Irresponsible fireworks in Pine Hill

First off, let me commend the decision makers there for trying to see it through and not canceling at the first threat of lightning.

However, I dont think anyone even attempted to factor in the shift in winds caused by the passing storm and the effect it would have on the safety and containment zones when they decided to continue as planned.

The crowd was literally showered in ash and ember, getting progressively worse as the show went on. Anyone paying attention could see how the smome shifted mid show and could see the embers falling into the occupied parking lot.

Still, they continued to complete the entire run. It was, to their credit, an impressive display. At least the parts of it I managed to see, as a piece of something landed in my eye halfway through, causing intense burning and stinging to the point i had to flush my eyes and could no longer watch. I still have discomfort this morning, as if something is scratching my eye.

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u/surfnsound — 2 days ago

How to find 2e therapist as an adult?

I've only recently (about 15 months ago) been diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s. I realized, going through the process with my daughter, that I likely have had it my entire life, but was always able to mask it because school was remarkably easy for me. Additionally, inattentive type wasn't talked about as much in my school days, the focus was always on the hyperactive kids.

However, it does seem to be suddenly getting worse over the past few years, I realized I was self medicating with coffee and energy drinks, and trying out various supplements trying to maintain focus throughout the day.

I'm currently on aderrall xr, subscribed through my GP, but the more research I do, the more I think I need greater expertise in this area, as well as some non-medication based treatment modalities as well.

But, I need someone who is familiar with 2e, especially in adults.

I'm just wondering if there are resources for finding those specific therapists.

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u/surfnsound — 27 days ago

Meet Penny!

Thank you for all of the love on my previous post about losing our Phineas.

If anyone was wondering what the mourning period is for an 8 year old wit ADHD, it's apparently less than 72 hours. Thursday night she asked just to look at some guinea pig photos from our local rescue. Saw this little girl and fell in love immediately. By Friday afternoon, she was in our home.

She still misses her Phineas terribly. We planted a flowering bush near his grave in the backyard with purple flowers because "they're his favorite color." She keeps saying it isn't fair as she had him such a short time. One Christmas, one birthday. That's all we got with him.

But, oh, how Penny is in for a lifetime of love.

u/surfnsound — 2 months ago

RIP, my sweet Phineas

We only had you 16 months, but you became a little girls everything. Thank you for being her best friend when she had very few. You can never know how much you were loved.

I still don't know what went wrong. I don't how you could go from totally fine to gone in under 24 hours. I hope you know I tried. The doctor tried. I don't think you wanted to go. Not yet. But I am also glad your pain has ended. I hope you're warm again. When I felt how cold you were, I think I knew, but I tried all the same.

I hope guinea pig heaven is filled with the sweetest of red peppers, all the blankets you can burrow in, and *Rubble and Crew*, your favorite show, is always on the TV.

u/surfnsound — 2 months ago