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"The very life of man is his love, and such as the love is, such is the life..."
2016.07.09 01:53 Sercantanimo "The very life of man is his love, and such as the love is, such is the life..."
A place to discuss Emanuel Swedenborg, his writings, his influence, and the New Jerusalem.
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2013.10.15 15:56 Alexanderr NoFapChristians: A Gathering place for Christian Fapstronauts
NoFapChristians is a safe place for Christian NoFap users to discuss the process of recovery from porn addiction and other forms of compulsive sexual behavior.
2024.05.15 04:59 Jazzlike_Actuator847 I think I ruined my circle of friends
So story time, I had a cricle of friends that formed during our first years in college. Naging low maintenance kami since 2 years din kaming nag online class and iba iba din kami ng blocks, parang nahati hati kami (may iba naging magkakasama) but still, we find time to bond and catch up. We even saved to travel at our own expense.
So here's the tea, I wasn't aware na nagbabackstaban na pala sila not until bumalik kami ng f2f classes. Ako kase yung tipo ng friend sa circle namin (actually 2 kaming ganto sa group haha) na magaantay lang ng chika na dumating, I don't force to squeeze juices, kung magshare sila then go kung wala naman oks lang din.
So yun na nga, last year in college, nagkaroon sila ng argument about a petty thing (well from my perspective ha) so I thought masosolve lang agad. But, my gosh, lumabas lahat ng hinanakit nila sa isa't isa and ako ang naging middle (wo)man. Sakin nila kinukwento yung problema nila sa isa't isa thru chats. Ako naman I was trying to solve it but pareho sila nagmamatigas. Since I was trying to solve nga, I thought masosolve nila yun if ma overcome na nila yung past and secret issues nila sa isa't isa. So, i told to each one of them yung mga problema nila. I let them read it sa chats namin kase nga girl, sorry na di talaga ako marunong magkwento baka magkamali pa ako or ma alter pa yung kwento if ikukwento ko lang. Pero it resulted to a huge problem, mas lalo lang silang nag away, they don't want to deal with it, and mas lumala siya since nagkaroon nanaman ng ibang issue with other people outside our circle. So, ayun, nasad na lang ako na nakagraduate kami at pumasa ng boards na di sila nagpapansinan. I still try to spend time with them tho, pero di mo na sila mapagsasama and that made me feel guilty. Until now, I really think I ruined it and I think habang buhay ko tong dadalhin kung hindi sila magkakaayos.
We're group of 9, btw. It's 1 against 2 initially, tas naging 1 against 5 (eto yung may ibang tao outside the circle na sumawsaw na kaya lumala). Kaming natirang tatlo naging neutral na lang. I still feel sorry dun sa nagiisa, b'coz I really find her genuine talaga. We still have connection, but my guilt hindered me from getting closer to her again.
Pleaseee, I wanna know your thoughts, opinions, and advices.
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So here's the tea, I wasn't aware na nagbabackstaban na pala sila not until bumalik kami ng f2f classes. Ako kase yung tipo ng friend sa circle namin (actually 2 kaming ganto sa group haha) na magaantay lang ng chika na dumating, I don't force to squeeze juices, kung magshare sila then go kung wala naman oks lang din.
So yun na nga, last year in college, nagkaroon sila ng argument about a petty thing (well from my perspective ha) so I thought masosolve lang agad. But, my gosh, lumabas lahat ng hinanakit nila sa isa't isa and ako ang naging middle (wo)man. Sakin nila kinukwento yung problema nila sa isa't isa thru chats. Ako naman I was trying to solve it but pareho sila nagmamatigas. Since I was trying to solve nga, I thought masosolve nila yun if ma overcome na nila yung past and secret issues nila sa isa't isa. So, i told to each one of them yung mga problema nila. I let them read it sa chats namin kase nga girl, sorry na di talaga ako marunong magkwento baka magkamali pa ako or ma alter pa yung kwento if ikukwento ko lang. Pero it resulted to a huge problem, mas lalo lang silang nag away, they don't want to deal with it, and mas lumala siya since nagkaroon nanaman ng ibang issue with other people outside our circle. So, ayun, nasad na lang ako na nakagraduate kami at pumasa ng boards na di sila nagpapansinan. I still try to spend time with them tho, pero di mo na sila mapagsasama and that made me feel guilty. Until now, I really think I ruined it and I think habang buhay ko tong dadalhin kung hindi sila magkakaayos.
We're group of 9, btw. It's 1 against 2 initially, tas naging 1 against 5 (eto yung may ibang tao outside the circle na sumawsaw na kaya lumala). Kaming natirang tatlo naging neutral na lang. I still feel sorry dun sa nagiisa, b'coz I really find her genuine talaga. We still have connection, but my guilt hindered me from getting closer to her again.
Pleaseee, I wanna know your thoughts, opinions, and advices.
2024.05.15 04:53 KevineCove Is AI art reasonable for creating comics?
I have absolutely zero experience creating AI art, but I'm a writer and have some animation experience, and have had the idea of creating a comic book style animation (something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxE9EODS588) using AI art.
I'd want to start with a shorter story I've written (less than 20 pages of prose) to see if this is a realistic direction to take my projects. If so, I might go for something longer and more ambitious.
It sounds like generating the same character repeatedly is difficult, and in addition I would want objects without backgrounds so I could manipulate them to create an animation, whereas most AI art I see online shows backgrounds.
Is this an appropriate use case and reasonable scope for AI art? For something like this, are there any services you would recommend? Last, I'm okay with paying a monthly fee for a higher quality service, but I know generating images takes a bit of practice adjusting settings and whatnot. Are there any free services that are useful for learning how to use these tools in general, so that I can be more efficient once I do start using a paid one?
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I'd want to start with a shorter story I've written (less than 20 pages of prose) to see if this is a realistic direction to take my projects. If so, I might go for something longer and more ambitious.
It sounds like generating the same character repeatedly is difficult, and in addition I would want objects without backgrounds so I could manipulate them to create an animation, whereas most AI art I see online shows backgrounds.
Is this an appropriate use case and reasonable scope for AI art? For something like this, are there any services you would recommend? Last, I'm okay with paying a monthly fee for a higher quality service, but I know generating images takes a bit of practice adjusting settings and whatnot. Are there any free services that are useful for learning how to use these tools in general, so that I can be more efficient once I do start using a paid one?
2024.05.15 04:52 PromotionClassic78 Ally here: Where are y'all meeting people to date and marry?
Long story short, my (46f) gay conservative BFF (m42) simply can not find a suitable partner. We've been best friends for 25 years. I'm closer to him than my own family. Objectively, there is absolutely nothing wrong with him other than a handful of idiosyncracies that we've all accumulated by this age. He's attractive (think Adam Levine), extremely intelligent, educated, fit/athletic and has a great job. Loves his family and dog. Seriously, nothing wrong with him. He doesn't fit into the stereotypical gay lifestyle and he just can't meet anyone. Where are y'all meeting like-minded people? I told him to slide into Insta DMs but he doesn't like to post pics of himself online and he doesn't think people will talk to him. I tried to send him to this sub reddit but he just not really an "online: person. He's tried the apps...Grindr, Tinder, Scruff and he's open about his political beliefs, but nothing has really panned out. Help me help him. We're in New Orleans area. Thanks!
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2024.05.15 04:49 thrwawy296 What to watch after My Hero Academia?
Just watched through season 6 of My Hero Academia, and loved it. I’m looking for something similar in that 1. There’s a decent amount of episodes. (More than one season) 2. It gets darker, and the story has stakes. 3. The girls aren’t dumb, and they aren’t exclusively objects of desire. 4. The training/ competition aspect. 5. Overall great story arcs, and character growth.
Any recommendations would be great! Thank you!
Anime I’ve already seen (Black Clover, Fairy Tail, Rise of the Shield Hero, Yona, Reincarnated As Slime, Sword Art Online, Deathnote, Kakeguri, Assassination Classroom, Overlord, Fate, Devil is a Part-Timer, Beasters, Food Wars)
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Any recommendations would be great! Thank you!
Anime I’ve already seen (Black Clover, Fairy Tail, Rise of the Shield Hero, Yona, Reincarnated As Slime, Sword Art Online, Deathnote, Kakeguri, Assassination Classroom, Overlord, Fate, Devil is a Part-Timer, Beasters, Food Wars)
2024.05.15 04:42 Shichi__007 Looking for hidden camera detectors.
I have a lot of reasons why, but I’m currently in the market for a device detector. I travel a good bit, have heard horror stories, and also am having some personal issues that are really catering to a paranoia that I simply need to put to rest.
I’m looking for a device detector most importantly hidden cameras. I’ve done research but online reviews have clearly been purchased or fabricated for a lot of the ones I’ve seen. Can anyone who has purchased and used one make some recommendations? The name of the device and where you got it would be great (I don’t click links :) ) thank you!
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I’m looking for a device detector most importantly hidden cameras. I’ve done research but online reviews have clearly been purchased or fabricated for a lot of the ones I’ve seen. Can anyone who has purchased and used one make some recommendations? The name of the device and where you got it would be great (I don’t click links :) ) thank you!
2024.05.15 04:27 Affectionate_Ask1049 Best way to do Sugar loaf mountain
Hi! Im in Rio for a week and I really want to see Sugarloaf mountain, but I have a couple of questions
Is there a trail that I can take to get to the first summit. and if there is, should I take it, is it safe? Can I buy the ticket on site or do I have to get them online? When is the best time to go and is there a lot of waiting normally? Can I buy the ticket using a credit card that isn’t under my name as I’m using a friend’s card (long story) ? Is it fine to go alone if I don’t speak Portuguese?
Hope you guys can help me and any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Is there a trail that I can take to get to the first summit. and if there is, should I take it, is it safe? Can I buy the ticket on site or do I have to get them online? When is the best time to go and is there a lot of waiting normally? Can I buy the ticket using a credit card that isn’t under my name as I’m using a friend’s card (long story) ? Is it fine to go alone if I don’t speak Portuguese?
Hope you guys can help me and any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
2024.05.15 04:23 Tyrannafabulous The boomer and his football star grandson.
This is another story from the small rural California town Grocery store that I run.
We’ve had this boomer coming in for years, on the surface he’s a super sweet old man, loves making conversations with the older employees, everyone knows him and mostly everyone likes him.
He used to come in seemingly only to brag about his great football star grandson. “My grandsons a football star, he’s gonna go to state and maybe get drafted by the NFL.” Always giving us updates, letting us know how he performed at the last game. He was so proud and it was nice and positive interactions all around.
Until one day he stopped talking about his football star grandson and started exclusively complaining about (drumroll) “…the Gays” from that day on he never mentioned his football star grandson again.
Then the only place left to go was downhill from there. Since then He started aggressively hitting on the teenage girl employees and straight confronted a Mexican family in the aisle to ask if they were illegal. I watched as he stared daggers at an interracial couple in line in front of him, and when it became his turn he asked if I remember the Bible verse that says to marry within your race. We have to shuffle stations around when he comes in so no teen girls clerks are stuck helping him because he WILL make them uncomfortable.
The older employees are still nice to him but I’m pretty sure everyone else hates him. He came thru my line the other day and asked if I wanna hear a joke, I said ‘no thanks’ so he launches into his joke about a squirrel and a raccoon, (already sounds racist) so I yelled ‘no! I said I don’t want to hear it!’
I’ll be glad when he dies, and most likely, so will his football star grandson.
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We’ve had this boomer coming in for years, on the surface he’s a super sweet old man, loves making conversations with the older employees, everyone knows him and mostly everyone likes him.
He used to come in seemingly only to brag about his great football star grandson. “My grandsons a football star, he’s gonna go to state and maybe get drafted by the NFL.” Always giving us updates, letting us know how he performed at the last game. He was so proud and it was nice and positive interactions all around.
Until one day he stopped talking about his football star grandson and started exclusively complaining about (drumroll) “…the Gays” from that day on he never mentioned his football star grandson again.
Then the only place left to go was downhill from there. Since then He started aggressively hitting on the teenage girl employees and straight confronted a Mexican family in the aisle to ask if they were illegal. I watched as he stared daggers at an interracial couple in line in front of him, and when it became his turn he asked if I remember the Bible verse that says to marry within your race. We have to shuffle stations around when he comes in so no teen girls clerks are stuck helping him because he WILL make them uncomfortable.
The older employees are still nice to him but I’m pretty sure everyone else hates him. He came thru my line the other day and asked if I wanna hear a joke, I said ‘no thanks’ so he launches into his joke about a squirrel and a raccoon, (already sounds racist) so I yelled ‘no! I said I don’t want to hear it!’
I’ll be glad when he dies, and most likely, so will his football star grandson.
2024.05.15 04:23 jurassicbrat Refusing my refund
Hi folks,
Long story short, I purchased a ring online and received it at the end of March. It didn’t fit so I sent it back in the mail for a return a couple days later. Fast forward to today, I connected with customer support to inquiry about my refund because I saw that pandora received the package on May 1st.
Customer support told me that because they didn’t receive the return within 30 days, they won’t give me a refund. When I pushed back a bit noting that it was the delivery service that took so long, they offered me a $30 gift card instead.
I was confused because the ring was $35. When I asked customer support about this, they said that they normally don’t provide anything to the customer if they receive a return after 30 days and that the gift card is “complimentary”.
Ummm…what? Are companies allowed to keep returned items and not provide customers with anything in return? That feels so wrong.
Has anyone experienced anything like this with pandora?
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Long story short, I purchased a ring online and received it at the end of March. It didn’t fit so I sent it back in the mail for a return a couple days later. Fast forward to today, I connected with customer support to inquiry about my refund because I saw that pandora received the package on May 1st.
Customer support told me that because they didn’t receive the return within 30 days, they won’t give me a refund. When I pushed back a bit noting that it was the delivery service that took so long, they offered me a $30 gift card instead.
I was confused because the ring was $35. When I asked customer support about this, they said that they normally don’t provide anything to the customer if they receive a return after 30 days and that the gift card is “complimentary”.
Ummm…what? Are companies allowed to keep returned items and not provide customers with anything in return? That feels so wrong.
Has anyone experienced anything like this with pandora?
2024.05.15 04:21 LoveNikkiLavvy I'm starting to wonder if these comments towards me aren't friendly?
I live in a transitional house with other residents. I've been starting to notice some off comments from this one girl, who I'll call "Olivia" for privacy.
She's self-diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She also formerly bullied an autistic kid in her younger years! Now that's she's older, she's made a few comments about me always repeating the same stories in unrelated conversations.
Yesterday, I wore earrings and a necklace. She told me that I looked like a 38-year-old lesbian when she KNOWS that I'm transmasc. She also knows I'm not on testosterone yet. Yet, she's long distance dating a trans guy online.
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She's self-diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She also formerly bullied an autistic kid in her younger years! Now that's she's older, she's made a few comments about me always repeating the same stories in unrelated conversations.
Yesterday, I wore earrings and a necklace. She told me that I looked like a 38-year-old lesbian when she KNOWS that I'm transmasc. She also knows I'm not on testosterone yet. Yet, she's long distance dating a trans guy online.
2024.05.15 04:20 Class_of_22 Has anyone here ever been told that they should institutionalize their child, or had their parent be told that if they themselves are autistic? Because when I was very young, my mom was told to institutionalize me, and she refused.
I myself am not a parent (hence the flair of choice), but I would like to tell my story to all of you out there, since I have a story related to this. And I’m certain that my story is not unique.
I was born in 1999 and diagnosed with autism aged 2. Now, when I was younger like up until around age 5 or 6 or so, my autism was kind of more severe and my communication skills weren’t that great, despite me being an early reader with a large vocabulary for my age and otherwise being rather high functioning. I couldn’t really talk or initiate and maintain a conversation with people around me and didn’t really interact with my peers that great, and my sentence structure was also not good. I had kind of regressed and was somewhat developmentally delayed, though not severely. My communication skills were mainly relayed through echolalia.
(In general, NOT a huge fan at all of the whole “Levels” for autism because of how vague they are in general, and they aren’t exactly clear cut in their meaning as saying mild moderate and severe are. I was also diagnosed in 2001, long before those labels were used).
So one day when I was 4 years old (in 2003) my mom was called up for a meeting with one of my education staff or preschool teachers at the time (I was in multiple preschools, as well), to give a report on me.
So mom showed up, and this lady told her about the issues that I had, and though my mom knew about these issues, the lady thought that I was so far gone and a hopeless case that she said that I should be institutionalized because of my issues.
Yes, she really did say that. And mind you, this happened in 2003, NOT 1953 or 1963. And none of my doctors or pediatricians had even suggested this to my mom, or even said that it would be the best choice. The lady that suggested my institutionalization wasn’t even a doctor or medical professional either, she was just part of the education staff and/or a preschool teacher.
My mom understandably was FURIOUS and upset when this lady said this. She became hysterical, flipped out on this lady and said that no, how dare she say something like that and said to her that there was no way in hell that she would have me institutionalized, and the rest of my family agrees with my mom, with some saying that they would want to punch the lady in the face for saying such a thing (and I’m certain that my mom probably had the urge to do so in this situation). Mom then either walked or stormed out of the meeting, and she was still hysterical on the way home.
Thankfully, I have had a lot of help and now my communication skills are better and now I have graduated both high school and college and am looking for employment right now.
I love my family, they’ve always been there for me no matter what.
But has anyone else have had this happen to them?
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I was born in 1999 and diagnosed with autism aged 2. Now, when I was younger like up until around age 5 or 6 or so, my autism was kind of more severe and my communication skills weren’t that great, despite me being an early reader with a large vocabulary for my age and otherwise being rather high functioning. I couldn’t really talk or initiate and maintain a conversation with people around me and didn’t really interact with my peers that great, and my sentence structure was also not good. I had kind of regressed and was somewhat developmentally delayed, though not severely. My communication skills were mainly relayed through echolalia.
(In general, NOT a huge fan at all of the whole “Levels” for autism because of how vague they are in general, and they aren’t exactly clear cut in their meaning as saying mild moderate and severe are. I was also diagnosed in 2001, long before those labels were used).
So one day when I was 4 years old (in 2003) my mom was called up for a meeting with one of my education staff or preschool teachers at the time (I was in multiple preschools, as well), to give a report on me.
So mom showed up, and this lady told her about the issues that I had, and though my mom knew about these issues, the lady thought that I was so far gone and a hopeless case that she said that I should be institutionalized because of my issues.
Yes, she really did say that. And mind you, this happened in 2003, NOT 1953 or 1963. And none of my doctors or pediatricians had even suggested this to my mom, or even said that it would be the best choice. The lady that suggested my institutionalization wasn’t even a doctor or medical professional either, she was just part of the education staff and/or a preschool teacher.
My mom understandably was FURIOUS and upset when this lady said this. She became hysterical, flipped out on this lady and said that no, how dare she say something like that and said to her that there was no way in hell that she would have me institutionalized, and the rest of my family agrees with my mom, with some saying that they would want to punch the lady in the face for saying such a thing (and I’m certain that my mom probably had the urge to do so in this situation). Mom then either walked or stormed out of the meeting, and she was still hysterical on the way home.
Thankfully, I have had a lot of help and now my communication skills are better and now I have graduated both high school and college and am looking for employment right now.
I love my family, they’ve always been there for me no matter what.
But has anyone else have had this happen to them?
2024.05.15 04:20 TrackingSystemDirect GPS Tracking Shipping Containers
 | GPS Tracking For Shipping Containers: Preventing Cargo TheftAre you concerned about the safety of your valuable cargo shipments in the face of the alarming rise in cargo theft? You're not the only one grappling with this challenge. Shockingly, the FBI reports that cargo theft amounts to nearly $30 billion annually in the United States alone. The question then arises: how can you safeguard your shipments effectively? The answer lies in the innovative use of GPS tracking for shipping containers.This cutting-edge technology stands as a game-changer in the shipping industry, offering real-time, comprehensive tracking of your cargo. By reading this article, you will gain insights into how GPS tracking not only acts as a deterrent against theft but also significantly boosts operational efficiency. Get ready to explore the multifaceted advantages of GPS tracking and why it's becoming an indispensable tool for protecting your cargo shipments. https://konnectgps.com/ https://i.redd.it/9d2vcuzb2i0d1.gif GPS Tracking For Shipping Containers - The Easy 5-Step ProcessGPS tracking for shipping containers employs satellites to relay precise location data. Containers are equipped with GPS devices, constantly transmitting their whereabouts. This real-time monitoring is key for deterring theft and ensuring cargo safety. The system uses cellular and satellite networks for data transfer. Users access this information through secure online platforms. Instant alerts are sent for unexpected container movements. Geofencing technology establishes virtual perimeters for additional security. This setup also aids in optimizing routes, reducing delays, and improving delivery schedules. Essentially, GPS tracking is a comprehensive solution for safeguarding shipping containers.
Best GPS Tracking Device For Shipping Containershttps://preview.redd.it/xh5r41fi2i0d1.jpg?width=1792&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ae38ffcbe4b03778dad8d09be034d95fa58d898The Oyster GPS tracking device is a location monitoring tool specifically designed for tracking shipping containers and valuable cargo assets. When considering this device over alternatives, especially those at a lower price point, it's important to assess its distinctive features and specifications. Key Features:
How Bad Is Cargo Theft - A Look Into The StatsNavigating the world of cargo shipping involves understanding the risks associated with cargo theft. These quick facts shine a light on the extent of this problem, revealing what is most commonly stolen, where thefts tend to occur, and just how significant these losses can be. Get informed and stay ahead with these crucial statistics:
GPS Tracking Device For ShipmentsImagine how simple it becomes to monitor shipping containers and prevent cargo theft with GPS tracking devices. Picture this - you run a shipping business, and you want to keep a close eye on your containers. You attach a real-time GPS tracker to each container you wish to monitor.This tracking system consistently beams back the container's location data. You can access this real-time GPS tracking data online, anytime you want. It's as if you're in constant communication with your cargo containers. Every time one of your GPS-equipped containers moves, you receive a notification. Imagine the peace of mind this brings. Asset theft? That's a concern of the past. Think about the precision and efficiency GPS tracking units add to your operations. You're able to calculate estimated delivery dates with a new level of accuracy. But let's face it. Some criminals see cargo theft as a low-risk, high-reward endeavor. When a single container can contain a million-dollar payout in electronics or tobacco, the temptation for black market crooks is hard to ignore. Here are additional benefits of how real-time GPS tracking technology can be your solution for theft prevention and asset management:
https://preview.redd.it/lh65w89n2i0d1.jpg?width=1792&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ffb87a917ad1ad1e42601ce495ff685b6735472c GPS Tracking Shipping Containers - Frequently Asked QuestionsDo GPS Container Tracking Systems Work Anywhere In The World?Yes, most GPS container tracking systems utilize a cellular network to transmit location data, ensuring global coverage. In some cases, the container GPS can record location data, but can't transmit it until the ship is in cellular coverage. However, it's essential to confirm that your specific tracking solution offers both global coverage and satellite tracking.Can GPS Tracking Devices Help Reduce Costs In The Shipping Industry?Absolutely! GPS tracking devices for shipping containers contribute to operational efficiency, enabling route optimization and better utilization of resources. This helps reduce costs associated with fuel consumption, insurance premiums, and asset recovery.Are There Any IoT Sensors Available For Shipping Container Tracking?Yes, IoT sensors are increasingly popular in the shipping industry. These sensors, such as temperature and humidity sensors, provide real-time environmental monitoring. Why is this important? Because it can help ensure cargo security and allow for better decision-making to protect sensitive goods!How Can GPS Tracking Shipping Containers Improve Customer Experience?With asset tracking systems, customers receive accurate information about the location and status of their shipments. This transparency allows them to make better-informed decisions and provides an enhanced customer experience with your service.Can Container Tracking Technologies Offer More Than Just Location Tracking?Definitely! Advanced container tracking technologies can provide valuable insights, such as dwell times and ETA predictions. This GPS data helps improve scheduling and overall efficiency in the shipping process!Some photos in this article, "GPS Tracking Shipping Containers" were generated using AI |
2024.05.15 04:19 Skables Can someone please pitch me on becoming a Mercari Seller?
Hi All,
I'm a pre-existing web seller that has been using ebay and other online marketplaces like Reverb for several years now.
When I saw that their silly return policy was being walked back I started to think about diversifying to look for more sales. But to be honest, after perusing the subreddit for a bit I'm becoming convinced Mercari is a nightmare and just not worth the apparent agony sellers have to deal with from both buyers and support.Maybe that's a bit dramatic, but reading here it does seem significantly worse for sellers than the other markets I use.
Before the 10% fee kept me away. Then the return policy which in my niche would invite rampant abuse. Now it finally seemed like it would be a good market but after reading people's' experiences I'm losing faith fast.
I don't intend to dump on Mercari, I've been a buyer in the past and like the marketplace and format. But it just seems like all I see on here are horror stories. Am I better steering clear?
Thanks all, I really appreciate your input!
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I'm a pre-existing web seller that has been using ebay and other online marketplaces like Reverb for several years now.
When I saw that their silly return policy was being walked back I started to think about diversifying to look for more sales. But to be honest, after perusing the subreddit for a bit I'm becoming convinced Mercari is a nightmare and just not worth the apparent agony sellers have to deal with from both buyers and support.Maybe that's a bit dramatic, but reading here it does seem significantly worse for sellers than the other markets I use.
Before the 10% fee kept me away. Then the return policy which in my niche would invite rampant abuse. Now it finally seemed like it would be a good market but after reading people's' experiences I'm losing faith fast.
I don't intend to dump on Mercari, I've been a buyer in the past and like the marketplace and format. But it just seems like all I see on here are horror stories. Am I better steering clear?
Thanks all, I really appreciate your input!
2024.05.15 04:17 coastalcowgirl2195 Would you reach out to someone you do not know but were given their contact information or apply directly online for a position?
Long story short - I am looking for some insight within the design industry. I am an interior designer and want to apply for a position recently posted. It is for a senior position with 10 years, I only have 6 but feel as if I am capable of all the responsibilities listed. In the past - I have had much better luck with reaching out directly to people within the firm (specifically interior departments) vs applying on the website. I have a good relationship with a rep and she provided me a designer she has worked with at said firm contact info. How effective would it be to reach out to her vs apply online? For context - it is a medium-sized architectural, engineering, and interior firm. Would I be better off applying online? I just feel weird since she has the same title that I am applying for. Any advice is much appreciated!
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2024.05.15 04:14 mchfdgdfgdfg What makes you happy and can earn you income at the same time?
I've been thinking a lot about happiness and money, you know, the eternal struggle. But then it hit me: why not combine the two? So, here's the deal – I'm on a mission to find activities or gigs that not only bring joy to my life but also pad my wallet.
I've dabbled in a few things myself, like freelance writing or starting a small side hustle, but I want to hear from you guys. What's your secret sauce to happiness and cash flow? Maybe you've found a niche in the gig economy that's both fulfilling and lucrative, or perhaps you've turned your hobby into a full-blown business.
Whether it's creating art, teaching a skill, or even just sharing your passion online, I want to hear all about it. Let's brainstorm together and help each other out. Who knows, we might stumble upon the next big thing! So, drop your ideas, success stories, or even your struggles in the comments below. Let's crack the code to happiness and financial freedom, one Reddit post at a time.
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I've dabbled in a few things myself, like freelance writing or starting a small side hustle, but I want to hear from you guys. What's your secret sauce to happiness and cash flow? Maybe you've found a niche in the gig economy that's both fulfilling and lucrative, or perhaps you've turned your hobby into a full-blown business.
Whether it's creating art, teaching a skill, or even just sharing your passion online, I want to hear all about it. Let's brainstorm together and help each other out. Who knows, we might stumble upon the next big thing! So, drop your ideas, success stories, or even your struggles in the comments below. Let's crack the code to happiness and financial freedom, one Reddit post at a time.
2024.05.15 04:11 Empathy_Reigns What does an employer need for accommodations
First of all, thank you to everyone who contributes to this group because knowing others firsthand and hearing your stories is literally what gives me strength. In so many ways
Missing out and being late on things has affected my job this past year and I think I’m going to be called into HR. Been there 26 years and I’m not fearful of termination, but I’m also protecting myself. I know that narcolepsy is protected by ADA. I worked a lot from home and I am getting my job done, but I have been late on some things. It’s now getting to the point where my last task was late by 15 minutes and apparently that was the straw that broke the camels back. Smh. So I don’t feel like I need accommodations for sleeping at work, but I need some understanding that sometimes when I sit down to get a task done, I end up falling asleep. My direct supervisor says I should start earlier then. But that’s not what other people have to do. All I’m asking for is equality. In another instance, I have fallen the night that some reports were due, and I ended up in the hospital. I emailed him the next morning and he said I had all year to do. These reports I should not have waited to the night before and this is a very serious matter… while I was in the hospital unable to submit my reports. I did provide proof that I was in the hospital that night, but that was not official documentation with human resources. So what do I need from my doctor to prove a diagnosis?
I don’t think this matters but a little about my job … I’m a college professor. I’m not falling asleep in the classroom. Most of my classes are online. I’ve missed a few meetings this year. I’ve been late on what I think is minor administrative jobs like filing reports and submitting grades (that was the 15 minute one which literally affected no one, and I called the registrar).
I did do a search of the group on ADA and read some post that were helpful, but they were quite old. Thank you all in advance.
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Missing out and being late on things has affected my job this past year and I think I’m going to be called into HR. Been there 26 years and I’m not fearful of termination, but I’m also protecting myself. I know that narcolepsy is protected by ADA. I worked a lot from home and I am getting my job done, but I have been late on some things. It’s now getting to the point where my last task was late by 15 minutes and apparently that was the straw that broke the camels back. Smh. So I don’t feel like I need accommodations for sleeping at work, but I need some understanding that sometimes when I sit down to get a task done, I end up falling asleep. My direct supervisor says I should start earlier then. But that’s not what other people have to do. All I’m asking for is equality. In another instance, I have fallen the night that some reports were due, and I ended up in the hospital. I emailed him the next morning and he said I had all year to do. These reports I should not have waited to the night before and this is a very serious matter… while I was in the hospital unable to submit my reports. I did provide proof that I was in the hospital that night, but that was not official documentation with human resources. So what do I need from my doctor to prove a diagnosis?
I don’t think this matters but a little about my job … I’m a college professor. I’m not falling asleep in the classroom. Most of my classes are online. I’ve missed a few meetings this year. I’ve been late on what I think is minor administrative jobs like filing reports and submitting grades (that was the 15 minute one which literally affected no one, and I called the registrar).
I did do a search of the group on ADA and read some post that were helpful, but they were quite old. Thank you all in advance.
2024.05.15 04:03 ITMerc4hire Error at DMV means carfax shows higher mileage than my car actually has.
Hey everyone. I’m in a frustrating situation. I purchased an new American spec car and had it shipped overseas from the factory when I was working with the military in Europe. Fast forward about a year and I brought it back with me when I returned to the US. When I was getting the car registered and titled I had to get an odometer reading by a state inspector.
The car at the time had around 8k miles on it, and the inspector wrote “008000” on the odometer verification form. However when I went to the DMV the clerk thought the second 0 looked like a 6 so entered 68k in her system. I stupidly didn’t look at the paperwork the clerk handed me and didn’t catch the error until I pulled a carfax with the 68k mileage listed about a year later. I attempted to fix it with the DMV but they refused to correct the error (despite looking at the original form the inspector filled out with the suspicious looking leading zero and acknowledging the clerk probably made a transcription order). The only way the DMV would make the correction is through a court order which sounds like a huge and expensive hassle.
Now when I’m looking to sell my car no dealer or online car buying service will touch me due the discrepancy. Not that I blame them because for all they know I deliberately altered my odometer. At this point I’m willing to sell the car for the value of my make/model with 68k miles just to be rid of the headache.
At this point I’d assume my only options are to drive it until it reaches 68k or find a private buyer who’ll actually buy my story and ignore a 30k mileage discrepancy. I’m just looking to see if anyone has ever dealt with a similar issue and could offer advice.
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The car at the time had around 8k miles on it, and the inspector wrote “008000” on the odometer verification form. However when I went to the DMV the clerk thought the second 0 looked like a 6 so entered 68k in her system. I stupidly didn’t look at the paperwork the clerk handed me and didn’t catch the error until I pulled a carfax with the 68k mileage listed about a year later. I attempted to fix it with the DMV but they refused to correct the error (despite looking at the original form the inspector filled out with the suspicious looking leading zero and acknowledging the clerk probably made a transcription order). The only way the DMV would make the correction is through a court order which sounds like a huge and expensive hassle.
Now when I’m looking to sell my car no dealer or online car buying service will touch me due the discrepancy. Not that I blame them because for all they know I deliberately altered my odometer. At this point I’m willing to sell the car for the value of my make/model with 68k miles just to be rid of the headache.
At this point I’d assume my only options are to drive it until it reaches 68k or find a private buyer who’ll actually buy my story and ignore a 30k mileage discrepancy. I’m just looking to see if anyone has ever dealt with a similar issue and could offer advice.
2024.05.15 04:02 sleepy647 My main kit
 | Just wanted to post my main kit for people that were wondering what can you do with the ammo can. submitted by sleepy647 to Packout [link] [comments] When I was trying to improve my kit I checked online to see what others have done and I feel like there’s not enough “small” kits like this one. To be clear I’m not in any trades that’s why my kit seems very rounded but i use it for everything whether that be to repair or install things on my property or vehicles. Short back story, I had the 15” packout tote which was nice to quickly grab tools in and out of but I didn’t like that if you tipped it over everything falls out so that makes it a pain to travel with. I decided to try the ammo can as it’s more compact than the top box on the 3 stack in my opinion and would do better in tighter spaces. So far it’s great and I haven’t looked back at the 15” tote since. I also like the fact that it’s a stool/seat (don’t tell Milwaukee) and that nothing hangs out so nothing snags on it when moving around. I did want to mention that I do have other boxes and more tools but this one has the main tools I need to do most task. Some notes: - It’s 53lb (definitely heavier than I’d like but it’s worth the weight) - Small organizer is a new addition that’s why it’s empty as of now - It’s still a work in progress like anything packout |
2024.05.15 04:01 lovelylilvamp How do I (F21) tell my boyfriend (M21) the real reason I get upset when he tells stories that mention exes, hating exes, etc?
For context, my boyfriend and I were in school together 6th grade-11th grade. We had all of our classes together 6th-8th grade and shared none in high school. I decided to go online during senior year when given the option during COVID due to 2 reasons: sexual assault and mental health.
We have been together for a little less than a year now. He used to hate my guts in school. We never actually held a conversation with each other. I always feel I was never given a real chance but also know I am a very difficult person to force to open up. I was known for not speaking. He hated my guts because I liked him and everyone knew it. It wasn't a secret. I feel like I embarrassed him and he was ashamed of me. He always looked like it was hell even having to sit in the same room as me. He had this friend, lets name her Sam, who was a lesbian. They were in marching band together. Sam is now transgender and a he. They stopped being friends after high school. We both agree Sam was a cunt and we hate her-now-him. According to my sister, in the 8th grade Sam approached her asking for advice on me as she (at the time) knows that I am straight and wanted me for herself. My sister was in a particularly bad mood that day and brushed Sam off saying something along the lines of "well, like you said shes not like that so you're just going to have to move on and get over it" and walked away. Sam was always particularly cruel to me after that.
Everyone hated and despised my (now) boyfriend for his promiscuity in 8th-12th grade. He has a history and is a recovering porn addict. He had lower self esteem than I ever knew and felt like he had to manipulate girls in the grades below us into sleeping with him. He has gone through therapy and is now much better and has become the person he wants to be. I did not know at the time that he is also diagnosed Bipolar 2 disorder and was on a medication that made him numb and indifferent and kind of an asshole who was unable to cry, according to him. He has gone to therapy and is a completely different person than he was in school. He has always been outstandingly mature compared to everyone else. He has been extremely patient and healthy towards me. He is the healthiest relationship I have ever been in. The healthiest person I have ever met. He makes me very very happy.
But.....I was on their side. I hated him the same way he hated me. Which he has apologised for and says Im the coolest and nicest person he has ever met and he doesn't know why he didn't give us a chance sooner. The reason I was so so angry with him, and still get frustrated with him when he mentions exes even if its to tell a funny story, is because everyone, particularly Sam, liked to rub his promiscuity in my face. It makes sense. His friends thought he hated me. Everyone else knew I liked him and spread rumors about him. Somewhere along the line with being abused at home and raped by my ex and never quite knowing how to talk to people or about how I feel, and developing the inability to make any objective statement about myself without feeling like a liar, or being tormented at school hearing how the boy I love is with yet another girl and did this or did that, and all of the back and forth between hating his guts and wishing him the best, I developed high functioning internalizing borderline personality disorder. An excruciating mental illness to have. It creeps up on you. I feel....nothing....numb or perfectly fine most of the time. I now find myself drunk crying typing this. I am the shut down type. This messes with my boyfriends anxiety. He starts crying realizing he may have said something he shouldn't have and his face always turns purple when he cries and he tries to sit me down to talk about things. The most I've been able to physically get out is the bare minimum: I don't like anything related to exes. And that was bad wording on my part. I feel he is now under the impression that I am just the "jealous type" or suffering simple retroactive jealousy rather than having been bullied by a friend who couldn't have me, or overly informed by his haters.
I do not know how to tell him how his every move impacted me so badly. He seems completely oblivious and unaware. Im so sick of being labeled as crazy when this was done to me. I was born normal. I could have been normal. So many things happened to me that shouldn't have. I feel especially guilty for still being f****ed up over this because he is so wonderful and living up to his potential. He is so loving towards me. I sometime feels like I've been murdered though. Like I was killed before we could start.
I just want to know if there is anyone out there who has experienced anything similar to this or how one could go about communicating this experience to a loved one.
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We have been together for a little less than a year now. He used to hate my guts in school. We never actually held a conversation with each other. I always feel I was never given a real chance but also know I am a very difficult person to force to open up. I was known for not speaking. He hated my guts because I liked him and everyone knew it. It wasn't a secret. I feel like I embarrassed him and he was ashamed of me. He always looked like it was hell even having to sit in the same room as me. He had this friend, lets name her Sam, who was a lesbian. They were in marching band together. Sam is now transgender and a he. They stopped being friends after high school. We both agree Sam was a cunt and we hate her-now-him. According to my sister, in the 8th grade Sam approached her asking for advice on me as she (at the time) knows that I am straight and wanted me for herself. My sister was in a particularly bad mood that day and brushed Sam off saying something along the lines of "well, like you said shes not like that so you're just going to have to move on and get over it" and walked away. Sam was always particularly cruel to me after that.
Everyone hated and despised my (now) boyfriend for his promiscuity in 8th-12th grade. He has a history and is a recovering porn addict. He had lower self esteem than I ever knew and felt like he had to manipulate girls in the grades below us into sleeping with him. He has gone through therapy and is now much better and has become the person he wants to be. I did not know at the time that he is also diagnosed Bipolar 2 disorder and was on a medication that made him numb and indifferent and kind of an asshole who was unable to cry, according to him. He has gone to therapy and is a completely different person than he was in school. He has always been outstandingly mature compared to everyone else. He has been extremely patient and healthy towards me. He is the healthiest relationship I have ever been in. The healthiest person I have ever met. He makes me very very happy.
But.....I was on their side. I hated him the same way he hated me. Which he has apologised for and says Im the coolest and nicest person he has ever met and he doesn't know why he didn't give us a chance sooner. The reason I was so so angry with him, and still get frustrated with him when he mentions exes even if its to tell a funny story, is because everyone, particularly Sam, liked to rub his promiscuity in my face. It makes sense. His friends thought he hated me. Everyone else knew I liked him and spread rumors about him. Somewhere along the line with being abused at home and raped by my ex and never quite knowing how to talk to people or about how I feel, and developing the inability to make any objective statement about myself without feeling like a liar, or being tormented at school hearing how the boy I love is with yet another girl and did this or did that, and all of the back and forth between hating his guts and wishing him the best, I developed high functioning internalizing borderline personality disorder. An excruciating mental illness to have. It creeps up on you. I feel....nothing....numb or perfectly fine most of the time. I now find myself drunk crying typing this. I am the shut down type. This messes with my boyfriends anxiety. He starts crying realizing he may have said something he shouldn't have and his face always turns purple when he cries and he tries to sit me down to talk about things. The most I've been able to physically get out is the bare minimum: I don't like anything related to exes. And that was bad wording on my part. I feel he is now under the impression that I am just the "jealous type" or suffering simple retroactive jealousy rather than having been bullied by a friend who couldn't have me, or overly informed by his haters.
I do not know how to tell him how his every move impacted me so badly. He seems completely oblivious and unaware. Im so sick of being labeled as crazy when this was done to me. I was born normal. I could have been normal. So many things happened to me that shouldn't have. I feel especially guilty for still being f****ed up over this because he is so wonderful and living up to his potential. He is so loving towards me. I sometime feels like I've been murdered though. Like I was killed before we could start.
I just want to know if there is anyone out there who has experienced anything similar to this or how one could go about communicating this experience to a loved one.
2024.05.15 03:58 steampunknerd Romans 1:26-28 TW "clobber" verses
Romans 1:26-28 TW "clobber" verses
Hi everyone, I don't usually post on here but I saw someone raise an interesting point which didn't get answered on a separate thread. I'm bisexual, and I've been deconstructing for the last year to equate my Christian faith from being someone who was previously deeply closeted and homophobic, to wildly supportive as an ally before realising oh heck wait.. I might not be straight either. I'm in an extremely strict Christian social circle, (evangelical) and tho I'm not out publicly, I've been put through the paces to explain myself (eyeroll) at why I'm not studying the Bible and coming to the same conclusions my homophobic friends are essentially.
Ultimately let me share my views: I very strongly believe the Bible has been edited again and again, to agendas of misogyny for example, due to the cultures of the time. However I fail to see how God would send good, loving, consensual homosexual people to hell with the likes of Hitler (for example) for loving the "wrong" person. All love comes from God after all. I believe that ANY healthy relationship, God has placed us into.
I've got answers for 3 out of the 4 "clobber verses" that I know, (the mistranslation argument that there were no loving consensual homosexual relationships in biblical times and what the various people namely Paul was addressing and in Leviticus was the fact that it was common practice for a Roman man to assert dominance on his slaves by raping them, and then (Lev) hiring male prostitutes was a sin.
However - I've realised if anyone questions me on where lesbian and gay sexuality is condemned in Romans 1:26-28, I haven't got an answer to hand except for repeating the above.
Much might still apply but I'm wondering if anyone's ever looked into the translations of this etc. I know it's told in a story context of "this people were evil worshipped false gods etc, and so God "gave them over" to "unnatural and lustful desires " in "exchange for the natural (straight) ones".
However it also talks about their sinful (straight) desires in the paragraph above as well.
This Could have been Paul's take on this story and he was deathly homophobic as we all know. I'm just wondering if anyone has a biblical answer I can shut Evangelicals up with 😆
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Hi everyone, I don't usually post on here but I saw someone raise an interesting point which didn't get answered on a separate thread. I'm bisexual, and I've been deconstructing for the last year to equate my Christian faith from being someone who was previously deeply closeted and homophobic, to wildly supportive as an ally before realising oh heck wait.. I might not be straight either. I'm in an extremely strict Christian social circle, (evangelical) and tho I'm not out publicly, I've been put through the paces to explain myself (eyeroll) at why I'm not studying the Bible and coming to the same conclusions my homophobic friends are essentially.
Ultimately let me share my views: I very strongly believe the Bible has been edited again and again, to agendas of misogyny for example, due to the cultures of the time. However I fail to see how God would send good, loving, consensual homosexual people to hell with the likes of Hitler (for example) for loving the "wrong" person. All love comes from God after all. I believe that ANY healthy relationship, God has placed us into.
I've got answers for 3 out of the 4 "clobber verses" that I know, (the mistranslation argument that there were no loving consensual homosexual relationships in biblical times and what the various people namely Paul was addressing and in Leviticus was the fact that it was common practice for a Roman man to assert dominance on his slaves by raping them, and then (Lev) hiring male prostitutes was a sin.
However - I've realised if anyone questions me on where lesbian and gay sexuality is condemned in Romans 1:26-28, I haven't got an answer to hand except for repeating the above.
Much might still apply but I'm wondering if anyone's ever looked into the translations of this etc. I know it's told in a story context of "this people were evil worshipped false gods etc, and so God "gave them over" to "unnatural and lustful desires " in "exchange for the natural (straight) ones".
However it also talks about their sinful (straight) desires in the paragraph above as well.
This Could have been Paul's take on this story and he was deathly homophobic as we all know. I'm just wondering if anyone has a biblical answer I can shut Evangelicals up with 😆
2024.05.15 03:58 steampunknerd Romans 1:26-28 TW "clobber" verses
Hi everyone, I don't usually post on here but I saw someone raise an interesting point which didn't get answered on a separate thread. I'm bisexual, and I've been deconstructing for the last year to equate my Christian faith from being someone who was previously deeply closeted and homophobic, to wildly supportive as an ally before realising oh heck wait.. I might not be straight either. I'm in an extremely strict Christian social circle, (evangelical) and tho I'm not out publicly, I've been put through the paces to explain myself (eyeroll) at why I'm not studying the Bible and coming to the same conclusions my homophobic friends are essentially.
Ultimately let me share my views: I very strongly believe the Bible has been edited again and again, to agendas of misogyny for example, due to the cultures of the time. However I fail to see how God would send good, loving, consensual homosexual people to hell with the likes of Hitler (for example) for loving the "wrong" person. All love comes from God after all. I believe that ANY healthy relationship, God has placed us into.
I've got answers for 3 out of the 4 "clobber verses" that I know, (the mistranslation argument that there were no loving consensual homosexual relationships in biblical times and what the various people namely Paul was addressing and in Leviticus was the fact that it was common practice for a Roman man to assert dominance on his slaves by raping them, and then (Lev) hiring male prostitutes was a sin.
However - I've realised if anyone questions me on where lesbian and gay sexuality is condemned in Romans 1:26-28, I haven't got an answer to hand except for repeating the above.
Much might still apply but I'm wondering if anyone's ever looked into the translations of this etc. I know it's told in a story context of "this people were evil worshipped false gods etc, and so God "gave them over" to "unnatural and lustful desires " in "exchange for the natural (straight) ones".
However it also talks about their sinful (straight) desires in the paragraph above as well.
This Could have been Paul's take on this story and he was deathly homophobic as we all know. I'm just wondering if anyone has a biblical answer I can shut Evangelicals up with 😆
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Ultimately let me share my views: I very strongly believe the Bible has been edited again and again, to agendas of misogyny for example, due to the cultures of the time. However I fail to see how God would send good, loving, consensual homosexual people to hell with the likes of Hitler (for example) for loving the "wrong" person. All love comes from God after all. I believe that ANY healthy relationship, God has placed us into.
I've got answers for 3 out of the 4 "clobber verses" that I know, (the mistranslation argument that there were no loving consensual homosexual relationships in biblical times and what the various people namely Paul was addressing and in Leviticus was the fact that it was common practice for a Roman man to assert dominance on his slaves by raping them, and then (Lev) hiring male prostitutes was a sin.
However - I've realised if anyone questions me on where lesbian and gay sexuality is condemned in Romans 1:26-28, I haven't got an answer to hand except for repeating the above.
Much might still apply but I'm wondering if anyone's ever looked into the translations of this etc. I know it's told in a story context of "this people were evil worshipped false gods etc, and so God "gave them over" to "unnatural and lustful desires " in "exchange for the natural (straight) ones".
However it also talks about their sinful (straight) desires in the paragraph above as well.
This Could have been Paul's take on this story and he was deathly homophobic as we all know. I'm just wondering if anyone has a biblical answer I can shut Evangelicals up with 😆
2024.05.15 03:54 FragrantPlankton4776 it’s been 3 years and i can’t stop thinking about my mom
this is probably the first time i’ve talked about this online in full detail. i’m gonna try to condense this as much as i possibly can but i need to get everything off my chest (very long post incoming so bare with me please).
i’ve been no contact with my mother since december of 2021. from the time i was 18/19 to 25 i have given her numerous chances to make things right with me and she didn’t take initiative. she’s never fully taken responsibility over the fact that she chose my stepdad over me and for the last twenty years treats me and my sister as an afterthought while making him her number one priority. it was so bad that i contemplated ending my life in 2010 when i was 14 (when i told her about it 3 years later she was anything but sympathetic) and even called CPS the same year. she and my stepdad provided the bare necessities but he was verbally/mentally/emotionally abusive towards me and my sis while my mother neglected my emotional needs. they both have alcohol addictions which didn’t make things better. she’s made statements before about finding another place for me to live while she can go be with him. she almost pulled me out of school one time when i needed to take a school exam so we could go camping with my stepdad (something we did 2-3 times a year, sometimes more). he tried to kick us out numerous times but nothing came of it. one time we did move out of his place but came back after a month because she “loved him too much” and wanted to be with him. basically she’s done a lot of things and more over the years that convinced me she doesn’t see me as important as him and it’s affected my self worth tremendously.
in 2021 i stopped talking to her for about 6-8 months after a phone call where i berated her for being an absent parent, to which she tried to apologize but it came off as performative. i saw her at walmart one time that year and our interaction was awkward. i decided to give her my peace one last time that november by sending a long text message detailing why i didn’t want her to talk to me anymore, and of course she dismissed me entirely. the only part of my message that stuck out to her was how i thought her alcohol addiction was going to kill her someday, and she brought up some things she had heard about me to deflect. she said “you’re never gonna lose me, i have two of the most beautiful daughters i could ever ask for” and i told her “well, you just lost me. please stop contacting me.”
about a month later she texted me saying that my stepdad has cancer, but her follow up message said: “you can stop now”. i got heated, partly because i thought she didn’t take me putting my foot down seriously. i responded, “i’m sorry but that is not my problem, please don’t contact me anymore.” she said, “i didn’t say it was your problem! where is your empathy for god’s sake” after that i went OFF on her. i cussed her out, told her she’s a terrible mother and a myriad of other things. the last thing i said to her was “fuck your empathy, and fuck you too (mom’s name).” her only response to my entire message was the word “wow”.
ever since then i only received one text from her and it was the day after my birthday a couple months later where she wished me well. i’ve since changed phone numbers and blocked her on all social media. it’s 2024 and for some reason i think about her a lot. i worry about what’s gonna happen to her once my stepdad passes (i’m her only blood relative in this state) and whether or not his family will keep her around. my sister is VLC with her because my mom dismisses her often and only seems to care about issues pertaining to my stepdad. my sister stopped reaching out as much when she found out my mom put down her perfectly healthy dog last year (that’s a whole story for another time). my mother has expressed suicidal tendencies in the past so i know mentally she’s not all there. i’m tired of worrying about her like she’s my child. i think about her more than she thinks about me. i don’t know why i do this to myself. she’s made her choice and i keep hoping she’ll change but i know she won’t. it’s heartbreaking. i want to stop thinking about her. she clearly doesn’t care about me the way i want her to. i keep bugging my sister to see how my mom is doing but she’s got a lot going on right now and i feel stupid for doing so. why do i care about her so much? even after all this time?
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i’ve been no contact with my mother since december of 2021. from the time i was 18/19 to 25 i have given her numerous chances to make things right with me and she didn’t take initiative. she’s never fully taken responsibility over the fact that she chose my stepdad over me and for the last twenty years treats me and my sister as an afterthought while making him her number one priority. it was so bad that i contemplated ending my life in 2010 when i was 14 (when i told her about it 3 years later she was anything but sympathetic) and even called CPS the same year. she and my stepdad provided the bare necessities but he was verbally/mentally/emotionally abusive towards me and my sis while my mother neglected my emotional needs. they both have alcohol addictions which didn’t make things better. she’s made statements before about finding another place for me to live while she can go be with him. she almost pulled me out of school one time when i needed to take a school exam so we could go camping with my stepdad (something we did 2-3 times a year, sometimes more). he tried to kick us out numerous times but nothing came of it. one time we did move out of his place but came back after a month because she “loved him too much” and wanted to be with him. basically she’s done a lot of things and more over the years that convinced me she doesn’t see me as important as him and it’s affected my self worth tremendously.
in 2021 i stopped talking to her for about 6-8 months after a phone call where i berated her for being an absent parent, to which she tried to apologize but it came off as performative. i saw her at walmart one time that year and our interaction was awkward. i decided to give her my peace one last time that november by sending a long text message detailing why i didn’t want her to talk to me anymore, and of course she dismissed me entirely. the only part of my message that stuck out to her was how i thought her alcohol addiction was going to kill her someday, and she brought up some things she had heard about me to deflect. she said “you’re never gonna lose me, i have two of the most beautiful daughters i could ever ask for” and i told her “well, you just lost me. please stop contacting me.”
about a month later she texted me saying that my stepdad has cancer, but her follow up message said: “you can stop now”. i got heated, partly because i thought she didn’t take me putting my foot down seriously. i responded, “i’m sorry but that is not my problem, please don’t contact me anymore.” she said, “i didn’t say it was your problem! where is your empathy for god’s sake” after that i went OFF on her. i cussed her out, told her she’s a terrible mother and a myriad of other things. the last thing i said to her was “fuck your empathy, and fuck you too (mom’s name).” her only response to my entire message was the word “wow”.
ever since then i only received one text from her and it was the day after my birthday a couple months later where she wished me well. i’ve since changed phone numbers and blocked her on all social media. it’s 2024 and for some reason i think about her a lot. i worry about what’s gonna happen to her once my stepdad passes (i’m her only blood relative in this state) and whether or not his family will keep her around. my sister is VLC with her because my mom dismisses her often and only seems to care about issues pertaining to my stepdad. my sister stopped reaching out as much when she found out my mom put down her perfectly healthy dog last year (that’s a whole story for another time). my mother has expressed suicidal tendencies in the past so i know mentally she’s not all there. i’m tired of worrying about her like she’s my child. i think about her more than she thinks about me. i don’t know why i do this to myself. she’s made her choice and i keep hoping she’ll change but i know she won’t. it’s heartbreaking. i want to stop thinking about her. she clearly doesn’t care about me the way i want her to. i keep bugging my sister to see how my mom is doing but she’s got a lot going on right now and i feel stupid for doing so. why do i care about her so much? even after all this time?
2024.05.15 03:50 here-for-lost-media AITA For wanting to call out my ex-boyfriend's weird online behavior?
A few years ago, I met a guy at a convention in Phoenix who did cosplays similar to my cosplays. We got along well and eventually began to have more intimate experiences together, although he insisted it was "just friendly". Whether kissing and making out is "platonic" or not is up to the person doing it, I suppose. Anyways, we broke up a few months after meeting and the whole experience really traumatized me for a while. He had sent his friends after me and all that. Normal teenager online drama. I avoided him at all costs for a good year or two until I started pursuing cosplay as a bigger thing. I discovered that he had a big following for his cosplay on TikTok and Instagram. He followed my group's Instagram account and I realized it probably wasn't worth avoiding anymore. That was when I began noticing strange behavior between him (who is now an adult) and a 16 year old non-binary fan artist. They would publicly flirt in the comments of posts, post about how much they love each other on Instagram stories, and for a brief period of time they publicly roleplayed pregnancy on Instagram. I watched all of this go down over the course of several months and screenshotted everything even remotely concerning. I am now also an adult and currently in a happy relationship with my boyfriend. I shouldn't be so concerned with my ex-boyfriend's behavior, right? But.. this guy is showing some weird signs of possibly grooming a minor and it's getting to be really weird now. I want to come out publicly about it, but I know I can't because of my status and my career at the moment. So instead, I've spoken privately to a few people associated with the ex-boyfriend and they've all said that it's weird, but I should probably stop looking at it. This feels like something much worse developing. Am I the asshole for wanting to call him out publicly?
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