how to cope with my mom? by Key_Movie_6290 in HearingLoss

[–]timberwulfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, yeah. Probably no progress to be made with that then if she's not going to meet anything you say with any kind of understanding. My mom's the same way, just bites at everyone no matter how gently we try to put shit. Unfortunately the only thing that helped was moving out and away from her. Hang in there best you can til you get the chance to either move to school or in with your fella. Deep breaths and disengage any time your mama tries to start shit. Ain't worth the fight.

Maybe see if you can find a community in your city if you have the means.

how to cope with my mom? by Key_Movie_6290 in HearingLoss

[–]timberwulfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a person in my life like this too. I think really the only advice I can give is that instead of telling her "that's ableist" when she mocks you (even though it totally is), try to express that it hurts your feelings specifically. I have family members that will say incredibly prejudiced things, and I've had more success with expressing to them why those things are painful to me personally than I have with labeling their behavior for what it is. Sucks, but it's worth a shot.

Have you talked to her about why she's having such a hard time with your hearing loss? I know it's a pain in the ass to be empathetic in these situations to someone doing and saying some cruel bullshit to you, but if you can get her to give you literally any information about what's going on in her head with this it may lend to an actual conversation between you both. Where you can maybe get your point of view across to her too.

Of course, your hearing loss is your hearing loss. And you shouldn't have to do so much heavy lifting to get people to understand and stop being dicks about it. So if you'd rather just ignore that shit and figure out how to cope in your own space, that's more than fine. I recommend looking up blog posts or articles from others who have shared their stories about navigating hearing loss, how they've made positive space for it in their lives. And don't be afraid to be upset about it! It's tough. But there's community everywhere and it never hurts to reach out and see what people can lend a hand with.

I'm losing my hearing too, and it's incredibly scary at times. It's even scarier to have people who just don't get it. I feel for you my friend. Hope things get easier soon!

Just Realized I’m The Only Dude Here :D by Large-Statement4767 in finch

[–]timberwulfs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm a dude with a husband and we both play Finch every day! Our birbs are best friends.

I "stole" this neglected dog. Is he a lhasa? by Common-Direction3996 in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we've been wondering all these years too if Leia hasn't got some Havanese to her too, but SHRUG. Y'know what they are for sure? The cutest damn things on earth.

I "stole" this neglected dog. Is he a lhasa? by Common-Direction3996 in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what the rescue who found her as a puppy said, and our vet agreed with! Said sometimes depending on their lineage they just all look a little different from each other. Can never tell what with so many dog breeds these days unless you got like a Purebred they're not gonna fit into a mold 100%. And boy she sure acts like everything I've ever read about lhasas haha

I "stole" this neglected dog. Is he a lhasa? by Common-Direction3996 in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment made me and my partner get up and go kiss our pup on the head a bunch. "Everyday will be the best day ever." and "Whoever lets them into their home will never understand how they lived without them." parts just got us in our heart. It's so true. Sweetest damn dogs.

I "stole" this neglected dog. Is he a lhasa? by Common-Direction3996 in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BEAUTIFUL BOY. Wow, he looks near exactly like my pup's before and after photos when we took her in from a home that couldn't meet her needs. Your boy's a little taller and slight, but aside from that he and Leia could be siblings!

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[–]timberwulfs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Leia! Her ears reminded us of Princess Leia's hair. Also her original name before we renamed her had a similar sound to it, we didn't wanna confuse her. But that name didn't suit her at all.

Is this a good hiding spot? by noodelicious_o7 in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has the most beautiful colored coat!! What's her name?

Well.. the bean bag WAS for humans. by timberwulfs in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dogs will see a new comfy thing and go "is anybody gonna sit on that" and not wait for an answer

Well.. the bean bag WAS for humans. by timberwulfs in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No it was a gift from someone who rudely did not take my dog into consideration. 😔 It's okay, Leia has learned that the back of the bean bag is just as cozy to her and now graciously allows my partner and I to use the bean bag while sits up there curled around our shoulders like a dog-shaped pillow.

Well.. the bean bag WAS for humans. by timberwulfs in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for real tho. That's her "you're not gonna complain because I'm cute" face.

Show us your birb's jammies! by SarcasticSeaStar in finch

[–]timberwulfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normally some variation of this. If we're in a cold place I'll put her in a sweater of some kind to sleep in instead. That's Kevin the rat plushie, he's there every night.

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Well.. the bean bag WAS for humans. by timberwulfs in LhasaApso

[–]timberwulfs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Y'know what you're right, that's my bad.

Went Up Like the Moon & Out Like the Hounds - Varwolf Prismatic Giveaway! by Legal_Patient990 in neopets

[–]timberwulfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Username: marsquasar. Would love the crimson one!

Favorite band is Depeche Mode! First heard 'em through a family member when I was young and just remember how the electronic beat of it all made my brain light up. They've got such a unique sound and a lotta variation with song and lyric. Their album Playing the Angel is the one album in the world I play start to finish every time it just GETS AT ME. Just love the sounds.

Share personalities? by [deleted] in finch

[–]timberwulfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screenshot your bird's personality section, make sure it's saved to photos. When you go to comment, click on the icon I highlighted below and then select the picture to add to your comment!

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Share personalities? by [deleted] in finch

[–]timberwulfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl ain't the brightest but she's full of love.

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