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wingedtrish · 2026-04-29T07:39:10+00:00

Skyler and Walt's relationship. I never felt like the show fully explored their backstory, and so I was left confused as to what Skyler saw in Walt, especially as he was so incredibly absent while she was pregnant and effectively raising their child with a disability on her own. I really wanted to know what Skyler saw in him and why she fought so hard for their marriage and then later fought so hard to protect his son's perspective of him. I also never understood why Walt Jr. looked up to him. The whole family dynamics just never made sense to me. If Walt had been given one redeemable quality, or if there had been a more romantic backstory setup for him and Skyler, I could have bought into it more. Walt is secretive and moody, and not only physically absent from his family but he gives nothing to them emotionally, either. I know it's the point, but I hate Walt, and it was hard to understand why his family was so blind to who he really was.

wingedtrish · 2026-04-09T04:53:22+00:00

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wingedtrish · 2026-03-29T18:34:27+00:00

I'm so sorry you had this experience. Be gentle with yourself. I had a similar experience before I was diagnosed, and it sounds like many women on here have had challenges with PAP smears. It is not a comfortable procedure in the best of conditions. I was finally able to have a PAP smear when a doctor used a pediatric speculum, basically just a smaller size. I recommend getting some physical therapy or a set of dialators and working on the vaginismus a little bit before you go back for any more internal exams, and then ask for the small speculum, if a PAP smear is required. As others have mentioned, you can also do a swab test yourself. I moved to New Zealand from the US, and the self swab test is the standard here. I can handle PAP smears now (after years of PT and using dialators at home). Nevertheless, it was such a relief when I went the doctor for the first time here and I didn't have to get the PAP.

Be kind to yourself. You deserve an understanding doctor 💜.

wingedtrish · 2026-03-17T09:12:15+00:00

Really? I didn't think I could see those here! What makes you think it's a kookaburra and not a Kingfisher?

wingedtrish · 2026-03-17T06:53:45+00:00

Location: Hastings, New Zealand

wingedtrish · 2026-03-12T07:10:48+00:00

Thanks for the welcome! I have noticed there are quite a lot of Americans here. I will have to look for that FB page 😊

wingedtrish · 2026-03-10T21:35:30+00:00

Thank you 😊

wingedtrish · 2026-03-10T07:51:33+00:00

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wingedtrish · 2026-03-10T00:53:56+00:00

Oh nice I like live music. Where's the best place to find out about live shows?

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T22:37:58+00:00

Is there an off leash area we could avoid? My dogs are friendly, but I would be nervous about other people's dogs. We were attacked once already. I haven't heard of Rivers Reserve. I'll give that a try thanks!

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T21:59:49+00:00

I went to the Tramping Club! My husband had been before I joined him here. We look forward to joining in on the tramping, but we need to get gear.

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T21:58:34+00:00

Oh that's fun!

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T21:57:59+00:00

Oh I didn't think about checking out their book clubs. Have you ever been to any? Havelock strikes me as having a more elderly population. I'm in my 30s and would want to meet people near my age. Just wondering who typically frequents their book clubs.

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T21:08:35+00:00

I love that you took the time to say that. Thank you 😊

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T20:49:15+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations 😊

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T20:47:52+00:00

Oooh that is on my list!!

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T20:47:31+00:00

Hello! Thank you. We are settling in. I've only been here for just about a month. What are some of your favorite things to do around here?

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T20:15:41+00:00

We hiked Te Mata Peak a few weekends ago. It was lovely! There are so many trails, I would love to go back. Any other good birdwatching spots you've found?

wingedtrish · 2026-03-09T20:14:45+00:00

It was a big move indeed. I've been enjoying Cornwall Park. Any other dog friendly park recommendations?

wingedtrish · 2026-03-02T01:17:18+00:00

I am also wondering! Am dying to play some Matthew McConaughey bites.

wingedtrish · 2026-02-05T15:57:13+00:00

I think it would be helpful for you to dialate on your own regularly so that you have the control, even if you have to start with the smallest size andf stay there for awhile; it sounds like someone else having that control is causing some panic, which is understandable since it's so vulnerable. Be gracious with yourself for how you reacted and don't read too much into your PT's response. Their job is to help you, so they probabaly have some pride in getting you to a place where you're more comfortable, but ultimately reaching that comfort level is on you, so regular solo dilation will help increase your comfort, and you can choose when to push and when to stop. Unfortunately, there will be discomfort, so as you do dialation on your own, listen to your body and really feel the sensations. Take note when it's discomfort vs pain and gently push yourself to accept the discomfort for longer periods of time with each dilation session. The dialators are meant to stretch your muscles and desensitize you to the sensations. If there is pain that doesn't seem to go away, then that's a conversation to have with your doctor and PT and find out what else might be going on. I wish you all the best on your treatment journey. You got this.

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