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By Russ Fenrisson · Posted
@awkward-yet-sweetGreat. Sometimes, even hours after I post something I think about whether I might have said the wrong thing to someone or was a bit too strong. It's just a thing regarding self-monitoring. I used to get that when I was little but I'm glad I'm nowhere near those people anymore. They used to make me question myself and wonder what I did to make them treat me the way they did. Most people are jealous anyway and just hate to see people being themselves when they themselves are in pain. Always remember though, as long as you're you and you're fine with yourself, you're never a problem. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. -
By Russ Fenrisson · Posted
@awkward-yet-sweetHmm, I've also been iffy about going to a gym. Since I started exercising, I've been doing it at home. The only reason I would go to a gym is if I wanted to go to get heavier weights- which would be helpful- but the reason I don't go is I get self-conscious when I exercise sometimes. I don't feel like I'm doing the right thing when I get stared at. Also, unless it's a trainer, I don't want to be talked to unless the conversation involves exercise. I don't want to start an awkward conversation. I've been steadily leaving the house more to expose myself to more social situations so I can talk to people normally again. Maybe I can incorporate a gym in the future but as of right now, my home gym- my dojo- is the best. 😂 You don't necessarily need a gym to meet your requirement for activity, but if you do, go to one you feel comfortable at. Regardless, just know people probably don't care that you're there. They will be more concerned about exercising than you exercising. That should help to at least ease any worries about a public gym. @Spencer PhoenixAwesome. It's always great when you can pass at work. It's also great how you were able to feel euphoric dressing the way you want. All that matters is if you feel happy doing what you do. I bet you have great style. 👍 @Katie23 That was a great story. I imagine it feels really good when a patient remembers you, even if it's been a while. I honestly want to applaud that patient. Just one person who sees you for you is enough to really make your day. -
By Russ Fenrisson · Posted
@awkward-yet-sweet Making your own shoes sounds cool. How do you make the moccassins? I've heard of the process of weaving them before using any straw or tree bark you can find, and I've just been interested in the process in general. -
By Russ Fenrisson · Posted
@awkward-yet-sweetAh, lucky! It's rare when I don't feel pain- those are honestly the best times. -
By Ann W · Posted
I quit cigarettes a long time ago, but I was on tour with my band in Arizona and I bought this lighter at a truck stop. It was just how I felt at the time, doing my first tour since going full time. Played country music in Prescott, Mesa, and Tucson, and got nothing but praise and compliments...a great boost to my confidence. -
By Davie · Posted
Girls Rock Better because they have better reasons to. Dave Grohl VS Nandi Bushell EPIC Drum Battle - Dead End Friends -
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By Marcie Jensen · Posted
This is a Great Truth. My children's godparents--both born in the north--make this assertion, as do two of my oldest friends, both of whom are very progressive in their politics believe this. They trust the media implicitly. And for the record this is not an attack on progressives, rather it is an observation based on my experience alone. I'm from the south, and Aay time my accent comes out, people assume that I'm an illiterate bumpkin. They get shocked when I tell them I have both an MDiv and a DMin. THen they assume I'm a Bible thumping right wing fanatic; which I'm not. Stereotypes are all across the spectrum, and they need to go away. People simply need to take folks for waht they are rather than trying to put them into neat little boxes. Sorry for the rant. THis hits close to home. -
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By Mmindy · Posted
Good morning/afternoon the coffee is gone. Brunch is hitting the table. Suzie and I are planning out our camping trips for the rest of the year. It's a good morning. Mindy🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Katie23 · Posted
A euphoric event: About a month ago I was taking care of an ER patient. I am openly out at work, but the organization insists that I use my legal name while working. I was finishing up with my patient and left the room. The nurse went back into the room with the discharge instructions and asked the nurse "why do you keep calling her Bill?" That floored me. A day or two later, I had a patient come into the ER with a laceration. I had taken care of the patient for several weeks with a respiratory illness last year before I was clearly transitioning. The funny part was that after I was done, the nurse went back in the room. The patient asked if the NP who took care of him last November was still at the hospital...Pretty neat! -
By Heather Shay · Posted
Yes....members of the future Foghat band played in Savoy Brown at this time..... -
By Katie23 · Posted
There are many options for care available. Unfortunately, some areas are like a healthcare desert when it comes to transgender or LGBTQIA+ care, or counseling. Yes, South Carolina is one of those states. Other options include finding a qualified nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. Caring and healthcare is not owned by any one group, and all patients have a right to compassionate competent care. The good news is that there are more programs to teach healthcare providers about transgender and LGBTQIA+ health matters. I see a family nurse practitioner who has an incredible background in family medicine and psych. She readily accepted me as a patient without any question. You do not have to accept being treated as being subhuman or as a piece of meat. Vote with your feet. There have also been inroads to expanded Telehealth options. The one area that is unfortunately not keeping pace is the ability of non-physician psychiatric counselors to use Telehealth. While covid was more active, the emergency declarations allowed the psychiatric counselors to see patients across state lines. When the declarations ended, the long-distance counseling via Telehealth ended. Interesting, there is an interstate compact allowing psychiatrists and psychologists to operate with equivalence among the compact member states. The licensed psychiatric counselors were not included in that measure. That may change in the future. Finding counseling can be hard. When I first tried to find a counselor, I found a few that were either disinterested, and one who was clearly hostile about the possibility of counseling me. -Katie -
By Heather Shay · Posted
I am able to now understand (sometimes) when I am going into a numb period. Just knowing it helps me prepare and weather the coming storm. -
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