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I was a kid and remember wondering why the news was acting like it was her fault. My dad actually thought about moving the family out of the country, because “if Clinton couldn’t stay faithful to his wife, how could he stay faithful to the nation?”
It’s like they’ve forgotten we already knew Clinton is a predator
She is unfortunately having other medical problems. The steroid either isn’t working anymore or she forgets that she isn’t in pain/expects certain touches to be painful, I’m not sure which.
This cat has my whole heart. Like if soul mates could be pets, she’s mine.
Thank you for sharing, and understanding the struggle with giving our little loved ones the life and death they deserve. I’m sorry that you had to make that choice, but I’m glad that you had the strength to do so for her.
I think about my grandfather often since my little Ami has shown the same symptoms he had. I’ve always been so grateful that by the time the end came for him, it was quick, and I know that’s what he would have wanted. Perhaps that’s the view I need to keep for her
I had a cat with dementia when I was a kid, she didn’t make it past 7 years old. Now I have a 16yo cat who is starting to show the same signs. Today she nearly ran out of the house when I got home, and didn’t seem to recognize me. It’s rough.
She’s curled up next to me rn, but I’m still thinking those hard thoughts like when do I make the choice to put her to sleep? I’m not ready for that, maybe never will be, but she’s always been a very frightened cat and she doesn’t deserve to feel more frightened because of dementia.
Honestly, I may have gotten lucky because I didn’t need to do much rust removal. Took them outside and hosed them down, then got to work removing the burnt in bits and evening out the seasoning. Took me about two afternoons per pan. One of the pans is definitely an antique, so I haven’t used it because it might have lead in it
Wiki article regarding the virus
Clues by Sam - Aug 11th 2025
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If I knew how to count I’d have solved it in under three minutes 😅
Inb4 South Park makes a sequel to the Night of the Living Homeless with a presidential twist
My grocery store sells kratom and kava drinks next to the energy drinks. It’s insane to me, there’s no indication of the intoxicating effects or the risk of addiction on the cans
Definitely one that would be funny without Heathcliff
When I bought my house I discovered a treasure trove of old cast iron pans in the (very modern) oven. They all looked like this and smelled like rancid oil. It was not fun to deal with lol
I love that! There’s a park in Florida (Myakka) that probably looks nothing now like it did when I was a child, but it’s what I think of when I call myself a “child of the swamp”. Like, that’s what I’m made of and that’s who I am despite being away from the swamps for decades.
Anyway, thank you for sharing this post! I live on the opposite side of Montana now, but you definitely got me thinking that’ll make a nice road trip before the summer ends
Also the grouse pic is amazing! Have you ever seen a lek?
my thought-carousel is devouring my soul
Hah! That’s such an apt description! There’s a song with the lyrics “sick cycle carousel”, that I have used to describe the spiral to my therapist. I might have to steal your phrase now xD
There’s definitely some freedom to living alone, and it’s amazing that you live in a city that has resources. I know you’re worried, but everything you’ve said in this post makes me think you’ll do quite well with this new part of your life. I’m rooting for you :)
Do libraries in Vienna also hold workshops and such? My local has a makerspace, and every quarter they will hold workshops to teach people how to use a sewing machine or 3-D printer. If nothing else it’s really interesting to go and observe these events.
I’ve been afraid to even tell anyone in real life that I have the disorder, because people always think narcissistic or anti-social when they hear “personality disorder”. And, to be honest, I wasn’t very aware of cluster C myself until I was diagnosed. I’m glad it’s rare, because it’s a very difficult thing to yearn for deep connections and never feel worthy of them. Although, it is nice to know there are others who understand the fear-patterned thoughts
Anyway, you’ve got this! And feel free to reply here or dm if you need an internet stranger to cheer you on through something
I solved the daily Clues by Sam (Aug 9th 2025) in less than 6 minutes
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I have AvPD too. I think you’re doing the right things, you have a support network and you are capable of setting boundaries. It is scary to start out alone with this disorder. Dunno about you, but I’ve always felt like my head is an easier place to be when I have people to reassure me that I’m not doing something wrong or haven’t offended someone.
I have lived alone for almost ten years now, and sometimes that fear of loneliness and of becoming a crazy cat person rears is head for me, too. I have kind of embraced the hermit life though, because like you I have enough support in my life to feel some social fulfillment from the few interactions I have every week.
For people like us it’s really important to find low-stakes opportunities to connect with people especially as we’re not young adults anymore. Being a regular anywhere is a pretty good start, whether that’s regularly walking a park or being part of a book club
This is one of the most striking parks I’ve been to. Some sections of the badlands are like walking on an alien world
I’m surprised they didn’t pause the order after the accident with one survivor, especially because the 787 Dreamliner was part of the inquiry last year
There’s four justices over the age of 70 (one is Sotomayor). Not that age means much in regards to mortality when one has the resources that they do
You’re not wrong! He’s deeply religious, but also autistic, so some of his stances are interesting if you don’t understand how his mind works.
Fwiw he disowned me for leaving the catholic church lol