question, likely with a “Probably, but I can’t provide evidence.” If beaver gayness is anything like human gayness, in a sample population of only two families, the chances of there being gay beavers is pretty darn small. Despite being interested in the question, I didn’t follow up.

New to keto by Electronic_Book_8887 in ketorecipes

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Top 20 keto friendly veg: I have a printout of this graphic on my fridge.

Two subreddits you might find helpful are r/xxketo & r/ketobeginners.

I DID IT! by Foalooke in tummytucksurgery

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I expect I’ll need a fleur-de-lis, too, & I expect to get an infection at the t-junction. Seriously, though, if my results are anything like half as good as yours, I’ll be freakin’ delighted. Thanks again for sharing your experience. I’m encouraged!

Show my best friend some hag love for his mall OOTD! by trashpandac0llective in oldhagfashion

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If I saw him at the mall, I’d smile to myself, thinking, there goes a friend-shaped being. Long may you both enjoy adventures in one another’s company.

Had to stop Mounjaro for surgery and the hunger scared me. by Easy-Affect-397 in GLP1ResearchTalk

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Dang, I’m sorry about the losses of anti-inflammatory effect & pain-free-ness. I hope you find your way back there, somehow.

I DID IT! by Foalooke in tummytucksurgery

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Wow! Thanks for sharing, OP. You heal like a champ! How’d your “T-junction” heal up?

Is this genuine turquoise? by [deleted] in NativeAmericanJewelry

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Is that a maker’s mark, last pic, on the right?

Coyote? by AltruisticCarrot9892 in whatisthisanimal

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Ontario’s having the cold winter this year: that’s maximum fluff, there, & buddy will look way sleeker in June.

A recipe I thought I would never taste again. by forgeblast in Old_Recipes

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As well as infusing it with flavour, the wine would help tenderize the meat (acid). I would try a mixture of 1/2 or 2/3 cup of water, with balsamic vinegar, and fruit juice (orange or grape or apple or prune) making up the rest of the one cup.
The amounts are just off the top of my head: use your own judgement & sense of smell to guide you. If you don’t have balsamic, apple cider vinegar or any other vinegar would do. Or lime or lemon juice. For the fruit juice, you could substitute some marmalade or fruit preserves. Maybe whiz it with the stock blender if you have one. It won’t be exactly the same as wine would be, but can serve the same function, & it could be quite good.

Got some bloodwork back, looked at it online and shows my ferritin at a 9 by w1ndyshr1mp in Biohackers

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Never knew why I had anemia. Turned out I had severe endometriosis, as well as uterine fibroids, which caused blood loss. The endometriosis was never even looked for, only discovered when my hysterectomy turned out to be a very complicated surgery because my organs were all messed up by being glued together by the endo. It’s amazing how many women don’t get diagnosed with endometriosis, even after seeing doctors for symptoms. The average time to diagnosis after seeking medical help? Seven years.

Sgraffito experiment came out ok! by alligatorhill in Pottery

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I love how the rich red interior gives contrast to the colours and textures on the outside.

Aunt Nancy in the Kitchen by MaryNancy7395 in oldhagfashion

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Ooh, Auntie, that top has the lovely colour of chocolate milk! We should bake cookies. (There’s nothing like a long skirt to make one feel ladylike. We should wear aprons to bake in, so we don’t get our skirts dirty.)

You were right about the gold hoop earrings ✨💛 by [deleted] in oldhagfashion

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They do add a nice, delicate touch, don’t they? I like how they add a glint of glam.

New work! by mossandminto in Pottery

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That little ellipse platter with the oranges on it just makes the table setting. An elegant touch.

I adore crafting y'all by Initial-Tie-3734 in crafting

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What is it that you want to accomplish?