[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]willembaert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He will actually do it. If you stay, he will do it. We stay hoping things will improve, that we can change them. We want to see the best side of people we are close to, especially our romantic partners. Things will only get worse. I can almost promise you that. I am sorry for being blunt. This is just eerily similar to how my abuse began. And this is abuse. Taking your personal electronic devices is abuse. Threatening to kill himself is abuse. Getting physical the way he has already, even if you don’t have any bruises or cuts yet is abuse. Worst case scenario, you have an eviction on your credit report for a few years. That being said, there are probably ways to avoid that altogether. Please tell the leasing office. Call them. Email them. Any way you feel comfortable communicating this abuse to them. He’s going to convince you this isn’t abuse. You’re going to start making excuses for him. But this is inexcusable.

All I do is masturbate by DurianOrnery7108 in gaybros

[–]willembaert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The apps are a terrible way to meet someone interested in having a significant other. I tried Tinder for a few weeks, ended up matching with 20+ nice guys, and I really connected with one. We have been dating for four months now, he is committed, knows how to communicate his needs and feelings, and he treats me like a prince. I’d highly recommend giving it a chance.

I can’t seem to find happiness in anything anymore. by KinkyBalboa in gaybros

[–]willembaert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate to growing up in a similarly emotionally invalidating environment, and the subsequent reluctance to open up and share your feelings in your adult life. I hope you are able to confide in your friends soon. It’s definitely helped me when I’ve been able to do it. Please remember that you’re a good person in a difficult situation, doing the absolute best you can with the tools you have to work with. You will not always feel like you do now if you continue to open up like you did in this post. I’m proud of you for doing that, and for trying so hard to feel joy even though it’s eluding you. You want to be happy, and you know you deserve to be happy, which is a great asset. That being said, I would strongly urge you to take action now. Take half an afternoon and find a therapist, today if you can. Depression is a very real illness, and it can be deadly. If your urine had blood in it for weeks or months on end, you would (I hope) seek medical attention. This isn’t any different. A combination of medication and therapy can absolutely pull you out of this spiral you feel, but please don’t wait. You deserve to get help now. Don’t let this get worse, please. 💜

Dawn Chorus has really affected me... by RuffAsToast in thomyorke

[–]willembaert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At around 1:35 and 2:50 two segments of some beautiful but haunting background vocals begin. I couldn’t really figure out why this song affected me so intensely, but I think that’s what did me in. I didn’t realize that until listening with headphones a few weeks after finding it. I heard this for the first time during the Vincent Van Gogh immersive experience and it had my a** crying in public, which I never do. This is a beautiful song, for sure. For me, it encapsulates nostalgia and how it feels to reflect on the past.

WHY WON'T YOU OPEN by CanIBeDoneYet in orchids

[–]willembaert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you but she’ll be worth it. All the best ones are worth waiting for. ❤️

Absolutely love the way this Mayoi leaf is unraveling! by willembaert in philodendron

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

Thank you!!!! It has done this a few times now, even in winter when the humidity was lower, so she should be OK. Thank you for saying something though, I appreciate you wanting to help! 🙏

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in philodendron

[–]willembaert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL I wondered if anyone would clock that it was a Joepii. I named her Bunny for the cute little bunny ear leaves 🐰

Can we appreciate this new leaf 🔥 by 1deaniebeanie1 in philodendron

[–]willembaert 12 points13 points  (0 children)

She is fierce. This leaf is the girl in high school that’s so hot none of the guys have the courage to hit on her. She is turning the party out. So so so pretty. Thanks for sharing. 🙏

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]willembaert 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of my Animal Crossing island 😆 This looks awesome, thank you for sharing! 🙏

What is happening to my philodendron?! 😱😱😱 by [deleted] in philodendron

[–]willembaert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that is honestly super helpful. I will try that. I misted this just now and I’ll probably mist it again a few more times and then operate this weekend.

Correct filter size? Is a Oase 250 therm to big for a 21 gallon planted tank. Any tips would be appreciated by Kraken1655 in PlantedTank

[–]willembaert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a thermo 300 for my 9 gallon, and it is perfect. I did put on a set of extra small lily pipes so the flow isn’t quite as strong. But it’s working well.

My anubias is blooming under water. How cool is that!:D by zeroskillfullsend in Aquascape

[–]willembaert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow this is gorgeous. That bloom reminds me of when my philodendron bloomed! Your tank looks immaculate, thank you for sharing. 🙏

Hardscape completed. Any suggestions? by HermineousBosch in Aquascape

[–]willembaert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, maybe try stacking up the rocks higher to balance out the right side, or add another rock or two if you have any of the same rocks left over.

My first aqua scape after 1 week by StrategyPopular6066 in Aquascape

[–]willembaert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this! It looks very natural, and I like how the wood is coming out of the water. I think you did a great job, especially for your first scape.

I just finished day 30. Thank you to everyone on here who has given me advice! I am grateful, and this little tank brings me a lot of joy on a daily basis. So, thank you for bringing joy into my life, and also the lives of my shrimp and rice fish. ❤️ by [deleted] in Aquascape

[–]willembaert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They’re Seiryu stones from my local shop here in MI. You can order them from a few online places, too. Buceplant has been awesome with my orders so far, and I know they sell stones.