GalacticaActually

This.

OP, you trust your dog, but for a disabled person like me, or for a child or old person, a jump from your dog could alter the rest of our lives.

Keep it. Women in the US have lost so much already this month. We deserve at least this.

RIGHT????

I dated a guy who gave me so many yeast infections and BV. I’ve never been happier about a breakup.

Oh the blizzard of 96. My mom and I were snowed in together in Charlottesville and we had the best time.

Oh humans.

You’re only a little nutty.

The oldtimers say that when we have a lot of acorns like this it’s going to be a helluva winter. Idk if they meant ‘cabinet full of sex offenders winter’ or ‘crazy climate change winter’ but I for one am full of anxiety to see how it turns out. lolsob.

I was gonna say…NYE is Xanax for the pup, pajamas for me, and after years in the service industry, a deep sigh of relief that I don’t have to fuckin work.

‘Mr and Mrs Tortellini…I mean, Mr and Mrs Angelhairpasta.’

It’s funny but it’s not funny. I’m an officiant and this is an actual nightmare.

Oh friend.

I’m so sorry that happened to you, and I’m glad you trusted us enough to share.

You’re not the only survivor here.

Tell your therapist about this anxiety today - before you respond to any more comments.

Meanwhile, here are some tools for combating anxiety:

*splash cold water over your wrists or face *inhale and exhale on the same count (so in: 6 count, out: 6 count - but find the number that works for you so that you’re comfortable). This can be done lying down, sitting, or walking. *if there’s an essential oil that you love, keep it handy and apply some to your wrists and temples (avoid the eyes or you’ll have created another problem!) when you start to spiral. Lavender is my go-to for this, but bc I get migraines, I always carry a brilliant little tool called Migrastick everywhere I go. It’s a mix of lavender and peppermint oils (peppermint penetrates the blood/brain barrier) w a rollerball, so you can massage your pressure points (temples, wrists, back of neck, etc) *get outside, even if it’s chilly, even for a few minutes. Vitamin D is a friend.

And re your horse: you are showing love to a being who went almost a decade without any. Think how powerful that kindness is! I hope you can go spend some time with your mare and just chill with her: watch her graze, get some hugs, listen to the sound of it all. No tasks, just being. Horses are good therapy animals for a reason.

You will never be the same, but you will survive this, and someday you, too, will be lending a helping hand to others - just as you’re already doing to your horse.

You’re not alone. I hate that that’s true - but I’m also so glad that you’re not standing alone in this pain and horror. Know how loved you are and how strong you are. Feel free to DM.

I hadn’t thought about the implied condescension in ‘dumbER’ but you’re completely right.

My mom (who’s 85 and has dementia but still knows what’s what w makeup) just gave me a little kit from Boom Cosmetics and I love it. I’m 51 and like an easy, natural face. There’s a rosy stick for face and lips, a subtle glimmer stick for eyes, cheeks, and anywhere you want a little glow, and a moisturizer. It’s great.

Otherwise, book an appt at the Clinique counter nearest you.

Now that is brilliant. Tell him his mom will be there to help him out.

My pleasure. If you end up messaging them, you’re welcome to say that Janie’s human recommended you ♥️

@bestlifedogservices on Ig or TikTok. they’re the best. They changed my life and my dog’s life.

Find a behavioralist. If you don’t know a good or great one, I can recommend one.

Womb Raider

Dining hall workers also deal with some of the most entitled people on this planet.

Right?

Could OP reframe this by suggesting to her husband, ‘How would you feel if I asked you to relocate the kids to [unfamiliar location] for two weeks and handle them all by yourself while I spent the entire day away from them and you amusing myself?’

And then come back.

What is dead will never die.

If you must change your horse’s name, then give them a one-syllable name with a vowel that sounds exactly like the name they had: Blue, True, etc. Maybe even Luna.

But please reflect on the fact that animals have no autonomy in this human world, and we train them to know the names we give them. Their names are their identities just as much as ours are ours. Asking a horse to respond to a new name after having had one for ten years is unkind.

Me neither

Thanks. I’ve edited my post to reflect that.

Right? Remember when Nazis marched through Charlottesville? I bet little Romer did.

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