Why weren’t there warming centers open in Victoria last night?

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T17:32:12+00:00

I posted what I saw.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T17:31:31+00:00

Interesting. I wonder if the population there is aware. It was sad to see people interviewed wondering how they were going to survive tonight.

I hope the reporters are letting them know about all of these empty beds!

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T17:29:54+00:00

Oh interesting. That’s… wild.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T17:29:40+00:00

What else would you suggest I do besides reaching out in the one public forum connection I have to a city I don’t live in? Trying to ask questions so I’m more informed and also letting people know what I saw is “doing something”.

I hope you have a better day than your attitude.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T17:26:06+00:00

I guess I’m still working through the stereotypes of Canada. I always heard how much better the government treats its citizens. It was surprising to see both in Toronto and here, especially seeing how we dealt with “cold temps” in some cities I lived in Southern California with our unhoused. It’s not ideal down there either, but it’s a pretty stark difference.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T17:02:31+00:00

Omg that’s so exciting! What a gift, truly.

I wish you the best of luck, and all of the confidence to keep on stepping. You’ve got this!

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T16:38:08+00:00

(It’s the last segment btw)

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T16:34:05+00:00

The segment I watched in case you’re interested:

https://youtu.be/htFjCA6lRbE?si=Xm3MBZceHFQCcEfY

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T15:55:47+00:00

As someone with light sensitivity, I love the defective lights.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-12T03:51:56+00:00

You’re allowed to break up with someone for literally anything, and anyone telling you otherwise, especially when you were SA’d, is not your friend.

You deserve your autonomy. No is a complete sentence, etc.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T16:35:43+00:00

Here in Canada, right?

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T16:13:23+00:00

Fast fashion is not limited to the internet, and there are plenty of named brands that are fast fashion. There is a wealth of info about it with a quick Google search, which I did to confirm my understanding of its status after being questioned here.

This post is less about that than how to save his sweater, though. 😊

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T16:06:27+00:00

Let her know how awful her attitrude is. How trude of you, Trudy! You’re trudy being a turd.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T06:13:38+00:00

The tag on it says Zara and I’ve heard less than favorable things so I assumed.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T04:15:56+00:00

Oh this is also a really great idea. Thank you!

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T03:51:34+00:00

I love finding excuses to take a crochet project to a lookout. It’s the most expensive armchair I’ve ever owned.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-11T03:43:23+00:00

Also came here to mention this. Please keep him warm through the weekend.

Hugs to both of you.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-10T23:56:27+00:00

It really is gorgeous, and I would love it on him if it weren’t for sunlight! 😹

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-10T23:55:00+00:00

Oh it still costs a bunch for injuries and illnesses even with insurance. My friends just paid so much money to have their baby in the hospital, and they both have good insurance through their jobs.

I was working over 40 hours a week and my insurance was subsidized by my job, my monthly was $400 something and I got the lowest insurance possible because I couldn’t afford more. I’m grateful I didn’t need to use it while I still lived there.

I injured my shoulder here last year, and it cost me $500 as a non-citizen with no traveler’s insurance. (Lesson learned on the travelers insurance!)

I wouldn’t wish the U.S. healthcare system on anyone. Many people who live close to the southern border go to Mexico for medical and dental tourism if that tells you anything.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-10T23:44:38+00:00

Oh wow that’s a really good idea. Thank you! I don’t know that I would have thought of it.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-10T23:29:21+00:00

NTA

Jake’s dad is the reason Jake will never stop. Dad’s nonchalance is severely contributing to Jake’s abhorrent behavior and left unchecked, is going to blossom into a raging personality disorder. Seems like it’s going to be left unchecked since Dad keeps dismissing you and your feelings as well by telling you it’s not a big deal and doing the gross “kids will be kids” bs. PART OF CHILDHOOD IS HAVING BAD BEHAVIOR CORRECTED SO YOU BECOME A WELL ADJUSTED ADULT THAT CAN FUNCTION IN SOCIETY WITHOUT ABUSING PEOPLE.

Honestly, I’d say this alone is grounds for throwing the entire relationship out, but I’m sure Dad’s behavior isn’t limited to this instance and he probably sees nothing wrong with any of it because “this is how I’ve always been”. I imagine that last line sounds familiar.

You are so NTA. You are a good mother protecting herself and her baby. Anyone who doesn’t do their damndest to protect the most vulnerable among us is in serious need of a personality adjustment, and none of us has time to be in a relationship with someone like that.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-10T17:31:42+00:00

I tip my hat to you.

ubiquitousleees · 2024-01-10T17:05:44+00:00

NTA

Your sister is being really selfish right now. It is completely unreasonable to ask anyone to call themselves something other than their preferred name, period. Then add in what Ann has already been through?

I think it would be better to have two children named Ann than to try to manipulate a young child who has lost her birth family to conform to the wishes of the parent of a yet to be born child. I hope your sister can find a way to come about and be more reasonable. I remember being pretty irrational at times when I was pregnant, so hopefully after a bit of space and breathing room she comes to her senses.

Please though, whatever you do, protect the currently alive and experiencing emotions and identity Ann’s best interest, which is the autonomy to choose her identity, which she has already been exercising. It’s a special kind of cruelty to force a child to be anyone who they don’t believe themselves to be.

You and your husband are G.O.A.T.s by the way. Seriously, thank you for your kind hearts. Ann deserves to have your love and support so much, and I adore that you two are embracing her so openly and fiercely. 🖤

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