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[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 11 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Sure there's vanity, but there's also societal and cultural pressures to appear a certain way. Here's a great study of gray hair and people's perceptions of it. Gendered ageism and gray hair: must older women choose between feeling authentic and looking competent?

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 24 points 7 months ago (7 children)

Looks like Oct. 18, 2022 according to the source article listed elsewhere in the comments.

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Oh ..well.. then I'll have the chicken.

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Go to Meow Wolf in Houston!!! It's immersive art- so think art museum that you can touch the walls and interact with the artwork. Their experience in Houston is called Radio Tave. Give yourself a good amount of time to explore an wear comfortable clothing/shoes. Meow Wolf does attempt to make their art installations accessible for all sizes, ages, and abilities- so if you visit while on crutches, on a walker, or in a wheelchair, both you and your dad should still have an enjoyable time! Hope it all goes well!

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago

Favorite food to make? Favorite food to eat?

What is something (item) that made your life easier/better?

Do you have a favorite yearly ritual or festivity?

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 41 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Yes it's a reality and their advice is honestly solid. Here's some maps/statistics showing gun violence in the US in 2024 from the gun violence archives.. If you look at their dropdown menu, there's a tab specifically for seeing just the last 72 hours that is currently 10 pages long. If you're looking for reasoning on how that environment comes to be, you might have a read of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.. You can find free pdf versions with a quick internet search. There's also a second book called Parable of the Talents.

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 3 points 8 months ago (18 children)

If you're the one working then why would your SO be able to threaten to not pay bills? Maybe it's time to change which account your paychecks are going to. Have you considered opening a separate account just for you? Or try taking your name (or theirs) off as many joint accounts as possible. Maybe freezing your credit so nothing else can be opened in your name (assuming you're in the us)? Are you are legally married to them? If so filing for divorce might be another avenue to talk to a lawyer about. (Most lawyers don't charge for the initial consultation).

Are there any domestic violence shelters in your vicinity? It truely sounds like you're in an abusive relationship and being held hostage in your own home. It's only a matter of time before the violence gradually increases, because nothing you will ever do will appease them long enough to change their minds on how to treat you. Can you record people in your state/country? The us has some states where only one party needs permission to record so giving yourself permission is fully acceptable to begin recording. There are also some apps that can record audio/video when the phone appears off and uploads the video onto the internet.

You do not have to answer any of these questions. This internet stranger is just worried for you and truly hopes you find a safe haven. Regardless of anything else, I'm proud of you for working so hard to better yourself and your circumstances!

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 6 points 8 months ago

Congratulations on registering to vote!

If you haven't already, you should look up a sample ballot for your specific state/city so you can know who all these people are and/or what the actual proposals. I was a bit overwhelmed by all the non presidential questions the first time I voted. So now I research before and take my little paper list in with me so I don't have to think/decide in that moment while at the poll.

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 2 points 8 months ago

Changing hair styles specifically for the car reminds me of some emergency responders who were talking about the horrific crash scenes where people wearing plastic hair claw clips that broke apart and become shrapnel or the clip simply lodging in the skull through blunt force contact (usually) with the headrest.

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 18 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Great breakdown! I'd like to add train to the options. OP might be able to utilize an Amtrak train for a portion of the trip depending on the travel destination. Here's a map of their routes. Tickets can be purchased online, they offer assistance for disabilities, and they have places to lie down or eat food.

If you decide to fly OP, consider getting a pack of gum to chew on to help with pressure/popping in your ears during altitude changes of takeoff and landing.

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 3 points 8 months ago

100% agree. OP's safety comes first and foremost!

[–] plzExplainNdetail@slrpnk.net 4 points 8 months ago

It will likely scare them the first time as it's new/unfamiliar, but they'll begin to normalize it with repeated events (as long as there is no physical/situational aggressiveness toward them). Once they acclimate to the singing, they might still get a small jump scare if you begin abruptly belting out something, but as you continue the song they would likely relax back down recognizing it as not a danger. I find most pets will try to hide/runaway when they don't like a sound, so indifference from a pet is akin to general acceptance of your presence imo.

Here's wishing you a wonderful performance!

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