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No. 204896[Reply]

Care taking of chronically/terminally ill family members is primarily a task that women take on and I think it is a fairly common experience among women.
I'd like this to be a thread where we can vent about the stress/fears of taking care of a loved one, give or ask advice on specific situations pertaining to care of elders or children with specific diseases or even your own managing of an ailment. This can also be about mental illness or developmental. All things caretaking!
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No. 216712

>>216598
thank you non… sorry about your situation too… internet hug

No. 275722

My mom has been having all kinds of issues the past few years. She's in her early 50s. arthritis leaving her almost unable to work (she's still working though) at times, she cries from the stress of not being able to type on the computer, she's very forgetful like she's worse than my grandmother when it comes tto being forgetful and mentally confused at times… I worry for her so much nonas. SHe's not in need of a caretaker but with how fast things are getting worse I think I'll have to move back home because I feel bad being away from her

No. 275730

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>>275722
You should get her one these microwaveable heated mittens which should help with her arthritis along with a day planner so that she can write down what she should do and dot down important stuff.
>she's very forgetful like she's worse than my grandmother when it comes to being forgetful and mentally confused at times
It could be because she isn't drinking enough as often women that develop weak bladders will avoid drinking to much in case of wetting. She could also maybe have an urinary tract infection which can also explain the confusion dehydration can too I would recommend buying a water bottle that is easy to drink from along with encouraging her to drink cranberry juice too. If she does have history of UTI or would like to prevent it then she could take some estrogen which helps preventing UTI.

No. 275742

>>275722
Sending love to you and your mother anon.

No. 449087

I wanted to bump this thread because it's a good one. I'm wondering if it can also be used for millennials with aging boomer parents who aren't quite caretakers yet but may be dealing with the stress watching your parent slowly lose themselves. My mom is elderly and it's hard to accept what's happening


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No. 439792[Reply]

What are some trends, fashion choices, and outfits you hate, and why?

previous thread: >>156715
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No. 449048

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This knock off version of Harajuku with giant fur boots

No. 449051

>>449048
She's such a cutie though

No. 449052

>>449051
She's pretty I just think her outfits are ugly

No. 449054

>>449048
>>449048
The way how the boots look is strange (almost cheap looking with how the laces sit on the sides), but the rest of the outfit is kinda cute, maybe its because the model is pretty. Wearing a different boot with legwarmers would look better imo.

No. 449079

>>449048
i feel like she has a wonderful personal style. its seeing it copied that makes it obnoxious, it certainly doesnt need a wholeass "core"


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No. 335170[Reply]

for anyone dealing with sexual problems that may or may not stem from sexual trauma. no active thread specifically for this topic. a place to vent and/or discuss, to feel less alone in these struggles.
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No. 447878

>>447668
I used to have really weird sex dreams as a kid (from like 5 to 9) about getting peed on by men and having to suck their dicks. I often wonder if I was raped as a child. I don't know how my brain came up with these things as I wasn't exposed to anything sexual. I asked my mom about it as an adult and she was kinda upset and confused about why I was having such dreams and can't recall any men that could have been suspicious.

No. 448270

>>447668
I used to have weird dreams about my favorite Disney princess characters getting molested by ugly men when I was a little girl- I mean like five years old. I don't know how I came up with something like that. I grew up without internet and I couldn't read by that age. I had family members who were also extremely physically violent in a nonsexual way. I can't help but feel like the two are related.

No. 448976

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does anyone know how to make the dreams stop

No. 448982

>>448976
I have no real advice other than maybe getting prescription sleep meds or starting to smoke a shit ton of weed (you eventually stop dreaming while smoking weed regularly but it's not like that for everyone, but it's a common side effect).

No. 449082

>>448976
nope


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No. 306227[Reply]

Any talk relating to swim clubs, swimming, pools, etc.

>Would you consider yourself to be an avid swimmer? What is your experience level?
>What has your experience been like in relation to swimming?
>What does your swim routine look like?
>How do you discipline yourself to stay consistent and stick to a swim routine?
>What are your favorite and least favorite strokes, styles and/or techniques?
>Has it been easy to get comfortable and make friends?
>What are some challenges you face in your swim life?
>Have you or others that you know faced misogyny/sexism during your swim journey?
>Any advice for new swimmers?
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No. 439237

I recently got back onto swimming as my main exercise after being a slug for the past 7 years, the good thing is that you never forget how to swim (just like biking) so for now I'm just swimming lengths with no real objective set in mind. Do you have any advice on how to improve stamina? I tend to get tired pretty fast since I'm going a bit too hard at the beginning of the session.

No. 439276

>>439237
Are you changing your strokes or just doing freestyle? Doing different strokes can help increase your stamina. Are you using any props, like a kickboard or flippers? Incorporating a kickboard to train legs and flippers can increase intensity for speed and power. Do you take breaks between sets? Even short rests can help.
You might need more of a regiment than just swimming laps in the pool if you want to train for stamina. Here's a short, basic workout I've done that got me back into a swimming routine:
>6 x 100 freestyle - odd numbered laps easy, even laps moderate effort. 10-30 seconds rest between sets
You can switch or add other strokes, increase the distance, or add props to give it some variety. Congrats on getting back in the pool and have fun!

No. 439316

I really enjoy swimming. I’ve always done it for fun and it’s only been since this summer that I’ve started making a concerted effort to swim laps for exercise - apparently I can swim half a mile at a leisurely pace without getting exhausted? I’m not sure how much is a good amount of laps to strive for with each session, or what strokes I should be focusing on, or what sort of stretches I should do before or after I swim, so any advice would be appreciated.

No. 439526

>>439316
Swimming half a mile is awesome! Way to go, nonnie. How long does it take you? Imo I don't think you need to swim that much every time you get in a pool. Adding a short high-intensity swim into your regimen twice a week can be helpful. It depends on your goals, really. Are you looking for endurance, speed, or overall fitness?
If I were a beginner, I would focus on freestyle for endurance, adding back and breast for strengthening other muscles. Butterfly is high intensity and difficult, so if you want that challenge, go for it. Otherwise, I think the other strokes will help your overall fitness and toning. I add a mix of crawl, back, and breast to my workouts as well as some drills with a kickboard.
As far as stretches go, pre-swim I do some torso twists, arm circles, and leg swings to warm up. Post-swim, I do more actual stretches focusing on lats, hamstrings, and quads. I'm sure there's some videos on YT out there. Also, I like to do yoga on days when I'm not in the pool. Yoga with Kassandra has a good video for swimmers. I also like her yin yoga series for deep stretching and relaxation.

No. 448959

i recently reached half a mile too! i picked up swimming again at the start of last month and had been going near daily, my gym membership includes outdoor/indoor pool use so i figured i'd get back into it. i've taken a break but its so hot here atm i can't wait to get back. literally the calmest and most focused I've been in a long time


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No. 222273[Reply]

Anything you want or desire, the Universe will provide you with it.

Post about your manifestation journey, goals and successes.

Tips and advice are welcome!
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No. 447985

>>447983
Oh fuck you nonna

No. 448011

>>447985
Not my fault that you are deserving of happiness and love in this life nonita

No. 448793

THE MAN WHO KILLED BRIAN THOMPSON WAS NEVER FOUND. THE MAN WHO KILLED CEO BRIAN THOMPSON WAS NEVER FOUND. THE MAN WHO KILLED CEO BRIAN THOMPSON WAS NEVER FOUND.

No. 448794

LOCKING IMMINENT

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No. 448884

>>448793
You know what hell yeah
THE MAN WHO KILLED BRIAN THOMPSON WAS NEVER FOUND. THE MAN WHO KILLED CEO BRIAN THOMPSON WAS NEVER FOUND. THE MAN WHO KILLED CEO BRIAN THOMPSON WAS NEVER FOUND.


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No. 72052[Reply]

Not trying to force any muh tradwomyn stuff onto anybody, but does anyone else genuinely enjoy home care/cleaning, etc? We can also discuss interior design!

I'm not a mom yet, but I've been going to this lady's site for a few years now because I enjoy her cleaning recipes: https://wellnessmama.com/?s=cleaning

The recipe section leaves much to be desired, but her makeup recipes also aren't too bad. Not even gonna venture making that foundation though.

I'm very fond of those dryer satchels that can be made by sewing some fresh lavender into the pouch. Its a nice alternative to dryer sheets. I also have experimented cleaning with a concoction of apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil. I've found that lemon juice/oil does cut through grease and lavender oil is potent enough to kill staph. Plus, its a great antibacterial and its even used in hospitals to this day. I began to use natural cleaners after I had a bad reaction to bleach fumes.

Also, do you prefer incense or candles?
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No. 447035

>>72074
>>72052

i like to listen to podcasts or full albums while cleaning my house

No. 447161

>>447020
>What is your favorite thing to clean? Least favorite?
My favorite thing to clean is my desk! Putting everything back in order and being able to use my keyboard without grief is always a plus.
My least favorite thing to clean is GREASE. I don't know why people have an issue with getting grease everywhere when they cook but getting it off the stove and walls is MISERABLE. They never wipe it down themselves so by the time I see the mess, it is congealed and sticky and awful to clean. Does any nonna have tips for this??
>Do you judge the cleanliness of other people’s homes when you visit?
No! I'm kind of a lazy pig, so the only thing I judge is how clean your dishes in the cabinets are.
>What cleaning device or product do you use the most?
Clorox wipes. I know they probably aren't the best. But they are so easy to use and then I don't have to wash anything later. I'm always nervous the rags I wash aren't really clean.

>>447035
I also like listening to podcasts while cleaning! I get bored too easily, and if you're watching TV you aren't working. I've always had trouble motivating myself to start cleaning, so I listen to comedy podcasts to make my brain think we're having so much fun KEK
Are there any podcasts you would recommend?

No. 447163

I am about to move on a flat with no roommates and I am so relieved I won’t need to clean after others’ people messes and finally keep my space clean and tidy.
That being sad, it’s been years I’ve taken care of a home by my own (I used to live alone when my mom went back to our country leaving me at her place by my own but I was a teenager and didn’t have many cleaning skills).

What are good routine practices to keep the space clean and don’t end up building chores to do on my only day off from work? I’m talking daily dusting, bathroom checks, how should I split chores and how often should I mop the floors?
I also have lots of books, is there a way to keep from gathering too much dust or should I suck it up and clean often?

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>>447161
>My least favorite thing to clean is GREASE. Does any nonna have tips for this??
Not super helpful but using a splatter guard like picrel when cooking messy things cuts down quite a bit on the grease. Otherwise try a grease cleaner with a scrub daddy. I’ve heard good things about Tangerine Clean and the Pink Stuff. In a pinch glass cleaner works too because of the ammonia. Do recommend a scrub daddy though for scrubbing, I swear they’re not a psyop but actually amazing scrubbers.
>Clorox wipes. I know they probably aren't the best. I'm always nervous the rags I wash aren't really clean.
I use these all the time too. They’re so convenient for a quick wipe down. I’m the same way with reusable rags. I might use them for things like cleaning mirrors or shining stainless steel appliances, but definitely not for wiping down the toilet or anything.

>>447163
>how should I split chores and how often should I mop the floors?
First congrats on living on your own! That’s super exciting and a big step. Each person’s routine is different depending on their lifestyle. I have a cat so I mop my floors more often than you might have to for instance. In general I break it down like this:

>Kitchen: Wipe down countertops and appliances after cooking. Always wash my dishes or load the dishwasher before I go to bed. Spray down sink with disinfectant. Sweep every other day. Swiffer mop once a week and actually mop about once a month.
>Bathroom: Wipe down sink every day. Put away any styling, makeup, or skincare products when done. Clean toilet bowl and wipe down with disinfectant + bleach once a week. Do the same with my counter, making sure to move anything and clean under it. I use Method’s daily shower cleaner to spray down the shower after I use it. Because of this I only have to scrub the shower once every two weeks. Swiffer mop once a week. Actually mop every three weeks.
>Bedroom: Vacuum and change sheets once a week. I try to put stuff away after using it but my nightstand tends to become cluttered quickly. I try to tidy up once a month, including dusting.
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No. 448211

Has anyone tried incorporating feng shui into their interior design? Some of it is a bit out there, but I kinda like learning about it.


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No. 448178[Reply]

Fujo thread(duplicate thread)

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No. 285054[Reply]

This thread is for talking about the trauma girls get from losing a best friend. Stories, advice, and venting welcome
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No. 446078

>>446070
finding good friends is as hard as finding a good bf/gf. I feel for you. it really sucks, because it's harder to justify distancing yourself from shitty friends. which is what I would do in your position, personally. just start becoming "busy" a little more often.
>>445871
as someone who was kind of a bully towards my friends at that age, it could be abuse. my mother was an alcoholic who would demean me every day, and I took it out on anyone I felt like I could get away with doing it to. it just felt normal. idk what was going on in her life, but kids at that age really only follow by example.

No. 446133

we were close friends up until recently. she basically dumped me, like i got broken up with lol. it hurt a lot bc i loved hanging out with her, but she told me that she had felt distant from me and wanted to move on. embarrassing for me. she pulled the same exact move before and i forgave her for it too when she came back for round 2. it makes me so angry and so sad thinking about all the time and effort i put into the friendship and imagining her just placating me like i was some sort of nuisance. and it makes me so angry that she did it again to me, that she felt she had the power to do it again to me. to be used like a toy like that really makes you feel broken. its a horrible feeling.

every so often ill see art or play a new game or listen to new music and think about how much i want to tell her about it bc we would talk about such things together, and it would be so fun. but now i cant anymore, and it makes me feel so sad and empty. i wonder if she regrets it too. but it doesnt matter if she does. doesnt change anything.

No. 446195

>>446133
if she dumps people then expects them to come back to her like nothing happened only to do it again then it sounds like she's got some kind of personality disorder. as painful as the dissolution of your friendship is for you right now it's honestly for the best that it happened. people like that aren't capable of maintaining positive, mutually beneficial friendships and you deserve better than that

No. 447877

Sorry for reposting from the vent thread, I think I'd receive more advice in this thread
>have friend I'm close with and have been friends for years
>she calls me the online friend she's known the longest
>starts treating me bad, ignoring and excluding me
>apparently it's because I was mean to her when I was 13
>it gets to the point her behavior causes me a mental breakdown
>finally we talk and I apologize for what I said and she promises she'll improve
>she goes back to ghosting me after like 3 days so I block her
I still miss her so much after all this time. I regret doing it because it's been fucking years on end and I still can't get over her at all. I wish she could just reach out again and talk to me. I don't know why this particular friend affected my mental state this badly, can any nona help me out with finally getting over her?

No. 451533

one of my best friends just blocked me on everything this week. I've been friends with her for around 10 years and literally watched her daughter grow up. I forgot her birthday (it's right around thanksgiving but my stupid brain holds onto the time it was ON thanksgiving and I always get the date wrong), so I texted her on Thanksgiving. no answer. still no answer since then even to my last text telling her to keep an eye out for the package I sent. last night I randomly checked instagram and see she's no longer following me and has blocked me from following her. I checked the tracking on something I'd ordered for her before I realized we were apparently no longer friends and she received the box like a week ago.
I definitely do feel like a huge piece of shit for pretty much always fucking up her birthday, but we're in our 30s living in different states. I had ordered her like >$200 worth of gifts (and shipped them) before I realized she had essentially decided to just end our friendship. part of me isn't surprised because I've seen her cut people off over less, but as a literal adult it feels ridiculous to lose a 10 year friendship over something like this. especially because I've seen her endlessly and desperately try to win back moids who had actually fucked her over. I don't know. I guess it's for the best, but it always sucks to lose someone who knows all of your secrets.


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No. 392054[Reply]

Post anything you can think of. Specific clothing, styles, whatever.
>suits
>button down shirts
>watches
>more suits
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No. 446663

>>446072
What would this specific cape/coat/mantle thing be called? looks cute asf

No. 447842

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I know they really just wear the male equivalents of burqas but there's still something majestic about the Tuaregs. Since most men have no intention to put any effort into their appearances (partly in lieu of the fact that the male body simply cannot be "cropped out" in visual parts likely the female body) they might as well Tuareg-max

No. 447859

>>441335
I call this the anti-podcast device

No. 447861

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>>447842
Incredibly based. All men should be forced to wear burqas.

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>>441332
every once in a while my pinterest ends up catapulted straight into the depths of the leatherfaggot algorithm
>>447859
KEK


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No. 418013[Reply]

Previous thread: >>>/g/399516
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No. 447747

>>447673
I'm not someone who dismisses anyone willing to play devil's advocate to challenge preconceived notions and assumptions, but honestly this is a little extreme. I mean, he donates blood often, so should I assume he has some horrific bloodborne disease he's trying to infect the rest of the population with? I could imagine all the most horrible and awful ways every action he takes could be part of a vast conspiracy to use and abuse me, but ultimately…what good does that do? Being careful and examining his motives with new context is one thing, but spinning baking a cake together into this web of plotting and manipulation is kind of insane. Did he also prime me with hypnotism to force me to suggest making the cake together? Did he stalk me to find where I lived, then personally organise the fireworks to be on my route home, so that he could unveil his mastermind scheme of holding my hand as we walked and watched it? It seems like your alternative is to just never make yourself even the slightest bit vulnerable to anyone ever. That's not a life I want to live.

I asked for help because I couldn't read the subtext behind turning me down and got 2 contradictory pieces of advice from people who know him. The advice I got here prompted me to change my approach and it worked out. This isn't a cry for help by some subconscious fragment of my personality that senses he's secretly evil. People made personal suggestions and I thought they deserved some closure on the consequences of that advice, that's all.

No. 447751

>>447313
>barista behind the counter was reading a book on "ethical polygamy"
Why would you do that at work. Is he hoping people will notice and ask to join his polycule?

No. 447774

>>447673
Based nonna.

No. 447775

>>447673
Any age around 25 (23 to 27) is the best age for getting your first kid

No. 447795

>>447673
I agree 100% with this nonna.
>>447747
At the very least, he didn't take you on a proper date and didn't try to impress you in any way. Sorry, but if I was a man the last thing I'd do is invite a woman back to my place on the first date, suggest for her to help with a meal I should be making her AND help bake a cake for my grandma. He's 30 years old and he can't plan a proper date and take into account that it could possibly make a young woman feel unsafe if he brings her back to his house on the very first date? You can keep making excuses for him but it will bite you in the ass later.


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