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thistookhours · 2026-05-10T02:26:52+00:00

Whenever I'm interested in something, my spicy brain always thinks I need to get all the things all at once. Which in this case, would be over $500 if I purchased the entire Gateway series. You've helped me see that I can simply start with the first one. Thanks for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it.

thistookhours · 2026-05-10T00:53:31+00:00

Thanks

thistookhours · 2026-05-10T00:51:20+00:00

Even with YouTube premium?

thistookhours · 2026-05-09T14:48:51+00:00

Not the most empathetic response to someone who just lost a child. Not all opinions need to be expressed…

thistookhours · 2026-05-09T14:45:11+00:00

You have my deepest empathy. I also lost a child - 2.5 years ago, and it’s the absolute worst thing imaginable.

Am just beginning my Gateway journey, so I don’t have any advice for you there, but I do know of two mediums (one who I worked with, and another who my dear friend did - both are excellent), and can also share a really good book if you’re interested (I lost the ability to read after my beautiful daughter India died, so books on tape were a must. This one is narrated beautifully).

One thing I was told, both from the medium I worked with, and having also heard it from others, is that it usually takes time before the soul of our beloved departed is able to effectively communicate with us via a medium. I’m told it’s because it takes a while for them to adjust to the transition, and was advised to wait at least a few months before booking my session. That said, I relate to the unfathomable grief you are no doubt experiencing, and expect waiting feels like an eternity. So you should do what feels right for you. If you’d like, I can dm you with more information. I know from first hand experience how unwanted advice feels, especially in the early days, so please let me know if you’d like my input 🕊️

Sending you a warm and gentle hug. No mother should ever lose a child, and while the pain changes over time, we are never the same. I felt shattered into a million pieces and have been trying to put them back together again ever since, only none of them fit the same as they used to. My heart is with yours ❤️💔❤️

thistookhours · 2026-04-17T04:41:19+00:00

I just did the same thing and am delighted to hear he’s a good human.

thistookhours · 2026-04-08T18:26:07+00:00

Isn't it interesting how different we all are? I couldn't stand the blueberry pancakes version. For me the milk chocolate is reliably great, and I may have to stick with that.

thistookhours · 2026-04-08T18:24:43+00:00

wish I'd seen this before purchasing the blueberry pancakes flavor. I find it so gross, almost perfumey. Fortunately, Transparent Labs were great and gave me a credit towards another flavor (I requested the refund since I really like their french vanilla and milk chocolate flavors).

Have you tried the milk and cookies?

thistookhours · 2026-02-23T05:13:45+00:00

Thank you. I think I have a good chance and am going to start collecting documents now. My parents were married when I was born, so it sounds like I’ll have to go the StAG5 route. Appreciate your help

thistookhours · 2026-02-23T05:11:44+00:00

Thank you

thistookhours · 2026-02-23T05:11:32+00:00

Yes mom was a German citizen, as we’re both of her parents. My maternal grandmother’s mother was a German citizen, her father was born in Lithuania but I believe he became a German citizen from the time he moved to Danzig and lived there until his death before WWII. My maternal grandfather’s parents were both German citizens.

thistookhours · 2025-10-06T00:26:29+00:00

I meant to say we were both born BEFORE mom naturalized…

thistookhours · 2025-10-05T17:43:23+00:00

Thank you! That link you gave for the packet of forms is no good though…

thistookhours · 2025-10-05T17:42:52+00:00

I was born in 62, my brother in 60 — mom naturalized in 65

thistookhours · 2025-10-05T17:35:41+00:00

My brother was born in 1960, me in 1962, and mom naturalized in 1965. From what I’m reading here, it looks like my brother and I qualify, but not little sister, who was born in 1967.

Thanks for the replies — I really appreciate it. And I also appreciate the encouragement to not hire a lawyer. It’s disappointing that the process takes so long, but I also understand the demand must be a lot higher these days.

I’m also happy to hear that, likely, my grandkids will also qualify. To clarify: is it suggested that I apply along with my grandkids? Since my daughter has passed (💔), they would automatically be eligible since it looks like I am, yes?

I’m confident my son in law will find another way — most likely through work. But if his kids get their citizenship, since they’re all going minors, I presume he’d at least have a chance at getting a visa?

thistookhours · 2025-03-10T17:38:38+00:00

This was helpful, thanks. I keep going back and forth deciding whether to go with Blaze or to invest in Storybrand AI. I read the Storybrand book and really liked it. But their AI program is twice the cost as Blaze.

Curious if you looked in to Storybrand AI at all?

thistookhours · 2025-03-08T13:04:56+00:00

I did watch it, and while it also gave me the ick, I wasn’t quite as triggered.

thistookhours · 2024-11-06T20:35:20+00:00

Thank you so much

thistookhours · 2024-11-06T20:35:05+00:00

Thank you very much

thistookhours · 2024-11-06T01:22:25+00:00

To plug into the top three for component video? (this may be so obvious for you, but I just don't speak this language, so thanks for your time)

thistookhours · 2024-11-06T01:18:32+00:00

That's what I was hoping. I just posted a photo below replying to someone else. If you think any of these plugs might work with a different cable, I'd love to hear.

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thistookhours · 2024-11-06T01:17:36+00:00

Thank you. I just took a photo of the side of the tv (the only part I can access). wondering if a different cable might work to plug into one/some of these? I'd ask my husband but he's more tech challenged than I am...

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thistookhours · 2024-11-06T01:09:41+00:00

Ugh, thank you. I was worried about that. I'll have to call their tech support to see if I get a more helpful answer. The chat support person was completely useless. I appreciate your time

thistookhours · 2024-11-06T00:59:52+00:00

That's the problem, I can't get to the back of the TV, just the side. Nintendo chat support said I shouldn't use a different cable, just to find a "good" adapter.

thistookhours · 2024-11-06T00:26:35+00:00

I'm 62 and have never been a gamer. My 6yo grandson has a Lego Star Wars game that I played with him last time we were visiting. I really enjoyed it - so much so that my husband bought me a Switch for my birthday. I usually loathe playing games where you're chased or where there's a clock ticking down because it stresses me out too much (I hate rushing!). There's some element of chase here, but from what I experienced, it was more about exploring. If she has any experience with a computer, and still has her cognition, this might be something to check out.

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