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kafkaluvr

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  • This is definitely an issue in Glasgow which needs to be brought to light more. I was kicked out at 16, and rented. Disabled and living with mental illness. No working heating, fridge, washing machine, blinds broke, sewage wouldn't drain, mold, leaks, potentially rats/mice (would hear at night.) Electrical meter was broken and most of the sockets didnt work. Light switches gave what felt like mild electric shocks. It all looked perfect at the viewing. Letting agency did fuck all. I couldn't afford to get half of it fixed, was not able to fix much of it myself. I called them over every issue, days in a row. Engineer they sent fucked the flooring, which they had the nerve to charge me for. Handed in my notice and stayed at extended family's until i got a home again. If mental health is taking a toll, it's really not worth it. Make sure they are safe, warm, and if it's not looking possible to fix, I'd look into other accommodation. by kafkaluvr (Fri 8th Jul 2022 1:52am)
  • I have quite recently left school in Glasgow. I went to a non religious school, there was a good, pretty equal mix of protestant and catholic backgrounds as well as many children from religious and ethnic minorities. If you wish to raise your child a bit religious/with some teachings, there was lots of lessons on multiple religions and clubs at school for bible study. I know someone who went to catholic school (He is 18 now). His school had a pro-life club, they would need to pray throughout the day every day and attend masses. He didn't learn basic sex ed in school (how to use protection/how periods actually worked etc.) Quite recently I had to explain what an ovary was lol. To me the funniest part is that he still didn't understand that he went to a catholic school and not 'just Christian' until about he graduated high school. He doesn't understand the difference still. As such, I think a non religious school gives a reliably better rounded world view and useful lessons. However for graded education (like when it comes to sitting highers) I would look specifically for your council the best school, there is plenty information online about grade attainment which may indicate a better formal education. by kafkaluvr (Sun 10th Jul 2022 5:52pm)
  • I guess then the answer for OP is that it can vary! He and his friends said it was in the morning, before the end of the day and before breaks where they would eat. All of the students who weren't religious / different religion would wait quietly. He knew it was Christian, just didn't know the difference between different denominations. by kafkaluvr (Mon 11th Jul 2022 8:51am)
  • Evolution is deffos taught if you study biology, it's in the curriculum. Shows up in the higher exams. by kafkaluvr (Mon 11th Jul 2022 9:01am)
  • same issue here as to a lot of activists in support of palestine. their calls to change, as desparately as it is needed, more often than not have minimal impact on palestinians whilst actively harming the small jewish community in glasgow by kafkaluvr (Mon 11th Jul 2022 6:53pm)
  • Hand them in to the police, whoevers lost it will check there, not reddit. by kafkaluvr (Mon 11th Jul 2022 7:45pm)
  • if you decide not to (or not to right away), and are staying in or nearby the city you're as well applying for a young scot NEC. You'll get free bus travelling on it until you're 22. by kafkaluvr (Wed 13th Jul 2022 10:59pm)
  • >Scotland's rednecks. ''non-educated delinquent'' by kafkaluvr (Mon 18th Jul 2022 8:08pm)
  • no need for the prejudice here! they could be canadian. ​ ​ /j. no one will actually headbutt you by kafkaluvr (Mon 18th Jul 2022 8:10pm)
  • theres more in the heat but they're mostly found in forests/places with long grass, unless you live in the middle of the woods you'll probably be alright by kafkaluvr (Mon 18th Jul 2022 8:24pm)
  • pretty much all have social aspects, but are any social situations worse than others? i.e. i mostly struggle with anxiety around people I know as opposed to strangers, you can try going off something like that and thinking about what situations you'll be able to work more comfortably in by kafkaluvr (Mon 18th Jul 2022 8:32pm)
  • No minimum age. They would only involve your parents if under 16 and it's believed you are in immediate danger (which won't be the case with an anxiety disorder) by kafkaluvr (Thu 21st Jul 2022 10:31pm)
  • my pal moved abroad recently & loved a print of a local landmark she'd see everyday. lots of local artists will make things like that, can be a nice reminder of home. by kafkaluvr (Fri 22nd Jul 2022 2:43am)
  • opal moon! by kafkaluvr (Tue 26th Jul 2022 10:47pm)
  • many hairdressing trainees will do it for free provided you pay for products used! (this is what I did, sadly the salon has since closed) by kafkaluvr (Thu 22nd Sep 2022 2:01am)
  • Some places farther out have pretty weak public transport links - if your disability prevents you from driving (or you don't drive for any other reason) then this may be something to consider. I spend about two hours a day commuting to somewhere a 20 minute drive from my house. Especially if you commute during rush hours this may prove to be a challenge. by kafkaluvr (Wed 28th Sep 2022 2:25am)
  • best kebab by kafkaluvr (Tue 4th Oct 2022 9:30pm)
  • this is true, at least for my university by kafkaluvr (Sun 9th Oct 2022 8:51pm)
  • I was diagnosed with aspergers recently through the NHS, although people generally just call it autism/ASD now yes by kafkaluvr (Mon 17th Oct 2022 3:25pm)
  • I am 18 now for reference but was recently diagnosed with aspergers after years of mental health issues caused by it. It's important to know that the diagnosis doesn't change much other than you understand what causes the issues. I.e. waking up at 3pm could be depression/just a bad habit, or a fixed routine from aspergers. The way you could maybe want to fix these would be different for different causes. So, until then/if he wants to seek a diagnosis, focus on putting in some techniques for helping ASD? Example: I find things like household tasks hard too because of whats called Sensory Differences, but my family viewed this as laziness/bad habits until it was explained better to them why I found it so hard. Kitchens are really overwhelming (Bright light/Sounds from appliances/Strong scents and textures) but, with a small lamp on, me being the only person in the kitchen, and wearing some headphones, I can suddenly cook/clean with much less problem. So, you can maybe ask if he knows why some things are so challenging and go from there by kafkaluvr (Mon 17th Oct 2022 3:37pm)
  • >anyways, if he does get a diagnosis and needs support in getting work experience, project search does a great job placing individuals within organisations. Perhaps he'll find something that interests him. Ah, I have aspergers and these actually described me very well before I had support to change my routine which was very fixed and understand sensory needs:) by kafkaluvr (Mon 17th Oct 2022 3:41pm)
  • No - even in restaurants in bars it isnt really as expected like in places such as USA. You can tip though of course for good customer service by kafkaluvr (Tue 18th Oct 2022 9:50am)
  • >I'm a woman and 18 year old girl here, same thing. I kind of forget how most of this sub is older guys until I read posts like this. I end up at union street whenever i come back from being out at night, best bus stance for me, but god it scares me every time by kafkaluvr (Wed 19th Oct 2022 12:23pm)
  • gregory alan isakovs discography, excited for his gig this weekend by kafkaluvr (Wed 26th Oct 2022 11:14pm)
  • unless you're wanting to head out after the gig, or have any mobility issues, public transport to giffnock after the gig shouldn't be an issue, just a bit of a pain. it's a couple of pounds on the bus i think (i use Young scot card for free, if you have one) hydro isn't a far walk from city centre, busses run til about midnight. curfew on gigs means you can expect it to end around 11 if your gig is on a saturday (and I think friday night too?) there are night busses running after this also. by kafkaluvr (Sun 13th Nov 2022 10:58pm)
  • fellow anxious person with autism in glasgow (who loves lush lol) if you ever want a product from there you can look on their websites to pick in advance exactly what you want and if you go in wearing headphones and keep your head low/avoid eye contact nobody will talk to you. the shops are always ''sectioned off'' so it's easy to find what you want. it used to stress me lots to be going there but it is doable !! by kafkaluvr (Mon 9th Jan 2023 11:33pm)
  • also whether you want to go depends on your political opinion maybe but there is a coffee shop on vicky road called pink peacock that do lots to be autism friendly and as accessible as possible. they have notepad to write your order if you don't want to speak. they have a website you can look in advance to see what everything is like by kafkaluvr (Mon 9th Jan 2023 11:35pm)
  • Hi, seconding loop earplugs here, your sensory processing problems sound similar to mine and they're awesome for it - they do exactly as you describe, are very comfortable but are slightly pricey by kafkaluvr (Tue 10th Jan 2023 10:36am)
  • there was one on my bus to uni a week or so ago coming through southside by kafkaluvr (Sun 29th Jan 2023 9:03pm)