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I'm finally having the time of my life! I have a great family friends and job. I'm a mixed media artist in my spare time working with glass, polymer clay, pottery, metal and paint.

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Crafty mama • commented on a post 3 days ago

“No One Will Be Able To Guess The Secret”: 30 Best Secret Ingredients That Elevate A Dish’s Taste

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Crafty mama • commented on 5 posts 1 week ago

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Crafty mama • upvoted 13 items 1 week ago

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

Horrible, traumatic losses are like this. There are times I wish there was some sort of physical sign you would get so that others could understand how bad things are, but I guess that is evolution keeping our enemies from knowing how vulnerable we are at the moment.

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

And still most people who have never experienced it think that it's just "being sad". Nope. I wish I would have felt anything like being sad when I was clinically depressed... at least it would have been something else than this emptiness... I was more brokkoli than human.

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

And it can be loud to you while no one else hears it. I don't want to be triggered by lip-smacking and it is certainly far beyond a little annoyance. Not something I can 'just ignore.'

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

Oh hello other me! I think the weirdest part of this type of pain is how insidious it can be. When the back pain and breathing problems are chronic like mine, you start to acclimate to the pain. But there really is no acclimating to not breathing enough. It just steals your brain from you.

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

Why am i crying?

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I don't have or want children, but the pure joy in a young child's laughter is something else.

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I'm just a bathroom and car singer, but I do love the feeling of it

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

When my gorgeous girl cat of 18 years died, I grieved more than for my father.

mir_ols reply

Trying to revive a dying person while their wife stands next to you screaming for them. And you’re covered in his vomit and he’s turning blue and you’re 16 and panicking and there’s a dozen people watching you desperately attempt CPR and you don’t even know what happened to him you just know nobody else can help.

lm5169 reply

Being pregnant.

rxssri reply

Losing a child. I'm not a parent but I can see for myself how painful it is to lose a child. When my childhood friend died when she was 17, that was the only time I've ever seen a man cry so hard.

ThundernLightning308 reply

Pure and unconditional love. That way it sitting on your heart, the warm feeling it spreads across your chest. The infinite happiness when you are with them. The unspoken words between each other that both fully understand. And knowing that, that person is the first and last face you see. On the other hand, the sudden loss of one of the most important people in your life. That empty void that was once positive emotions, now dark negative emotions or no emotions at all. The coldness you feel towards life and towards the world. Like a piece of your own soul was also lost that day, a piece that will never come back.

Furtip reply

Depression, a feeling of true fear and emptiness at the same time. You don’t want to die, you don’t want to live. It’s weird

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Crafty mama • upvoted an item 2 weeks ago

"It's Just Taking Up Space": Professional Organizer Shares 18 Things You Don't Need In Your House

The loved ones were alive at one point. If you threw them away you wouldn't have them after they have passed

Crafty mama • upvoted 2 items 1 month ago

Trolls Targeted TikTok Librarian, Now He’s Quitting To Rediscover Joy

On today's episode of, "The human race is s**t..."

Trolls Targeted TikTok Librarian, Now He’s Quitting To Rediscover Joy

Makes me want to give those trolls a high five. In the face. With a chair.

Crafty mama • upvoted 3 items 4 months ago

50 People That Got So Creative With Their Christmas Trees, They Had To Be Applauded Online (New Pics)

We are putting our tree up on Monday. First Christmas in our new home after being homeless for 3 years. We casually asked on the app NextDoor if anyone had an old tree they were getting rid of or replacing and if they could part with it for us as we're low on money due to health circumstances. Someone literally bought and had a £200 tree delivered to us so we would never have to worry about ever using an old Christmas tree again in our lives! It's a pre-lit artificial but when we opened it we saw it looks as realistic as a real tree. It's so beautiful, even though it's still in the box lol! We were and continue to be absolutely blown away at the generosity and kindness of the people we have encountered on that app! Other people have ordered decorations in our colours which arrive this weekend. Seems as though a group of some sort took it upon themselves to really help us out. Don't know why NextDoor has such a bad reputation as being a 'Karen HQ' app!

My Christmas Tree. We Couldn't Afford Christmas Decorations, So Used Stuff We Already Had

50 People That Got So Creative With Their Christmas Trees, They Had To Be Applauded Online (New Pics)

My Christmas Tree. We Couldn't Afford Christmas Decorations, So Used Stuff We Already Had

Treezilla

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Crafty mama • commented on a post 5 months ago

“They Want Me To Cancel My Plans And Cook”: Woman Ditches Thanksgiving, Goes To The Beach Instead

You are NOT AH. Cooking has an energy. If your energy is not right the food won't be either. Last year l was not feeling well. I've been cooking for 40 years. I've never burned dinner. EVER. That year, l burned collard greens, Mac n cheese the easiest stiff to make. I how you have a great, relaxing peaceful day. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Crafty mama • commented on 2 posts 6 months ago

Hey Pandas, Do You Have Any Great Ideas How To Make The Mundane Day To Day Life A Little Brighter?

Cheese actually has a substance in it that triggers endorphins

50 Times People Asked To Cover Up Their Scars, And This Tattoo Artist Nailed It (New Pics)

What do you like? I had to have both my boss replaced and l absolutely HATE the scars. I'm getting Kermit on my left and a Mermaid on the right. A good artist can work with you to come up with something.

Crafty mama • upvoted 2 items 6 months ago

Hey Pandas, Do You Have Any Great Ideas How To Make The Mundane Day To Day Life A Little Brighter?

Eat cheese. That always makes me happy

Hey Pandas, Do You Have Any Great Ideas How To Make The Mundane Day To Day Life A Little Brighter?

Be late for work when you know nobody will notice.

Crafty mama • upvoted 3 items 7 months ago

50 Works Of Wood That Are So Awesome, They Ended Up On The “Woodworking Ideas” Facebook Group (New Pics)

Love this

50 Works Of Wood That Are So Awesome, They Ended Up On The “Woodworking Ideas” Facebook Group (New Pics)

Pupper!!!!

50 Works Of Wood That Are So Awesome, They Ended Up On The “Woodworking Ideas” Facebook Group (New Pics)

Love this

50 Works Of Wood That Are So Awesome, They Ended Up On The “Woodworking Ideas” Facebook Group (New Pics)

Pupper!!!!

50 Works Of Wood That Are So Awesome, They Ended Up On The “Woodworking Ideas” Facebook Group (New Pics)

Thiis looks so cool, never seen anything like it before

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Crafty mama • commented on 2 posts 8 months ago

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

I wish I'd had one of these. I did it on the side of a closet door in my house growing up. Now fifty years later, we sold the home

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

That takes talent

Crafty mama • upvoted 5 items 8 months ago

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

As a hobbyist woodworker, this post both inspires and inflames a raging jealousy within me. Such amazing talent and hard work. Very cool.

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

This would not be a cutting board in my house, it would be displayed in a special place. Awesome.

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

As a hobbyist woodworker, this post both inspires and inflames a raging jealousy within me. Such amazing talent and hard work. Very cool.

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

This would not be a cutting board in my house, it would be displayed in a special place. Awesome.

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

Nice!

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

This looks so great and is a brilliant idea! I hope that artfully you still get to mark their growth with the little lines!

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

That's so cool can I try?

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Crafty mama • submitted a new post 1 year ago

Ask Pandas

What Was A Pointless Class

Crafty mama • submitted 3 list additions 1 year ago

Hey Pandas, What Is Your Craziest “How We Met” Story? (Closed)

Hey Pandas, Tell Me You're A Parent Without Telling Me You’re A Parent

Crafty mama • commented on a post 3 days ago

“No One Will Be Able To Guess The Secret”: 30 Best Secret Ingredients That Elevate A Dish’s Taste

🤣🤣

Crafty mama • commented on 5 posts 1 week ago

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

YES YES YES, when that big stream of mucus finally drains and you can breathe!

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

Nope......

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I try to explain to people that emotions can cause a physical, relentless pain response

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I'm a pain specialist. I wasn't prepared for what l experienced when l herniated my disc. I was good before, having that degree of understanding made me better.

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I was almost catatonic when my dog died suddenly. I didn't react that way for anyone in my family except my dad

Crafty mama • commented on a post 5 months ago

“They Want Me To Cancel My Plans And Cook”: Woman Ditches Thanksgiving, Goes To The Beach Instead

Crafty mama • commented on 2 posts 6 months ago

Hey Pandas, Do You Have Any Great Ideas How To Make The Mundane Day To Day Life A Little Brighter?

Cheese actually has a substance in it that triggers endorphins

50 Times People Asked To Cover Up Their Scars, And This Tattoo Artist Nailed It (New Pics)

Crafty mama • commented on 2 posts 8 months ago

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

I wish I'd had one of these. I did it on the side of a closet door in my house growing up. Now fifty years later, we sold the home

50 Times People Took Woodworking To The Next Level As Shared In This Group (New Pics)

That takes talent

Crafty mama • commented on 2 posts 11 months ago

Mom Cuts Her Toddler’s Hair Off Because She Doesn’t Want To Brush It Anymore

Come on people. This child is TWO this is very different from cutting the hair off a child 8, 10, 12 years old. By that age you are becoming independent and others opinions matter....a lot. A 2yo will be less traumatized by avoiding the daily fight.

Woman Asks If It’d Be A Jerk Move To Miss Her Brother’s 40th Birthday Because They Banned Her “Aggressive” German Shepherd From Their House

Our beloved dog had SEVERE separation anxiety. She was actually on Xanax and Prozac. We went on a business trip. We had to leave her in a kennel. We'd only used one that a co worker of my husband worked at. Well, long story short, she was off that morning, left instructions not to leave her caged but give her yard time. She did well if she is could interact with other dogs. It did not have to be human contact. Apparently, she barked and barked to no avail. My dog had a heart attack at 6 years old. I was devastated beyond anything words can express. NTA you know your dog. You sound like you are doing event you can. SIL needs to get over herself especially because you offered options that included the dog not being on the property near guests. Her my way or the highway attitude is the real issue

Crafty mama • commented on 2 posts 12 months ago

"She'll Leave Me With Plain Crackers": Guy Has To Go Hungry Because His Unemployed GF Eats Everything, He Finally Snaps

Ok, I can say this because I'm a healthcare provider with experience treating people with mental health issues. Your GF is not AH. She is depressed. Her overeating and inability to hold a job are symptoms. Please sit down and kindly discuss this with her. Most people don't want to admit depression or anything to do with this because of the stigma. There is something in her past that ties her emotions to food. Now, for your will being, physical and emotional health, you need to consider what your future plans are with this woman. Sometimes love is not enough to sustain a relationship. This will be a LONG hard road for her and until she gets better you WILL have to (unfortunately) lock your food away. This is going to hurt her feelings and cause stress for both of you. This relationship may end. She is young enough to get past this if she is willing to do the work. I am not in a position to tell you how you feel or how dedicated you are so l won't advise you what to do.

"She'll Leave Me With Plain Crackers": Guy Has To Go Hungry Because His Unemployed GF Eats Everything, He Finally Snaps

Test

Crafty mama • commented on 5 posts 1 year ago

Burned-Out 19 Y.O. Tired Of Denying Insurance Meds For People In Need Approves 50 Cases And Quits

As a healthcare provider can l say THANK YOU from not the bottom but EVERY pay off my heart. I don't even order MRI anymore because l know two things. One, is going to get rejected and two any appeal is a waste of time. I'd rather spend that time helping my patients. Physical therapy doesn't FIX anything! It may sorry term relieve pain but it out you on a merry go round of needing it forever or makes it worse. But, they want you to do it for six weeks. Our system needs a serious overhaul but it won't happen as long as Big Pharma is in charge

112 Insanely Good Nail Art Ideas To Try At Your Next Appointment

It's one thing to sit and have it done. Waaaaayyyy harder to do it yourself.

Person Shows Up For Interview Only To Be Met With Hostility And Forced To Wait 30 Minutes, Decides To Leave

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! Employers need to realize this goes 2 ways. I'm glad you respect yourself and see yourself as a prize. Yes, you need a job but they need a good employee. You shouldn't work for someone who shows you no respect during the interview. It would probably only get worse when you worked there. A full time job takes half of your waking hours. It needs to be something you can stand doing with people who respect and treat you well. Anyone who have criticism does not understand this and is either that terrible boss or miserable and under appreciated.

"That's It, I'm Architecture Shaming - Burn It To The Ground Edition": 29 Of The Best Pics From This Facebook Group

All that house and no yard. Shameful. You could borrow a cup of sugar from a neighbor and never leave your balcony.

"That's It, I'm Architecture Shaming - Burn It To The Ground Edition": 29 Of The Best Pics From This Facebook Group

This better be an aquarium

Crafty mama • upvoted 13 items 1 week ago

lm5169 reply

Being pregnant.

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

Why am i crying?

ThundernLightning308 reply

mir_ols reply

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I'm just a bathroom and car singer, but I do love the feeling of it

36 Sensations That Must Be Experienced To Be Fully Understood

I don't have or want children, but the pure joy in a young child's laughter is something else.

rxssri reply

Losing a child. I'm not a parent but I can see for myself how painful it is to lose a child. When my childhood friend died when she was 17, that was the only time I've ever seen a man cry so hard.