Two things I didn't realise were together
I'm looking for dinner sets for my grandparents to by us for Christmas.... and I cam across this... I don't know if my pasting of the picture worked... but heres the link https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/20-Piece-Glinda-Wicked-Porcelain-Dinner-Set-MAWI5683.html Brittni, Brisbane
Sin of a Sister
Am I the asshole - Triger warnings Hey Em, Michael, Ben, Zeek & Crew thankyou for everything you do and bring to the table but i have a cracker for you. ITs a nice little web that will intrigue, battle, and a whole lot of Twatwaffles.... if i can get in touch with a producer of a TV Series *cough cough* lol i believe this will be the new fk days of our lives saga Lets start at the beginning and this is so fken brief it isnt funny there are so many stories that a wkend away wouldn't even be enough time.. Lets go! 1. my husband of 7yrs (others 10yrs) left me for my sister 1.1 I was 4wks post partum side quest this isnt the first time a partner of mine has slept with a sibling - i must pick them out that well that my siblings and partners think i like to share.... FFS fast fwd 8 years - after somewhat of an amicable cohesive custody agreement with my ex 50/50 was agreed at mediation between mum n dad 2. unfortunately dad has passed away - as much as he was a cunt back in the day he was a brilliant father and we had formed a new friendship that worked for us and our child 3. Aunty - Stepmum (refers to herself as mum) is now seeking custody 3.1 i provide her and the adult half siblings 1 full day a month and an open door for dinner and the arvo routines - side note said child is undiagnosed however thrives on routine and knowing EVERYTHING... my child doesnt ask about her or siblings i often ask if they wants to call them - im always fronted with a NO im not interested after visits which is always spoilt rotten (nike and brand clothing events etc) and comes back upset about dad and worried they will take him away. so am i asking.... am i an asshole for only providing 1 day a month and unlimited calls / factime or even dinner at my house? now let me add... i have n continue to put my feelings about her to a side - my anger, the shacking the increased heart rate the rage from all them years ago and now.. i hide all of this from my child. My poor husband does cop it once little one is asleep or out of the house... why do i have to fight so hard for my child. all the mini side quests i just deleted from this is incredible haha honestly if i dont laugh ill stab someone.... but honestly if u can point me in the directly of a editor or producer cos this shit is unheard of and batshit crazy to say the least
Just Thank You!
Recently been able to catch up on my podcast - stopped listening to all podcasts for a good 12 months - thank you fixation on music..... But have been catching up on your Extra, and just listened to AMA #66, last year I was seeing a psychologist trying to get an ADHD diagnosis... didn't get it, but they gave me a 'trauma' diagnosis instead... anyways.. when I was trying for ADHD the psychologist kept asking why it was important to me. And I just couldn't put words to why, but listening to this AMA gave me the word 'contextualises' - and that's exactly the word I needed - why there are days where I just can't do the list of soo soo boring shit - housework.... I just wanted to know that there was reasons behind feeling the way I do somedays... I am going to try again to get this diagnosis, but I'm going to have to wait until I am back into fulltime work. YAY for 2nd degree (Bachelors - because 3.93 GPA cannot get you into a master's program) but 3rd piece of paper. But I'm looking at going into the education sector, because I got 'bored' and flustered in a public practice accounting - but don't get me wrong - I absolutely love my accounting (particularly the tax system... rules and regulations...) but I needed the change so that I could have 12 months of stability then the new challenges arrive, whether its tackling new year level, different subjects (mathematics, science or accounting) or getting to know a new class of students.
When you come to Canberra, will you visit the Penis Owl?
Hi Em and Michael, I have already booked tickets to see you at the Canberra's writers' festival. I was just wondering if you have any site seeing planned? The Penis Owl is always fun. I am also a massive Canberra nerd (I literally make youtube videos about Canberra) so if you want a little fun gay Canberra guide, I'm your man! Loving the work you're doing, I can't wait to see your musical!
Question about dealing with grief when you're autistic (not yet diagnosed, but peer reviewed).
I recently lost my grandfather, and basically went into survival mode to get through my role in the funeral. Basically CBT but not in a healthy way. Now that the funeral is over, I am really struggling to accept that he is not here anymore. I was really close with my grandparents growing up, and spent a lot of time with my grandfather during his last year. How do you deal with grief when you've lost someone so important to you, but struggle to feel the big feelings that come with that?
Pre diabetic at 35!
Hi Em, I have just been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Even though I knew I had an increased risk of type 2 diabetes because I have a family history and had gestational diabetes with my second, I didn’t really think it would be something I would be facing at 35. For the past 7 years my family has come first, I’m still carrying the baby weight around (my youngest is almost 5). I have adhd and a complicated relationship with food, most likely also autistic so there is also a bunch of sensory things going on too e.g I don’t like eating leftovers, gives me the ick. I also struggle to get into exercise, my health has been on the back burner for too long and now I need to prioritise me but it’s incredibly overwhelming. Please give me any words of encouragement to get me started on this road back to me. P.S currently watching severance after listening to the pod on my way home from work the other night, I had no idea what was going on but I was so intrigued.
Tram driver championship - Melbourne drivers!
Can Em and Michael review the World Tram Driver Championship? We have two Melbourne drivers competing https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/comments/1mypa5o/sally_and_craig_from_melbourne_will_be/. Website - https://www.tramwm.com and video from last year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zQ9jt9L5sk
How do I take time off to dissociate?
Hi Em, I had my autism assessment last week and although I haven’t received the final report the psychologist said it’s likely audhd. Whilst I’m not surprised, in typical autistic fashion my emotions often take a bit of time to catch up. Since the appointment I haven’t really had time to just sit with it because you know, life, but the kids are with their dad this week and I can feel myself needing to have a day to just basically shutdown. But I feel guilty taking one. I don’t really have a huge amount going on work wise so it’s not going to leave me in a hole there. But taking a day off just to basically go catatonic just feels wrong. The irony is I work in HR and if someone told me they felt this way I would immediately tell them to take the day off. I also don’t want to be judged by my colleagues, particularly one colleague who has made her dislike of me pretty obvious. Not that they need to know but he that’s the adhd overthinking kicking in 😆. So, help me advocate for myself (or give me a good lie I can use to take a day off guilt free).
Book Week for adults
Hi Em! I’m getting the costumes ready for my kids for Book Week (Angelina Ballerina and Greg Heffley from Diary of a Wimpy Kid). If you were dressing up for Book Week as an adult, if this were a totally normal thing to do, who would you dress up as? Love your work, I recently upgraded to Extra Extra and WORTH IT ✨
The big Christmas Dilemma!
Raising a (probable) Neurodivergent child who is also an only child. We are coming up to the age where Christmas is going to come with a lot of questions. Questions she has probably been pondering for years but isn't ready to ask out loud yet! I thought we would have hit this stage earlier, but not having any older siblings, probably worked in her favour! I obviously can't use the old, "you get to become a Santa and keep the magic alive for siblings" trope that so many other parents use. I am at a complete loss on how to approach, or deal with this topic when she is ready to bring it up! Any suggestions so I don't completely rip out her heart!?
What is everyone’s special interest topic?
I love a passionate ramble. Hearing James talk about Taylor Swift and Odie’s passionate defence of Conrad(?) last week got me thinking, what other special interest topics does everyone have? Benjamin? Michael? Love an F1 dump by Em even though I’d never watch a race myself. Go forth and ramble on whatever this week’s hyperfixation is. Please and thank you!