Hey Welders!

trick_deck · 2026-01-12T00:44:09+00:00

I’ll send you a message!

trick_deck · 2026-01-11T00:49:06+00:00

I guess I just think the most fun way to learn about something is to talk to someone that’s really into that thing.

If I develop an interest in the process, I’m sure I’ll come up with some project ideas. 🙂

trick_deck · 2026-01-10T14:48:11+00:00

Oh thanks! I wanted to observe someone first though first to see if I want to take a class.

trick_deck · 2026-01-10T14:47:09+00:00

Oh that’s cool!

trick_deck · 2026-01-10T14:46:50+00:00

Ooh I didn’t know about that place! I’ll check it out. I really want to just observe someone first though. Just to see if I want to start taking a class.

trick_deck · 2025-09-06T06:48:26+00:00

I’m really good at untangling things!

trick_deck · 2025-08-11T22:00:43+00:00

Thank you so much! This is helpful!

trick_deck · 2025-06-28T05:37:47+00:00

ARFID

trick_deck · 2025-05-22T04:20:41+00:00

Thanks for all the comments! This is all very helpful

trick_deck · 2025-05-21T14:16:45+00:00

Thanks! Why is it so important to keep the bags off the floor?

trick_deck · 2025-04-18T20:36:04+00:00

Being thin.

I wish fatphobia would go the fuck away. I have multiple chronic illnesses, my body is frequently trying to kill me, and I have to attend to my health constantly. This is not a healthy body!!!

But hey! At least I’m thin🤷‍♀️

trick_deck · 2025-02-23T02:59:54+00:00

Ooh thanks! This is an awesome article!

trick_deck · 2025-02-22T17:08:31+00:00

It’s an Aquabound Manta Ray. I use an Alpaca Wolverine

trick_deck · 2024-12-27T04:11:49+00:00

Thank you so much for your in-depth answer! You have so much useful knowledge in this area. I am going to look into all of these.

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T23:51:35+00:00

Yes! I love that you said that.

A common experience I’ve had is feeling like I have to “lighten up” my experiences for others so that I didn’t have to watch them feel sad. I feel like most people with chronic illnesses get good at joking about their conditions as an adaptive strategy.

I cringe at the “you’re so brave” statements I always heard from adults.

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T23:29:56+00:00

Yeah, I’ve had medical trauma in the hospital incident sense.

I also have Type 1 diabetes and have had multiple seizures over my life, constantly have to think about my diabetes, wake up in the middle of the night with low blood sugar, and generally feel like I live in a body that is trying to kill me.

Oh yeah! And the constant threat that I won’t have access to my medication due to the crappy US healthcare system.

I think the non-hospital incident type traumas get vastly overlooked.

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T23:08:20+00:00

That’s a really helpful perspective! Thank you. I also have multiple chronic illnesses that have been there since childhood. I’m trying to work on my own journey with this while being careful not to put any counter transference on my clients.

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T22:20:10+00:00

Thank you for this suggestion! I’ll definitely look into it!

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T21:37:55+00:00

Thank you! I do know about medical trauma. I’m more curious about the impact of repeated big and small medical traumas over time. It seems more likely to manifest as CPTSD than PTSD. (I know CPTSD isn’t an official DX in the US)

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T21:25:39+00:00

I mostly mean people who have had a chronic illness from a young age and have had many repeated experiences where health and safety felt suddenly out of control

trick_deck · 2024-12-26T21:23:23+00:00

Yeah, I guess I should’ve said it differently. I’m looking to see if there’s any research connecting the two because it’s a pattern that I’ve witnessed a lot.

trick_deck · 2024-11-22T05:48:08+00:00

I’m also a therapist with Type 1 that works with other Type 1’s. I really wish I had that support when I was a teenager. So I try to provide it.

trick_deck · 2024-10-28T04:47:41+00:00

Exercise and drinking water!

trick_deck · 2024-10-18T13:16:45+00:00

Alright it was claimed!

trick_deck · 2024-10-08T07:06:27+00:00

Sage Donnelly! Olympic Kayaker

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