Better get around to painting those Warhammer minis soon
Readit Newswwilim commented on Why is English so weirdly different from other languages? aeon.co/essays/why-is-eng... · Posted by u/ColinWright
wwilim commented on Why is English so weirdly different from other languages? aeon.co/essays/why-is-eng... · Posted by u/ColinWright
Polish language spelling bees are ubiquitous in primary school in Poland, although Polish spelling is an order of magnitude less messed up than English spelling.
I wonder whether we will have another Jesuit Pope. Jesuits are supposed to be generally very education focused, more progressive (especially w.r.t science) and stand less on ceremony. I know nothing about how the College of Cardinals work, but if they're anything like other political voting bodies, one of two outcomes are possible: a swing to the Right (and toward tradition), recognizing the current balance of power in the world, or a swing even further Left of Francis, again recognizing the current trend but as a counterweight.
Given how changes of power tend to swing nowadays, I am afraid I guessed it right (pun not intentional)
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wwilim commented on How to win an argument with a toddler seths.blog/2025/04/how-to... · Posted by u/herbertl
> find out what's bothering them, usually something emotional, and you validate it
This is a common refrain of counselors and the field of psychology in general, and yet I can't help but think there's some selection bias at play with regard to the type of personality that is likely to recommend this approach as advice and how well the advice actually works.
Personally speaking, I've never cared whether someone "validates" my emotions (and I often view such attempts as a bit patronizing or insincere). There's a problem to be solved, so let's attempt to solve it or at least compromise in good faith. The resolution to the problem is the most likely way to elicit positive emotions from me anyway.
(I do understand however that some people prefer this validation, and if that's what they want, then sure, I'll attempt to do that.)
I'm 31 this year and it works on me, so...
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wwilim commented on The year I didn't survive bessstillman.substack.com... · Posted by u/LaurenSerino
My son had cancer during COVID, though he was fortunate enough to beat it into remission (with the help of a huge care team).
I was active duty military, and he is also non-verbal and autistic.
The things she talks about, how focused she was and how hard it is to do any of that now, I've been experiencing exactly the same things. I find it hard to do anything, put anything together, etc. after 3 years of managing his care closely, being at his bedside all hours, having to scream at nurses to call away a code because he couldn't breathe (anaphylaxis), and a ton of other things. All of this while working 50+ hours a week, including remotely from his bedside.
It's like I burnt out that part of me. Maybe I'm slowly healing? But I don't feel like it. I get minutes or hours when I can hit that stride again and it's absolutely terrifying to realize that I can no longer keep it up.
I don't know that this comment adds anything to her story. I just felt like I understood her on a level that's hard to communicate and had the urge to share that.
I like to explain this state to people by saying that my circuit breakers popped.
wwilim commented on The year I didn't survive bessstillman.substack.com... · Posted by u/LaurenSerino
Grief and postpartum is a very dangerous combination. I know someone who landed in a mental facility for 5 weeks when her baby was barely 4 months old. Seek help, consult a psychiatrist, get therapy. Don't be afraid of medication, there are antidepressants that don't filter into your milk, and the doctor will know which ones they can safely give you, just tell them you're breastfeeding. You can manage going to therapy with a baby, many therapists allow you to bring your child. Don't let other people take control when they assume you're weak and failing, you're not. Take care.
Also, try IONIC paints, they are awesome