"Forward!" KH | "Do Something!" MO | LGBTQIA; former conservative | Book slut, horror newbie, "electronic wraith" | My jams are reading, writing, & football.
@amcampbell84
I would have told anybody else in my circumstances (first marriage) that what they were going through was abuse. But didn't see it for myself until a year or two after the divorce. The brain does weird things to protect itself. I hope you are healing.
I have two words that I have difficulty speaking out loud. They make me tongue-tied, and I have to pronounce them slowly to even get them out.
Rural.
Particularly.
Do you have any difficult words to say?
@madmags100
@drjenwolkin
I told someone the other day about being bipolar. And she was horrified. "You mean...like full-blown?" Well...some days, yes. I regretted saying anything to her. But I hate the stigma and try to make everything all right...even when I'm rapid cycling or hearing things.
@teresa_simpson_
@amcampbell84
Yes, I agree. My second marriage -- made in a mania-fueled bipolar episode -- was much the same as the first. It seemed normal. Many years later, after much in the way of personal growth and stability, I am with someone who treats me well and my needs are equal to his own.
@mightbeautistic
O. M. G.
My daughter, newly diagnosed as ASD, has been telling me I have a lot of autistic traits. You keep posting them.
Y'all may be on to something.
@ayakkhalid
Good for you!!! It's a nice feeling when you get your mental/emotional legs under you. Psych admissions serve a purpose, and I've been (for lack of better word) grateful for them in the past. But I'm glad they've been in the past a while.
Was sitting in Starbucks, writing a letter to my cousin when I started to tell her about the philosophy class I'm taking. Then I realized! It's almost 1 p.m.! Time for my class! No earbuds to use, no way to log in from my phone. So I rushed home, ran upstairs, logged in.
@TheaLanden
I despise those nasty apples.
I once told an ex to NOT by Borden milk because it was very expensive, but to get the store brand.
He came home with Borden because there was nothing "called store brand."
@JessupShannon
When I worked and was basically a single mom in a small, religious, conservative town in IN, my daughter would walk from our apartment to the library or to my friend's house to hang out. People said walking through our tiny downtown in shorts was "being like a prostitute." Damn!
@Bec_Shrader
As someone who only saw two of my babies on ultrasound before they passed, I had a sonographer who was very empathetic with me and made me feel seen and not alone at a very difficult time in my pregnancy with twins. Thank you for what you do. You are heaven sent.
@ItsEmilyKaty
Dear God, yes. This. I called myself a chameleon - adapting to any new situation because I thought I was supposed to. No wonder I had ulcers and upset stomachs all the time. I was masking to the extreme.
@JillMarieRichar
So many times as a kid (and even as an adult), I was in sheer terror and tears that I had committed the unpardonable sin because of my intrusive thoughts. Brain chemisty can suck.
@MrsRieB
Thank you for this.
Also, shaming a person with a mental illness for questioning medication or wanting more input to their treatment by saying, "That's typical (name illness) behavior" and dismissing them needs to stop.
We, too, can have legitimate questions about our treatment.
@ThatEricAlper
"Gloria" by Laura Branigan. I always sing along at the top of my lungs. Unless I'm at work, in which case I quite animatedly just mouth the words at my desk.
@RoryOCleary
I'm sorry you had to deal with that, Rory. When I was new to insulin, I was embarrassed at "shooting up" in public. But bathrooms are icky; I *need* the med; and if people don't like seeing me prep my insulin, etc., then by golly, they can jolly well quit staring. UGH.
@MorrisonBeth
That's horrible!
My child's school included everybody in everything - in any way that they could participate. That was 20 years ago. I'd hate to think things have gone so far backwards.
Poor little guy.
@adamfare1996
Neither do I. I understand a push for it -- continuity of care in a medical setting perhaps; or 3 days on/4 days off. But end of shift can be a time for more mistakes as exhaustion sets in, and there may not be time for enough sleep for the following morning's refreshment.
@TheAmberPicota
I'm so sorry that happened to her! I will pray she has peace and good sleep unmarred by bad dreams and anxiety. I will pray for your mama heart, too, because I understand the rage that comes when we see our children hurt.
@StevijoPayne
@jdlovitz
I got a compliment while wearing my Stacey Abrams shirt the other day. In a Georgia bbq joint no less! My Putin in drag shirt, at a different establishment, was not as well received.
@gggirl924
Extremely. When people on disability have their services cut off while they wait on their money to come in, it's not right that Trump gets a big break on something that he rightfully has to pay and has money for.
@genalea_barker
I’m a large women and wear shorts or sleeveless dresses in public despite my large legs and arms. What really messes me up is my mouth- upper plate broke before Covid and I haven’t had it replaced. I miss smiling.
@colleen_eileen
We had someone that would do that with yogurt. Kept in desk drawer. No fridge. Eaten days later. She also ate used tea bags.
She was...interesting.
@RoryOCleary
Today in nutrition class, they taught us about resistant starches - and cooking/cooling our potatoes, noodles, etc before consuming them in their final form.
I was so smug because I already knew what they were because of you teaching.
Thanks for the gold star today!
@AutisticCallum_
My husband has long claimed that I need hearing aides. I've been tested multiple times, scored well, and was finally told that I have an auditory processing disorder by a doctor. Felt affirmed by that.
So...I get tired of telling my husband which ones of you I follow are the authors, the cooks, the diabetic counselors, the neurodivergent. Mostly, "This person I follow who..." so from now on, y'all are just my friends. Okay? Okay.
@H_Hill_DPT2B
Yes. And how our pastors counseled us in marriage that we wives were to submit to our husbands (lack of) desire even if our higher needs were not met? We were suspect in our morals for wanting sex more frequently. Not nearly meek & submissive enough.
@EdgeOErin1
LOL! At cardiac rehab, one of the techs asked how many pairs of sneakers I have because I have so many different colors. I said not as many as Imelda, then had to explain to the young creature what an Imelda was. Sigh.
@emilykmay
I love that woman and still feel bereft at her passing. She helped me know I wasn't going to hell for having questions, for leaving church, and having doubts.
Just deleted about 400 people who were following me. Mostly bots and people I wasn't following for some reason. Not that I have to. But I was feeling bleah and overcome with "why me?" so yeah.
@kellyjmccracken
Good for you! I started a new job at my company when I was 58. Not by choice and I was so flustered. But you know what? I've still got it! And so do you! Celebrate for sure. Make him take you out somewhere nice. :)
@TheCleftonTwain
I love it when a judge gets creative with sentencing and makes the punishment fit the crime. I have often thought that everyone should have a stint as a retail or restaurant worker in their career background to teach them to be better humans when they are out in the wild.
@ronsterd89
My dad used to crumble & fry the meat, drain off most of the fat, sprinkle some garlic, salt &pepper in the pan, add some flour to coat the meat, then add milk to make a gravy. Put on top of toast. Inelegantly called hamburger gravy, it's similar to SOS made with chipped beef.
@TAR_Kirk
@TeaRoseRock
It goes down incrementally.
The first time by half. Then half of that, so you're only 1/4 dead.
Half of that, 1/8 dead.
And so on and so on unless you just end it all to not be the speck of infinity that you are becoming.
@ladymitopinion
@arbs63
My daughter was ostracized at our church, too, for wearing black and claiming to be a Christian Goth. She wasn't allowed to participate in certain things. Meanwhile, other teens in the youth group were having sex and getting drunk. But it didn't "show".
@CarissasNewLife
Sending some deconstructing-Christian-fueled Mom love to you. I learn a great deal from you & am proud of all that you do to overcome the negativity & trauma in your life. You are an overcomer in the most raw & beautiful ways.
These are authors whose books you need in your life:
@arcarver87
(Inspector Stone Mysteries, Oakhurst Murders, & more)
@JackCanis
(Ordinary World, The Unsung Hero, & more)
@eh_wilde
(The Memories of Eskar Wilde)
MG Mason (Phobetor's Children, & Salmonweird series)
@DavidKonrad24
Even severely damaged books are difficult for me to throw away. But I'm not too bad about giving them away, donating them, or trading them in at used bookstores.
@AutisticCallum_
This!
I'm basically retired, have no work stress, and nothing much that I *have* to do in any given day, yet I often feel overwhelmed anyway. Even if I'm having a good time with people I love, though, I'm still easily overwhelmed & have to take a day or two to regroup.
Executive FUNCTION today: Bought the groceries. Put them away. Prepared the dinner from scratch. Put it in the oven. Rinsed the prep dishes. Set the time. Took the dogs outside. Waiting on things to finish cooking. House smells lovely. Husband is happy. I'm happy. Please clap!
@EliMcCann
Wow! That's some total judgement going on right there.
Of course, you feel totally ashamed and will go get him another piece, right?
RIGHT?!?
Have you ever dreamed about people you've only met online? I was in a play last night with several Twitter friends. When we weren't acting, we were saving the world from space aliens.
@BunAndLeggings
My 38yo fondly remembers the nights I put blankets in the bathtub, lots of pillows, and gave her books to read while I listened to the radio on the floor beside her.
I was terrified of storms/tornadoes when she was little and prepared for the possibility hours before it got bad.
@LFrostWrites
80 year old mixing bowls that are the same kind my grandmother used when I was growing up as a kid. My parents bought the set from an antique store for me as a 30th birthday present. I love them.
So, I finally admitted to my therapist last night that of all my writing I do/have done in my life, I consider my correspondence habit the most important.
I also told him I don't necessarily write to get published.
So...uhm...am I still a writer?
@adamfare1996
My mother had lupus and fibromyalgia. Headaches all the time. She'd work, take part in the household. I knew it was "bad" whenever she'd take to her bed or almost cry. I always wished I could take her pain away when I was young, but never could.
@adamfare1996
I had a meltdown at work once when told we would be team-building in an escape room situation. I absolutely refused. Got some weird interactions about it, but the idea of being in something called an "escape room" with a bunch of people did not sit well with me.
@nps_rrt
@EthanHawk117
That was my first King novel. I've read it, listened to it on Audible (excellent narration), and watched the TV adaptation. So thought-provoking.
@HollyStallcup
@Zoey_Granitz
Markers, blank index cards, stickers: make coupons for friends & family members.
Kraft wrapping paper, poster paints, brushes or hands: Decorate your own wrapping paper with handprints or tree designs.
Hot cocoa with candy canes to stir with & watch the original Grinch show.
@carrchristmas
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Hadn't heard the term before. Found this article on Medium which describes me as a child and now 50+ years on:
@UnCagedCritique
Storage units, with time and support, can be whittled down to spare rooms, then closets, then a suitcase, then a backpack, and finally...a wallet with just pictures to remind you of what you've overcome. I wish that for you, C.
@nathaliejacoby1
In terms of adopting from a shelter, yes. But my daughter actually picks them up from the streets, cleans them up, gets them vetted, and finds them homes. She's a true rescuer. (Also, three that showed up at her house still live with her years later.)
@AutisticCoach_
When I am frozen in place - unable to decide on a course of action. Something as simple as taking a bath - my fav way to relax - can be too daunting and seem impossible to do. I will plan and undo plans over and over and just continue to sit in my chair - mind swirling.
Okay.
I've signed up for/been accepted to a MeetUp group at a local bookstore that meets every Saturday for an hour to knit/crochet, & socialize. I am a subpar knitter, very self-conscious about my appearance to others, and haven't socialized beyond chitchat with baristas +
@unsafeturtle
I can say Oh my God, but I cringe when I hear "God damn it" and will almost never say it. I also can't say "Jesus Christ" as a curse word, though I can say "Oh, Jesus" when I'm shocked into a sudden prayer.
I've been awake since 5 a.m. - but was fast asleep by 8:15 last night, so that makes sense. Still sore and moving slowly from yesterday's procedure, and I just noticed I still have all my wrist bands on. Just so you know: I'm a fall risk and I'm allergic to penicillin.
Need some good reads? Check out these authors:
@JackCanis
(Unsung Hero, Ordinary World)
@arcarver87
(Inspector Stone series, The Oakhurst Murders)
@eh_wilde
(The Memories of Eskar Wilde)
@EdgeOErin1
(Way of the Hatchet, Odin's Tillit)
@RGRyan777
(Snapshots At St. Arbuck's)
My husband's mom passed away on Christmas Eve 41 years ago. Since then, until he married me, he's rarely celebrated the holiday, preferring to treat it as nothing special. So the fact that he's out shopping for stocking stuffers for me right now is a testament of his love to me.
I read a lot of books.
I BUY a lot more...with every intention of reading them.
At over 3K audio/ebooks, that's not likely to happen before I die.
Also, I often buy books that I know I will not read because I just want to support the author.
It's buying art for the joy of it.
@Grommit56
Shhhh...don't tell the HOA...but that's exactly what we are doing in our backyard this year. It isn't much, but there's a little habitat for overwintering bees, fireflies, and moths. Maybe a few lizards and toads.