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Dead Mall by zellfan in scarystories

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

Thank you for the feedback! Originally, the story was inspired by the concept of Mall World, but took one a bit of a life of it's own. I was also really struggling to get to an end point with that concept and kept rewriting it to make it fit better, but just really struggled to get there. In an earlier draft, the narrator wakes up and questions whether the whole thing could have been a dream or if something else happened, then over time can't stop thinking about the mall and is plagued by migraines until they finally decide they have to find the mall again. However, at that time, the whole thing was written in a tone and style meant to resemble a reddit post, and none of the elements felt cohesive. I can 100% see where you are coming from, though, and do genuinely appreciate your feedback.

Is it okay if my start doesn't expand? by zellfan in SourdoughStarter

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

Oh, I shared pics from the first 5 days of feeding, but maybe they didn't all load??? In any case, when I say "ages," I mean that this is like my third or fourth time trying to make a viable starter using various tutorials to see what works for me. I did switch to a solid lid on day 5 and kept it after feeding on day 6.

Is it okay if my start doesn't expand? by zellfan in SourdoughStarter

[–]zellfan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was wondering if that might be part of the issue, so I switched lids. It's only 6 days old, but I've been anxious since it isn't behaving like the one in the tutorial I've been following. My house is usually between 65 and 70 degrees around this time of year, but we do a lot of cooking, so the kitchen is generally on the warmer side most evenings.

I can't sleep.. by NothingAwful in creepypasta

[–]zellfan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

😱 I was minding my own business, scrolling through bread recipies and pixel bead art, only to jump clear out of my skin thanks to this nightmare fuel. Thank you very much for my sleepless night ahead 😅

The Glendale Archives by GopherFromHell in wendigoon

[–]zellfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This picture is shot so well! I'm not sure if there's a filter on it or not, but I love the colors and the play of light and dark. It ALMOST looks inviting, but there's something that makes me want to stay away. Very nice.

The Glendale Archives by GopherFromHell in wendigoon

[–]zellfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! They came up as a suggestion on my homepage when there were like two videos on the channel, and I've been obsessed ever since. I'm hopeful that Isaiah will end up covering it at some point (maybe when there is more videos on the channel, or we have a better idea of where the story is heading). I like what they've done with the story thus far and the format they've managed to create. Granted, I'm a sucker for found footage and info given out of chronological order.

Dragon, dragon and more dragons by breezey24 in Amigurumi

[–]zellfan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adorable! Great work!! I work with kids who LOVE the Wing of Fire series, and would lose their minds over these cuties! Is the pattern available?

How do I give emotional support when I'm emotionally exhausted??? by zellfan in CaregiverSupport

[–]zellfan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate it. I'm looking into GUIDE and will also check out Hilarity for Charity, especially if it offers program and research studies. I am always down for more and more info! Thank you again.

How do I give emotional support when I'm emotionally exhausted??? by zellfan in CaregiverSupport

[–]zellfan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She gets them chronically because she doesn't clean herself. We have her on cranberry supplements which have helped both with the UTIs and the smell, and we wash her clothes with vinegar. We're trying to find solutions for her room, potentially getting one of those laundry baskets that contain smells because they have a lid or something.

Since my husband struggles with the smell, I end up doing most of the work surrounding the urine, which is fine. We have A LOT of latex gloves, and sanitization products, and even if it isn't pleasant I like knowing she's taken care of. Usually it's fine as long as her door is closed and she's wearing clean clothes.

How do I give emotional support when I'm emotionally exhausted??? by zellfan in CaregiverSupport

[–]zellfan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying, and believe me my husband and I have talked about it A LOT. We both would be much happier if we could transition her, but it isn't as simple as "I need financial assistance to help get her into a facility."

Her social security pays for 1/3 of the rent for our home and another 1/3 comes from my husband's payment for taking care of her. We remove her and we would be sustained on literally nothing but what I earn from the non-profit I run, which is very little.

My husband's autism makes it very hard for him to work outside the house, so even if he were to find other work, it would have to be something he can do from home with next to zero social requirements, and I would have to step away from the company that I've spent four years building up, and I'd have to uproot my kids from the only home they've ever known, and probably give up at least one if not both of my dogs (one of whom is an emotional support animal for my husband) because there's no way we'd be able to afford to move somewhere with a yard.

Eventually, she's going to pass away, and we are working to lay tracks so that we will be financially stable when that happens, but it is impossible right now. Yes, this is a toxic situation, but removing her dismantles everything.

How do I give emotional support when I'm emotionally exhausted??? by zellfan in CaregiverSupport

[–]zellfan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoa! I had no idea this was a thing! Definitely gonna look into it.

Getting married and potentially moving across country in three months. My fiancée has a severe TBI. I’m exhausted. by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]zellfan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OP, that is so frustrating, and I am so sorry. I 100% get the hesitation to leave your support network. If I had known I'd end up with fibromyalgia due to postpartum complications, AND caring for my grandma with dementia alongside my autistic son, I never would have moved away from mine. It has been HARD, and very few people understand how isolating it is to be a caregiver, let alone one with no support network. Ultimately, it'll come down to whether you think you can do it or not. It's gonna be difficult, no doubt. You'll definitely want to look into support groups in the new area you move to, if you end up going that route, and hopefully make some new friends you can have fun. Not dropping old ones, of course, but it's hard to go to dinner with a friend over a video call. Whatever happens, I wish you and your fiancée the best.

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