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LunaSerena

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Oct 25, 2017
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Mom never played any videogames, but when she saw I loved them she supportef me with no hesitation. She did took it in stride.

My father, on the other hand, insist that gaming is for children and Men.
 

Nilou

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Oct 25, 2017
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Thankfully my mother didn't mind me not playing with "traditional" girls things. I didn't have many dolls growing up. Preferred a massive army of stuffed animals. Once the Harry Potter movies became a thing my mother bought me tons of HP LEGO sets and various other legos. I grew to love those. Sure I played with Polly pockets and Betty spaghettiy with my cousins but my mother didn't force things on me other then not letting me pick my own clothes until the start of high school. Remember even having various mega blocks battleships as a teen haha
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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RA Watch Update:

Had my follow up with my orthopedic doctor for my rib pain. He's not too concerned specifically with the rib pain as it's getting better with mild meds (prescription dose naproxen). But he is hooking me up with a rheumatologist in case there is a systemic issue because of my multiple musculoskeletal issues and the fact I'm only 30.
 

Seirith

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Oct 25, 2017
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I always read this thread but rarely post but I just need to post this.

My cat has not been eating much and losing weight very rapidly. I took her to the vet yesterday and after doing X-rays, her spleen is very enlarged and she has a huge mass in her abdomen area. I have to take her next Monday to a specialty vet for an ultrasound but my vet fears it is cancer. She is 14 years old. I just can't handle it. Someone in the grocery store today said I love cats and I burst into tears. She has always been my baby, never cared about my husband, always wanted to sit with me or at least be in the same room with me. I know I've given her the best life since I got her when she was 2 months old. She has been loved and spoiled but I feel like I am falling apart. I just can't take knowing that soon I am probably going to loose her. I've been through this with so many pets before and it sucks big time every single time. Doesn't help that I work from home so I am home alone until husband gets home and looking at her makes me sad every single time. Vet doesn't think she is in pain yet, she acts fine, purrs, wants to be pet, was getting into trouble this morning trying to chew a bag, getting in a reusable bag to nap. This also comes after my MIL died last month and my aunt was just diagnosed with cancer. Why do people/pets have to get sick? I suck at handling things like this.

Not even sure why I'm posting this. Just needed to type it out I guess. Sorry for the sad whiny post.
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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I always read this thread but rarely post but I just need to post this.

My cat has not been eating much and losing weight very rapidly. I took her to the vet yesterday and after doing X-rays, her spleen is very enlarged and she has a huge mass in her abdomen area. I have to take her next Monday to a specialty vet for an ultrasound but my vet fears it is cancer. She is 14 years old. I just can't handle it. Someone in the grocery store today said I love cats and I burst into tears. She has always been my baby, never cared about my husband, always wanted to sit with me or at least be in the same room with me. I know I've given her the best life since I got her when she was 2 months old. She has been loved and spoiled but I feel like I am falling apart. I just can't take knowing that soon I am probably going to loose her. I've been through this with so many pets before and it sucks big time every single time. Doesn't help that I work from home so I am home alone until husband gets home and looking at her makes me sad every single time. Vet doesn't think she is in pain yet, she acts fine, purrs, wants to be pet, was getting into trouble this morning trying to chew a bag, getting in a reusable bag to nap. This also comes after my MIL died last month and my aunt was just diagnosed with cancer. Why do people/pets have to get sick? I suck at handling things like this.

Not even sure why I'm posting this. Just needed to type it out I guess. Sorry for the sad whiny post.
I'm so sorry. :(
 

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

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Oct 27, 2017
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I always read this thread but rarely post but I just need to post this.

My cat has not been eating much and losing weight very rapidly. I took her to the vet yesterday and after doing X-rays, her spleen is very enlarged and she has a huge mass in her abdomen area. I have to take her next Monday to a specialty vet for an ultrasound but my vet fears it is cancer. She is 14 years old. I just can't handle it. Someone in the grocery store today said I love cats and I burst into tears. She has always been my baby, never cared about my husband, always wanted to sit with me or at least be in the same room with me. I know I've given her the best life since I got her when she was 2 months old. She has been loved and spoiled but I feel like I am falling apart. I just can't take knowing that soon I am probably going to loose her. I've been through this with so many pets before and it sucks big time every single time. Doesn't help that I work from home so I am home alone until husband gets home and looking at her makes me sad every single time. Vet doesn't think she is in pain yet, she acts fine, purrs, wants to be pet, was getting into trouble this morning trying to chew a bag, getting in a reusable bag to nap. This also comes after my MIL died last month and my aunt was just diagnosed with cancer. Why do people/pets have to get sick? I suck at handling things like this.

Not even sure why I'm posting this. Just needed to type it out I guess. Sorry for the sad whiny post.

Don't feel sorry for sharing. I hope that the ultrasound will give some clarity to what can and can't be done.
 
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Seirith It's awful that your cat is sick. Feel free to vent. I hope it's not as bad as the worst case scenario. It's rough to be anticipating loss, though, and with other bad news in the family it must feel overwhelming. I'm glad that she doesn't seem to be in pain. All you can do is give her lots of love, and be kind to yourself too.
 

Rosen

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Oct 25, 2017
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I always read this thread but rarely post but I just need to post this.
I'm sorry to hear this life always has a way of dumping everything on you at once. I hope that you and her aren't suffering too much, I know it's hard even when you have not know them for as long as you have.
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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Got the rheumatologist appointment scheduled but they're booking 2 months out, so not till early October. :( Thankfully my concerns aren't super urgent.
 

sabrina

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Oct 25, 2017
5,174
newport beach, CA
This asshole in his late twenties ran into me with his truck while I was riding my bike today. Thankfully I'm fine, some minor bruising notwithstanding, and my bike is fine. But he didn't care how I was doing. He didn't get out of his truck to see if I was okay. He didn't even apologize. His only goal was to make sure that I still thought he was attractive. "Oh, babe, I didn't see you! Babe, I didn't mean to. Babe, babe, I didn't see you!"

No fucking shit. But I had the right of way and you weren't paying attention, and I'm not your fucking babe. You don't hit on a girl after you've hit her. How is that not common sense. -_-

I wish so badly that I had said something withering to him then, that I could have absolutely shattered his ego, but I was in shock and frozen. I just checked if my bike was okay, told the bystanders asking me that I was okay, and rode off.
 

Linkura

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That's so weird. One of my Facebook friends was almost hit by a car today too. She dodged it though.

You should have gotten his insurance info though in case something comes up and you need to go to a hospital to get checked out.
 

sabrina

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Oct 25, 2017
5,174
newport beach, CA
That's so weird. One of my Facebook friends was almost hit by a car today too. She dodged it though.

You should have gotten his insurance info though in case something comes up and you need to go to a hospital to get checked out.
I know. I really should have. I was just so frozen at the time and didn't want anything to do with him if I thought I was going to be fine.
 
Oct 27, 2017
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He didn't get out of his truck to see if I was okay. He didn't even apologize. His only goal was to make sure that I still thought he was attractive. "Oh, babe, I didn't see you! Babe, I didn't mean to. Babe, babe, I didn't see you!"

That's so messed up. I'm glad you are mostly ok, truck vs bike is scary. Ugh, the 'babe' shit and not even get out to check on you after hitting you with his fucking truck... that's so maddening. It's hard to remember to do it after an incident like that leaves you all stunned, but were you able to get the plate or some witness info? Some injuries might not make themselves known until the next day. Hopefully everything will be fine.

Got the rheumatologist appointment scheduled but they're booking 2 months out, so not till early October. :( Thankfully my concerns aren't super urgent.

That's a ways off - it's great that you're booked in with a specialist, though.
 

Nilou

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Oct 25, 2017
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I know. I really should have. I was just so frozen at the time and didn't want anything to do with him if I thought I was going to be fine.

I'm sorry that happened to you, I know that feeling.

TW Sexual Assault

Last November after thanksgiving I went into Walmart for a few things, some guy came up to me and it started innocent enough asking me if I knew the bus routes and such to which I replied I unfortunately didn't. Shortly after he started calling me "Beautiful" and my flags started going off, that led into him asking if I wanted to come back to his house and have sex with him, that evolved yet again into him groping me, touching me all over and grinding himself on my butt. I tried pushing my cart and ignoring him as best I could be he just kept following me and felt me up more every time I had to stop to let others in the aisles by, even kissing me at times. The whole ordeal lasted about 10 minutes and the entire time I was frozen and unable to ask for help due to fear of things escalating. I eventually did lose him and quickly called my mother asking if she could get me inside the store and stay by me as I cashed out and eventually left the store. I still feel awful about the entire thing but in that moment I was just too scared/frozen to react and felt helpless and it's not a fun thing to deal with. In hindsight I regret not reporting the incident to security/police as I know I should but in the moment right afterwards all I wanted to do was leave that store.

Hopefully the bruises heal fast and nothing serious pops up later on!

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Good luck Linkura !

Seirith No need to apologize! I'm sorry you are having to go through that my cat will be 12 next march and is starting to get up there in age and the thought of her not being there is something that is hard to even think about yet alone go through. They are family after all! Will be wishing the best for the both of you! -hugs-
 
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Linkura

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I know. I really should have. I was just so frozen at the time and didn't want anything to do with him if I thought I was going to be fine.
It's ok, I did the same fucking thing when someone rearended me in my car. I just shrugged them off because there was no damage to my car, but then my back started hurting and I went to the ER. Somehow I was extremely lucky and my health insurance paid for it anyway.
 

sabrina

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Oct 25, 2017
5,174
newport beach, CA
That's so messed up. I'm glad you are mostly ok, truck vs bike is scary. Ugh, the 'babe' shit and not even get out to check on you after hitting you with his fucking truck... that's so maddening. It's hard to remember to do it after an incident like that leaves you all stunned, but were you able to get the plate or some witness info? Some injuries might not make themselves known until the next day. Hopefully everything will be fine.



That's a ways off - it's great that you're booked in with a specialist, though.

It's ok, I did the same fucking thing when someone rearended me in my car. I just shrugged them off because there was no damage to my car, but then my back started hurting and I went to the ER. Somehow I was extremely lucky and my health insurance paid for it anyway.
Fuck. I'm so sorry.

I'm not hoping there's a next time, but this is good to know.

I'm sorry that happened to you, I know that feeling. Last November after thanksgiving I went into Walmart for a few things, some guy came up to me and it started innocent enough asking me if I knew the bus routes and such to which I replied I unfortunately didn't. Shortly after he started calling me "Beautiful" and my flags started going off, that led into him asking if I wanted to come back to his house and have sex with him, that evolved yet again into him groping me, touching me all over and grinding himself on my butt. I tried pushing my cart and ignoring him as best I could be he just kept following me and felt me up more every time I had to stop to let others in the aisles by, even kissing me at times. The whole ordeal lasted about 10 minutes and the entire time I was frozen and unable to ask for help due to fear of things escalating. I eventually did lose him and quickly called my mother asking if she could get me inside the store and stay by me as I cashed out and eventually left the store. I still feel awful about the entire thing but in that moment I was just too scared/frozen to react and felt helpless and it's not a fun thing to deal with. In hindsight I regret not reporting the incident to security/police as I know I should but in the moment right afterwards all I wanted to do was leave that store.

Hopefully the bruises heal fast and nothing serious pops up later on!
Jesus Christ! That's horrible. I'm so sorry :(
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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Oh, don't be sorry about my situation. The pain was temporary, only lasted a day or two thankfully. You're probably in worse shape than I was, which is why I was worried about you.

I'm sorry that happened to you, I know that feeling. Last November after thanksgiving I went into Walmart for a few things, some guy came up to me and it started innocent enough asking me if I knew the bus routes and such to which I replied I unfortunately didn't. Shortly after he started calling me "Beautiful" and my flags started going off, that led into him asking if I wanted to come back to his house and have sex with him, that evolved yet again into him groping me, touching me all over and grinding himself on my butt. I tried pushing my cart and ignoring him as best I could be he just kept following me and felt me up more every time I had to stop to let others in the aisles by, even kissing me at times. The whole ordeal lasted about 10 minutes and the entire time I was frozen and unable to ask for help due to fear of things escalating. I eventually did lose him and quickly called my mother asking if she could get me inside the store and stay by me as I cashed out and eventually left the store. I still feel awful about the entire thing but in that moment I was just too scared/frozen to react and felt helpless and it's not a fun thing to deal with. In hindsight I regret not reporting the incident to security/police as I know I should but in the moment right afterwards all I wanted to do was leave that store.
Yooooo wtf

That's so horrible. I missed reading it earlier. Jesus Christ.

Thanks, Yeah not really one of my favorite moments but sadly it's only the 2nd worst sexual assault I've had to deal with.
Fuck. :(
 

Nilou

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Oct 25, 2017
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Oh, don't be sorry about my situation. The pain was temporary, only lasted a day or two thankfully. You're probably in worse shape than I was, which is why I was worried about you.


Yooooo wtf

That's so horrible. I missed reading it earlier. Jesus Christ.


Fuck. :(

Thank you, yeah not fun =/

Put the worst in spoiler tags so those who don't want to see an upsetting sexual assault story don't have to, will also spoiler tag the above encounter too.

When I was 12 I was visiting my mothers friends daughter like I had been doing since I was about 6 or so since my mother/her mother were high school friends and still am. She had a younger brother that was about my age (she's a year and a half older then me) I used to spend some time with him in his room watching him play PS1 but on that particular night when his sister was asleep/us laying on a mattress in the living room he called me over to his room and I went. He closed the door, he threatened/forced me to undress and started touching me all over and forced me to give him a handjob/blowjob all while he violated me. I had no clue about any of that stuff prior to then and I was terrified the entire time and scared but since he was bigger then me I was afraid to ask for help especially since I had no clothes on and thought I would get punished if my mother found out. The next morning I went home and never ended up sleeping over there anymore and eventually me and his sister started growing apart and I never bothered with her brother either after that.
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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Thank you, yeah not fun =/

Put the worst in spoiler tags so those who don't want to see an upsetting sexual assault story don't have to, will also spoiler tag the above encounter too.

When I was 12 I was visiting my mothers friends daughter like I had been doing since I was about 6 or so since my mother/her mother were high school friends and still am. She had a younger brother that was about my age (she's a year and a half older then me) I used to spend some time with him in his room watching him play PS1 but on that particular night when his sister was asleep/us laying on a mattress in the living room he called me over to his room and I went. He closed the door, he threatened/forced me to undress and started touching me all over and forced me to give him a handjob/blowjob all while he violated me. I had no clue about any of that stuff prior to then and I was terrified the entire time and scared but since he was bigger then me I was afraid to ask for help especially since I had no clothes on and thought I would get punished if my mother found out. The next morning I went home and never ended up sleeping over there anymore and eventually me and his sister started growing apart and I never bothered with her brother either after that.
Oh god, I'm so sorry. :(
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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Crossposting from Poliera but:

Oh cool, now we got a thread in Gaming where people are saying someone who beat up his wife is a cool guy. Cool cool cool nothing to see here.


And people wonder why women are not happy here. Between this and new SNK Heroines shit I am not a happy feminist today. On the other hand, I did see a young lady at the train station today who wore a shirt that simply said "FEMINIST" on it. I should get a shirt like that.
 
Crossposting from Poliera but:

Oh cool, now we got a thread in Gaming where people are saying someone who beat up his wife is a cool guy. Cool cool cool nothing to see here.


And people wonder why women are not happy here. Between this and new SNK Heroines shit I am not a happy feminist today. On the other hand, I did see a young lady at the train station today who wore a shirt that simply said "FEMINIST" on it. I should get a shirt like that.


What thread is this? And, I saw a girl wearing a shirt with that in impact font at the train station the other day too. Maybe it's a new line or something?

And geez @ the encounters above. That's some shit, QueenVulpix & sabrina. And the rub is, even if you both had said anything, a witty retort or that scathing return, then you'd have to roll reaction dice. 6s and 9s get you screamed at. 7s and 8s get you assaulted further. Snakes eyes and your number's up... You can't win, really.
 

Linkura

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What thread is this? And, I saw a girl wearing a shirt with that in impact font at the train station the other day too. Maybe it's a new line or something?
Chad Ochocinco thread. It seems that the people saying he was a good guy simply did not know about the assault. It was after his prime in the NFL. Still, it highlights that this shit is NOT publicized as much as it should be.

Definitely was a different font than Impact, but not sure what it was.
 

Robin

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Oct 25, 2017
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Chad Ochocinco thread. It seems that the people saying he was a good guy simply did not know about the assault. It was after his prime in the NFL. Still, it highlights that this shit is NOT publicized as much as it should be.

Definitely was a different font than Impact, but not sure what it was.

Yeah. There comes a time when ignorance is inexcusable. What bothers me is how willing "ignorant" people are willing to take their personal unknowns for granted. Intentionally blindfolding themselves, etc.
 

Professor Beef

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We all love our silly Vuplix

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Lady Catherine de Bourgh

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Oct 27, 2017
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Didn't realise that activity following the the threads on sexism would conjure up such painful memories. Or as it usually works for me, the memories where always present, but without the emotional layer. And now the emotions present themselves with a friendly request to be felt. I think I will take out some time today to do a nature hike.
 

DragonElm

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Oct 28, 2017
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Hello Ladies,

Just wanted to introduce myself, looking to get more active around here, the gaming group chats aren't doing it for me anymore. I'm 31 from Dubai and I love my PS Vita, PS4 and other handheld consoles, also an avid Steam gamer.
 

Seirith

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Oct 25, 2017
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Well, I got the call Tuesday night...My sweet kitty Kali has Lymphoma. The tumor they thought they saw is actually one of her lymph nodes that is extremely enlarged. I have opted to not try Chemo due to the fact the vet thinks it has already spread to her spleen and liver and chemo in cats does not cure, only gives her a little more time. Right now she is eating a little bit and acting ok, still purring, even played with a catnip mouse a bit this morning and seems interested in sitting with me, being brushed and petted so I will just take it one day at a time. I am of course devastated, spent Tuesday evening and Wednesday crying but I know everyone has to go at some point and I am glad when her time comes I will be able to end her suffering quickly. Until that time I will love her as much as I can and give her as many treats as she wants. This is truly the awful part of owning a pet.
 

Linkura

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Oct 25, 2017
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Well, I got the call Tuesday night...My sweet kitty Kali has Lymphoma. The tumor they thought they saw is actually one of her lymph nodes that is extremely enlarged. I have opted to not try Chemo due to the fact the vet thinks it has already spread to her spleen and liver and chemo in cats does not cure, only gives her a little more time. Right now she is eating a little bit and acting ok, still purring, even played with a catnip mouse a bit this morning and seems interested in sitting with me, being brushed and petted so I will just take it one day at a time. I am of course devastated, spent Tuesday evening and Wednesday crying but I know everyone has to go at some point and I am glad when her time comes I will be able to end her suffering quickly. Until that time I will love her as much as I can and give her as many treats as she wants. This is truly the awful part of owning a pet.
I am so sorry. :( Our cat had enlarged lymph nodes but it was only an immune system response because he has allergies.

Sounds like you are taking the right course of action.
 

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

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Well, I got the call Tuesday night...My sweet kitty Kali has Lymphoma. The tumor they thought they saw is actually one of her lymph nodes that is extremely enlarged. I have opted to not try Chemo due to the fact the vet thinks it has already spread to her spleen and liver and chemo in cats does not cure, only gives her a little more time. Right now she is eating a little bit and acting ok, still purring, even played with a catnip mouse a bit this morning and seems interested in sitting with me, being brushed and petted so I will just take it one day at a time. I am of course devastated, spent Tuesday evening and Wednesday crying but I know everyone has to go at some point and I am glad when her time comes I will be able to end her suffering quickly. Until that time I will love her as much as I can and give her as many treats as she wants. This is truly the awful part of owning a pet.

I'm so sorry for you. I hope the vet will give good guidance and support to you both in this part of your journey together.
 

AliceAmber

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I've mentioned my friend's abusive ex-husband, he's attempting to get the family dog. It's been 2 years since the divorce, he didn't legally try to get custody. And she's very worried about him breaking into her house. Do you think a restraining order is the next step?
 

Rosen

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Oct 25, 2017
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I've mentioned my friend's abusive ex-husband, he's attempting to get the family dog. It's been 2 years since the divorce, he didn't legally try to get custody. And she's very worried about him breaking into her house. Do you think a restraining order is the next step?
If there's is the precedent as he seems to have already set by not getting legal custody. I don't think he will stop especially if there's already been threats of violence.
 

Morrigan

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Well, I got the call Tuesday night...My sweet kitty Kali has Lymphoma. The tumor they thought they saw is actually one of her lymph nodes that is extremely enlarged. I have opted to not try Chemo due to the fact the vet thinks it has already spread to her spleen and liver and chemo in cats does not cure, only gives her a little more time. Right now she is eating a little bit and acting ok, still purring, even played with a catnip mouse a bit this morning and seems interested in sitting with me, being brushed and petted so I will just take it one day at a time. I am of course devastated, spent Tuesday evening and Wednesday crying but I know everyone has to go at some point and I am glad when her time comes I will be able to end her suffering quickly. Until that time I will love her as much as I can and give her as many treats as she wants. This is truly the awful part of owning a pet.
I'm so sorry. :( Poor kitty.
 

PhazonBlonde

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I've mentioned my friend's abusive ex-husband, he's attempting to get the family dog. It's been 2 years since the divorce, he didn't legally try to get custody. And she's very worried about him breaking into her house. Do you think a restraining order is the next step?
Yes; she needs to feel safe in her own home. Has she established history of his violent behavior with law enforcement? In my experience I've found that greatly helps getting a restraining order easier.
 

Linkura

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This was just posted in PoliERA and it is such STRAIGHT FUCKING FIREEEEEEEE that I had to run here and post it:


I'm in love.