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Lou Laurinen

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  • Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    He eats 4 cans and 4 cups of dog food every day, and I've had to add ground beef to his diet to make him gain weight. This is a breed of dog that is designed to run 15-20 miles a day, it's very hard to make them fat and I think that would make you go bankrupt lol. He eats more than my dogs that weigh 100+lbs. He is about 70lbs. But I do give him a lot of cheese.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    Sometimes he looks more animated lol
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    Kisa the tea
    Kisa the tea
    What a beautiful forest!
    I used to have a dog that was very skinny as well. That's just how some dogs are. Just like how some humans are very naturally skinny.
    I'm thinking of getting my hair layered or something. I don't know if it would look good or bad. I have gotten my hair trimmed, colored, and gotten extensions in the past year or so but I have not had an actual haircut. One thing I know for sure is that I do not look good with bangs/fringe lol
    Finally caught up on private messages! Yay! Being sick gave me a lot of time to reply to everything lol
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    I'm going to the doctor in the morning, but I'm not entirely sure now that it's shingles. I'm on an anticonvulsant medication that can apparently cause painful rashes if you go too long between doses. The fact that the rash has gotten less bumpy and painful in the past 16 hours probably means that's more likely what it is.
    maycontainthunder
    maycontainthunder
    I've had chicken pox twice. Not fun on either occasion!
    Kisa the tea
    Kisa the tea
    I hope you feel well again soon! And I hope whatever the rash is goes away soon!
    As if I wasn’t already feeling pretty down, I think I have shingles :( I woke up with a very painful, bumpy rash all over my lower body. I’m not sure if I was ever vaccinated for shingles or chicken pox because my childhood medical history is mostly unknown.
    Aneka
    Aneka
    The vaccination against chickenpox hasn't been around for a long time. I've had chickenpox as a child and we are the same age group. Shingles can reappear once you get older during times of stress or when your immune system is down. The virus doesn't leave your body.
    Yeshuasdaughter
    Yeshuasdaughter
    Let's just hope it's an allergy to a new soap or laundry detergent.
    Stuttermabolur
    Stuttermabolur
    I had chicken pox when I was older than most (14). It wasn't painful, but it was very uncomfortable to have blisters all over my body (including on my scalp, so they got tangled in my hair). I've heard that shingles can be very painful, so from what you describe, that's probably it. The good news is that it will pass with time and hopefully it won't reappear. Wishing you the best.
    I’m tired of having to be strong. I can’t do it anymore. I can’t keep doing every single thing in my life by myself. But when I’m true to myself and stop masking, I lose everyone. Now I understand why some people feel that being autistic decreases their quality of life. All I have ever wanted was to feel accepted and loved, and I’ve lost most of the chance of that. I’m not even accepted or loved by my own family.
    Outdated
    Outdated
    I've been there too Luca, looking for love in all the wrong places. You won't be alone forever, you're just too nice a person. Don't waste your time with people who have no love to give, life is too short. Don't be angry with them either, that only hurts yourself. Leave them behind and search for real people that do love you.
    Kisa the tea
    Kisa the tea
    I can relate to family not caring for you. My friends are far more valuable and that's people who actually care for me. And you have many friends here who care for you as well.

    Judge
    Judge
    Sentiments echoed by most of us here, I suspect. It certainly applies to me as well, Luca. Where all I can do is to "soldier on". Take care....
    A long time ago, I posted a question about my laptop webcam not working. It's probably been over a month now, but I solved the problem just now. There is a button on my keyboard that turns the camera on and off. Now I feel like a dumbass lol
    Kisa the tea
    Kisa the tea
    I was about to say I've never had a laptop with that but it turns out my current laptop does have a camera button too. So for what it's worth, I also had no idea this was a thing.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    We all fall into that category now and then. Best to have a good laugh at ourselves and know we are surely not the only ones!
    Two people yelled and swore at me today. One person who cut me off while I was driving, who acted like it was my fault. The other was parents of some kids who my friend’s (very friendly, small) dog approached in the park. They cussed me out in front of their two young daughters!! My response to them swearing at me was “He’s not my dog, but have a nice day” (sarcastic) to which they responded with a lot of F bombs.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    I wish everyone could just be nice. Unfortunately it seems to be too much to ask.
    maycontainthunder
    maycontainthunder
    I wonder if the worsening behaviour has something to do with the steroid hormones they are giving livestock. There is no way that this isn't getting into the human foodchain. What effects are they having on us? Could this be why so many people get so angry so quick? This is why organic foods are a good idea.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    I try to mostly eat organic anyways, but that’s a really interesting question. I think there are a lot of potential factors in how unhinged human beings seem to be getting, but I hope someone can figure it out and try to find a solution.
    It got up to 90 degrees today so my hair is in a ponytail now lol, it did not stay straightened…
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    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Very nice bowling alley. Your life is so nice. I just bought little clips, but they aren't butterflies clips, just plain. Lol
    All-Rounder
    All-Rounder
    I was wondering if i tie my hair loose at night if it'll help it stay straight the next day, haven't tried it yet.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    Even if it's a loose ponytail, it still gets frizzy/curly in 80+ degree weather (at least for me.) My hair was very straight when it was short, but now it seems to default to wavy. The worst is when I go to bed with my hair in a ponytail or a bun and I wake up with curls that are almost impossible to detangle lol
    I’m out with my friends for a birthday party, and all of a sudden I’m super nauseous and my stomach hurts. I didn’t even eat anything yet and I’m not drinking alcohol. I’ve been in the bathroom for like 10 minutes :(
    Loren
    Loren
    That photo has such a cool effect. How did you do that, if I may ask. Hope you're feeling better! ❤️ edit: you don't look at all pregnant, from my vantage point.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    @Loren Thanks :) I used an editor to blur the background because I didn’t want to post my friend’s face without his permission lol
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Love your hair. I was just trying to make you laugh. It has nothing to do with your body.
    It is so hot in my house right now, holy crap… Normally, this time of year is still pretty cold. But it’s going to be about 80 degrees again today.
    I haven’t been as physically active since I broke my nose a few weeks ago, and I’ve been eating a lot, and my stomach looks pretty big. I don’t personally care that much but I know people will say stuff about it and it does hurt my feelings. I wish people could just accept that all bodies are different and leave everyone alone.
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    Mary Terry
    I'm still wearing the orthopedic boot when I walk, applying ice to my ankle when I'm not walking, eating like a pig because I'm bored, and have gained at least 5 pounds since all this started with the injury to my Achilles tendon. Bleh. I'll drop the weight when I can walk normally again.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    I hope you are fully recovered soon! What a nightmare :(
    M
    Mary Terry
    I can start weaning off the boot now. I can reduce the boot time by one hour a day as long as my ankle doesn't hurt. I can't wait to get rid of the boot. Boot the boot, so to speak.
    85 degrees (Fahrenheit) here today. It’s a beautiful day but just going to the park with my friend was exhausting! I think I’m going to make some fruit smoothies.
    I still feel guilty for not responding to some messages, but I should probably mention that I feel more comfortable with real-time chatting (like using a messenger app) than writing long-form messages or emails. I end up writing way more than I can keep up with and I have an easier time expressing myself and getting to know people in a live chat. I already do this with some people from here. PM me if you'd like info.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    Aww, thanks. Sometimes "exuberant" is a word that gets used about me in a negative sense lol, either that or "intense"
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    I think sometimes the best thing for us to tackle is the guilt, and not getting back to everyone.
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Oh dear, l never felt comfortable with this, my insecurity rears it's ugly head.
    I haven't really been on here today. I'm doing slightly better, just still upset about the stuff I posted about earlier. I feel really bad for not giving anyone longer responses right now but I'm still pretty burned out. I'm going out to a bowling alley and a nightclub on Friday for a friend's birthday and I'm excited, but I know it will drain me even more. I am definitely not going to drink even if everyone else is.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Oh dear. I missed the mess from earlier, but you take care and rest up--Get some rest, sleep, breathe, hang out with your dog friends. We all have your back.
    UberScout
    UberScout
    Hey, I know the feeling better than anyone else in my house. You aren't making anyone here upset with your posts; this is a place made for just that, and anything else you need. My bad days are no more bad days than yours are or anyone else's here.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    Good plan to not drink if you don’t want to. Stay hydrated, have fun, get outta there and rest and recuperate. We are here for venting.
    I will never be capable of hating a human being the way my extended family despises me. I hope I never see any of them again because they are well aware of the trauma and terror they have inflicted on me and they are happy about it. I know this from hearing what their response was to me not going to Easter. I don’t know why it matters to them because most of them have said they wish I was dead.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Well, that right there is not something any human being should say to another human being--Luca, you're making some huge strides in your life right now and if you quit exposing yourself to them so they don't trip you up, I think that's a good thing. Let me tell you a secret. There are people I don't like, and they probably think I didn't go to Easter either. (I went to a different town.) Their opinion doesn't matter.
    Aneka
    Aneka
    You can't choose family. I know what it feels like :(
    But we do have our tribe of people out there in the world.
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    Mary Terry
    I went "no contact" with my narcissistic, histrionic, psychotic father three years before he died. It was the best decision I ever made. I'm trying to do the same thing with my youngest sister who was our father's flying monkey and chief gas lighter in the family. I still have to communicate with her on occasion via text or email about family probate trust matters.
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Beautiful. Was feeling down since yesterday. Thanks Luca and Enzo getting me thru this with a lovely picture telling me to stop and smell the flowers, or at least look at them.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    Sun rays on Enzo Angel.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Usually finding daffodils is a sign that a place was an old homestead site. They were easy to bring and plant.
    Whatever humans did on that site long ago is gone but now it is beautiful again & has sun, fallen leaves, spring flowers, & a pointer-dog.
    Hope everyone had a happy Easter (if you celebrate.) I discovered that Enzo is mesmerized by golf lol
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    maycontainthunder
    maycontainthunder
    Dog V4 likes watching dogs and cats on TV. Best moment was an advert involving a cat. I nudge Dog V4 'look, cat'. in a heartbeat he runs at the TV and stands there nose against the screen watching the animated cat dancing.
    maycontainthunder
    maycontainthunder
    A long time ago we were watching a TV program on the natural history museum where they CGI'd the creatures 'alive'. One was a Yeti and Dog V3 was growling and going nuts because of the noise it was making!
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    So cute. Sigh of happiness heard.
    I’m exhausted. Both physically and mentally. I have been sleeping for hours.
    Outdated
    Outdated
    I hope you feel better soon Luca. Remember that you have genuine friends in here.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    Wishing you rest for mind, body, and soul.
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