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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post something that made you UNHAPPY today. |
| blueroses |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2025, 10:14 pm
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Replies: 35,530
Views: 1,433,139
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| Flat tire, learned I may have to find a new apartment and move again, the general state of the world and my increasing inability to relate to or trust other people. |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What Song Are You *Feeling* Right Now? |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2025, 10:08 pm
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Replies: 2,244
Views: 154,041
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Forum: The Haven Topic: thanksgiving alone |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2025, 9:50 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,362
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| Hi OP. I'm hosting a virtual Friendsgiving for my local support group for adults with ASD. It will be very informal and just an opportunity for people to chat about what's on their mind and have some company on the holiday. Many of us would also be alone on Thanksgiving otherwise. You're welcome to ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Retirement |
| blueroses |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2025, 7:30 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,555
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| Have tried to set aside as much in my 401k and other savings as I have been able to. But, between the possibility of my state's strict filial responsibility laws forcing me to contribute to my abusive, estranged parent's nursing home care in the next few years or Medicare and Social Security no long... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Housing Crisis |
| blueroses |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2025, 6:47 pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 518
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| There's been a housing crisis in the US for some time now and it's been made worse in my local area due to gentrification. People from higher incomes areas, like New York and New Jersey, moved here during the pandemic when they were suddenly able to work remotely, which drove housing costs up even f... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Stevia side effects |
| blueroses |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2025, 6:33 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 74
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| I've never experienced GI side effects from stevia, but did read that there was a study that came out of the Cleveland Clinic recently proposing a link between stevia and cardiovascular problems, like strokes and blood clots. So, that was enough to make me want to start avoiding it. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: What’s on your mind? The Haven version. |
| blueroses |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2025, 6:22 pm
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Replies: 527
Views: 47,088
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| The housing market, office politics, failed relationships, health stuff, the world generally being on fire, etc. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: I have a question for women 40 and over |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2025, 1:23 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 26,397
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| If you find them uncomfortable, you might want try to scheduling for a time a few days after your period ends. Your breasts will tend to be more tender right before your period or around ovulation, especially if you have fibrocystic changes. This may help with visibility on the scans a little, too, ... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What song is stuck in your head at the moment |
| blueroses |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2025, 1:06 am
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Replies: 966
Views: 125,626
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Recent Setbacks for Women/Women’s Rights |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2025, 12:47 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 36,819
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| Algorithmic biases are manipulating the world with discrimination and disinformation. This concerns me as well and as tech bro billionaires who control social media platforms are increasingly flexing their power and influence in the US government, I'm frequently reminded of the power their products... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Self deletion |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2025, 12:10 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,354
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| I don't know if it would be painful, but I do think it would be tragic. The world just keeps harder to live in for so many of us and it seems to be worsening rapidly. So much injustice and the darker forces usually seem to be the ones getting ahead. We really need all of the decent and empathetic pe... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Single Men Joining Orthodox Churches |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2025, 10:03 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,832
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| Beware of the Daily Telegraph's culture war bs. This once great newspaper is pure agenda-driven trash these days. Yes the study exists and was published in July 2024. This is concocted into 'news' for 2025. If you look at the study: Converts to Orthodoxy You'll see that they're talking about 124 co... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: What’s on your mind? The Haven version. |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2025, 9:21 pm
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Replies: 527
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| The housing market in my city is pretty hopeless for first time homebuyers and has been for a while. It's depressing that I'm probably going to have to choose between either renting for the rest of my adult life and or moving to a more affordable area, since "a more affordable area" would ... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Itchy ears |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2025, 9:13 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,696
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| It could be eczema in your ear canals, especially if you notice fluid in your ears. That is treatable, so it may be worth seeing an ENT if it's bothering you. |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Food industry lies |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2025, 9:10 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,094
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| I don't consume dairy, so I use oat milk in my coffee and smoothies. I usually stick to certain brands in order to avoid particular additives. Plant-based 'milks' are a product where it's definitely good to read the ingredients list, since some are cleaner than others. When it comes to almond milk, ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Nothing worth living for |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2025, 8:44 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 952
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| I'm sorry you're in such a hard place. I relate to not having any family support and how difficult it can be when you don't have anyone to rely upon. It can make everything feel like it's really high stakes, because it sort of is. You mentioned growing up abroad ... do you speak another language flu... |
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