She is unfortunately having other medical problems. The steroid either isn't working anymore or she forgets that she isn't in pain/expects certain touches to be painful, I'm not sure which.

This cat has my whole heart. Like if soul mates could be pets, she's mine.

Thank you for sharing, and understanding the struggle with giving our little loved ones the life and death they deserve. I'm sorry that you had to make that choice, but I'm glad that you had the strength to do so for her.

I think about my grandfather often since my little Ami has shown the same symptoms he had. I've always been so grateful that by the time the end came for him, it was quick, and I know that's what he would have wanted. Perhaps that's the view I need to keep for her

Honestly, I may have gotten lucky because I didn't need to do much rust removal. Took them outside and hosed them down, then got to work removing the burnt in bits and evening out the seasoning. Took me about two afternoons per pan. One of the pans is definitely an antique, so I haven't used it because it might have lead in it

Wiki article regarding the virus

Clues by Sam - Aug 11th 2025
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If I knew how to count I'd have solved it in under three minutes 😅

If it's been a year, then he really doesn't need any of it. I'd box everything up and tell him he has a day to pick up his things or it's getting donated/binned. Unless he's still named on the lease or you're renting from him, then you'd have a more complicated situation

Inb4 South Park makes a sequel to the Night of the Living Homeless with a presidential twist

This is beautiful

My grocery store sells kratom and kava drinks next to the energy drinks. It's insane to me, there's no indication of the intoxicating effects or the risk of addiction on the cans

Definitely one that would be funny without Heathcliff

This makes me feel extra bbouncy

When I bought my house I discovered a treasure trove of old cast iron pans in the (very modern) oven. They all looked like this and smelled like rancid oil. It was not fun to deal with lol

I have AvPD too. I think you're doing the right things, you have a support network and you are capable of setting boundaries. It is scary to start out alone with this disorder. Dunno about you, but I've always felt like my head is an easier place to be when I have people to reassure me that I'm not doing something wrong or haven't offended someone.

I have lived alone for almost ten years now, and sometimes that fear of loneliness and of becoming a crazy cat person rears is head for me, too. I have kind of embraced the hermit life though, because like you I have enough support in my life to feel some social fulfillment from the few interactions I have every week.

For people like us it's really important to find low-stakes opportunities to connect with people especially as we're not young adults anymore. Being a regular anywhere is a pretty good start, whether that's regularly walking a park or being part of a book club