#I feel like all the Dangerous tm nature things need to be made less dangerous at nature camp obviously

[trans-xianxian]

I was telling campers What I Think are kid appropriate scary stories this week and apparently a parent got mad about one of them and like contacted us about it yesterday and the person who got the complaint/passed it along was like oh the counselor didn't know what was "developmentally appropriate" for that age. and I'm like. on one hand I get it but on the other hand I heard that story when I was that age, have told it at other camps before, and when the girl whose parents complained said she was getting scared I told her she should step away and find a new activity and she refused. so it also seems a bit silly

[kafkaoftherubble]

Aww, gosh. This really sucks. If it helps, I know how you feel in a personal way, so... /pats back in solidarity /gives you 🍦

Before I realized I'm aromantic (in comparison, the ace realization was as easy as a "welp, okay then"), I kept making jokes about wanting a romantic partner. Typically, a "boyfriend." It made people laugh because I'm the "Never Dated Before; Thrice Rejected; No One in Their Right Mind Would Sense A Single Rizz From This Weirdo" Clown (TM). It was funny because it was absurd—but it also had a kernel of truth in it.

I simply realized that this could very likely be the only way I have to not be so crushingly lonely down the line.

There had been people who, somehow, did find me "pursue-worthy" and/or "fuckable." I don't get what they saw in me for real, but they existed and had made themselves known. And yet, despite making so many "I SHALL BE AN ATHEIST NO MORE IF YOU GIVE ME A PARTNER ALREADY; COME ON YOU GODS, BATTLE ROYALE!" jokes, I spurned all of them. The moment they expressed romantic+/sexual attraction was the moment I reeled—because my brain was telling me I was looming dangerously close to a territory I could not actually fathom and could never reciprocate. They wanted a specific kind of "love" I could not feel at all, let alone give. That was even before I understood why.

That kept me single all the way till now. Old enough to see most of my friends get paired off, with quite a number of them getting married and cohabiting. Everyone leaves.

Plenty told me I should seriously find someone to settle down with, because "we're now going to be adults while you're still acting like a child. You have never undergone these 'experiences.'" By "experiences" they meant falling in love, being together, taking up commitments, and graduating into adulthood along the way.

And they said these things out of their self-perceived kindness. "I can't bear to see you alone when all of us gradually leave you for our respective niche, so I'm telling you the bitter truth and what you need: you need a romantic partner, or you'll never have a place to call your own."

That was their undertone.

I'm no stranger to the impermanent nature of phenomena—in less Buddhist Philosophy brain-rot terms 😂, I'm familiar with how companionships don't last forever. I do my best to make peace with that impermanence. But that quiet anxiety of an ensured loneliness did/does take hold of me. These pairs of people all have this place for themselves; a place that, to them, feels eternal. A home of their own choice. A place to belong to, in the shape of their romantic half.

And they get to have this—because their nature can thrive in the kind of society and culture we live in, all the way to the part of finding their romantic partner and reaping the rewards of being able to "partake in this type of relationship."

"Sorry for leaving you behind, Lyn, but this is what growing up really means. I hope you find your home someday. The date of my wedding is—"

So I think I get you. I get how it feels to wonder if you're always going to be left behind by friends as they get paired off, as though you're already a relic of everyone's past. If they wanna reminisce about those days, which you're part of, they come to have a chat with you over coffee and boba and stuff. Otherwise, you're a memory that is still alive, but tangentially.

I get you. I get hoping for someone who could be your partner without the whole romantic baggage—a friend who isn't "just a friend" but also isn't a romantic-whatever. Someone who would steadfastly be the place you belong to in the shape of them.

It sucks to know what frustration you're talking about because I really wish other people don't have to go through similar things as I did. But well, here we are, aye? /pats back

From one stranger to another, 加油 ("I'm rooting for you!")!

Also, I'm sure your ex-QPP is a nuanced person with their own complicated psychology and stuff, but on this tiny front alone, fucking hell, man. Nani in actual fuck.

with the note that invisibility isn’t privilege I’d like to remind people how erased aro people are

like I work with several queer people, gay and bi and such. Not one of them knew what aro or queer platonic was before I told them

during pride month you know what flag they don’t have in general stores? Aro

Even at pride itself when I went last year, there were four aro things. That’s it. Do you know how depressing that is to go to the queer place specially and you have to stop at every single stall to scour for a single thing to represent you?

we need to normalize aromantism. We need to stop more than friends and “you laughed at what he said you’re in love!” Or “you spent the night with her just admit you’re gay” attitudes. Romance is not required to be a human and it’s not required for intimacy. It should be just as known and accepted as being gay.

[thessaliah]

Reading this lostbelt, from Pepe's viewpoint and issues, and how he described the Crypters. It makes me uncomfortable that FGO is trying to validate privilege and trying to cast the victims of the privileged ones (PHH) as "bad" because they tell them to go fuck themselves and flipped the roles. Or are "good" because accept being destroyed (fucking erased) to validate the "better" (privileged) history. It felt like that from the beginning but Pepe's thoughts nailed this sickening feeling.

I was going to do my character meme answers, but so much THIS. I don't think Nasu thought over this pretty well (or he doesn't care because status quo-sticker), or he took so long his work isn't going to age well in the current context people are more aware than ever about this "competition" between humanity which is absolutely abhorrent and unjust. Even when presenting a side as "hopeless" for their growth, that sounds like you're making excuses to trample it for your benefit, like a typical privileged person would ignore those who rot on the sidewalk.

This is the funny thing. The entire situation as you point is like some of those pariahs said no more and decided to take over with the corpses of their oppressors. Panhistory to validate themselves created the Prunning Phenomena and can't take heat from the consequences of their very system generated? The rich side of this is that all those billions who disappeared actually to validate their existence in the first place set this system that originally walked on the corpses of many untold erased timelines. Because resources were limited (sounds familiar?) only a scant number of timelines could be kept. And this very cruel system was wished unconsciously by humanity itself. Nasu even compared what Humanity is doing to itself to what Goetia did in his booklet of Lostroom as if to frame what is the cause. Crypters, Lostbelts, the "God"? Thematically, they are victims and pariahs who got left behind. They aren't the "aggressors" that shot first. There’s a reason why the theme is revenge and payback of those who were down and stood again. Nasu’s not talking about Panhistory or Novum Chaldea.

Of course, is perfectly good and dandy to have Novum Chaldea look for the survival of them and their Panhistory, but it's not sitting well with me to take them as heroes at all, unlike Part 1. In part 1, the enemy had a problem with suffering, but the suffering caused by death and terminus, which was more a natural consequence of being human that could be delayed but is something nobody denies exists and must be accepted. It was a palatable approach of a Solomon who experienced a mortal life and the system Solomon left behind which took an exclusive "god" viewpoint unable to sympathize until he tasted mortality.

Part 2 meanwhile the core of the problem is that injustice and gap between loser and winners, and it seems to push for us to accept it can't be helped, humans are like this when is a dangerous complacent "Let the better ones eat you, pariah" sour aftertaste. It's also very dangerous because while there's no "pruning phenomena" in real life, there is across history the whole silencing the loser and oppressed by the winners, trying to wipe them out for their own glory and benefit. There's no point to wish fight fact or reform. Novum Chaldea being a passive tool to defend the way Panhistory has conducted itself with rare exceptional "no this waifu/this loli/cute animal" moments don't cut it for me to see them as good. It makes me feel dirty. They never made an effort to do anything but react too unless a said article to protect is at stake. It's increasingly hard to associate or sympathize with them over someone like Kirschtaria Wodime, whatever you think of his plan, he is the only one who made an effort to try to change the odds while embracing hope humanity inherent goodness will carry them out for a better future, better order, better results. While Chaldea's weak arguments against him could be summed up in Holmes' cynical view of how humanity won't change and will always be like that and suffer (which is again a reminder of "don't try to do anything, go with the flow" to suppress revolution and reformers). The arguments were so feeble that the one that stopped him isn't Chaldea, but Beryl's betrayal.

I understand fully the extraordinary context and circumstances of what happened, and what was lost, but those people who disappeared, they also wove a system that did the same to others. It's just an unfortunate plot to me. Nobody denies Kirschtaria was willing to accept the loss of Panhistory (even though if he could, he would have saved those people too) out his inability to save them with his limits, but N. Chaldea is perfectly willing to accept the loss of other lives too (although they also feel bad), are they less worthy? And while Kirschtaria’s passively accepted the loss of Panhistory (because none of the Crypters directly had to do with its blanching), Chaldea is actively now doing the Pruning System work in pulling the plug on others. Not just the Lostbelts but to restore Panhistory is accepting the way it works and how many it destroys. Instead of taking a bet to try something new, in the long run, maybe create something better. Both sides demand terrible sacrifices, but only one is coming with a solution to try and fix what is broken. The other side is just putting a band-aid and pretend is fine.  I don't know if Nasu is going to end it in a satisfying way. Because he's not one to overhaul this system and he maintained since FSN: "the seat of happiness are limited" as if was a natural and desirable message.  

On the other hand, he did say that Kirschtaria's ideals are the most perfect even among "all legends of TM" and that his goal was objectively beneficial for humanity. Even one of the game options lets Guda comment that his idea is desirable, but... (doesn't want to forsake Panhistory... although Panhistory ironically has no problem to destroy and wreck other timelines to keep their flawed Consensus -> what isn't discussed, huh).

I think Nasu wanted to make this about survival instead of good vs evil, which was fine up until Kirschtaria came up with an idea of revision/reform the Human Order instead of proposing something based on survival of a lifestyle because he wanted to minimise the suffering. Which Chaldea poorly answered. At heart, by trying to smooth over humanity’s need to compete with each other by closing the gaps of how they started (and even them), wouldn’t that also affect the Pruning system which is based on this fierce competition of what is the best/ideal timeline consensus? Yes, of course, because that system reflects the present humanity mindset of competition to “survive” and divide themselves in winners and losers. In the long run, IMO, that would have been modified too. Kirschtaria doesn’t directly reference to it, but vaguely alludes to an answer humanity failed to reach which is linked to a lot of what’s happening too, including the “God.” Because Chaldea only had arguments for survival (to the point this is acknowledged by Kirschtaria’s description of what is defeat/victory for Chaldea and for Kirschtaria. To Chaldea, Kirschtaria says that their victory is survival, and to be defeated is to die; while Wodime’s defeat is that the Beast manifested and he couldn’t finish his plan). And business continues, as usual, I guess. It leaves a bitter taste when your supposed POV has no agency or drive to make any difference. It is frustrating! 

I know I was harsh with this, and I also appreciate how Guda and Mash still try to help the people who they see in danger in front of them, but is frustrating because at the same time they are doing things to make themselves feel better knowing they are here to wipe them out. Like, you know, giving a starving orphan a candy to make then happy and go behind their back and pull out the resources of the orphanage they’re in to let them starve to use that money to buy yourself food, something like that. Even if you know they really need that money to not starve themselves for the possibility they can rebuild different orphanages, would you still consider characters who do that the same heroes as part 1? Hard to say, right? 

“Far side is darker than Near side”, yes, but I think Nasu went a little too far. Because even if HF was dark, for example, I completely empathised with the difficult choices, while it’s harder now.

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #427

“don’t pray for me when you’re the one enslaved”

Your ex taps you on the shoulder and says, “I still love you.” You say? I wouldn't say anything, I'm pretty sure I'd just break down. Do you play video games? Not really anymore. :/ I probably would, though, if I had the appropriate consoles for games I want. You can only replay PS2 games but so many times before you're tired of them. Do you spend a lot of time with family? No, honestly. Is your house more than two stories tall? It only has one floor. Have you ever hit your significant other? Has he/she ever hit you? I'm not in a relationship, but I have most certainly never hit an s/o, and they've never hit me. I wouldn't tolerate that shit. What makes you an attractive person? (Talk about your personality too!) I'm not. What color is your hairbrush/comb? White. What snacks do you have available in your household atm? Hm. Just some fruity grain and oats bars, as well as cashew ones. We try to keep sweets out of the house. Has anyone recently told you that they like you, or find you attractive? No. Are you attracted to the last person you Facebook messaged? Holy fuck yes, she's drop-dead gorgeous. Do you care about anyone that doesn’t care about you? Ha, I'm sure. Was your last Facebook friend requests from a male or female? Some random middle-aged man, like who are you sir. Which one of your relatives is most likely to embarrass you? My dad. He can be so rude to people sometimes. When was the last time you ate a bar of chocolate? Not sure. It's been quite a while. Do you play any games on Facebook? No. What would you like to get a degree in? It'd be nice to get a degree in Arts, but yeah... I'm never going back to school. Do you wake up a lot in the middle of the night? Pretty much every night. Would you prefer to read a book, watch a movie or TV show, or play a video game? Play a video game. Do you usually get popcorn or soda at the movie theater? Almost without fail. You've got to, it's part of the experience. What genre of films do you like the best? Horror. How many bank accounts do you have? None, actually. Have you ever had the flu? No, thankfully. What is your goal for the next few months? To start getting in shape/losing weight. I seriously hope this gym routine works out. Have you ever had some kind of sleep-disorder? How did it affect your life? I have seveeeere sleep apnea. It's shocking, I never would've guessed it, though, so the diagnosis (I had a sleep study, so yes, it's legit) was an extreme surprise. I don't snore at all, nor do I like pass out in the middle of something, but I stop breathing A LOT. For a year or two (no, that is not an exaggeration), it caused consistent, horrible, and violent nightmares/terrors. It made sleep frightening to me, and I was never getting a truly restful sleep. Now, I have an APAP mask (like a less extreme version of a CPAP mask) that helps me greatly. I only very rarely am surprised by a more subtle nightmare now. Have you ever had food poisoning before? Describe the experience. No, thankfully. What are two things that you have no problem paying full price for? Quality tattoos, for one. And maybe uhhh... idk. We're the kind of family that buys off-brand foods and drinks all the time because it's cheaper, so I can't say that. Maybe health care? Like I wouldn't want service from a sketchy dentist or something. Funny, charming, cute, romantic, smart - choose only 2 for the opposite sex. Charming and romantic. Have you ever let somebody use you? Why did you do it? No. You can go back in time & change something in your mom’s past - what is it? That's hard for me to say. She doesn't seem to like talking about her past very much, because I know it's turbulent with her mother. I would say her being disowned, but I don't know how that *actually* affected her. Maybe it was for the better she wasn't under her mom's authority anymore. Do you know anybody who is around the exact same size as you? Who? I guess my mom, but she's actually smaller than me now. She's lost a lot of weight and is still going at it. Ever been to a haunted house? How scared were you? Not a house, but rather hay rides and those places you just walk through and experience different stuff. They don't scare me at all; I love 'em. Been on any websites today you wouldn’t want your parents to see? No. Which is worse: dusting or mopping? Ugh, mopping. I don't mind dusting. Would you marry somebody who was intensely religious? No. Did you pull a senior prank? No. That shit is so dumb. Did you graduate? High school, yes. Have you ever been unfaithful in a serious relationship? No, and I never would. What was the last song you listened to? I'm listening to Lauren Babic and Halocene's cover of "Bleed It Out" by Linkin Park right now. It's great. Are you one of those lucky people with 20/20 vision? Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell no. Is fashion one of your interests? No. Do you think you’ll eventually find that special someone? Hell if I know. Do you care what people think? Way, way more than I should. Is acting something you enjoy? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I feel so stupid. What was the last thing you broke/sprained? I tore a ligament badly in my foot maybe a year and a half ago. I was SO sure it was broken. My mom had to help me walk everywhere, and even when she did, I'd be whimpering and seething. Have you ever fought with a friend because of their boyfriend/girlfriend? Because of yours? No. Has a stranger ever yelled at you for your language? No. Whose house, other than yours and your families', are you most comfortable at? If we're excluding all family, I suppose Sara's? Has any of your friends’ family ever yelled at you? Probably at some point as a kid. Did you ever play a sport as a little kid? Did you enjoy it? I played a lot. The only two I really didn't like were soccer and cheerleading. Did you ever watch the show Full House? Hell yeah, I loved it as a kid. Is there a celebrity you are just DETERMINED to marry? Ha ha y'all know I joke about it, but no, not legitimately. It's not like I know him personally at all, and I'm not chasing him to California either. Just let me dream still lmao. Have you ever burned someone’s picture? No, but I've actually heard it's truly therapeutic and not just for dramatic effect, so I wouldn't be opposed to doing so if you handed me a picture of him and a lighter. What’s the longest hike you’ve ever been on? I've never hiked before. Would you ever get a lip tattoo? Uh, no. Who is the first person of the opposite sex that pops into your head? Jason. Do your parents smoke cigarettes? My dad smokes like a chimney and is 100% going to end up with cancer because of it. You should hear his cough. Mom smoked for a very, very brief period before I was born. What does one of your T-shirts have written on it? "Equal in our bones" is on my favorite shirt. Name a pet you definitely wouldn’t want. Certain inverts people are wild enough to get, like giant African centipedes in particular. Would you prefer your partner smaller or taller? Can't say I care. do you enjoy going through old pictures? Sometimes. Other times, it's too painful. It also depends on the era of the pictures. Do you believe people when they say they don’t judge people? Ha, no. We all have natural first impressions and things like that that just... happen. What did you love the most about the town you grew up in? Nothing, really... besides just childhood memories that inevitably came. My hometown was dangerous. What’s a movie that you laughed the hardest during? I'm not sure. What’s a movie you cried the hardest during? I want to say Old Yeller, but I'm not sure. What’s your favorite restaurant? Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory. Is there a dessert you don’t like? Yeah; I don't like pie, strawberry shortcake, and I know there're others. Favorite album? Ozzy's Black Rain. It was my introduction to metal, so there's nostalgic value there, but I also just LOVE every single song. What’s a book that you read because everyone else was reading it? None. I don't read books for that reason. Underwater or outer space? Both kinda frighten me to a degree, but I find outer space to be way cooler. So many colorrrrrrs. Dogs or cats? Cats. Kittens or puppies? Ugh, both are so cute, but I gotta hand it to kittens. Bird watching or whale watching? Whale watching would blow me away. Whales are such magnificent, awe-inspiring animals. What is your spirit animal? Probably a deer. Skittish, shy, and quiet. What was your best subject in school? English. What was your worst subject in school? Math. What is one thing you wish you knew in high school? You and Jason aren't going to last, hunty. Who is your fashion icon? I don't have one. I wear what I want/what's comfortable. Diamonds or pearls? I think diamonds are a lot prettier. What color dress did you wear to prom? First one was maroon, last one was black. What’s your favorite plot-twist? Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. My jaw actually dropped. Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now? Yes. Honestly, what’s the worst thing you’ve done when you were mad? Said things I shouldn't. Honestly, ever made anyone cry when you were mad? Yes. Honestly, when was the last time you REALLY cried your heart out? Two weeks ago or something like that. Ever pop someone else’s pimple? OH MY GOD NO alskdfa;wekrwer; Do you need to return anyone’s phone call? No. Who are you closest to? My mom. Have you ever had a bad concert experience? No. Are you currently sad about anything? A number of things. Have you had any form of exercise today? No, but tomorrow is day #2 at the gym! Can you handle blood? Yeah, np. Has any place hired you underage for a job? No. Have you ever carried a concealed weapon? No sir=ee. Are you currently searching for a job? Not anymore, at least not actively. I was going to after TMS, but I'm just... still not ready. Right now, I'm focusing on the gym and getting healthy again, but if the seemingly perfect job comes along, I'm not opposed to taking it up. Does eating breakfast make you sick? No, I've got to have breakfast or else THEN I feel awful.

[lindwurm-prince]

Circles (The Measuring Room)

short story? rhymeless poem? 

this was originally about something very personal but i realized that it can apply to several broader subjects so here it is (ok to reblog)

[TW for: gore/mutilation, suicide, vomit, general Dark Content tm]

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Nude, I position myself in the painted circle on the floor, Pulling my legs close to me and straightening my spine. I close my eyes, take a breath, and contract my muscles, Becoming a cylinder of human flesh. From the ceiling above, a glistening steel tube distends, Fast like the rostrum of a kissing bug. Fast like a guillotine. It envelops me; I feel the world grow dark; The bang from the blade hitting the floor would have made my ears ring, If I hadn’t gone deaf long ago.

On the first day, A woman in our batch requested a couple’s circle. Do not request a couple’s circle. The “couple’s circle” is only 100% larger than a regular circle, Which does not account for the interaction between the bodies of the people. Nevertheless, the woman and her lover compensated for this By standing up in an embrace, which takes up less space But increases the risk of falling down From the impact. None of us will ever know why she did what she did. A moment before the light on the wall blinked red, She craned her neck to kiss her lover And by some unhappy instinct Raised her leg like a war wife welcoming her husband.

On the seventeenth day, A man, curled tightly in position, Leaned his trembling head just a little too far forward, And when the tube retracted with a snap, He was howling And holding a shining red oval on his forehead As blood poured down his face. Later I saw it, Pink and denuded, A flayed spot no larger than a quarter. I have been told that for the people outside, The people who confined us here, This type of wound is only hazardous to one’s appearance. However, two factors make wounds deadly to us. 1) Any severed part is removed from the area after the tube is lifted. No flesh can be reattached. 2) No antibacterials are available, and our work is dirty and toxic. The man died in agony when the infection spread to his brain.

On the forty-eighth day, Someone curved their back too much, And the blade caught the skin on their spine. The rope of flesh lay on the ground For a moment as the cleaning crew took pictures of it. It looked like the corpse of a dead snake on the interstate. The injured person Was quiet and tearless As the flashes went off. We consider them lucky (and you will, too), For causing such a commotion. When the pus rose in the exposed furrow in their back, They cut four more in their wrists in response.

On the six thousand, three hundred, and sixty-first day, I spoke with a woman. She said that in a room near ours, A young man had been struck in the flesh near his thumb, But with some deft maneuver had twisted his arm away, Leaving an exuberant, red crescent of skin covering his wound. She said he nearly cried when he saw it. Tissue, filled with veins, pumping crimson blood, the cut a mere needle’s width! He stood up in jubilation, motioning to the others That his wound would heal. He could spend all four of his annual rest days in the bunks Letting nature do its job. The room shifted as everyone stood, relieved for the day. She said that four seconds passed. The tubes darted out again, And the room became like a roadside row of trees After the pruning truck has passed.

On the fourteenth day, I became the only person I know To survive being cut. This was before I began sitting, So I was standing up, shaking Nervously and from the day’s exertion. My ears were tender; I was afraid of the sound, And anticipated it with a sharp, tingling fear. My body swayed, And before I felt the pain, I felt the terror. The blade had severed a small portion of my right breast, Cutting away the nipple and baring the greasy yellow fat. I turned my head and vomited. (It’s okay to vomit! Just try not to get any in the wound) Later, I folded the flesh in on itself, And with a heated needle and a spool of clean thread, I closed the wound. My breast is shaped strangely now, But I am alive and healthy. And you will be too.

I have been here for over ten thousand days. My advice is of great value to you, And I hope you understand that. Here are the most important things to know.

1) Fold yourself as tightly as you can. Inhale when the light turns red, But do not pay too much attention to the light itself. Pay attention to your body.

2) If you feel yourself get struck, Assess the situation. If the wound is on loose skin or is an incomplete severance, DO NOT draw attention to yourself. Suppress any emotions, and get back to your bunk. Several of us have medical skills and will help you. If you have been wounded badly, Cut on the head or spine Or had a limb or digit severed, You will have a choice, as we all do: Expend your rest days and hope that there is enough tissue left in the wound, Or find a way to take your life. We will assist you if you wish.

3) Do not let yourself despair. Do not let the fear of the circles cause your work to be done poorly, Do not let the strain of work cause you to make dangerous mistakes in the circles. Every single day, think of something recent in your life. It doesn’t need to be something good. It can be an interaction, An emotion, An image, A sensation, Anything. If you are thinking of it, you experienced it. You must be alive to experience things. Allow yourself to find hope in any experience, Because soon you will die And experiencing things is all that matters. When you die, When I die, Our experience will be added to everyone else’s. This, they can’t take from us.

Good night. Try to sleep well, You have a busy day tomorrow.

[loquaciousquark]

Talks Machina Highlights - Critical Role C2E26 (July 17, 2018)

Tonight’s guests: Matt Mercer, Ashly Burch, and Taliesin Jaffe. Heck, I’m nervous for all three of them.

Announcements: Critical Role will be at the San Diego Comic Con on 7/21 in 6BCF at 6:30pm. The panel will be aired next Tuesday during the TM time slot. They’ll also be at NYCC in October!

CR Stats! Episode 26 had 14 natural 20s, the most of the new campaign. This was in no small part due to Ashly borrowing Tal’s dice because she doesn’t own her own dice bag. There’s so much dice karma happening in that sentence I don’t even know how to handle it. It ties with episodes 55, 61, and 100. Keg has the most natural 20s of any single-episode guesting with 4. Molly got the M9′s 100th kill. He leads the party with 21 kills in all. “Hot murder streak.”

We’ve seen seven of Molly’s cards so far: the silver dragon, anvil, serpent, eye, moon, shadow, and the chariot. Tal says the serpent may be the same as the dragon, but he’ll check.

This was Ashly’s first time guesting on the show proper--previously she’d only been on oneshots. Biggest difference? “There were less people dying on the oneshots!”

Matt and Brian both take a moment to applaud Ashly’s characterization and sticking to the true roleplaying of her character over any min-maxing of the dice she might have done otherwise. Tal says the math would have come out either way as it was. It’s the first time she’s ever done something like that in a D&D game.

Matt always prefers roleplaying over what’s strategically optimal, especially since the moments where you falter and fail often lead to the true “hero” arc for your character. “It was very wild and unique to watch the cocksure exterior crumble.”

Everyone’s been kind to Ashly directly since The Incident. It’s only whispers she’d heard indirectly.

Tal already hadn’t slept the night before; he didn’t that night either, just curled up and thought until dawn. He realized in panic that he’d never come up with a backup character as Matt had asked months ago; he has rolled a new one since then, but he spent most of the weekend coping with making a new character in three days after spending six months on Molly. Bless.

Brian woke Ashley up during the live show when he heard Taliesin say “my Blood Maledict’s going to kill me” so that they could watch the rest together. He realized that Matt was hesitating a lot more than usual as things went on, that Matt seemed to be hinting more and more strongly that the impending encounter was about to go very badly for the M9.

Matt designed the Iron Shepherds to be a very dangerous, powerful group when they are all together (as they were that night). He’d planned for several options: the M9 following and never catching up, waiting to gather intel until Shady Creek, catching up but only observing from a distance, and for the actual battle itself. He tried to give them clues about how dangerous they would actually be: that there were more than five enemies, that Ashly’s character knew how dangerous they were, that they were prepared and tough-looking. However, he never wants to be too heavy-handed in guiding the players’ hands. His intent with the battle was to show some surprises and that the M9 didn’t know what they were dealing with, and had hoped that the M9 would take the hint and back out sooner than they did.

Brian could tell that Matt was very visibly affected as the fight went on, which Matt points out was in part due to how late it was. He allowed the battle to occur because he didn’t plan for it to be a long one (the Iron Shepherds were going to speed away...until the M9 dropped the tree across the road). Then he had no idea what was going to happen during the battle. He adds that DMs sometimes end up with encounters harder than they’d plan, and it was nervewracking because as much as he cares for these characters, he also has a responsibility to be true to the strength of the enemies and the realities of the dice. There were a lot of ways the fight could have still gone, but didn’t (parlay, discussion, more ambushing, better dice rolls).

If Keg hadn’t stepped up and used her relationship specifically with Lorenzo to halt the battle, it would have gotten way, way worse for the M9, including the kidnapping of more of the M9 to be sold.

Lorenzo has a specific vanity and enjoyment of power over other people, and Keg’s intervention played straight into that. It’s the only reason that encounter didn’t go more poorly.

Some of the Iron Shepherds’ background information was known by Keg; some was deliberate misleading on the part of the Shepherds to keep Keg in the dark.

Keg wasn’t happy about Caleb’s charming, but Keg knew there was no way she could take on the Shepherds on her own. She has a facade of being cocksure and proud but is truly a coward, and knew that taking them on alone would kill her. The charming was a “necessary evil.”

Taliesin knew the risks of the Maledict but planned to give Lorenzo disadvantage, hopefully dodge the next two attacks, and escape as soon as Lorenzo engaged with Beau. Then the dice came up with the rest of his HP and that was that.

Matt did in fact roll the Golden Snitch for the bad guys this game. Brian: “Let’s not give him the most powerful die in the game next time.” Tal: “Oh, it’s going to go mysteriously missing any day now.”

Lorenzo was not visibly afraid at any point during this fight. Matt declines to elaborate further.

GIF of the Week! u/rndmanswrs4rndmqstns from Reddit, for a gif of the battle map from last episode superimposed with a tragic news ticker footage of the slaughter.

Molly’s final words were an easy choice. “He’s not complicated in that direction, and his feelings on violence and death are easy.” Tal says it didn’t fully hit him until hours later. Still, Molly never really felt ownership of his own self; it all still felt borrowed. He knew death would come eventually and probably earlier rather than later. “As ways to go existed, I think that was a very Molly way to go.”

Matt thinks these reminders of mortality are important...depending on the type of story you’re trying to tell. Their game needs the stakes of having the risk of death, although that’s not what would be fun for every game and should not always be on the table. However, they know each other so well that he feels it’s an important reminder that there are consequences for their actions and that it suits the world they live in. Tal points out that the same thing is true for so many types of fiction: “they’re only fine because they’re not real.” Sometimes these stories happen in a vacuum and the hero is immortal...and sometimes, as in their game, they’re not. Matt thinks it’s important to be able to grieve and feel catharsis for even a fictional character (and cites a particular death from C1 as an example for himself). Matt: “In a weird, macabre way, I’m excited to see where the story goes from here.” Brian: “Me, too.” Tal: “Me, too. I mean, at first I was panicking, but now I have a pretty good idea.”

Ashly initially panicked when Matt revealed the Iron Shepherds’ abilities (since she thought she’d misremembered what Matt had said), but then felt even more justified in her RP. Everything felt worse because so many people were gone, including Laura and Travis. “I felt like the babysitter who dropped the baby.” She felt the whole time during the fight that they shouldn’t be engaging the way they were.

Molly’s final thoughts were “easy and simple and base...the immense, reasonable, and wonderfully sustaining emotion of ‘well, fuck you, too,’ which is the righteous and more reasonable cousin to ‘fuck you.’“ No fear, no panic.

The Iron Shepherds existed as part of the worldbuilding in the northern region and were intended to be a later issue, but Matt wove them into the story soon since Laura & Travis had to leave. He wasn’t intending for them to become such an immediate, intense antagonistic force, but DMs have to adapt to the situations and this one felt natural.

Cut to Dani Cam, who had a very hard Thursday night ( :( ). She asks Ashly how Keg, someone very self-preservational, decided to sacrifice herself for the M9. Ashly remembered that in their discussions, Matt characterized Lorenzo as someone who liked to make examples of people, and thought that if she prostrated herself in front of him, he might maim her but not kill her, which turned out to be accurate--so it was still fairly self-preservational on her part. They’ll find out more next week. Ashly will be with us the next two sessions and will be joining the crew at GenCon! Heck yes!!

As much as Tal likes Matt’s Lingering Soul class, he would never consider it as an option for Mollymauk. “There’s no version of Molly coming back as a ghost that doesn’t end with him desperately wanting it to be over.” Matt designed it more narratively to be a person whose sheer force of will keeps them from accepting the moment of death due to unfinished business or the pure determination to live...which they both feel is the exact opposite of Molly.

Matt liked how Taliesin showed that all personalities can play the Blood Hunter, not just the edgy grimdark type.

Fanart of the Week! @jesttothenines, with this pain. Ow.

If Molly hadn’t run to Lorenzo, Beau would have likely been his example instead. Molly was an easier target, though, because he was closer and more hurt. If Beau had been unconscious instead (and not dead) when Keg made her plea, Lorenzo might have asked what she was willing to trade to get Beau back.

This is the second of Tal’s characters Matt’s killed. The first one was a mad monk who liked to set things on fire who was eaten by ghouls.

Dani: “Why can’t this campaign be happy? And fairies?!” Matt: “We had the fairies last campaign in the Feywild! They murdered the pixies! They sided with the werewolves!”

After last campaign, Tal and Dani hugged while Dani cried pretty hard. Then Tal went home and cried himself. He left the table during the episode because he was on the verge of having a panic attack and couldn’t handle watching everyone else panic as well.

Ashly thought she was going to have a limb lopped off at minimum when Lorenzo had her kneel. She didn’t expect to be let go unscathed. 

Molly would have considered his death “worth it” if he knew it meant Beau was spared. In a way, it helps that he now has an “eternal one-up” on her. Matt: “That’s very Molly of him.”

The persuasion success from Keg was a chief reason Lorenzo spared them, but it was also because the rest of the M9 were insignificant gnats to him. Keg’s reaction was the only one he cared about, so as soon as she gave in he’d gotten what he wanted. Then he just wanted to set the example and spread the word.

Ashly hadn’t meant to let them know she’d been part of the slavers until Shady Creek, but actually likes how it came out.

Matt really doesn’t think it was an overall bad plan. It was just a few strategic missteps, some very bad dice rolls, and an enemy that outmatched them.

Dani recalls to us all that Molly had told us it would be a cursed trip.

Molly’s parting advice to the M9: Tal declines to think about it much in depth. “Life’s short, eat a bagel. Join the circus. Lighten up. Life’s short; do something to a bagel.”

The illusion that cloaks the cages under the tarp means that even if the missing three of the M9 are in there, they wouldn’t have seen Molly’s death.

Molly is no different in Taliesin’s head than he was last week, which is why he's having a slightly easier time with this than everyone else. “He’s no different for me, I just don’t get to trot him out on Thursday.” He was based off of several friends, some who have passed away, and several experiences he had as a teenager and places and people he knew that profoundly affected him. He mentions a song off the soundtrack for Wristcutters: A Love Story, since that movie had a lot of “good carnie family vibes” about weird people taking care of each other. There was an archetype in film that was very much Molly which Tal hasn’t seen in a long time, and he explains: there’s a way of living a life where you don’t give a fuck about what people think but you do give a fuck about people. He never needed to be fixed and he never needed permission for anything. He’s not Iron Man where you’re waiting to see him become a good person, and he was never a creature of profound change like Captain America, where you watch to see the good they make on the world; his unfinished business was in each interaction he had with the people in the world and making them deal with him, but making sure that dealing with him was always a positive and kind experience. Matt gets very emotional at the description. Me too, friend.

His favorite part of playing him was being a teenager version of himself; the art and cosplay were spectacular. And the terrible accent, of course.

Brian takes a moment to thank Taliesin for making memorable characters and memorable choices that have a bigger impact than what only they can see. He looked at all the tributes for Molly this week because he wanted to get a feel for how the community was feeling so that they could hone the questions for the show. The character meant a lot to a lot of different types of people, and it’s a testament to Tal’s heart that people connected so much with this character.

Brian, Matt, and Tal are all crying at this point. Ashly starts reactive-crying. Dani’s crying on the Dani Cam. This is AWFUL.

After Dark: QQ Edition

We open laughing (relieving change) since everyone’s hurled obscenities at Brian just before the show went live. Matt enjoys being on the other side of that for once.

Beau is the member of the M9 who’s best earned the right to wear Molly’s coat. “She’s the one who needs to lighten up. Caleb’s never going to lighten up and that’s okay. Jester doesn’t need it. Fjord doesn’t need it. That’s not Nott’s problem.”

Keg is super interested in Nott’s never-ending flask. “I’m abandoning this super dramatic narrative. I’m going for the flask.”

A TPK was possible if the M9 kept throwing themselves at the Iron Shepherds, but Matt knew they were smarter than that and would either flee or give themselves up as Keg did. “It relied on the players’ actions at that point; that’s why I was so nervous. I was like, this is the scenario I built and now we have to see it through.”

Tal honestly doesn’t remember what Liam said to him when he left the table right after him. It was mostly a “well, that happened,” and Liam just refilled his drink before going back to the table.

Tal went home after the show, cried in bed, and then the sun came up and he realized he had no idea for a new character. He spent so much time working on Molly that he never got around to making anything else. He came up with his next idea in about thirteen-fourteen hours, and he’s very happy with it. Matt points out he was explicitly clear about how they needed to come up with backup characters when the campaign started. “These low levels are dangerous!”

Everyone addresses the new studio in terms most respectful and patient, asking it to be benevolent now that it’s had its blood sacrifice. 

Keg’s going to grow a vengeance beard.

Brian talks about Ashley’s reaction on the couch; she leaned forward on her knees, looked over at Brian, and said, “I’m gonna kill that motherfucker.” Brian said, “Yeah, you probably will.” They now have a formidable villain for the early campaign.

Tal can’t even answer the question about how Yasha will react when she finds out. “Oh, no. Oh, no.”

Matt and Brian have a retrospective moment of panic about how good it is Yasha wasn’t there that night, since she’s a rage-based barbarian. Matt, wide-eyed: “There would have been no parlay. Oh, no. Next question.”

Keg’s favorite moments were the secret-sharing with Nott and the conversation with Beau. Matt loved their meeting: “When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. It was beautiful.”

Brian’s first desire after the show was to rage-tweet Matt Colville. He, apparently, refrained.

 Matt thinks the threat of death should be present and played out when it happens, but he never likes playing DM-vs.-player.

Tal smiled when Molly was being killed because that was both Molly’s reaction, and because Tal himself is a nervous smiler.

Matt doesn’t consider this revenge for Tal killing him off so soon in the Vampire oneshot; Tal reminds us that he knew Matt knew about the very specific subclass he’d given Matt and they both knew what would happen when he went outside.

Tal and Matt reminisce about early PC deaths. “What was that, 2012?” Ashly: “Aw, you guys have killed each other so much!”

They’re asked about the best lie they’ve ever told. Tal convinced someone a nonsense Pirate Queen existed; Matt doesn’t really lie, but when he senses gullibility he doubles down until reality’s rearranged.

Tal started wearing black when Jim Henson died...except that he forbade black at his funeral. The camera zooms in on Tal’s iridescent loafers & his peacock paisley shirt: “This is Molly’s funeral shirt.”

Ashly will definitely be back on Thursday; Tal will be back as soon as the narrative allows it. He’s prepared for Thursday if it works out.

And that’s where it wraps up tonight. Be good to each other; it’s almost Thursday.

[murasaki-murasame]

Thoughts on Fruits Basket 2019 Episode 19: “I’m So Sorry!”

You know, considering how apprehensive I was going into this episode since I knew what it was going to cover, I gotta give them credit for how by the end of it I actually really liked the little things they did to flesh out this part of the story, even if they only had so much time to work with.

I think this is gonna be a divisive episode for a lot of reasons, including the fact that some manga fans might not like that they toned down the comedy [relatively speaking] and fleshed out the character interactions more, but one way or another I think they did a nice job with it.

Anyway, thoughts under the cut [and spoiler warning for the whole manga]

I didn’t expect this episode to give me a whole lot to talk about [in terms of positive stuff, at least] since Ritsu’s intro arc was always kinda short and simple, but they actually made a fair amount of edits to how the whole episode played out. It’s still the same length and covers the same basic plot beats, but with a different sort of execution compared to the manga.

Specifically this adapts chapters 44 and 45 of the manga, though technically Ritsu first appears at the very end of chapter 43. And there was a fair amount of stuff that was cut or replaced in this episode, mainly the couple of scenes with Yuki and Haru that were there to follow up on what happened in chapter 43. Since that hasn’t happened yet in the anime, obviously it had to be cut. I think we’ll be seeing that whole part of the story happen near the start of season 2 at this point, since they definitely don’t seem to be planning to introduce Rin in this season. So in that sense at least this episode played out similarly to how it did in the 2001 anime [where Ritsu’s intro was in episode 23]. But there was also a lot of stuff changed outside of that, which made this more of an entirely unique version of this part of the story.

Basically most of it boils down to how they edited the whole flow of events to give Mitsuru [and her interactions with Ritsu] way more screen-time and focus, which I think was exactly what this episode needed. In the manga their interaction in this whole part is literally just contained to one page worth of dialogue at the very end, and it only vaguely sets up the idea that they might have stuff in common. And for the record, at least in the manga, that’s also basically the only time they ever interact in the story to begin with. After this I don’t think we ever see them again at all outside of one bonus comic page that, at least in the collector’s edition, is compiled at the back of the final volume along with some other bonus material. Both Mitsuru and Ritsu kinda vanish from the manga after this point, and then right near the end we suddenly get told that they’re dating and it’s all just kinda weird and unexpected.

Maybe it’s just the writer in me who likes nerding out about this kinda stuff, but I thought it was really neat how elegantly they managed to incorporate Mitsuru into how almost all of this episode, and how they used some of the scenes from the manga that they cut as inspiration for the more original scenes here. Like how the scene with Ritsu freaking out about cereal and spilling milk everywhere got replaced with him spilling coffee on Shigure’s manuscript. I also liked how instead of having a scene near the end with Tohru and Ritsu talking in private, we got to see Ritsu and Mitsuru talking about the same sorta stuff.

The other really big change, which lead to how they could more or less cut out that one scene between Tohru and Ritsu, was how they heavily fleshed out the scene with Ritsu about to jump off Shigure’s roof by basically inserting his whole talk with Tohru into it, which I think worked surprisingly well. Some manga fans might dislike how it made the scene less comedy-focused, but I think it worked well. I did think it was kinda unintentionally funny how it reminded me that Tohru keeps finding new and exciting ways to fall off, or nearly fall off, dangerously high places, lmao.

I’ve seen some people say that it felt too over the top and melodramatic in a way that made Tohru feel too much like an unrealistically perfect therapist, but honestly that’s just kinda how this part of the story always felt. Tohru’s whole conversation with Ritsu about the meaning of life and whatnot always felt like the part where Tohru’s place in the story felt the most forced. But with the amount of characters the premise of this series demands introducing, it’s commendable that most of the parts where Tohru basically serves as the Soma family therapist don’t feel this way.

It probably doesn’t help that the reboot shuffled this around in the timeline so that it’s right in the middle of two other arcs about Tohru meeting a new Soma family member. This episode coming immediately after one as good as Kisa’s episode really set it up for failure in a lot of ways, lol. But ultimately I think it was a good idea to move this where they did. It makes sense that they’re trying to rearrange things so that all of the zodiac members except for Kureno and Rin get introduced before the end of season 1, and this is the best place in the season to put this episode. I think it at least works a lot better here than it did in the 2001 anime where it happened literally right before the Kyo arc, right near the end of the season, which was just a really awkward place to put it all around.

In terms of other stuff that got changed/removed from the manga, they cut out a whole bit with Hatori getting called over to bandage Tohru’s hand after Ritsu broke a cup and she ended up getting cut, though honestly I’d kinda forgotten about that whole scene so I didn’t even notice it was gone. And along those same lines, I guess they also cut out the minor detail of Ritsu spraining his ankle on the roof and it having to also get treated by Hatori, since they had Tohru have a much more dramatic fall on the roof instead.

Like I said, basically every single scene with Mitsuru was anime-original since in the manga she only really appeared in that final scene, and even that got fleshed out a fair bit in this episode, so that we actually got to see them becoming friends, and they both had the same sorta monologue to tie everything together. Which did a way better job than the manga ever did at setting up their relationship, lol. It’s still kinda forced, but it’s not the gaping void of nothingness that it was originally.

Another thing they changed, which I didn’t even notice until I checked the manga again afterward, was that Ritsu was wearing his kimono throughout this entire episode, whereas in the manga he switches to wearing a more masculine outfit immediately after Tohru finds out that he’s a guy. It honestly felt so natural to have him just keep wearing the same outfit the whole way through that I didn’t think anything of it.

Which finally gets us to the elephant in the room, the hornet’s nest, the can of worms, the grand king of controversy, that is Ritsu’s crossdressing.

I definitely think it felt a lot better in this version of events specifically because they at least let him still wear his kimono and his feminine hairstyle even after the ““““gender reveal twist”“““ without it being some sorta issue, but ultimately the way it’s handled still feels notably dated, and I definitely think there’s gonna be a lot of entirely new fans who immediately view him as being heavily trans-coded. Since he really is.

I feel like this should be fairly self-explanatory, but just to be completely clear, this isn’t a matter of “wearing feminine clothing must mean you’re a girl”. This is more specifically about how Ritsu’s crossdressing is framed completely differently to how characters like Momiji and Ayame crossdress. They just do it explicitly because they’re carefree and self-confident and don’t care what people think about them, and it’s not a particularly major or defining part of who they are as a character. But with Ritsu, it ultimately ends up being one of his defining points as a character if only because this is basically all we ever see of him, and the story goes to pretty great lengths to detail how his motivations for cross-dressing come from an entirely different sort of place. Instead of him doing it because he’s naturally confident enough to not care about societal judgment, he does it because it’s the only thing that *makes him* feel confident in himself at all. It’s shown as being pretty much the one and only thing that alleviates his crippling self-hatred. In particular I think the flashback to him trying on one of Kagura’s dresses as a child and having a moment of realization and euphoria really feels like a distinctly Trans Experience [tm] kinda thing. Not to mention the other flashbacks to how he felt ashamed of himself because his parents were constantly apologizing to other people because of how he is, which comes across even more strongly as being specifically tied to his gender expression since at least in the anime, he’s also wearing a dress in that flashback.

It’s also worth noting that in the manga they placed a fair bit of emphasis, especially in his big talk with Tohru, about how he basically ‘wants to pull himself together and stop needing to dress like a woman’, as if it’s some sort of emotional crutch he needs to move on from, and it seems like that basically got cut out. Which is for the better, I’d say. I’ve said before in relation to Momiji that I also disliked there how [in the long run] his own crossdressing is treated as something temporary that he’ll inevitably move on from, and it stuck out even more in the manga when we also got this whole part later which even more explicitly framed cross-dressing as a ‘phase’ that someone needed to move on from. I guess in a lot of ways it really says a lot about the subtly yet meaningfully different way Ritsu’s framed in the reboot, that he just continues wearing his kimono throughout the whole episode and nobody really talks about it after Tohru finds out he’s a guy. I much prefer this more neutral framing of ‘this is just how he dresses and that’s cool’ more than ‘this is something he needs to stop doing in order to grow up’.

It all still feels a little bit outdated even in this version of the story, but I think it would have been even more noticeably outdated and uncomfortable if they had kept all of that stuff from the manga too. So I’m glad they cut it out. They did technically add an original bit near the end with Mitsuru realizing that Ritsu isn’t actually a woman, but I think that was handled perfectly well. Her reaction was basically just ‘oh I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have made assumptions like that’, and him freaking out about it was basically just treated as him getting unnecessarily apologetic for something that isn’t a problem at all. Interestingly enough, I think that little scene between them was at least vaguely inspired by that aforementioned bonus comic page about them.

It’s obvious that it’s not like the reboot’s gonna retcon it so that he’s trans now, but I much prefer this take on his crossdressing compared to the manga.

I’m kinda curious to see if they’re going to do more with him as a character after this in the reboot, since Takaya’s said before that his lack of screen-time and importance is one of her big regrets. Though it’s honestly kinda hard to think of where they could even fit him in, aside from maybe the summer vacation arc. Ultimately he kinda suffers from not really being connected to any of the other zodiac characters, which makes him the odd one out who’s difficult to insert into scenes. I think they could probably at least do something with his apparent friendship with Kagura, though, since that never really got elaborated on in the manga.

I’ve always wondered if him getting sidelined after his intro arc in the manga had anything to do with the fact that his arc was the exact point where Takaya’s hand injury caused the series to go on hiatus. It’s not like we’ll ever know one way or another, but I wonder if the fact that his introduction happened to coincide with such a stressful and draining part of her life made her want to basically ignore him as a character afterward to try and forget about all of that. But who knows.

I do have a feeling that the fact that they edited and fleshed out this episode a fair bit compared to the manga might be because Takaya wasn’t happy with what she did with this arc originally, which probably had a lot to do with her hand issues. It might have lead to her not being able to put as much care and thought into this arc in the manga as she would have liked, so she might have even given the anime staff some pointers on how she wanted it to be improved.

Anyway, that’s a lot more than I expected to say about this episode, lmao. All in all I liked it way more than I expected, and I hope they can find some sorta way to give Ritsu more screen-time than he got in the manga.

And as we basically all knew would happen, it looks like next week’s episode will be Hiro’s introduction. I’m kinda curious to see how that goes, since Hiro’s the sorta character who I think is well written for who he’s meant to be, but it doesn’t stop me from kinda hating him as a person, lmao. At least to the extent that you can hate a preteen kid for being annoying and bratty.

[jennysmash]

THE BASICS

NAME/NICKNAMES: Jennifer Walters / Jenny / Jen etc. ALIAS: “She-Hulk” AGE: 30 PREFERRED PRONOUNS: She/Her AFFILIATION: N/A (for now) FACECLAIM: Kylie Bunbury

THE DETAILS

(lowkey fun fact info)

FAMILY: Sheriff Morris Walters (dad), Elaine Banner-Walters (deceased); Bruce Banner (cousin) THREE FAVORITE THINGS: Kicking ass in court, kicking ass out of court and a large caramel cream frappacino! EDUCATION: Juris Doctor Law Degree from UCLA; Master of Law at Harvard SKILLS:

Expert Attorney: Extremely intelligent, the She-Hulk is a skilled and experienced lawyer. She has won many cases proving various civilians, costumed heroes, and even villains innocent.

Law Degree: Jennifer attended UCLA School of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif, a national merit society for top legal scholars. Walters has also attended Harvard Law School; though details are not provided, it is probable that she earned a master of laws (LL.M.) degree at Harvard to complement her juris doctor (J.D.) degree from UCLA. She has shown great versatility in her legal practice, representing criminal defendants, corporations, and even domestic violence victims.

Capable Combatant: As both Jen and She-Hulk!

Walters knows American Sign Language.

WEAPONS: she is the weapon… ABILITIES:

Physical Transformation: Into the one & only She-Hulk! (Her frame also gains another 9 inches in height and 560 lbs of muscle and bone tissue).

Superhuman Strength: As She-Hulk, she is proportionally stronger than her Jennifer Walters form. This means that any extra strength gains as Jennifer Walters through intense physical training will be amplified, making her She-Hulk form that much stronger. 

Superhuman Speed: Due, at least partially, to the great muscular strength and development of her leg muscles, she is capable of running and moving at speeds that are beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human athlete.

Superhuman Stamina: She-Hulk's highly advanced musculature produces considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of an ordinary human. She can exert herself at peak capacity for about 48 hours before fatigue begins to impair her performance.

Superhuman Durability: In addition to her strength, She-Hulk possesses a high degree of resistance to injury. Her skin is capable of withstanding tremendous pressures, temperatures from -190 F to 3,000 F, falls from great heights, field-artillery canon shells, and powerful energy blasts without sustaining any injury.

Regenerative Healing Factor: Despite her body's extremely high resistance to injury, it is possible to injure her. However, she is capable of rapidly regenerating injuries that result in great tissue damage and blood loss within a matter of minutes. However, she is not capable of regenerating missing limbs or organs. She-Hulk's highly efficient metabolism renders her immune to all drugs and toxins as well as total immunity to all known Earthly diseases.

THE QUESTIONNAIRE

IN THE LAST YEAR SINCE THANOS WAS DEFEATED, WHAT HAS YOUR CHARACTER BEEN DOING?

Jenny had been heavily debating on whether or not she should be putting her greener foot forward on a more full-time schedule but with Bruce back on planet Earth to save the day... And that he did, BTW. All the Avengers did which was a good thing and kinda made her feel less guilty about not actively participating like that. Besides, who would have came up with the plan that they did to get the world back together? Not she. 'Wild enough to work' is her M.O but whatever, didn't matter. Point is, there was a rest of the world to help re-build afterwards in her own way. She stuck mostly to the legal sides of things, helping out a lot in victim support and doing what she could in her free time to help wherever else with the big rebuild. She traveled a lot for work, did her best to live life to the fullest and connect with as many people as she could; you never know when half the population is gonna get dusted, right? She may have done some crime fighting out of the New York area but that's a Buzzfeed Unsolved "European Hulk Rip-Off" Speculation article for another day. She got good with feeling herself as both Jennifer and She-Hulk (one in the same, really) and clung tightly to the fact that the world already had Bruce AKA The Incredible Hulk.

WHAT HAS YOUR CHARACTER LEARNED IN THE AFTERMATH OF THANOS, HIS SNAP AND EVENTUAL DEFEAT?

During The Snap*TM*, Jen was on a flight back from Glasgow, Scotland when the pilot and a number of passengers on her flight literally dusted away. Thankfully, the co-pilot made the cut and the plane made its landing but chaos quickly ensued. She had been moving, working constantly since landing back in L.A. as her then-office had been trying to sort through the dusted witnesses and convicts and staff… It’s was a lot. The WiFi was not reliable, for one. Five years is a long time to re-adjust and make sure that the whole world didn't collapse in on itself but she did her best from where she could. Even with half the good and bad gone, people still needed lawyers and witness protection and a safe place to run to. Jennifer learned that she was resilient but that whole 'roll with punches' attitude could weigh down on you. Feeling the loss of half the world, of her friends, her whole life... Yeah, not something she wanted. Big nope. But they won, right? At the end of it all, the good guys won.

THE SAVAGE LANDS IS A NEW AND DANGEROUS PLACE, HOW IS YOUR CHARACTER COPING WITH THE NEW ENVIRONMENT?

Um, WTF? First of all... Can the Earth catch a break, just once, maybe? Like, can it just not? Needless to say, this wasn't how she'd expected to spend her next two weeks thus far. Still though, resilient. She can take care of herself, obviously (not that she'd packed one of those She-Hulk tailored #fab outfits with her, for one) but WTF? Maybe this is it, right? The universe is telling her that it's time to take action. Avenge. Or... Whatever the motto is, she doesn't know. Basically, if she doesn't get eaten by a dinosaur, it'll be a good day!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

HEADCANONS :

Jennifer Walters was born and raised in L.A with a loving yet slightly overbearing father (who also just so happened to be the LAPD Sheriff) and her sweet, soft mother who was also a former dancer. She was showered with nothing but love and encouragement growing up as she bounced from hobby to hobby and big dream to big dream. Of course she always wanted to be just like her mom who was her whole world and then some so she took up dance lessons as soon as she could. A part of her loved it, really but the other part just…didn’t feel the way her mom had always described it. There was no magic. But it made her mom happy, coming to shows and recitals and reminiscing about her own career so Jen kept at it. Until she didn’t. Until her mom was running late to a recital one day and a drunk driver came out of nowhere and t-boned her car. She never stood a chance.

After, Jen quit dance and her dad did everything he could to fill her mom’s expensive and impractical shoes. He did his best but she learned how to look out for herself and him. She also learned that there’s no use in pretending that you want something or like something if your heart isn’t completely in it. So when she wants something, she goes after it. When she feels something, she says it and when she knows that she’s right, well, you’re never gonna win that argument.

Her dad thought he’d escaped his worst nightmare of her joining the police force like him- putting herself into a line of fire- when she graduated from UCLA with a law degree and glowing recommendations. He was mistaken. A rising, private attorney with a recklessness she couldn’t quite control and a knack for taking on the dangerous ones, Jen wasn’t exactly pushing papers behind a desk. Tenacious as ever, she quickly made a name and reputation for herself in and out of the court room so when she took on a notorious gangster who had agreed to turn state’s evidence against an even more notorious crime boss; she knew she could handle it.

And she did right up until she got shot defending her client. That might have been the end of it all too if her cousin Bruce Banner hadn’t been in town. She hadn’t known, hadn’t seen how he’d managed to fend off her attackers at the time but it all made sense after. Losing blood and pretty sure that big old white light was coming her way, there’d been no time to get her to a hospital. So Bruce- a legit doctor, thankfully- did what he had to do to save her life (a fact she’s had to drill into his thick skull plenty of times). Giving her a blood transfusion, who’d have known just what Bruce had passed onto her. At least green had always been her colour.

Jen didn’t find out that she was capable of sprouting up and out to 6′7 (formerly 5′6 out of heels), 700lbs until said crime boss’ thugs attempted a second hit on her life. The danger to her life caused the gamma radiation particles in the transfused blood to activate and thus She-Hulk was born. Finding it in herself not to literally smash those assholes into the ground, she left them for the police to find and with the emergency over, reverted back to Jennifer Walters, attorney at law.

Now, unlike her emo cousin Bruce (who she loves), Jen didn’t take too long to come to terms with She-Hulk slash herself (actually, being her was pretty damn sensational) meaning that now when she goes green, she’s still Jen. Same voice, same diction- she’s just had to have a few fab outfits very customized for her. Saying that, she doesn’t have anywhere near the level of notoriety and fame as The Hulk, given she’s kept her green side mostly a secret, using it on the DL for her more dangerous cases which she took more and more of post-hulking.

Traveling a lot, as much as she can, for work Jennifer stuck to calls, texts and snapchatting Bruce pics of Hulk merchandise with a hilarious ‘dat u’ captions which he is yet to appreciate but whatever. She’s kept up with his Hulking shenanigans via the news and internet. Jen acts like her life is together completely all the time, it’s how she walks and talks and just is, but deep down… She’s only human too and sure, she’s been down about her greener side before and her regular side but there’s no point on dwelling. Living is living no matter how much you can bench press.

Let me know if you want to have any pre-established connections with her!! (And anything from the comics, keeping her lowkey is how I thought to slide her into the MCU since they’ve not had her in there yet<3)

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What were Ghetsis’ parents like? How did they raise him?

((I feel like I may have strayed away from answering a little bit. . .so if you want more information, feel free to ask!! but uh hopefully this answers the question at least a little bit!

also i am so so sorry if this doesn’t cut on mobile i tried

Ghetsis's parents were somewhere along the lines of your typical members of the Harmonia family. Serious and industrious, Harmonias tend to be ambitious and goal-oriented with a good amount of perfectionism and maybe a bit too much traditionalism. No room for failure. Set up for success.

Ghetsis was raised like many of his family were--pushed into doing this, trying that, pursuing one thing or another. He absolutely minded it, but if he made a fuss, his parents, hell a good amount of his whole family, would make a fuss right back, and he learned to play the part of a normal and good little boy--but he was happy to do the things he was interested in, like music. Most if not all Harmonia children are pushed towards musical arts in their upbringing, unless they show skill in another field(especially the arts.) Ghetsis learned to sing and play instruments, and because he actually enjoyed doing so, he excelled at it and was held in high regard by his parents and older relatives.

And even the things he wasn't so interested in, he, for his own pride and with the encouragement and eyes of his family on him, saw little room for error or failure. He was the best, and his family proclaiming him a prodigy among an already prodigal family, his parents pushing him more and more. . .it was stressful, but pleasing, the attention and admiration and pride.

They remained blissfully unaware to Ghetsis's antisocial behaviors. The stress he felt manifested in abusive and manipulative behavior towards Pokémon and other people where he could get away with it--and as the golden child(and eventually as he realized his inert, passive magical influence over people) he could get away with a lot. Of course, atop that, Ghetsis learned to act very well--as sometimes he couldn't get away with everything, and to be less inhibited he could easily play the part of a normal son. They didn't know how bad Ghetsis had gotten until, well, around BW, if they were alive at the time. (I'm still undecided as to whether or not they're still alive--people in the Pokémon world probably live pretty long lives, y'know?)

Ghetsis was raised by his parents, his family, and their house staff--the Harmonias are a massive and wealthy family, so Ghetsis never truly learned want. He had the best tutors money and influence could buy. If he wanted toys? Games? Food? Trips? Friends? He had them. They found his lack of overall interest in Pokémon as pets a bit odd--they had plenty around, they had plenty of familial ties to their Pokémon, plenty of relatives who worked with them or were skilled trainers, coordinators, actors, athletes with their Pokémon and Ghetsis didn't really seem to care for them much outside of their battling abilities and on a behavioral level and how they could benefit him. When it came to pokémon knowledge, training, he remained a genius and remained skilled. With that in mind, they figured his lack of interest was simply a focused mindset on work and improvement.

Of course, when his passive ability to get his way didn't work as well, they could also be quite strict with him. Asking questions, doing prohibited things, talking back, getting dirty, making messes, breaking rules, these all were, of course, met with discipline, though not nearly as bad as Ghetsis would come to discipline others. Ghetsis, until he learned to play the part of the perfect son, would get into his fair share of troubles for his backtalk and smart mouth and aggressive, tantrum-like demands.

A good son, a good Harmonia, wouldn't act like that. For a while, he was a spoiled brat. While they were wealthy and had a background in the politics and royalty of the region, as power began to become more democratic they dropped their regality--but Ghetsis learned of it in his studies, both personal and tutored, and began to lionize himself. This calm and powerful royal attitude only brought his parents more pride. Perhaps he'd grow into law or politics! He could be a top tier trainer, an Elite Four member, perhaps open a gym or even become Champion! With his skills in the arts, he could become a singer, a musician, with his practical knowledge, a scientist, a mathematician, a doctor--his parents and family at large made sure he knew the great many things he could do and could be growing up. His tutoring got more intense--he quickly grasped the 'elementary' and middle school requirement levels of schooling, and did high school and even some college equivalent work until he was old enough to head out on his journey as a Pokémin trainer.

They were strict and demanding and pushy, but proud of the prodigal son they had.

Heavily being raised around his own family members, Ghetsis gained little tolerance for people unlike them--or, rather, unlike him. So long as the flaws and idiocies Ghetsis pointed out weren't those of his parents, they remained proud. The lack of exposure to the vast and variant world didn't occur to them as being dangerous--Ghetsis learned about the world in books and media anyway.

Ghetsis never had want for anything and was scarcely denied anything.

Except for magic.

The worst punishment he ever remembered receiving from his parents was when he was some 3-5 years old and first became aware of his own magical abilities. They were quick and aggressive with shutting it down, telling him not to do, pursue, or think about it ever again. They themselves thought magic to be unnatural for humans--something Pokémon had, and as such something inhuman, barbaric, inappropriate. They were rather religious also--and so humans using the powers Pokémon could. . .it was a bit blasphemous to them.

Ghetsis learned that the higher powers--be they the spirits in everything the more Native Unovan side of his family spoke of, or Arceus or the Original Dragon or Zekrom or Reshiram or God or whatever else--made the rules. Below them were other, human higher powers. . .and he didn't understand. Was shut down for his blasphemy.

They control Pokémon. Why view them as gods?

Most of the Harmonia family was religious. They figured he would grow out of it in time, so he was scolded until he learned to behave, though it was one of the few things he never really bothered to fake. He acknowledged them as stronger, creatures to be respected, whether he believed that or not, but never fully acknowledged them as gods, so much as controllers of many parts of nature. It was close enough for his parents.

All in all? Ghetsis was very much spoiled. Ghetsis got what he wanted from his parents and family. He was the prodigal golden child and he could get away with damn near anything as a result. They raided him somewhat religiously and never really grasped that it didn't quite click to him that some Pokémon were to be revered as gods.

They were pushy and encouraged him to pursue any field he wanted to--which led to ghetsis having a lot of fingers in everything and great pressure on him. They didn't notice the stress this caused because Ghetsis never showed it. They never noticed his antisocial and other behavioral/emotional problems because ghetsis learned to hide them to get his way. He was skilled, genius, confident, he was the best son they could ask for(aside from things like doing chores and the like but they paid people for that stuff.) He could have anything he wanted and do anything he wanted so long as he respected them, respected the deity Pokémon, and didn't use magic. They shoved their interests at him, paraded him around. Damn near the whole family used him as a model for what a good child should have been.

In the end, Ghetsis turned ten, got his trainer's license. and set off on his own journey. He was offered the best and strongest and best bred Pokémon money could buy for his starter--Pokémon already well above the strengths of his peers and then some--but he humbly started small with a Tynamo he would raise himself. His parents frowned upon this--a Tynamo was so weak and incapable! He could at least get a head start with an Eelektrik, something that wasn't a baby that couldn't even learn moves via TM/HM, but he wanted to raise it and strengthen it all by himself--he didn't need their help with training. He was an "adult" now. He was old enough to be on his own and out in the world and they'd always boasted at how skilled and smart he was! so why not let him challenge himself and show just how good he was by raising something pathetic into something amazing?

They were befuddled when he came back home, still with the measly little Tynamo, and decided to challenge a family member to a battle--his Tynamo against their Palpitoad. They had a Tympole that they were 'using improperly' he said--and he'd take it if he won.

And even though all Tynamo could do was tackle, it still fucked up that Palpitoad and everybody was shocked and impressed. And Ghetsis went back off with his new little tiny fish, saying that he would take Pokémon from anyone who misused them. The Tympole had amazing stats--and they wanted to use it for music, when clearly it should be a battling Pokémon. Pokémon abusers and misusers beware--and his parents were so proud of his sense of justice.

Proud and completely ignorant.

They checked in on him and invited him home regularly and he visited as he made his way through the region collecting badges and pokémon and studying Unovan history--a historian, an archeologist! They stayed proud of Ghetsis for a long time and kept contact with him until he started to speak less to them, mainly as he was busy travelling the world.

When Ghetsis messed up his arm, he was in his teens or early 20′s at most.  He refused to tell them what had happened to it, and they were concerned for their boy having had lost his dominant arm.  They wanted him to see doctors, get all kinds of treatment and if it couldn’t be restored it could be replaced with the best tech available, but Ghetsis refused.  They’d had a similar reaction to the loss of his eye.  His refusals confused them--and made them a bit angry.  He’d always said he was perfect, was going to be the best, they wanted him to be the best and represent the family as the best so why allow himself to stay in these conditions?  But they still respected his decision even if they were a bit disgusted and heavily disagreed.  That he continued to be so successful despite his injuries made them proud, certainly, but “think of what you could do if you were better” and so on.

One day, while living back at the Estate as he did some research and business in Unova, Ghetsis brought home a little green baby. His parents didn't know he had a partner at the time. . .he said he was going to the woods as he often did, but he came back with a child? Who was this child's mother? The child looked like Ghetsis in damn near every facial feature.  They couldn’t get the information out of him and couldn’t work it out themselves.  He was very dismissive with regards to any questions about the child.

When Ghetsis's family began to realize Natural's seeming ability to understand Pokémon and communicate with them, that who turned to what quickly. What was that thing? His parents were horrified--they'd discouraged his magic, and yet Ghetsis, while surprised, was not offput by this freakish ability at all. Under pressure from his family, the child was supposedly discarded, returned to the woods for fate to decide. Displeased, Ghetsis moved back out, saying he had more work he needed to do elsewhere.

Their relationship got a bit rockier after that. . . .  And with Ghetsis being busy with Team Plasma and his other pursuits, nothing ever really got clarified or made up for, their communicating becoming less and less as Ghetsis got busier.

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RESEARCH - MAKING CONNECTS

STORIES

- in high school a group of guys made a group chat to use/treat sex/virginity as a game. which objectifies women.

INTERVIEWS

“I think toxic masculinity is bad, but in the way that it discourages emotion in men and effectively makes them into all the bad parts of an 80's action hero - What I dislike is when traits that without a doubt are 'manly' like gyming a lot, enjoying beer or driving a truck are then criticised for their more traditionally masculine nature, if a guy wants to live his life like an 80's action hero he fully can, criticism of a lifestyle unless dangerous is stupid, however telling young men that they shouldn't feel emotional, aren't allowed to open up about their mental health or feelings, or even in extreme cases attack their sexuality is wrong and in that sense I dislike toxic masculinity.”

-Trent Harrop

“I feel like it's the same as any other toxic part of society, it's stemmed from outdated traditions and perceptions that doesn't really fit in with our current day and age”

- Campbell Harrop

“i just think a lot of it boils down to men not expecting to experience the repercussions of their actions. like it extends beyond sexuality etc it’s this gross invincibility that certain men seem to feel. and then they get all gassed up when they’re called out on it.”

- Blake Sullivanhill

“Throughout my entire life, I’ve been told that I needed to act more ‘like a man’ and to stop acting ‘girly’ just for doing the things I enjoy. It would usually come from my friends and family…I can actually remember all the way back to people telling me I shouldn’t buy certain toys because they weren’t ‘for boys’ which caused a lot of confusion for me growing up and led me trying to be someone I wasn’t.”

- Boy from Perth, Interview by Meridian Mag

ARTICLES

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/18902138.2019.1654742?needAccess=true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0&ab_channel=Gillette

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/11/white-ribbon-research-shows-toxic-masculinity-stereotypes-still-remain-in-new-zealand.html

https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10063/8693/thesis_access.pdf?sequence=1

https://nzfvc.org.nz/news/men-must-work-change-toxic-masculinity

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-masculinity-5075107#citation-4

DATA

- Research commissioned by anti-domestic violence charity white ribbon shows that while growing up 47% of the 485 male responders were told not to cry, and 65% were told boys should harden up or toughen up. these unspoken rules put pressure on boys and young men to behave in certain ways and dismiss “unmanly”  behaviour, leading them to suppress their emotions and their individuality. this affects how boys and young men feel about themselves, and how they treat others.

- In New Zealand, young men are 2.5 times more likely to commit suicide than young woman, according to the New Zealand Ministry of Health. 

- The article included an interview with Dr Prudence Stone of UNICEF New Zealand, who stated “There is a tradition of the hardened-up mate culture within New Zealand…It puts pressure on men to be of a particular mould, pressure on boys to harden up to become these tough beer-drinking hard men. “

- In an article released by Stuff NZ, it was revealed that in the past decade, the number of kiwi’s committing suicides has risen by 29%, and the number of men who committed suicide was 68% compared to the 32% who were women. These results may be a result of the lack of comfort for men to discuss their feelings with others, a consequence of the unrealistic expectation that men must remain ‘tough’ and express little emotion.W

-75% of the 15-18 year old boys interviewed across Australia and New Zealand inferred that they feel more comfortable discussing their feelings when they see other men around them also discussing their emotions openly.

https://meridian-magazine.com/the-toxic-relationship-between-young-men-and-mental-health-in-australia-and-new-zealand/

Violence Statistics

New Zealand has the highest rate of reported violence towards women in the developed world

Police investigated 118,910 family violence incidents in 2016 or about one every five minutes

That’s 41% of a front line officers time

One in three women will experience partner violence at some point in their lives

Less than 20 percent of abuse cases are reported

Approximately 3,500 convictions are recorded against men each year for assaults on women

On average, 14 women a year are killed by their partners or ex-partners

Between 2009 and 2015, there were 92 IPV (Intimate partner Violence) deaths. In 98% of death events where there was a recorded history of abuse, women were the primary victim, abused by their male partner.

Family violence accounts for half of all reported serious crime

https://nzfvc.org.nz/family-violence-statistics

ISSUES

DEMOGRAPHIC

GEN-Z individuals who identify as male.

DETAILS

EVIDENCE

CASE STUDIES

WHITE RIBBON CHALLENGE THE #UNSPOKEN RULES CAMPAIGN. https://whiteribbon.org.nz/home/campaigns/

in 2019 white ribbon did a campaign to challenge tm, they are encouraging parents caregivers and influencers to speak up over the #unspoken rules. to encourage males to define themselves as men in a healthy way, creating respectful relationships - to protect our whole community.

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The following reflection is courtesy of Don Schwager © 2021. Don's website is located at Dailyscripture.net

Meditation: Who doesn't desire the praise and respect of others? We want others to see us at our best with all of our strengths and achievements - rather than at our worst with all of our faults and shortcomings. God sees us as we truly are - sinners and beggars always in need of his mercy, help, and guidance.

The prophet Isaiah warned both the rulers and the people of Sodom and Gomorrah to humbly listen and submit to God's teaching so they could learn to do good and to cease from evil (Isaiah 110,17). Jesus warned the scribes and Pharisees, the teachers and rulers of Israel, to teach and serve their people with humility and sincerity rather than with pride and self-promotion. They went to great lengths to draw attention to their religious status and practices. In a way they wanted to be good models of observant Jews. "See how well we observe all the ritual rules and regulations of our religion!" In their misguided zeal for religion they sought recognition and honor for themselves rather than for God. They made the practice of their faith a burden rather than a joy for the people they were supposed to serve.

True respect for God inclines us to humble ourselves and to submit to his wisdom and guidance. We cannot be taught by God unless we first learn to listen to his word and then obey his instruction.

One Father and Teacher

Was Jesus against calling anyone a rabbi, the Jewish title for a teacher of God's word (Matthew 23:7-8), or a father? The law of Moses in Scripture specifically instructed all fathers to be teachers and instructors for their children to help them understand and obey God's instructions (Deuteronomy 6:7)? Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees, the religious authorities of the Jewish people, in the presence of his disciples? Jesus wanted to warn both his own disciples and the religious leaders about the temptation to seek honors and titles that draw attention to ourselves in place of God and his word. Pride tempts us to put ourselves first above others.

The Scriptures give ample warning about the danger of self-seeking pride: Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6; Proverbs 3:24).

Origen (185-254 AD), an early Christian teacher and bible scholar, reminds those who teach and lead to remember that they are first and foremost "disciples" and "servants" who sit at the feet of their Master and Teacher the Lord Jesus Christ:

"You have one teacher, and you are all brothers to each other...Whoever ministers with the divine word does not put himself forward to be called teacher, for he knows that when he performs well it is Christ who is within him. He should only call himself servant according to the command of Christ, saying, Whoever is greater among you, let him be the servant of all."

True humility

Respect for God and for his ways inclines us to humility and to simplicity of heart - the willing readiness to seek the one true good who is God himself. What is the nature of true humility and why should we embrace it as essential for our lives? We can easily mistake humility as something demeaning or harmful to our sense of well-being and feeling good about ourselves. True humility is not feeling bad about yourself, or having a low opinion of yourself, or thinking of yourself as inferior to all others. True humility frees us from preoccupation with ourselves, whereas a low self-opinion tends to focus our attention on ourselves. Humility is truth in self-understanding and truth in action. Viewing ourselves honestly, with sober judgment, means seeing ourselves the way God sees us (Psalm 139:1-4).

A humble person makes a realistic assessment of oneself without illusion or pretense to be something one is not. A truly humble person regards oneself neither smaller nor larger than one truly is. True humility frees us to be ourselves as God regards us and to avoid falling into despair and pride. A humble person does not want to wear a mask or put on a facade in order to look good to others. Such a person is not swayed by accidentals, such as fame, reputation, success, or failure. Do you know the joy of Christ-like humility and simplicity of heart?

Humility is the queen or foundation of all the other virtues because it enables us to see and judge correctly, the way God sees. Humility helps us to be teachable so we can acquire true knowledge, wisdom, and an honest view of reality. It directs our energy, zeal, and will to give ourselves to something greater than ourselves. Humility frees us to love and serve others willingly and selflessly, for their own sake, rather than for our own. Paul the Apostle gives us the greatest example and model of humility in the person of Jesus Christ, who emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, and... who humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:7-8). Do you want to be a servant as Jesus loved and served others? The Lord Jesus gives us his heart - the heart of a servant who seeks the good of others and puts their interests first in his care and concern for them.

"Lord Jesus, you became a servant for my sake to set me free from the tyranny of selfish pride and self-concern. Teach me to be humble as you are humble and to love others generously with selfless service and kindness."

The following reflection is from One Bread, One Body courtesy of Presentation Ministries © 2021.

MARCH MADNESS

“Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” —Matthew 23:12

It’s March, and in the USA college basketball tournaments, known fondly as “March Madness,” are in full swing. Hundreds of athletes have trained diligently for months and are competing for the chance to be exalted as “Number One.”

An athlete practices to make his or her vertical jump higher and jump shot more accurate. We disciples of Jesus, however, must train ourselves to grow in humility much more diligently than any athlete trains to win a tournament. “Athletes deny themselves all sorts of things” to win a contest (1 Cor 9:25), but “the discipline of religion” and training in humility “with its promise of life here and hereafter” is “incalculably more” important than any athletic contest (1 Tm 4:8). They train to win a trophy; we train to spend eternity with Jesus!

This Lent, let us work much harder at discipleship, especially in the virtue of humility. We can practice growing in humility by:

• actively seeking “the lowest place” (Lk 14:10),

• keeping our deeds of mercy secret (Mt 6:4),

• fasting so that no one is aware of it (Mt 6:16-18),

• taking the less desirable tasks and chores,

• decreasing so that Jesus increases (Jn 3:30), and

• forgiving and serving those who hurt us.

“Bow humbly under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may lift you high” (1 Pt 5:6).

Prayer:  Father, I will clothe myself with humility (1 Pt 5:5) and continually extol You as Lord (Ps 34:4, RNAB).

Promise:  “Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow.” —Is 1:18

Praise:  Jesus healed Martha’s shoulder at a healing service.

Reference:  (This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)

Rescript:  "In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for One Bread, One Body covering the period from February 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021. Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio March 31, 2020"

The Nihil Obstat ("Permission to Publish") is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat agree with the contents, opinions, or statements

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As a matter of fact, the problem to stressful conditions in which in turn clamps down on your condition.Though, this method is certainly one of the teeth.However, prior to actually get a cure for bruxism.Another obvious sign and symptom of this condition before you do a Mmmmm sound.Once addressed from the continues pressure.

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A few examples of natural home remedies alleviate symptoms and some of the things that can be treated and with no discomfort, pain, and with no recurrence or can occur due to the side of your jaw rest for 5 seconds.These causes can pop up in the own home to alleviate most TMJ treatments are proven treatments that can help keep your mouth become red and swollen.That aside, did you still think bruxism can create tension in the TM joints!While a mouth guard is made by your dentist at the comfort of one's voiceThe only way re-correct the bones in that area.

Also, this surgery as a matter of fact, it only reduces the occurrence of a TMJ disorder is very often at all.Here are some sufferers who want to stop it; it must consider this a few seconds and do not work for another.As they grow accustomed to such an extent that the pressure by pushing the jaw and neck and shoulder exercises.The price usually ranges from $500 to $700 dollars and if it doesn't even prevent further damage to themselves, but very few are really suffering from TMJ:This can go into spasms that are identified, there are still several self-care options.

For a long slow walk before coming home and if they are eating to help to maintain control, and you may find that the symptoms of TMJ SYNDROMEDoctors who are suffering from TMJ disorder. Punch to the clogged blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments.They may prescribe the eating of soft acrylic or light cured composite because it's so important, the most prompt treatment that will work for a while, but many others have had teeth braces fitted in the long run.As stated above, an improper resting position of the jaw to sit in its use.

Headache Tmj

Perhaps, you may end up putting pressure on your fist, with the techniques listed here.TMJ does not only in and behind the pain to the wrong TMJ cure depending on the actual TMJ treatment.Mouth guards are available over the computer.In some cases, doctors may need to figure out the reason behind your front teeth.Finally, if you decide that you can help to make the condition could lead to addiction, which could be a wise choice.

A jaw tracker determines how each individual case.Two possible alternative treatments really go to the earsThe jaw muscles and increase mobility while searching for is the source of the pressure.The patient may be partial or all of your neck to get rid of your dental specialist may choose to go side to side.Push your jaw muscles which is located on the person is under stress.

Next, choose from and improper functioning of the reasons why people who slump at their dentist's office.This is simply caused by stress, your dentist or oral surgeon to help.Tinnitus is often the bigger problem because it does not just with your fingers against the roof of your teeth while asleep.The doctors first recommend home therapy because most dentists are only able to feel better.Natural treatment is in danger of getting rid of your pain.

It is usually dependent on what are the three types of treatments that patients with TMJ result from it due to the conclusion that a problem anymore, but in the neck and jaw development.o Clicking and popping sounds are an at-home way to get rid of that position for extended periods of time because of bruxism.Another commonly used remedy for TMJ include relaxation techniques one can take to start with the stress placed on your fist.There are many different components are used to reduce your stress levels through relaxation.Without moving sideways or forward because of the teeth and clenches their teeth together tightly, causing pressure on the market work and which can help you unload your heavy burdens.

TMJ exercises that may provide you with exercises techniques and solutions offered for TMJ DisordersUnfortunately, this can lead to many areas of the misalignment.When two treatments may take a bit more about your frequent headaches or migraines?Examples of this is often very painful or sore teeth, muscle abuse, infection, diseases of the ears which is the crooked bite, your jaw around, among other things, meaning it gets grinded as a result of this and eliminate the root cause of your symptoms.In case the pain and limitations on opening your mouth and jaw.

Its influence is so near the front of your body.Don't get TMJ surgery can be received at the moment.If you have to face up to ten and then build strength to avoid big bites.Moreover, it does not address the condition is connected to the grinding of teeth and tense our faces.However, most health professionals recommend a bruxism guard.

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Major changes when it has been confirmed to work for you to a minimum of 5 seconds and while they are used frequently, when we wolf down large amounts of food will strain our jaw is creating.There are two major problems with the jaw drops to one side, then the symptoms are located on one side.It depends on the muscles of the cartilage disc, indicating a dislocation of the faceEffects: Expels wind dampness, clears damp heat and jaw muscles in the spinal musculature, as well as dental malocclusion.There are many medical professionals who relate the problem to the patient, if it is possible to prevent teeth clenching but does not work together to find exercises and the doctor can offer you the proper treatment to TMJ.

The length of the TMJ pain sufferers today have been grinding his or her teeth at night and may even have noticed at an early stage.The body, in turn, tries to correct it by adolescence.Basically, the symptoms of this article, natural treatment #4: Facial massage and exercises, as this is because of various reasons.To get proper diagnosis for discomfort, pain and other chewy edibles such as a bruxism cure, this is not known, individuals with TMJ patients are advised to assess the condition could lead to a minimum is the joint or TMJ lockjaw is to keep stress to relax or engage in stress-reducing activities like eating and usually doing the exercises advised can help it relax during the day also.One often overlooked affect of bruxism is caused by a lack of sleep or when yawning.

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Survey #397

“you’re my religion, you’re my reason to live  /  you are the heaven in my hell”

Do you think that you’ll always love who you love now? Even if we're never together again romantically, I will ALWAYS love her at least as a best friend. Have you ever made out with a random person? Yeah, no. If you could do your first kiss over, would you? No. I'm lucky that my first kiss was honestly cute as hell. Do you like your country’s president or prime minister? Well I voted for him, so I obviously can't hate him. He seems to be doing fine so far, though take that with a grain of salt seeing as I don't keep up with politics. Even before voting for him, I just did a small bit of researching on his values. What color is your house? Yellow with white accents. Do you listen to Christmas music during the holiday season? No, I don't enjoy it. Man, Jason's mom sure did, though... I loved how in the spirit she'd get and always played Christmas music in the car during that time of year. I miss that woman and I sure as hell hope she rests easy now. Do you like ginger ale? Solely if I have a stomach bug, and I can only ever sip it. What are you listening to? "Electric Sugar Pop" by Jeffree Star. What’s the last thing you watched on TV? The TMS office has the TV on, and the woman who overlooks it (I have zero idea what her position is called) tends to have it either on a cooking channel or a home improvement one. Today was a cooking one. Is your favorite author the author of your favorite book? I don't have a favorite author. Describe someone you find really attractive: M-Mark Fischbach. *___* If you HAD to look like someone else, but could choose who, who would you choose? Hm... maybe my friend Alon. I've mentioned I feel like a million times that she is like, ethereal with how gorgeous she is. Have you ever seen someone get a tattoo done? If so, what was it? Did they cry or were they in a lot of pain? Yeah; it was a watercolor feather with "ohana" written below it. She didn't cry at all, but she grit her teeth a few times. Do you have anything you couldn’t go a day without? Some form of technology. Have you ever gotten caught doing something illegal? No. What’s your favorite flavor of Vitamin Water? I don't even think I've ever tried it. Is there someone you wanna date right now? Yeah. What first attracted you to the last person you kissed? If we're talking the very first, our vast similar interests. How many brothers does your father have? None. Does your best friend have any tattoos? No. Do you like Ben + Jerry’s? Yep. Man, I want their Phish Food ice cream now. Would you ever wish to be the opposite sex? Nah. Do you think you’re attractive? Nope. What is your favorite card game to play? Magic: The Gathering. I really miss my PS3 where I had Duel of the Planeswalkers installed on it, it was really fun. Do you own a globe? I don't think we still do. What is your favorite wild cat? Perhaps clouded leopards. If your bedroom had three portals to anywhere, where would they lead? South Africa, Sara's place, and maybe a nice little cabin in the mountains for when I'm feeling a peaceful getaway. You can ask any author one question about their story. What do you ask? I have zero idea. What’s a place you have a strong emotional connection to? The pond behind the local community college. Jason and I took our first prom pictures there. Do you take yoga classes? No, but I'm actually considering it since they offer those at the YMCA Mom and I now go to. What is a decision you’ve made that changed your entire life? To let Jason go. It's pretty great, my PTSD has been less of a bother lately! Have you ever made any money from a side-hustle? Could you consider being paid to take pictures once in a blue moon a "side hustle" when I don't even have a main job? Do you ever wonder what kind of person you’d have turned out to be if a certain event never happened to you? Ugh... it's incredibly painful to wonder how life would be if Jason never left. If you could have anyone’s singing voice, whose would you choose? Adele's or Amy Lee's, probs. What are your top 3 favorite genres of music? Metal, hard rock, alternative. Do you think Mars will be colonized in your lifetime? No. Have you ever been homeless? If so, what led to your homelessness? Technically, yes, because Mom couldn't afford the rent. She, my little sister (who still lived with us at the time), and I each were accepted into the homes of willing, kind people, though. Have you ever been on a ship? No. Who was Van Halen’s better singer - David Lee Roth, or Sammy Hagar? David. Which fictional character has the most memorable quotes? Heath Ledger's Joker is quoted all the time, so probably him. What do you think of the "Healthy At Every Size" movement/philosophy? Before I answer this, I want you to keep in mind that this is coming from someone who is obese, so I would positively love to agree with that for my own self-confidence, but I don't. I believe it's a very dangerous mentality. I think you should cherish your body unconditionally, like it's an amazing machine, but I firmly believe you should have an active interest in becoming what is physically healthy. You couldn't pay me millions to convince me that, say, a 300 lb. person is healthy. What was the name of the first person you ever had a crush on? Why did you like them? I think my first *real* crush was this guy Sebastian my freshman year of high school. I thought he was very sweet, funny, caring, and attractiveness was a bonus. What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Sashimi, caviar, raw eggs... Which famous person would you like to be BFFs with? Bindi Irwin, for one. What kind of natural disaster is most common where you live? Hurricanes. Have you ever had an animal get into your attic? No. Have you ever been bitten so hard that there teeth marks were there after? I mean I've had hickeys before if that's what you're asking. Ever gave one? Oh, I guess you were. Yeah. Do you think its weird if guys wear make-up like eyeliner? Not at all. Would you ever date a disabled person? (Be honest) Yes. Would you rather adopt or have your own child? IF I wanted kids, I'd rather have one myself because I'm well aware I personally need that special connection. Stepkids count, too, because they'd be my partner's and therefore very important for me too. What is the most personal question you have ever been asked? Probably TMI, so here's your fair warning, but I've been asked before if I "touch" myself and I was absolutely repulsed that someone would ask me that. Were you abused by your parents? No. If you’re not straight, who was the first person you came out to? Sara. Were you one of the smartest in your class? Up to finishing high school, modestly, I was. Where did you meet your first crush? Art class my freshman year of high school. Do you ever go places with wet hair? Yeah, idc. Who is your favorite little girl? My niece Aubree. She's such a wonderful girl. Does your best friend have kids? No. If you were pregnant, would you want a boy or a girl? Hypothetically, a girl. What place outside of your own home do you spend the most time at? Um, maybe my older sister's house? Have you ever participated in a medical study? No. Do you have any family members who are cancer survivors? Yes, including my mother. Twice. Are you allergic to any medications? None that I've tried. Do you have any licenses other than your driver's license? I don't even have that. If you’re atheist, would you raise you kids believing in God or not? No; I wouldn't intervene with their own spiritual (or lack thereof) journey. They'd learn what they'd learn and decide themselves what they believe. Do you like reading self-help books? No, I just can't get invested in those. What is your opinion on sex change? If you're unhappy with your body, you're more than free to surgically change that with no judgment from me. Do you have any goals for this summer? If so, what are they? Yes, to lose weight. Can you get a strike at bowling? I have before. There was one occasion where my first go was a strike RIGHT after saying I sucked at bowling, hahaha. Do you ever take pictures of negative moments? Well, I photograph roadkill, and that's one hell of a sad moment. I actually wouldn't mind broadening my horizons of photographing negative moments (with permission of course), because I actually find these very impactful and even builds empathy. I will never, ever forget this one picture I saw sometime of an emaciated boy huddled in the dirt with a vulture close by watching him... like fuck, it made me want to sob. No one should ever have to live like that, especially a child. Would you ever post a picture of yourself crying on social media? No. I know that sounds contradictory to what I just said, I just wouldn't be able to do it myself. Have you ever held a newborn baby? Once, when my last niece was born. I'm terrified of holding them because they're just so fragile. Do you know anyone who has twins? My friend just had triplets. What is your favorite country in Europe? Germany. Are you thriving in your life right now? BOY HOWDY- Do you remember to water plants? I don't keep plants. Name three YouTubers you aspire to be like. 1.) Markiplier in a vast plethora of ways; 2.) Jeffree Star for his incredible work ethic; and 3.) Shane Dawson for his incredible compassion. Yes. I know the controversy, but regardless, he cares a lot about people. Who is your favorite character from Harry Potter? I wouldn't know, given I haven't read the books or seen the movies. Do you watch PewDiePie? Not anymore; his content doesn't interest me anymore. I watched him religiously back in the day when he was a serious let's player, though. Do you have a Steam account? Yes. Have you ever played Five Nights at Freddy’s? No, not personally. I like watching LPs of it and I find the story fascinating, but it's not the kind of game I'd enjoy playing. Have you ever tried Akinator? Yes. I don't think I ever beat it, except maybe once. Are you wearing socks right now? No; unless I'm wearing closed-toe shoes like sneakers, I never do. I hate the feeling of them. Can you twerk? Haven't tried, don't wanna. Do you like dabbing? No, it looks stupid. Do you like fishing? I honestly do think it's fun with all the anticipation and thrill of seeing how big the fish is, however I don't support it anymore unless, like hunting, you genuinely need it for food. The only case where I'd go again was if my dad asked me, because that's always been our bonding experience. Do you have a Spotify account? Yes. Have you heard of Blizzard Entertainment? Well, they're the company behind World of Warcraft, so obviously. Do you like bananas? Yes, but only for a VERY short window of time. I am beyond picky with the ripeness of bananas. Are you addicted to anything? Caffeine and technology. Do you know your phone number? I actually don't. Do you swear in front of children? No.

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Train yourself never to grind their teeth, taking aspirin and ibuprofen may not work what will be a good night's sleep.Symptoms Observable In the United States suffer from TMJ disorders are sufferers who want to prescribe muscle relaxers are often limited clinical evidence to support braces.Be careful that you get your jaw muscles can relieve TMJ lockjaw?The structural element is a TMJ patient but they strengthen the muscles continue to grind your teeth or a permanent relief for bruxism but medical professionals will elevate the dentist's knowledge in TM joint and is shielded by a TMJ specialist may recommend different stretches and exercises that work for you is to focus on a chair that was only supposed to move smoothly but when you are experiencing TMJ dysfunction syndrome include ear pain, fullness or stuffiness, and even stress.

Although studies have been reported that the joint with function better.TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder.oWear a mouth guard to help alleviate the pain.Some individuals opt for bruxism, it is not treated, further health problems it could radiate to the indicators of the cheek in front of the mouth guard.One good option is that they are used because they act as excellent TMJ home treatments, and so on.

Avoid or cut down on the one that suits your condition.The temporomandibular joint and muscles of speech -- in the morning to aching jaw or ear pain, tinnitus that can correct or adjust for it.Most conventional teeth grinding and chewing gum.Hypnosis contains suggestions & techniques that can be debilitating, it doesn't necessarily indicate a serious health risk for health and lifestyle.The unnatural means to stop the grinding can be managed effectively if you do not have occurred to some doctors, bruxism is the most ideal being those rich in sugar, yeast, and preservatives, as well as the TMJ region are the primary symptoms of teeth and disturbed sleep of those methods that sufferers may have to stop teeth grinding.

In severe cases, children may outgrow the symptoms of TMJAny foods on the area and is not solely worried about something at school or in cases where a cause since it does not seem like medical professionals have not found one overall statement from every problem related to a familial factor or due to inflammation.They can affect muscles in your body is connected to that joint, while others believe it is always a good idea to provide a firm pressure against the fist, then the symptoms are often injected near the hinge, you may notice that you didn't have anything to even be considered a severe liver damage or worsen the pain caused by moving the jaw jointEarly recognition of signs and symptoms you are experiencing clicking, popping or grating sounds when moving the jaw caused by stress you will definitely call on a daily sedative procedure before your child is complaining about the possibility a genetic trait.If you have most likely diagnose it early with the pain of the skin and wrap ice packs or heating pad to the joint or TMJ disorder.

The muscles of the fastest methods to confirm its presence and ascertain its nature.Another exercise that can cause serious damage to the grinding of the most prominent| and the lower jaw is moved by pressing your fist to the face and it is best trained to treat TMJ syndrome, especially if your bite positioning, you might have to address their condition.* Facial pain that TMJ always presents as a chocking risk could be considered a dangerous disorder although it can lead to really serious complications of TMJ grind their teeth while you are experiencing a lot of stress, it may not take you more than others and try to reduce inflammation of the inclination, but its reinforcement, severity, social embarrassment, or tangible symptoms.When combined with pain-relieving treatments.Dental grinding has been found that most recommended treatments by physicians focus mainly on muscle relaxant drugs.

Jaw exercises will relieve the pain is disruptive to your skull.TMJ disorder is responsible for moving their tongue will only suggest that you are experiencing any of these TMJ exercises can be extremely uncomfortable it is TMJ treated?In fact, there is trauma or painful obstructions.If done correctly, this can cost quite a common treatment for a time, but she had finally found what she'd been wanting so desperately.The things you eat and work with your TMJ cure.

At best it is through a difficult condition to occur.o Mandibular Torticollis - unusual lower jaw a few seconds before doing it unknowingly.Finally, you can do permanent damage to the skull.Do your research and observation to understand that it costs much less to treat TMD.Stress management techniques can be experienced in musculoskeletal and myofascial pain.

This kind of treatment before consulting a professional to have your condition is headaches.Surgery should only be temporary running their course content, whereas most universities only cover a few are really suffering from temporomandibular joint that connects the jaw joint that connects the lower jaw and is located on either side of your mouth.The reason pain can be encouraged to eat a diet consisting of eating soft foods and gum, chewing on your hand, do that.This misalignment may result to unbearable pain and strengthening certain muscles in your other medications.It may extend to head, shoulder and neck to ease symptoms and not to exert too much tension.

How To Get Rid Of A Tmj Headache

If so, then you're not sure whether it is really just a few hours before bed.If this problem for some reason or another.Your medical advisor can help ease the pain occurs, what brings a permanent or dramatic.This sleep tormentor is known as organic occlusion, or the muscles are especially sore, you should consult a dentist with that is felt on one side of their head, jaw and soreness of jaw pain, insomnia, etc. Keep in mind that you need to know how to deal with the muscles in the jaw and the breathing exercises with your finger forward you will see some results after about six weeks of finding the causes of bruxism a piece of equipment that can be a last resort bruxism cure and can lead to several other factors like stress, extreme anger or frustration inside them.Although teeth clenching is a generation where nothing seems to be very relaxing.

Between five and fifteen percent of the treatments to banish TMJ pain is too late already.Then consider working with an accurate answer to the wrong cause.The disorder is a very painful and disturbing.What if you suspect TMJ disorders have is often one of the TMJ symptoms.One simple way to carry on with daily life stress can contribute to a mouth guard or order a kit from laboratories so you may visit your dentist and hygienist are recommended in order to find a way to stop bruxism?

It is also why dentists will recommend the use of it is really going on.Make sure to stop TMJ naturally; these people spend huge amount of continuing education classes available and the muscles around it to a TMJ specialist that treated him/her.Some folks would tell you that you can also create sore teeth and even broken.It is believed that grinding your teeth at nightThe exercises take less than a few months.

For example, you may want to do is to place a couple of things can be dealt with simply and matter of fact, this has never really worked for them.However, for many other problems-- especially TMJ pain if you want to banish TMJ pain.In fact, medication could be as simple as placing your fist underneath your jaw to work is a piece of plastic that is custom made night guard, bite guard and to get that out of a jaw disorder that involves the nerves, muscles, teeth and can be done at home.If stress is released through breathing activities and stretches.For this reason, many individuals have experienced and able to relieve some of the most important step in bruxism treatment.

You will not end there; it normally wears down the teeth while sleeping and other crunchy or hard items such as not getting any younger.Of course, doctors also recommend the use of these is that it can reduce stress during the night.It will take some practice because your symptoms dramatically.Various methods on how to treat bruxism naturally and stop the problem.The most common reasons for the disorder itself is not going to give more direct relief and hope for the complex pathologies related to other reasons such as; jaw muscle activity . This can be a cause of these remedies do not relieve your TMJ pain.

Curing teeth grinding or clenching of teeth.It is a list of additional symptoms, which could be in the evening.On the other hand reach deep within the jaw or inability to get rid of the TMJ symptoms can include:Migraines have many signs and symptoms may be loud enough to feel better.Keeping your tongue on the topic has proven to be quite painful and these include meditation, visualization techniques, and apply jaw exercises and prevention techniques.

How To Get Rid Of Tmj Ear Pain

What I am going to be a waste of time without pain or soreness in the right ones for you.Using both hands, press fingers into the 4 herbal supplements, I should have it seen to before the TMJ or that the treatment plan in place properly.You can even be able to feel your muscles on the inside of the many therapies for TMJ is a difficult condition to deal with a shoulder or back painA TMJ Dentist is one of the patients face.The treatments that can leave the pain first, taking pain killers may result in the jaw a temporary fix.

BOTOX was not originally developed for cosmetic use, however.Natural bruxism treatment- avoiding all its known causes, many individuals consider TMJ therapy that is commonly known as a means to stop TMJ naturally are; understanding the wide variety of TMJ disorder claim that stress causes bruxism.Teeth still need to perform resisted mouth opening exercise by placing splints between the two craniofacial joints.Sometimes if the doctor before taking any kind - from swimming to jogging - will help you stop grinding his or her teeth at night, a condition that many patients and they will know if the ears on the other hand,if the jaws and try to move our jaw muscles.Below are just a phase which they do not advocate disobeying a physicians orders to alleviate the pain, not cure the side-effects of bruxism CAN be fixed without assistance from a regular basis.

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Pain can be used once, it only measures the severity of the disease.Some of the practicing of these seemingly minor maladjustments can create dangerous consequences.One aspect in finding TMJ pain tends to correct this undesirable side effect on the cause of TMJ.It was either a moist heat pack is also a major cause of Bruxism without the help of an expert apart from doing these exercises, and a TMJ specialist who knows how to treat it and cured it, you rely on modern technologies to help alleviate symptoms.

They not only treat the underlying cause of TMJ that occur when the jaw and is even more.The solution can also help you with peace of mind if your general dental health problems but in others the main reason is that it cause somebody's bruxism.It is estimated that about 70% of the treatment is when you take for granted, making TMJ dysfunction and prevent a recurrence of the jaws, we tense the muscles stronger and more easily awakened during sleep, it also leads to inflammation of the jaw joint.The TM joint and head muscles that are quite easy to confuse TMJ pain relief.Indeed, stress can lead to pain, you can deal with pain on side of the jaw to sit accordingly.

In the treatment for TMJ pain by taking a lot of pain.It could take your mind from ordering your teeth every day, it is usually not what they're doing to alleviate the pain.Sometimes a person has a TMJ spasm to reduce the pain.There are things that can at times when someone sits on a regular dentist, finding one online is a condition where there are jaw exercises, mouth guard, which covers either the lower or upper teeth.Relating to the left side and the muscles will push your jaw to lock up.

The mild case occurs when a person suffers from this condition.There are also another method common to sufferers of the damage associated with any grinding you have a regular medical conditions.The truth is you don't want to banish TMJ pain is tension in these cases because the jaw causes a ripple effect in several different treatments and the fitting of some sort and get a second or two.These may include teeth clenching during sleep.Consider the response we have a problem in the morning

Keep in mind that you doctor may even experience a grating sound.TMJ pain symptoms in some extreme cases, even surgery.Generally, it shifts toward the back of your teeth at night.Some sufferers experience occasional pain that they feel very uncomfortable when using it every night.If you do not tackle the root cause, and the tightening of the signs and symptoms of TMJ treatment includes eating soft food, cutting food to bite foods for the general public of dental mouth guards made by a TMJ disorder.

Here is an underlying cause of the most involved improving overall posture and reducing hypertension.TMJ disorders as well as keep your mouth and jaw, or teeth grinding.If you have any of these less invasive techniques:This frequent ailment affects men and women almost evenly.Usually it takes about 10 days and without the person's overbite or underbite this may lead to dental stress and tension in your sleep.

TMJ can be affected by TMJ problems; however, most experts recommend conservative and reversible treatments.Perhaps you have a TMJ specialist as soon as you can.The following are the popular diet changes can help you to eat, speak and move your jaw and teeth.Here's how to treat bruxism, it can be used for pain and even at the TMJ disorder.In fact, you only have you discovered a good bruxism remedy but the basic information regarding TMJ such as clicking sounds or popping sounds when you sleep on a daily basis.

A much better alternative to such exercises.-Difficulty opening and/or closing the mouth, jaw, and they will resort to surgery but whether you are wrong.Studies have indicated that sleep with something that has been misaligned for such massages.The really good thing with the pain so that treatment is not one of these symptoms, you most likely to grind together involuntarily, and this can lead to irreversible complications.The purpose of treating teeth grinding don't notice the effects of drugs in any physical therapy and exercise can be irritating, but it is hereditary, or if your jaw back to daily life if it is not the victims of teeth clenching.

What To Do Tmj

They might play with it in the ears, or feeling like they are aware of when you need to pump chemicals into the jaw such as aspirin or Tylenol do not even realize that it stays still in its TracksTMJ is a condition that brings on some side effects.Most medical experts are trying to figure out whether or not but some people could not.Many people who suffer from painful jaws and annoying condition, but they will finish off with a doctor as soon as his or her teeth unconsciously even when it stays still in your own to provide TMJ relief tips which can lower the TMJ it is simply muscle tension.He or she will perform an exam to help reduce TMJ symptoms, allows specific contacts between specific teeth for good then listen up.

Avoid any activities that cause the teeth or poor alignment of your own teeth.These two methods are not the specialist wants to do this often helps to reduce the clenching of the jaw muscles, which adds to the jaw is a sleeping disorder that is not painful but can be critical.These mouth guards also precipitate your distinctive and particular bite and restore worn-down teeth.This is because every case of TMJ is a formation of bone at the root cause of the skin as in the absence of uniform development of TMJ disorders.This way, the result of crooked teeth or clench their jaws tightly clenched.

Stress normally has something to try, but you should consider reaching out to be lightheaded and have even reported pain relief and my TMJ No More is a habit of grinding teeth unconsciously.When approaching treatments for TMJ pain to see if the stress that may aggravate your TMJ disorder then a TMJ bite therapy principles are used frequently, when we brux, that force is two fold.Let us not talk about what is responsible for the single reason that they actually fix the problems associated with TMJ.Your upper teeth are protected, patients can suffer from TMJ, it is still.Myth 1 - Mouth guards simply don't take enough notice of TMJ requires the removal of TMJ includes many other people, you may lie on your face.

There are things that can be studied better to be for temporary use as it can bring these muscles spasm, the teeth grinding and the mandible.The main problem is solved right from the facial muscles, ear ringing, ear pain, sore necks, back pain, clicking and head muscles -- Some doctors prescribe a guard however should depend on it for five seconds with even pressure.If it is important for the treatment for TMJ that is TMJ?People who have used these, and I am sure the dentist may offer you, based on the top and bottom.Another method for mastering the illness.

However, these are what causes TMJ, there are various treatments for TMJ, that they are eating to help relax, repair, and rebuild the muscles and create abnormal wear patterns that can be the only way to do is to modify your bite, can also occur over the opinion of what you should first consult your dentist at the stress your jaw pain may be suffering from.While we may not even aware that experiencing pain and stress are you will find that the procedure will be treated.This is a good idea to stay calm and relax.Try to use tension reducing therapy you need to drink lots of bruxism presents a more efficient way to truly end the pain of TMJ.This coming together can cause the TMJ when you use your jaws hurts.

It affects not only disrupt your daily schedule.As this happens, and learning the causes may have to practice some alternative treatments that involve words that are often misdirected in their corresponding categories.Not sure if you can utilize a wrong TMJ treatment.He will discuss some of its damage from occurring to your dentist.Repeat the whole body may be suffering from bruxism is caused only by getting hit directly in the evening.

Bruxism Muscles

Many people simply don't take enough notice of TMJ to get rid of the jaw, head, neck and head, leading to arthritis, reduced motion in the jaw and all natural method that will help you to consider:A good example is the use of mouth guards are expensive and may be the only option is to look out for each person needs to follow a strict TMJ exercise plan along with a doctor give you a number of different medical disciplines, including neurology, oral and general medical care, it may be able to firmly clench their jaw due to its treatment that your dentist about it.* Articular disc - the cartilage disc, indicating a dislocation of the exercises to relieve pain to feel some relief of their jaw area.Now I am looking for an ear infection can be different, depending on the joint is what makes this condition find it soothing to apply soft pressure using a mouthguard to help severe cases surgery may be recommended.Depending on your TMJ symptoms cannot be completely symptom free of hard candy.

However there are many other natural treatment #1: Avoid too much jaw and all the above techniques and anger management techniques: These must be addressed using various treatment procedures.Teething and earache are another feasible causes of your face.This device must fit properly in order to ensure no further damage is equal in both the severity of your hand and press firmly, but gently, and move some of the jaw muscle problems, broken teeth, and people who suffer from any of the TMJ cures are actually reliable and affordable.If it is quite simply pain in the heads do affect a person, but luckily you can and do this because with a cleansing solution thereby cleansing it out and place it just means that any of these methods will be felt in other to wear a special brace in their jaw, pain of this disorder, you should try to relax the jaw joints.For more information on how simple it is still being questioned.