“recognizing the signs” doesn’t necessarily mean simply looking for bruises on people’s heads. I’m assuming it also means recognizing when someone may be talking about abuse indirectly. It seems like everyone is assuming that this new mandate is required for stylists etc because of their physical proximity to people…

I sincerely doubt this one hour long course will advocate stylists intervening in their clients’ abusive relationships. I would bet a hundred bucks all that is covered is how to react supportively and kindly and information on the resources available to abuse victims in the state/county.

Good point!

I had an abortion at six weeks and pretty much every clinic employee I encountered during the process (I went in at 5 1/2 weeks for an official confirmation, I took a pee test when my period was 7 days late) said something along the lines of “holy crap you’re one of the earliest abortions I’ve seen, most people are…

I think the outdated thought on sex here is vivica’s insinuation that if a man likes a little butt play then he must be gay.

Whaaaaa? They don’t do the lights anymore???

I’m a metro Detroiter, I’ll take him to Domino’s Farms, we can go to the petting zoo and eat pizza. The Christmas lights are probably up by now. Call me, Lin!

She’s so full of hate it’s pushing her hair out.

It was hilarious and adorable and I want to take him out for pizza.

God’s love feels like self righteousness and shrapnel!

I just told accordingto that my brother believes this crap. He also thinks the wildfires that happen in California are the liberals’ fault. It kills a piece of my soul every time I talk to him.

My brother (my family’s only right winger) told me that liberals in California allowed the state to become more susceptible to fires because they “wouldn’t allow their water system to be improved and expanded... but they’ll never admit it.” He also thinks that democrats destroyed Flint and Detroit, and that global…

I wouldn’t doubt that they think heavily pregnant women going into pp are going there for abortions. They have shielded their brains from facts and rely on their imaginations and right wing politicians to tell them what’s real.

Also some other clinic staff, patients, and probably a few actual young children (there’s usually a couple little kids in the waiting room at my local pp). Loving.

I also got my first cell phone at 22 (in 2002). It was the classic, indestructible Nokia with the changeable covers. Best phone ever. I have had many numbers since then, though.

Thank you, I’m sorry about your friends’ babies. No one should have to bury their children.

I’m gonna offer my own GenX/Millennial distinction: GenXers had pagers in high school, Millennials had cell phones.

I get where you’re coming from. A good friend of mine died the day before the election and I’ve been a raw nerve since then. Add in the election and the world has been looking really dark and hopeless.

So far one ex bf cheated on his wife with Rory, one cheated on his fiancé with Rory, and one became a successful, mature man. Team Jess, although the more I think about it the more I think he’s too good for Rory.