Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

Hey 👋
Thinking of heading there for a bit. I’m queer, single, dog mom. Work from home. Just wondering what the vibes are like for anyone who’s lived there. I’m currently in NJ now.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 4 days ago
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Introvert and neurodivergent in Brazil 🇧🇷

Hello! would like to know if it’s possible to be a quiet loner in Brazil. I love the culture and people. Fluent in the language. I’m black American and studied there when I was 18. I want to go back. But I am since diagnosed with ADHD and work from home. Is there a way I could make it work? I just want peace. Considering Curitiba and Flori

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 11 days ago

How do you heal from a trauma bond?

Left a toxic relationship but still feel hurt that I miss her. The void feeling. Im avoiding her. She hurt me deeply. And we can’t communicate now without further pain on both sides now, I’m sure. Now that she realizes I’m not returning. But it’s hard. How do I overcome this? Stockholm syndrome has been a thing in my relationships and even family life with parents.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 14 days ago
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How do you heal from a trauma bond?

Left a toxic relationship but still feel hurt that I miss her. The void feeling. Im avoiding her. She hurt me deeply. And we can’t communicate now without further pain on both sides now, I’m sure. Now that she realizes I’m not returning. But it’s hard. How do I overcome this? Stockholm syndrome has been a thing in my relationships and even family life with parents.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 14 days ago
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Benefits?

It’s been a while for me. Wondering what the benefits are. I feel like I went through many ego deaths recently (SA leading to pregnancy, sexuality changes, work ethic issues). I feel like a good trip would help me. I’ve been doing spravato off and on for a year through my insurance. Nbd

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 18 days ago

Random: 🐱 smell after pork rinds

Was seeing someone. She ate chicharonnes. I don’t eat pork. I expressed I wished she didn’t. But she was craving so I figured no big deal.

The next day, she wanted me to go down on her. She took a shower. And when I did, I had to avoid certain areas until it ultimately became too distracting. It smelled exactly like the pork rinds. We were on thin ice I guess, because that just ended what was left of our fling (she was verbally aggressive with me and emotionally immature for the weeks we were talking).

Has this ever happened to you? I also got tired of giving and things rarely being reciprocated. Both in and outside of bed. 😕

Edit: I didn’t mention this to her that day or during, and still gave her two orgasms and we cuddled. But later that day she picked a fight with me and I just couldn’t deal. We slept in separate beds that night. Now dealing with the aftermath of her noticing that I’m heartbroken and exhausted.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 18 days ago

Is the digital nomad era of Portugal over?

I’ve been to Portugal several times. Fluent in the language. US citizen. Work online. Single.

I keep reading things that make me feel like the digital nomad gains of Portugal are now a thing of the past. If I’m wrong, please correct me. I’m also looking at Spain.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 19 days ago

How do I become a pillow princess?

I am a giver in the bedroom but I don’t wanna be anymore. Because I need more affection and love in my life. So I have to stop.

u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 23 days ago

TW: Can we talk about aggressiveness/abusive behavior in our community?

There’s a time and a place for aggression (tie me up and blindfold me in bed, sure). But, I have low tolerance for verbal aggression and emotional abuse.

I hate that this is a conversation, but I think it needs to be said.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 24 days ago

Apartments

Hi 👋

Apartments. I’m looking for something seasonal like 6 months in South Jersey. Safe, affordable house or town house style. Any recommendations on where to look? Budget I.e. $2k.

Thanks

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 28 days ago

Sad because where’s my girlfriend

Maybe it’s the full moon 🌕 energy, but embracing the skin I’m in, still choosing to believe in love for me. Hope all is well.

u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 1 month ago

Heartbroken 💔

I’m recently out (37) and fell hard for a woman (35). She’s the third woman I’ve slept with, but I thought it had the potential to be life long. After we slept together, she cried, as it was a while for her. She didn’t expect the intimacy and admitted she was still getting over her ex from a year ago.

I was patient. Then other red flags emerged:

  1. Drinking everyday. Partying at night.
  2. She’s very flirty with men, despite being a lesbian her whole life. We went dancing and I literally had to peel men off of her. I just felt so disrespected.
  3. She gaslights me and then says I need to figure out my sexuality.
  4. Condescending to me then overcompensates with gestures of love.

I don’t know. It’s been so hard. I spent so much money buying food and drinks for us because that’s her requirement. Going out. I’m an introvert and an artist, and she looks down on the fact that I’d rather be spending time getting to know her and bonding than partying all night with strangers.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 1 month ago

Heartbroken 💔

I’m recently out (37) and fell hard for a woman (35). She’s the third woman I’ve slept with, but I thought it had the potential to be life long. After we slept together, she cried, as it was a while for her. She didn’t expect the intimacy and admitted she was still getting over her ex from a year ago.

I was patient. Then other red flags emerged:

  1. Drinking everyday. Partying at night.
  2. She’s very flirty with men, despite being a lesbian her whole life. We went dancing and I literally had to peel men off of her. I just felt so disrespected.
  3. She gaslights me and then says I need to figure out my sexuality.
  4. Condescending to me then overcompensates with gestures of love.

I don’t know. It’s been so hard. I spent so much money buying food and drinks for us because that’s her requirement. Going out. I’m an introvert and an artist, and she looks down on the fact that I’d rather be spending time getting to know her and bonding than partying all night with strangers.

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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope9402 — 1 month ago