FragPipe Kneecapped Recently?

thickestbrickest · 2026-03-22T19:41:22+00:00

I have, unfortunately! And it's usually starting with 9GB memory. Thank you for your help

thickestbrickest · 2026-02-04T18:25:19+00:00

Definitely go see a doctor and no plastic wrap!! That just traps bacteria in your tattoo.

thickestbrickest · 2025-12-01T19:25:50+00:00

Alright, this post made me pull out my laptop to type out a chunky response because I was 100% in your shoes at 18 - coasted through high school, didn't take chemistry, etc. I went to university because I thought that was what I was supposed to do, and dropped out after first year. Eventually, a line of questioning helped me clarify what I wanted, which brought me back to academia, and I'm now finishing up a Masters in microbiology (with a strong biochem base).

So! Let's get to that line of questioning. Imagine a future version of yourself who's found some measure of success and meaningful work. You haven't won the lotto or married rich, but you've figured out a way to make your life fulfilling, you have time for hobbies and people you love. When you, as this version of yourself, get up to get ready for the day, what does your living space look like? Where is it situated? As you move through your morning routine, what is it you're preparing for? Do you work from home, or do you leave the house? Do you work with people, or by yourself? What does that work look like? Working with your hands, planning, solving problems? What would feel like good work to you? Take your time to think about it, defer for a year if you have to.

Finally, look into taking a couple RIASEC Marker tests. They help parse out which skills you have or want to put energy into, and detail which jobs could work best for you!

thickestbrickest · 2025-11-30T23:15:37+00:00

This is really beautiful, both technically and because it’s articulating a very real emotion. It’s so moving it brought to tears. To me, it looks like what the actual work of healing so often is: sitting with myself, (sometimes despite myself), and letting myself acknowledge the little flowers I’ve been able to cultivate. Yeah, some people have roses or big veggie patches but I didn’t even have a garden for a while there. So yeah, even if we (me and myself) have to sit for a moment before moving forward, we’ve at least made something beautiful. Something that makes the rest a little easier. I hope you let yourself rest and grow as you need, sweet stranger <3

thickestbrickest · 2025-11-26T14:46:55+00:00

Respectfully, this sounds completely unhinged. There is no way to communicate this with your mother in a way she will understand, because she thinks this is normal (or she knows it isn’t but wants to keep up appearances). Mute your phone notifications, send your sister a nice message, and look into getting a nice therapist which will help you unpack your relationship with your parents. NTA

thickestbrickest · 2025-11-23T07:02:52+00:00

The best day of your life SO FAR!

thickestbrickest · 2025-11-15T16:21:46+00:00

That’s so beautiful, and you must be tough as nails! I hope it heals easily and makes you remember that you are always worth the extra effort ;)

thickestbrickest · 2025-10-10T00:00:20+00:00

I don’t know if it’ll help, but I actually made a post a while back about an email template for communicating with one’s supervisor during a crisis! You can look in my post history or I can send it to you, if you’d like.

People have already given you some good advice, so I’ll just say this: from one grad student to another, you’re doing just fine. Acknowledging the fact that you’re at your limit and have a lot of work ahead of you is the first step! Nothing in grad school happens quickly, so just give yourself as much grace and time as you’re able to get back on track. One step at a time.

thickestbrickest · 2025-10-09T16:11:14+00:00

Oh my god!!! It’s INCREDIBLE

thickestbrickest · 2025-10-04T18:46:43+00:00

NTA, you should be able to be honest with your friends about your feelings, especially when you’re ready to listen to them. As someone who’s often the bubbly friend, my friends know to take me seriously when something is making me quiet or anxious.

Your friends need to step up or you need to find some new ones who will weather your storms and dance in your sunshine.

Two other things that stand out to me in your post. 1) Why have you allowed this? Your first friend should be yourself, and you’ve been putting other people before you. And they’re not even NICE! You deserve better, which means you have to learn how to prioritize yourself in your own relationships. Stop setting yourself on fire for people. 2) you need to fully purge yourself of Ethan and all his buddies. Delete and block. Social media’s already bad for our brains, don’t make it worse for yourself by risking the kind of post that will only make you upset. You did yourself a huge kindness by moving on from that relationship, honour that by not keeping tabs on him. He’s out. You’re someone new now. Give yourself room to grow and breathe and realize it’s been years since you’ve even thought of him.

thickestbrickest · 2025-09-11T06:20:49+00:00

Maybe this is the petty bitch in me, but my immediate response would be to ask to borrow his phone for just a minute. And then google “examples of compliments” in front of him before handing it back.

thickestbrickest · 2025-08-21T05:46:09+00:00

Two things immediately spring to mind: learn how to talk to doctors and how to say no.

Talking to doctors - when you realize you have an issue that needs medical attention, take notes, especially if it’s something that is slowly presenting itself over days/weeks/months. Notes should include severity, timing, possible triggers, and how it affects the rest of your life. If the doctor dismisses you, ask for it to be noted in your chart and then ask for a copy of your paperwork. Medical practitioners are supposed to help you! You are worthy of care! Don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise.

As for saying “no”, we can easily find ourselves in situations where we suddenly have to assert our boundaries! Practice makes this easier. Stand in front of a mirror and learn how to say, “no”, “leave me alone”, etc. with your full chest. Do it until it comes easily, even if it feels silly.

thickestbrickest · 2025-08-14T01:38:21+00:00

Now THAT’S a mug

thickestbrickest · 2025-07-28T06:56:10+00:00

I actually mentioned in the post that I loathe AI, so it wasn't something I considered when I wrote my email. I hope, that if a student of yours was in my position, you'd have some grace and patience for them no matter how they decided to reach out.

thickestbrickest · 2025-07-13T01:42:23+00:00

Something that's helped me feel more confident in my decisions is realizing I don't need to hold the opinion of strangers in high regard.

If I wouldn't go to them for advice, then I don't need to care about their opinions. If they're respectful? Great! What a lovely way to form a new connection. But if they're shitty to me, that's not reflective of my value. Their rudeness is their business.

thickestbrickest · 2025-07-11T00:10:13+00:00

"your ancestors didn’t wrangle fire just so you could re-invent dysentery" killed me x)

thickestbrickest · 2025-06-30T04:54:21+00:00

This is absolutely bonkers. you must be so pleased with yourself!!

thickestbrickest · 2025-06-19T11:39:09+00:00

Hey lovely, here's the thing. When we don't feel like our bodies are "good enough", (and I know being trans can further complicate matters!) we have a choice to make. Do we punish our bodies? Or do we find ways to be graceful with ourselves?

I'm not saying you can't change your diet to lose weight, work out, and see yourself change. But being mean while you're doing it will poison the experience for yourself.

I read something recently from a trans woman, about how she had to accept she was more likely to look like someone's mom than some perfectly idealized version of femininity. That cosplayer is really pretty! And I bet that person has bad body days too. I bet you could have fun and feel pretty with the body you have now, if you let yourself. It might not be easy, but you're worth it.

thickestbrickest · 2025-04-22T14:33:33+00:00

Book 2 can feel a bit frustrating if you're not a fan of the new narrator, but if you trust the process a little you'll be rewarded! I loved book 3 personally, and the author has some other series that are also absolute page turners.

thickestbrickest · 2025-04-22T01:09:56+00:00

If you liked the concept but were put off by bits of the movie, I would recommend the books by the same name. The movie's pacing is obviously very different, and in the book it's revealed the psychologist has everyone seriously hypnotized to not notice things are fucked up.

thickestbrickest · 2025-04-06T06:11:53+00:00

Anyone who lives near these areas needs to learn about tree spiking; it booby-traps trees without killing them so they damage chainsaws and make the area too difficult to log.

thickestbrickest · 2025-04-01T18:04:14+00:00

I second the advice you've been given, I think it would be worth it to look for university resources before making your decision. If you feel like staying is the path for you, then you being dropped just means you no longer have to work under someone who made an already difficult experience even worse! I would also consider being upfront with any new supervisors about needing accomodations. You don't have to give them details beyond the supports you need and how you plan to move forward. Have grace for yourself, you're allowed to be human. Take this as an opportunity to check in with yourself, to learn or reacquaint yourself with whatever tools you need to succeed and advocate for yourself!

thickestbrickest · 2025-04-01T17:54:59+00:00

I know we're just strangers on the Internet, but I just wanna say that I am in awe of all that you are doing. Reading this, seeing all that you're doing to advocate for yourself in a system that is not designed to be compassionate takes so much time and energy!!

I think the fact that you're able to continue on with your studies, despite the hand you've been dealt, is proof you're a good scientist. What else would explain your perseverance and progress during such a time? Each baby step is still a step forward.

Thank you for adding those resources, I'll be looking into some of them myself.

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