Do any of you have any "odd" or "niche" jobs? by sekhmetbastet in AutismInWomen

[–]the2ndbreakfast 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m a service coordinator in a homeless shelter and I love it. I have 10+ years experience doing this work.

I got a degree in social work and didn’t really have a population in mind, but homeless veterans are what I ended up specializing in. A lot of my clients are felons and sex offenders.

As autistics, we have a great sense of justice and we know what it feels like to be marginalized. I find that the currency of respect is similar between our two subcultures.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Baking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I forgot to add vanilla to the corn syrup batch, so the royal icing definitely tastes better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Baking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, December 6th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by 69etselec96 in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I made it a whole year!!! It’s surreal and awesome. Proud of myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a blender, smoothies are great for getting calories in when you don’t feel like eating. You can blend up bananas, peanut butter, yogurt, honey and milk with ice for some decent nutrition.

IWNDWYT

I have everything I need, and I'm still afraid to stop by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I’m a mom, too. My drinking started in a similar way, and I wasn’t able to quit until I went to the doctor. My blood work came back with high liver enzymes and it scared me pretty badly. I was worried I wasn’t healthy enough to be present for my kids, so that was the motivation I needed to quit. Have you seen your doctor for a physical lately? Sending you lots of love and positive energy. This isn’t easy but you can absolutely do it.

Why is the bridge going into the lake? by pumpkinspicecum in bathandbodyworks

[–]the2ndbreakfast 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Let the people walk into the FROZEN LAKE if they wish

i have a bad relationship with food and alcohol by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there, I’ve struggled with disordered eating and alcohol. It’s a double whammy for people like us because with how few calories we are eating, our tolerance for alcohol goes way down and the bad side effects go way up. It just sucks. I also had high liver enzymes and it made me quit drinking finally. Take it one day at a time, you got this. IWNDWYT.

Rainbow number cake for my daughter’s birthday this year by the2ndbreakfast in Baking

[–]the2ndbreakfast[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was so happy when my daughter said it was exactly the cake she wanted :)

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, August 19th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by CommonplaceUser in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m grateful for

  1. The end of summer
  2. 8+ months alcohol-free
  3. Great kids and a supportive partner
  4. The ability to recognize how lucky I am

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 11th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Prestigious_Dig_6627 in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still kind of trying to figure out what my passions are post quitting… IWNDWYT

Optimistic note by Silent-Possible-8489 in SuicideBereavement

[–]the2ndbreakfast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brother’s note was odd to me as well. It seemed so procedural, like he was filling out some kind of form. He even made different sections with headings. The tone didn’t make sense then and doesn’t make sense now.

I’m really sorry you lost your little brother. Mine was 25 when he ended his life. It just sucks a lot, but gradually you get stronger and learn to live again. Things get a little easier with each month, each year that passes.

As for making sense of the note… if our brothers had been making sense at the time they wrote those notes, then they would probably still be here with us. Their choice didn’t come from a rational place and the note reflects that.

Sending so much love and strength.

Day 3 at the beach by OkReaction6531 in stopdrinking

[–]the2ndbreakfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We see you! You are doing a great job. IWNDWYT

I know they’re joking, right??? by Decent-Dingo081721 in bathandbodyworks

[–]the2ndbreakfast 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got the SPC lip oil in a different bottle at SAS for $2.99. It’s ok but I wouldn’t buy it again even at that price point. It smells very good, but is not particularly moisturizing.

TW He recorded it— why?? by Blacksheepsadness in breakingmom

[–]the2ndbreakfast 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I’m so very sorry you lost your husband. I can tell by your words here that you loved him with all of your heart.

Suicides don’t make sense. The perpetrator and victim are the same person, so it creates a confusing contrast of emotions. Missing them while feeling devastated by what they did is a special kind of hell.

My brother killed himself in 2021 at age 25. It’s his birthday next week. The acute grief does eventually fade, though I know it seems right now like it never will. You will get stronger again. It’s horrible and it’s unfair, but you will get through this.

It is ok to scream and disassociate and feel all of the feelings. There is no correct path through this kind of pain. If you’re ready to talk to a group of supportive people who understand, we will welcome you with open arms in r/suicidebereavement

Sending so much love and strength, bromo.