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  1. Comment on Any male victims from female abuse? in ~life.men

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    Thank you for the kind words Nsutdwa, I appreciate it.

    Thank you for the kind words Nsutdwa, I appreciate it.

    4 votes

  2. Comment on Any male victims from female abuse? in ~life.men

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    Also female and I was sexually assaulted by a female family member in my tweens. I was lucky that another family member intervened, but my parents never got wind of it (I assume), so I had to see...

    Also female and I was sexually assaulted by a female family member in my tweens. I was lucky that another family member intervened, but my parents never got wind of it (I assume), so I had to see that person again several times. I know what you mean about living with the shame, I also don't talk about it much even in therapy.

    It super sucks and I'm so sorry you have to live with this burden. You didn't deserve what happened to you. The only one who should be ashamed is your abuser and anyone who enabled them. I know it's not much but from one victim to another, just know you're not alone and I'm rooting for you to find peace.

    8 votes

  3. Comment on An insight into looksmaxxxing/blackpill "ideology" in ~life

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    The number of women who've told me that they wish they were attracted to other women because they're sick of mediocre sex with men is too damn high.

    The number of women who've told me that they wish they were attracted to other women because they're sick of mediocre sex with men is too damn high.

    12 votes

  4. Comment on The raspberry danish latte is making its way around the world after its inventors at a US small town coffee shop decided to share the recipe in ~food

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    Huh there's one place not far from mine. As a coffee snob this drink is probably not meant for me, but I am curious so I might just try it.

    Huh there's one place not far from mine. As a coffee snob this drink is probably not meant for me, but I am curious so I might just try it.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Why Portuguese is the most underestimated global language on Earth in ~humanities.languages

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    If it makes you feel any better, even Eastern Europeans can get confused. I've had Polish people and Russians come up to me and start speaking in their language after hearing me speak in...

    If it makes you feel any better, even Eastern Europeans can get confused. I've had Polish people and Russians come up to me and start speaking in their language after hearing me speak in Portuguese. Also I'm not on reddit anymore but r/PORTUGALCYKABLYAT is pretty funny

    7 votes

  6. Comment on Why Portuguese is the most underestimated global language on Earth in ~humanities.languages

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    I find her comment that a Portuguese person listening to Brazilian needing a moment to recalibrate isn't quite right. I find it tends to be the other way around. People in Portugal are exposed to...

    I find her comment that a Portuguese person listening to Brazilian needing a moment to recalibrate isn't quite right. I find it tends to be the other way around. People in Portugal are exposed to a lot of Brazilian media, especially from telenovelas and music. There are also a lot of Brazilians living in Portugal, especially the big cities. Not so much the other way around. Basically Brazil is to Portugal what the US is to England. Except maybe we're more open to adopting the other country's spelling conventions.

    13 votes

  7. Comment on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted with molotov cocktail in ~tech

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    Jesus christ that blog post reads like something straight out of r/linkedinlunatics

    Jesus christ that blog post reads like something straight out of r/linkedinlunatics

    17 votes

  8. Comment on Educational calm content in ~talk

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    Workshop Companion is pretty nice for anyone interested in woodworking.

    Workshop Companion is pretty nice for anyone interested in woodworking.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Lyme disease vaccine shows 70 percent efficacy, Pfizer says in ~health

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    Yeah ticks and tick-borne diseases are increasingly becoming a problem in France as well. I haven't caught Lyme's but I spend a lot of time outdoors in the wild so it's only a matter of time... I...

    Yeah ticks and tick-borne diseases are increasingly becoming a problem in France as well. I haven't caught Lyme's but I spend a lot of time outdoors in the wild so it's only a matter of time... I hope they don't assume it's not a problem in Europe and make access to the vaccine difficult.

    10 votes

  10. Comment on Lyme disease vaccine shows 70 percent efficacy, Pfizer says in ~health

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    When this becomes available I swear I'll be first in line to get it. Really hoping it becomes available soon!

    When this becomes available I swear I'll be first in line to get it. Really hoping it becomes available soon!

    18 votes

  11. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    Oh yes if it's not impacting you more than that it's not worth going the medication route. Big oof for your s/o though, I hope they're able to find respite and get the help they need.

    Oh yes if it's not impacting you more than that it's not worth going the medication route.

    Big oof for your s/o though, I hope they're able to find respite and get the help they need.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    What you described sounds a lot like the effects of ADHD meds for some people.

    What you described sounds a lot like the effects of ADHD meds for some people.

  13. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    gasp Top 10 Anime Betrayals! I don't drink alcohol and am perpetually cold, so other than tea I don't have many other options. You have a point, but sometimes even mediocre tea is better than nothing.

    gasp Top 10 Anime Betrayals!

    I don't drink alcohol and am perpetually cold, so other than tea I don't have many other options. You have a point, but sometimes even mediocre tea is better than nothing.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    People used to tease me for ordering herbal teas at the bar. I tell them I'm an adult and I can drink what I want. Have that tea at the pub if you want to. To hell with anyone who gives you a hard...

    People used to tease me for ordering herbal teas at the bar. I tell them I'm an adult and I can drink what I want. Have that tea at the pub if you want to. To hell with anyone who gives you a hard time for it.

    13 votes

  15. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    Have you been tested for ADHD by any chance?

    Have you been tested for ADHD by any chance?

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

  17. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    I know someone who doesn't like fruits because of the "juiciness". Vegetables are fine, but fruits are a big no no from a sensory perspective.

    I know someone who doesn't like fruits because of the "juiciness". Vegetables are fine, but fruits are a big no no from a sensory perspective.

  18. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

  19. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    There's something about the beyond meat burgers that I can't stand. They smell like chlorinated dog food to me. Do you also get that impression?

    There's something about the beyond meat burgers that I can't stand. They smell like chlorinated dog food to me. Do you also get that impression?

    2 votes

  20. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    Coriander/cilantro because of the soap gene. Even a tiny bit can ruin a dish for me. There is frequently coriander added to some Portuguese dishes, which I grew up eating. I used to think I hated...

    Coriander/cilantro because of the soap gene. Even a tiny bit can ruin a dish for me. There is frequently coriander added to some Portuguese dishes, which I grew up eating. I used to think I hated seafood rice, but it turned out it was the coriander ruining everything. There's also a dish called Carne de Porco Alentejana made using pork medallions and clams that is absolutely drenched in the stuff. My mom used to make it frequently and it still haunts me to this day. I'm trying to learn to power through because I love mexican and indian food so much.

    I also have a similar experience with grapefruit. If there's a small bit even mixed in fruit juice I will know. You know that nail polish used to stop kids from biting their nails? That's what grapefruit tastes like to me. Alcohol and especially hard liquor are the same. I can tolerate beer, wine and cider but the taste of ethanol is still pretty present so I just don't drink alcohol 99% of the time.

    Edit: I forgot papaya. I remember eating some and vomiting it up when I was very young (think first memories). Avoid it like the plague to this day. Doesn't help that it smells like vomit.

    5 votes