I see it referenced constantly here, not quite as much on Reddit. I know what it means, but just wondering why such the popularity over on this side of the fence?
14 years sober. Just disinvited potential house guests after realizing we might go out for dinner and they might drink and come back to my house having drank. They already know I don’t allow alcohol in my house. But now, I realize I don’t want the people in my house that might be drinking. Staying true to myself. Why does...
I decided to come out to my mom by sending her a “letter” to make it easier for me but I’m not sure is it good enough. Main things I want her to understand are how I feel, that this didn’t happen overnight and that it’s a big problem for me. This is what I wrote (translated to English):...
This is quite good. If I were your parent I would appreciate your honesty and candor. The only part that might become burdensome is to not allow her to speak with anyone else (therapist, partner, professional) to help her understand. Although I understand you not wanting to be brigaded by a minister, church or someone not supportive. I remember coming out as gay to my parents when I was 16. We did not talk about it again until I was 26. The silence in a conservative household was so repressive. I am so proud of you being open and brave. Your truth is freedom.
Example: It might sound like an unpopular opinion, but movies make me uncomfortable. The Incredibles is a film everyone loves that I don’t despite the massive success and praise....
New community!
!midmod. Discussion of all things midcentury modern....
Can anyone identify this chair I recently saw? (lemm.ee)
When the TV itself was a piece of furniture (lemmy.world)
Arizona governor signs into law measure to repeal 1864 abortion ban (www.theguardian.com)
State supreme court had ruled that the near-total abortion ban could be enforced, unleashing unprecedented outrage...
Wish I could charge people $100 an hour when I answer their calls like a 1-900 number (lemmy.world)
What a deal for them IMO
Why is Lemmy obsessed with the word "enshittification"?
I see it referenced constantly here, not quite as much on Reddit. I know what it means, but just wondering why such the popularity over on this side of the fence?
Arizona senate passes repeal of 1864 near-total abortion ban (www.theguardian.com)
Democrats pick up support of two Republicans to repeal law reinstated three weeks ago, with governor expected to ratify repeal...
TIL 40 states in the US charge you $20-$80 a day for being incarcerated in prison. (en.m.wikipedia.org)
Very weird that I am so old and have literally never heard this mentioned in a TV show or book or movie or anything....
Elon Musk publicly dumped California for Texas—now Golden State customers are getting revenge, dumping Tesla in droves (finance.yahoo.com)
Biden left without an easy solution as campus protests heat up (www.cnn.com)
House guests
14 years sober. Just disinvited potential house guests after realizing we might go out for dinner and they might drink and come back to my house having drank. They already know I don’t allow alcohol in my house. But now, I realize I don’t want the people in my house that might be drinking. Staying true to myself. Why does...
Why did men stop wearing high heels? (lemmy.world)
For generations they have signified femininity and glamour - but a pair of high heels was once an essential accessory for men.
Thirsties (lemmy.world)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14851153...
Experimental Front Line Sleeping Suit, Cold War era?
The fun of living in a 3A climate. (lemmy.world)
Coming out letter for my mom
I decided to come out to my mom by sending her a “letter” to make it easier for me but I’m not sure is it good enough. Main things I want her to understand are how I feel, that this didn’t happen overnight and that it’s a big problem for me. This is what I wrote (translated to English):...
Photos not uploading anywhere. What gives?
The Court Just Sealed Everyone’s Fate, Including Its Own (newrepublic.com)
‘We got no heads up’: Kirk Cousins surprised by Falcons’ Penix Jr selection (www.theguardian.com)
Which movies and shows make you uncomfortable?
Example: It might sound like an unpopular opinion, but movies make me uncomfortable. The Incredibles is a film everyone loves that I don’t despite the massive success and praise....
Broken grid (artist not found) [1080x1920] (sh.itjust.works)