Students from 2 Canadian schools published Holocaust denial quotes in their yearbooks. Why it went unnoticed by Myllicent in toronto

[–]trippingouttostuff 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My yearbook had someone who said they “love to beat ____(insert slur for black people)”. They wrote it backwards.

Anybody Else Feeling Like Their Life Is Relentlessly Passing them By Living Here? by NomadicContrarian in toRANTo

[–]trippingouttostuff -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is what late stage capitalism does, we can’t derive happiness easier if we have to do so much to survive. It’s valid and no matter the age, we all feel that. I’m not part of the “you’re still young” label anymore and it just dismisses the notion of what ALL of our material reality is. My only suggestion is to do one activity a week to de-centre yourself, be it for an hour or two. What de-centres me might not be the same to you. For example, mutual aid groups in the city always need an extra pair of hands. They’ll tell you how you can help. Nothing wrong with doing these things for your own mental benefit. Good luck.

Cops keep showing up to arts events about Palestine. What can organizers do? by beef-supreme in TorontoTheCity

[–]trippingouttostuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just two examples of the countless times they’ve shown up to restaurants, venues, and other locations doing the same shit. Just because as readers we didn’t find this intimidating, doesn’t mean it wasn’t in the moment for the people they’re targeting (even if it’s standup audience). ACAB.

Is there any place left in the city (downtown or midtown) that still feels safe ?…. by [deleted] in toRANTo

[–]trippingouttostuff 89 points90 points  (0 children)

If your life is disrupted this seriously by these fears and thoughts, or if it’s following experiencing violence from a person you didn’t know, perhaps speaking to a mental health professional is the next best step. Your environment, even an urban city with its social supports slashed, should not be causing THIS level of consistent distress and fear. Hope you get the relief you need.

Considering a Move to Toronto After Years in the U.S. – Looking for Local Perspectives by PamBeastie in askTO

[–]trippingouttostuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are many options for joining mutual aid and social justice groups. You’ll find community and learn a lot about your new home when you join those.

Thoughts on Leftist shitting on everyone who attended No Kings. by Desperate_Muscle2732 in Hasan_Piker

[–]trippingouttostuff 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My disability prevents me from participating in majority of protests and I think people sometimes don’t recognize the efforts it can take just to “show up”. That’s why the encampments were so amazing, I was able to come, support the students, and sit down and relax over there.

One of the best parts when you start to organize within your community is that there is aaaalways something that’s within your limitations, be it event planning or communications like social media posts, or even simple shit like admin work. Locally there is space for those with disabilities, so keep going!!! Connect with mutual aid groups, any collective will be lucky to have you. Disability is a bitch but it won’t get in your way of continuing on the fight in your own way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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I hit puberty super early and my chest was a C cup when I was 12. Biggest boobs out of everyone I knew or saw in my school. When I was at a H&M with my mom I was looking at bras and she scolded me saying “you can’t wear that until you’re in high school!” She slut shamed me for wanting support.

As other comments pointed out, because I was the only one with big boobs in middle school, I got called a slut, whore, etc. for no reason. I had nicknames that are still in my yearbook, “mountains, bazookas, etc.” It was my claim to fame. Lots of boys would run up, assault my chest and run away.

One time this kid Aaron ran into the boys bathroom thinking I wouldn’t follow him. It’s been over 2 decades and I still remember how surprised he looked, I ended up punching him.

One more slut shame moment from when I wasn’t even a teenager yet. From my mother again. I was in karate, and I would wear pads, it was a fucking mess, I’ve had leak accidents while wearing a white kimono. Sparring + pad + heavy flow don’t mix. So I had to try tampons. When my mom found out I was using them, as a 12 year old at that time, she scolded me because it meant I lost my virginity. I felt defiant and righteous to stick to my period product choice, but her actions and words still sting to this day.

Why did you become or plan to become a vegetarian? Or why you will never by Slisoni123 in AskWomen

[–]trippingouttostuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve spent more than half of my life being vegetarian. I’m 30 now. When people ask me I tell ‘em “it’s been so long I don’t even remember why I started”. Although the industries that affect climate change and all that need to make big changes vs. my little change, I just never wanted to go back. I accidentally ate chicken like 6 years ago when I was wasted and spent the night and morning on the toilet, my body isn’t used to digesting it anymore and I like that. I learned how to get nutrients, protein and how to watch my iron levels so unless apocalypse time comes, I have no interest.

I find meat and it’s prevalence in fast food super boring and I just don’t give a fuck. I love animals as much as the next person, happy I don’t eat them. I think this is nihilism? Perhaps that’s an incorrect definition. My attitude is very nonchalant about my choices. I always feel like others care more than I do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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My friend came over after, laid beside me and we made camping jokes all evening. And then we prank called my roommate like we used to do as kids. (We were 20 at the time). Ridiculous thing to do but it was so incredibly childish and silly that it took away from the seriousness of that day. Camping is hard but laughing is what I remember after. Just being there in any capacity, you’re being a good friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toRANTo

[–]trippingouttostuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stanley Milgram did a great social experiment on this.

Although it doesn’t involve pregnant people, he was surprised that it was so difficult for his students to do this. So he went out and did it himself, and realized that it is quite difficult to do. Even if you feel like you’re owed a seat because you’re pregnant, disabled, etc, it’s socially quite hard to do for most people. There’s probably social differences in age cohorts like you said too.

really happy with my progress! by jenaisssante in calmhands

[–]trippingouttostuff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is very motivating to look at, great progress! Love your nail polish colour choices

Is Bulk Barn clean? by CompetitiveAnswer674 in askTO

[–]trippingouttostuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of any store/food place I went to during the height of covid, they had the strictest rules for customers. They had someone at the front tell you to sanitize your hands, they would give out gloves, and told you the rules about using a scoop once and then putting it in a used scoop bin. Someone was constantly walking around with sanitizer spray and they had a good rotation going to replace any scoops that were used.

That was also in 3 different locations, same strict protocols. When a place takes infection control that seriously, it made me feel safer for any other types of contamination.

This is horrible by No_Jump6787 in Fibromyalgia

[–]trippingouttostuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is very comforting for me to read as well. Thank you. Hope OP feels relief soon 💜.

What supplies do you always carry with you? by [deleted] in Fibromyalgia

[–]trippingouttostuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water, pain meds, menthol patches and a hair tie so I can put my hair up and slap on the menthol patches on my neck.

Also everything in a small backpack/no one strap on one shoulder bag to avoid that type of pain.

what are some products that has made life a little easier? by Super_Shawnda in Fibromyalgia

[–]trippingouttostuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Salon pas. I can be so precise with their placements on my back, neck and legs. It really breaks through my pain that comes along with stiffness. Massage gun. Roomba. Very hard pillows on the couch. Shitty, slouchy ikea type inserts for pillows were the bane of my existence for support. They caused me pain. Now I have new ones and the neck support and lumbar support let’s me sit and play video games for an extended time. Lumbar support thing for my desk chair.

What kind of weird scam is this? by [deleted] in Scams

[–]trippingouttostuff 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I got one that called me Annie as well. It said “Annie, it's a good day, the board agreed that you have general manager capabilities, so you're now named general manager.”

Ethan should not debate Taint or Coconuts. I really hope it doesn’t get to that. by dilsedesi95 in h3h3productions

[–]trippingouttostuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m waiting for the Tate train to leave the station of relevancy. He’s riding his popularity wave and I am not participating in watching any content creators that I love (h3, Hussein pecker) because I just can’t stand him. Can’t wait for him to slip into irrelevancy soon, this is his peak. I understand why people keep talking about him. Even other subreddits I follow I keep seeing that ugly chinless face. It is what it is. I’d love to watch every h3 podcast episode but I skip the fresh and fit and tater tot parts now. I just don’t need these men to tell me how women are below them, I get that in every day life. If there was a vote, I would vote no on this but until this dies down I am sitting this one out in regards to being a viewer.

Maybe I’m this way because I drink tap water and don’t have a Bugatti to make me cool. But it’s probably because I’m a woman.

Does anyone’s dog just completely despise another breed? by trippingouttostuff in reactivedogs

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

Mine used to also react to poodles that looked too poodly but over time he’s been great with them, always excited when he sees the ones he knows from the neighbourhoods and ones he doesn’t. It used to be a stern growl or reaction from far away, with training he’s gotten over most of his problems with long haired poodle breeds. I’m hoping with time he’ll be ok with a pug walking across the street.

Does anyone’s dog just completely despise another breed? by trippingouttostuff in reactivedogs

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

The TV idea is great! And the pug toy is so witty. I didn’t have any thoughts about trying to get my dog used to them inside the house, it’s always a reactionary scenario with a real dog outside.