I read that as “deterrent.” I hide my edibles in an old tampon box, because nothing keeps 17-22 year old young men out of my stash like the horror of a tampon box. ;)

It’s such an odd thing. The emotional/sexua abuse I suffered was obviously real and very damaging. But, a broken arm or a black eye seem so “real,” so public. Having my phone confiscated, being threatened that I’d never see my kids again because I’d seen a shrink, being told sex was his “right as a husband,” those…

Thank you - I appreciate your explanation, and I think I’ll loop this in with my treatment planning. Best of luck, take care!

Hugs, DG. I’m two months into what will likely be years of therapy, finally feeling stable enough to confront and process the years of abuse at the hands of someone who supposedly loved me. I still self-medicate with alcohol and weed, but in very moderate amounts that don’t interfere with my life. I’m hopeful that…

Sorry if this is an intrusive question, but are you finding EMDR to be helpful? My therapist has suggested it, but I’ve always thought of it more for addressing/processing a singular major trauma. I think of the years and years of drip-drop abuse and think, where would I even begin? It sounds like your circumstance…

100%. I’m like, this perfectly describes why I remained married to an abusive narcissist for 19 years. I’ve been free for three years, and they’ve been the best years of my adult life because I’m now discovering I am a good and worthy person. It will be a long and tough road back to “normal,” but every day away…

As a white woman, I wholeheartedly agree with you, PPG - I don’t want these sick fucks teaching my kids or influencing public policy or, really, doing anything other than a low-paying job they detest. I’m SO tired of hearing this awful shit categorized as a “mistake;” a mistake is saying “fuck” in front of your…

As always, jinni, you RULE!! ❤️❤️

Personally, I do not see our country without guns as a BAD thing. They are absolutely unnecessary and designed to kill.

Ha! I was just going to mention that ALL classrooms have WINDOWS. I guess, however, nothing makes a cop’s dick feel as huge as it does whilst firing it upon terrified children.

I identify with your comment, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter!

Hey. Have you ever had a family member die from a gun-related suicide? Have you ever had to see a loved one’s blood and brains on a wall? Had to call 911 when it’s incredibly evident that who you actually need to call is a funeral home? Probably not, but I myself have, at the totally not-impressionable age of 11. …

I do not (currently) have a sous vide; however, there are similar recipes for cooking in an Instant Pot. Do you think that this amazing-sounding recipe would parlay into the IP cooking method without changes? I love the addition of cottage cheese, and would like to pull this through to the different cooking method. …

I shot this one of my feline crew. I immediately thought it was perfectly-suited for either a band photo or a Tarantino movie poster.

Unreal. I’ve watched this a dozen times, and it’s such an artful and incredible commentary on the current condition of the dysfunctional US of A. And, so beautifully performed and directed. Wow.

Um, why the FUCK should these kids be obligated to give some wingnut their names?? Fucking white people think that just because they want to know a thing, it must happen? I mean, there are a million miles of things wrong with this entire interaction (on her side only - the kids were awesome and clearly the actual…

I’m sure this has been said, but, FUCK NATIONAL PRAYER DAY! I don’t care what mystical sky being is being ascribed to, not everyone believes in your dumb ass, and if one were to land upon the +/-0.0000000001% chance that you exist, you are a horrible and cruel monster that should receive ZERO accolades.

All the War on Christmas™ has done for this non-believer is to make me strive for 100% “Happy Holidays.” I don’t believe in any of the non-xtian bullshit either, but any chance to not acknowledge Jebus is a chance I’m taking.

Tangentially-related rant....

Look, whoever you are, please do fuck off back to your Klan meeting or furiously masturbating to Jeff Sessions or whatever.