My daughter was just diagnosed with SLE about a month ago. My mother passed away 7 years ago from it, and my sister has it as well and isn’t doing very well either. If she survives another couple of years I’ll be surprised. It is a horrible thing to go through. I feel so much hurt that my daughter, my own flesh and blood, is going through this. It is one of those things that I cannot really help her to overcome. I feel so powerless. Not looking for advice really, just throwing this out there that there are many people that suffer from this disease. I myself have type 1 diabetes, but it is nothing compared to what you all have to go through. You have my sympathy and I pray that they find a cure to this sometime soon! I hope it is okay if I keep checking on this site for updates, and share them with my daughter if anything applies to her situation.
The only thing I knew about him was that he works in construction, because his work shirt said as much haha. I had no idea how to relate to the guy. Or even start a conversation....
I think most of us have been there at sometime in our past. It is difficult, for sure. I have had to take classes on how to do small talk in order to find ways through this, because I need to be able to work my way through these situations for my job. It is tricks like - you mentioned the guy works construction - so ask him what type of things he is building. How did he get into that position. Is construction what he has wanted to do his whole life, or how did he land that type of job. You need to ask questions that will provoke another person’s opinions (whether you like their answers or not) and usually they start to spill their personal stories quite easily. Share a few anecdotes when you can to keep things moving forward. But I agree - it is difficult and very uncomfortable.
I’m talking like communities exclusive to an instance where only instance members can participate in. This would be great for communities like The Agora.
Something about the texture paired with the added salt makes them a superior topping. However I’ll admit it’s the only scenario in which canned mushrooms are better than fresh.
Is this how most people type on mobile these days, drawing lines all over a keyboard instead of tapping the individual keys? I've never had an iPhone so I don't even know if they can do this natively, but I know you can switch keyboards at least, so it should still be an option if not.
Mike - I’m on for 1-10 hours a day (yes, seriously)
I like being busy and helping others. Providing a safe and structured community makes it better for everyone and if I can help with that, it would be a bonus for me.
I’m not exactly sure what type of answer you want for this one. Mods delete posts that are inappropriate. Ban people if absolutely necessary. Remind others of the rules and allow them to correct their actions. I’m fine with all of this and much more if needed.
I don’t hold politial views against anyone. I have my own and don’t want people to hold them against me because they disagree with them either. If I am here to perform a job/role, that is my #1 priority, and I will do so without any of my own beliefs causing issues.
I just got word that my 21 year old daughter is positive for a hereditary disease that has taken my mother and my sister already. I’m crushed - right through my soul. She is the kindest and dearest person I know (I may be biased) but this is so hard for her, and me, to deal with.
At work we somehow landed on the topic of how many holes a human has, which then evolved into a heated discussion on the classic question of how many holes does a straw have....
You are so very talented! Not sure if you're just making things like this for yourself or not, but I know several others that would love to own something like this!
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I was made to hang out with my partner's friend's new boyfriend
The only thing I knew about him was that he works in construction, because his work shirt said as much haha. I had no idea how to relate to the guy. Or even start a conversation....
Do you guys think local only communities should be a thing?
I’m talking like communities exclusive to an instance where only instance members can participate in. This would be great for communities like The Agora.
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Canned mushrooms on pizza are superior to fresh mushrooms
Something about the texture paired with the added salt makes them a superior topping. However I’ll admit it’s the only scenario in which canned mushrooms are better than fresh.
Do you use the swipe to type feature on your phone?
Is this how most people type on mobile these days, drawing lines all over a keyboard instead of tapping the individual keys? I've never had an iPhone so I don't even know if they can do this natively, but I know you can switch keyboards at least, so it should still be an option if not.
Welcome Yarla98 and Aidan as the new moderators for c/politics.
Let’s welcome the new moderators of c/politics.
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Can we settle this: how many holes does a straw have?
At work we somehow landed on the topic of how many holes a human has, which then evolved into a heated discussion on the classic question of how many holes does a straw have....
It's not perfect, but this is my favorite thing I've made! (lemmy.world)
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