that woman in the vest’s hair tho. so epic!

I assume he means the lifetime of grief and suffering of being married to him specifically, not being married to someone with HIV. Because that is a very damaging statement to those living with the virus — many people go on to have long, happy relationships (even serodiscordant ones) and families!

I think it depends on the situation! For me they followed different specific breast lumps every 6 months for two years to make sure that they weren’t changing or morphing, and could therefore confirm that they were benign. I’ve still had some biopsies despite that though.

I am very glad to have read this. Not yet old enough for mammograms, but I am already getting ultrasounds every 6 months for this same reason

EXACTLY. thank you.

makes sense. she might have been waiting for her to pass away to not upset her? or maybe he was using that as a means of control (like “you can’t leave me now, my mother’s dying?”)

Social worker at an agency that serves vulnerable adults. Only restrictions are no flip-flops, shorts, sleeveless tops, or graphic tees/sports jerseys. I’m fine with this, it allows us to be comfortable while allowing our clients to be comfortable with us. My regular go-to is a sundress with strappy sandals and a…

Vox does an excellent explanation here — http://www.vox.com/2016/5/23/1174…

agreed about Jorah. Her going back and forth about him just seems inconsistent with her character and I hate it.

I am so ANTI them getting together. Brienne is acting (appropriately) creeped out by a creepy guy making eyes at her

can we talk about the ongoing symbolism related to environmental issues and climate change, tho?

anyone else feel like they have weird sexual tension tho

I would also like to take a moment to remind everyone that social workers typically make even less than teachers. We are the people who respond to crises relating to sexual assault, child abuse, and poverty every single day. Now, I am not even saying that our job is any more difficult than that of being a teacher…

correct

I relate to this. When I got my Mirena last year, some very small part of me mourned the fact that my partner and I would not have a surprise baby, and will instead probably be *responsible* and get pregnant once it’s out in 4 years and we’re both (hopefully) out of school and financially able to handle it. Part of me…

to me this sounds much more like a side effect of NOT taking medication. the most common side effects I’ve seen in my clients are weight gain, depression, and persistent diarrhea. There are other side effects people can have too, of course, and interactions with other drugs, but most people these days can find a…

they might not have been using condoms but on PrEP, hence the “doctor’s care” part.

medically speaking, it can be NBD. if someone is diagnosed today they should be able to live into their 80’s only taking 1 pill/day. stigma-wise, still an incredibly fucking big deal. (I’m a social worker who works with HIV+ people)

depends on what he takes, but it doesn’t affect them, significantly.

pretty difficult - yes. unheard of - no. also, anal sex? possible.