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Cake day: June 7th, 2023

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  • I wanted kids when I was younger, but wasn’t ready to give up my freedom. Once I was ready for kids the world (and the future in particular) looks so bleak that it doesn’t seem fair to the theoretical kiddo to say ‘hey, here’s a dumpster fire - good luck’. Instead I babysit for my friends and family, spoil the kids around me, and sleep in on the weekend. I also have more time for activism and trying to ensure a brighter future for kiddos.

    No regrets.


  • potate@lemmy.catoRelationship Advice@lemmy.worldDying inside
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    23 days ago

    Honestly, it sounds like you have checked out of the relationship.

    If you actually want to rebuild, I strongly recommend finding a counsellor who works for both of you and can help you establish productive communication.

    It’s cliche, but right now you are ‘Me’ focused. You need to be ‘We’ focused.



  • potate@lemmy.catocats@lemmy.worldBe kind to the old fellows
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    3 months ago

    I LOVE that idea! One of our resident cats is a pain to give meds to so I’ll give it a try!

    And yes, Bo is half (or so) Bengal. He came to us completely feral but needed those meds so he didn’t go the TNR route. He’s turned into a super friendly guy who craves getting pets - just took a bit to get there. He’s also basically vocal chords on four legs - sings all day long.

    If anyone is interested in adopting, he’s listed with MEOW in Calgary, Canada!



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    3 months ago

    My partner and I foster a lot of cats. Some of the sweetest cats take forever to get adopted just because they aren’t kittens anymore. One of our fosters has been with us for almost three years now - just because he isn’t a kitten and needs some inexpensive meds sprinkled on his food once a day.