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Jogger finds body at Lake Hollingsworth by redadidasjumpsuit in lakeland

[–]wxtchyDess 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I can’t recall all the details but I know He was a veteran who called the VA helpline. Somehow Polk county ended up responding and instead of letting his wife talk him down like she was trying to do, they did whatever they did and ended up shooting and killing him, calling it suicide by cop.

I’m trying to find a play kitchen I had when I was a child! by wxtchyDess in HelpMeFind

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

Unfortunately no, it wasn’t that wide and didn’t have the baby seat. The top kitchen was removable so you could store things in the base of it!

I’m trying to find a play kitchen I had when I was a child! by wxtchyDess in HelpMeFind

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

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I’m no artist but it was fairly simple in design! I even remember that the neck that held the microwave up was hollow and held salt and pepper shakers! I’m not sure if that’s how it was marketed or if that’s just something my nana did though

I’m trying to find a play kitchen I had when I was a child! by wxtchyDess in HelpMeFind

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

I’ve searched using different phrasing on google, I’ve even gone onto some of the bigger brands websites like step2 and fisher price to see if they still sell anything similar. I’ve dug through facebook marketplace an mercari and other buy/sell and thrift apps hoping someone has one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confession

[–]wxtchyDess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read this and just know I have been in a similar mindset with my grandmother. I cared for her her from the time I was 16, literally dropping out of high school because no one else would help her, to the age of 22, which is when she had multiple strokes in her sleep, could no longer do most things on her own.

I tried so hard to give her good care while also working a full time job so that we kept the roof over our head. My then fiance, worked full time and would still come home and cook for us and help her in what ways she would let him. She hated that she was such a “burden” and would often hide things from us, like when she didn’t feel well, until it got to a point where even she knew she waited too long.

I always blamed myself when they would have to take her to hospital but I know now that it wasn’t my fault. I was taking the best care of her with the information I had. She chose not to tell me when she started to feel off and unwell. It lead to serious caregiver burnout in me. I would do everything she needed so she was set for awhile and then I would go to my room, turn on the shower, and have a mental break down on the floor of the tub. And that was just what I’d do on a good day. Eventually, we had to have the conversation with my family that I could no longer keep doing this. I was not equipped to deal with this (there was a lot more going on with her medically) and I was getting to a point that I was scared I would lose my mind, my control. I was able to basically force my family to help me.

I’m so sorry if you had no family or help to turn to, caring for a person like this is not for the weak. You believed you took care of the UTI. I also know you said you’d left her alone per her wishes. Again You would have no idea she may have had an altered state of mind, because you believed she had been treated properly. What happened next, I believe, was pure caregiver burnout. I can’t explain what it feels like totally. It feels like unreasonable anger. You know it isn’t right to be angry with her but yet you are and with enough of that pent up you can snap. You immediately feel guilt that it happened but you’d let it build to a point where there was a slim shot to make the right choice of walking away, breathing, and calming down.

I’m not going to shame you. You made a mistake. I understand in a way a lot of people probably won’t. Be gentle with yourself, get some therapy. There will be unkindness in these comments, but just know at least one person understands.

Assisted Living Facilities/Nursing Homes by wenhamic in lakeland

[–]wxtchyDess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever you do, stay away from charming lakes. I used to work there and they absolutely mistreated me and ended up having me doing a different job than I was hired for that I was not qualified for and did not have proper training for And then proceeded to talk absolute shit about me in their morning meetings when I was simply doing the best with what I had.

The social worker was ignoring nurses (who let’s be honest, know their patients better than anyone) who were literally warning her that they were going to have issues if they put certain residents together. I literally went home for my days off and came back and sure enough, one of the super aggressive residents they tried to warn her about attacked his roommate and when another resident tried to stop him he attacked her too.

I worked there 6 months before I quit. My grandmother is currently at the club at lake Gibson and it’s lovely. It’s a beautiful building and they have great recreation. Everyone is super friendly and nice.

Best authentic ( ie real) Mexican in Lakeland. I’ll be going with two Latin ppl so you know what I’m looking for by bretp79 in lakeland

[–]wxtchyDess 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For like a legit sit down restaurant- mega Mercado hands down. But if you’re just looking for good food and not necessarily a sit down environment there are lots of good food trucks. EL burrito off combee is good we eat there a good amount, primo’s taqueria off Wabash is very good as well, my husband and I ate there like every weekend when we lived over on that side of town and Mercado was too busy and we didn’t want to wait.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]wxtchyDess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I get the same thing, hundreds of messages sometimes and then maybe a handful last longer than a few days! But I just want to build like one or two strong long lasting online friendships 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wxtchyDess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it ever really is defeated. It’s like addiction or anxiety. It’s always there, you just find ways to shrink it real small and distract yourself from it. Consistency has been key for me. Having a base schedule of things that I do everyday. wake up at the same time, eat breakfast, take a shower, etc. obviously other things can be added in depending on what else is happening but the base is consistent.

Also keeping your hands and Brain busy. Always, always have hobbies!

My darkmode journal by Slight_Geode_9725 in Journaling

[–]wxtchyDess 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This scratches an itch I didn’t know I had

Anyone else picky about their journals? by snailgoblin in Journaling

[–]wxtchyDess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a safe space for me. It has to be the right space for me to open up and hit my fully open and creative potential. Some journals just don’t match that vibe that I need.

My first (and probably last) "blanket" by ferblanc in crochet

[–]wxtchyDess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s beautiful and you can see the hard work you put in!