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thoseofgreatambition · 5 years ago

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smoke and roses | prologue | pt 1. get well soon | pt 2. smoking

summary: george is glad to have you back. overjoyed in fact. he writes about flowers now. the nightmares are going away. it would all be perfect, if you would stop trying to sneak in cigarettes.

a/n: it’s nice to be back and making this series again. i missed it a lot, and i’m happy to be revisiting the topic of grief again and what healing can look like. if you liked marry me, i think you’ll like this. let me know what y’all think please. i love feedback :)

George’s quill danced across the page, a small smile upon his lips.

you’re back.

you’re back you’re back you’re back.

you’re here.

you’re here. no kisses is fine.

waiting is fine.

you’re walking.

you’re smiling.

you’re joking.

He stopped writing for a moment, sniffing the air out in the garden as you came closer. George frowned at you as you came closer to him.

He wrote one last line.

now if you’d stop fucking smoking.

“You smell terrible, Y/N.”

The scowl you gave him would have made a weaker man wither. “Want to say that in a nicer way?”

“No, you said you’d stop smoking.”

“It was my first cigarette in a week and a half! I think I’ve done very well.”

George however seemed less than impressed. “You’ve just gotten out of the hospital.”

“Two months ago--”

“After being in there for a year.”

It seemed that a stare down was in order, as you refused to break eye contact with the man.

“I’m doing my best.”

“It’s a terrible habit.”

That you couldn’t deny. You’d picked it up in your sixth year, and Fred had picked it up from you.

George had always been the one to scold you for it. He’d ratted out Fred to Molly which had gotten the poor boy into a great deal of trouble. He’d gone to tell your parents and had found that both of them were incredibly avid smokers.

You’d been punished for smoking before you were 17, and giving cigarettes to your friend. It’d been enough to have you quit for a few years. You’d apologized to Molly and gone cold turkey with Fred.

Then the war happened. And you’d reckoned that there were worse habits you could pick up to deal with the stress. Fred still snuck off with you every once in a while to light one up.

George had been less than impressed.

“Pop a mint, Y/N. And no more smoking here. Mum hates it.”

Your teeth ground together for a moment before you nodded and popped a mint into your mouth. “’m sorry George.” You sat down next to him and leant your head on his shoulder. “Don’t mean to make you worry.”

Like always, you made it hard to stay mad at you. “Show me you’re sorry by stopping it.”

With a nod, you reached into your coat pocket and handed him the carton of cigarettes “You can take ‘em then. Won’t be needing them.”

George stared down at the box with a frown, remembering how unhappy he’d been cleaning out Fred’s room and finding an empty carton of cigarettes. “Terrible habit.”

“It is.”

“Stupid thing to do when you’re recovering.”

His voice lacked any real anger behind it. He spoke a great deal like when he was chiding his siblings on something they ought not do. A gentle voice that still remained stern enough to get a point across.

“You’re right.”

“What made you want to smoke anyways?” George reckoned he was undermining his point by pulling you closer and wrapping an arm around you. But the smell of roses from your conditioner was quite nice, and it truly was impossible for him to keep you at an arms length.

Your silence spoke volumes. He glanced down at you with a larger frown. This time his tone was worried.

“You’ll be cross with me if I tell you.” there was an odd thread in your voice that he couldn’t quite tie to an emotion.

He used the same tactic he had when he was younger. A joke. “Can’t be that bad can it? Sure I’ve done worse. Surely you remember me and Fred’s exit from Hogwarts.”

Tears stung your eyes and your chest seemed to tighten up. A rather painful thing now. When you’d been in the hospital your strep throat had turned into pneumonia pretty quickly, which had led to a whole host of other problems. Any tightness in your chest just served as a reminder of that time.

Really, you’d been quite stupid for smoking.

“When I got sick it was just three months after the war, you know? Not that long. And I was in there for a year...” your voice trailed off, unsure of what you were really trying to say. “And everything is different now, you know? It feels like everyone’s moved on and I don’t know how or I’ve missed the boat... and I just...”

Again you fell silent. Truly you felt awful for bringing this up, especially when George was having such a good time adjusting to it all.

It was almost a year and a half now, and to you it felt like a much shorter time.

“I’m sad about it all.” your voice fell even more quiet. “And I really miss Freddie.”

You’d expected to be chided about how silly that all was. What a foolish reason to pick up a bad habit. Instead you found yourself being hugged so tightly you lost your breath for a moment. Tears welled in your eyes as you gently gripped George’s shirt.

“Why would I be cross about that?” his voice was muffeled against your neck. “You’ve been through a lot. It’s normal to be sad. I’m sad too.”

Your eyes burned for a moment. “I thought you’d think it was silly because it’s been so long since it happened.”

“Eighteen months isn’t long at all, Y/N.” he held you even tighter against him. “We knew him for years. Probably going to keep being sad for a while.”

When the tears finally began to fall you gripped onto him even tighter. You weren’t even sure what there was to cry about if it was okay to be sad. The tightness in your chest scared you, and resulted into you gripping onto George painfully tight.

Gently, he rocked you back and forth, allowing his own tears to fall. “Why don’t we go inside and you can lay down. You’re still getting better. A nap will help out.”

There was a small nod from you. “Can I nap in your room?” Something about being closer to George made the tightness in your chest feel smoothed away.

“‘Course. I could use a nap too.”

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You had fallen asleep incredibly quickly. Immediately asleep as you hit the pillow of Fred’s old bed.

George’s brow knitted itself together as he watched your breathing even out. Just why would you think he’d be cross with you?

Some days seemed like everything was back to normal, and other days you seemed close to tears. Perhaps you didn’t notice yet that most everyone else felt the same way too.

There was quite a loving look on his face as he spoke softly, “Numpty.”

He tried to write once more and simply found that his words wouldn’t come out right. Hot tears began to escape him, which he simply did his best to wipe away. When he’d smelled the smell of cigarettes as you came towards him before, he’d half expected to have Fred trying to hide behind you, making jokes about what a terrible influence you were and that George shouldn’t be mad at him.

Then you would laugh and try to push Fred in front of you and say if he was so brave he should be able to resist temptation.

He’d been so frustrated before when that would happen but now it seemed to be a rather fond memory.

You opened your eyes and found yourself staring at a crying George.

“Are you sad too, Georgie?”

He wiped away his tears the best he could and gave you a smile. “Yeah. ‘m sad too.”

You held out your arms from underneath your blanket. “Need a cuddle?”

George nodded silently before crawling underneath the blankets and wrapping his arms around you. A rather squished fit seeing as how small the bed was, but you nuzzled into him and any discomfort faded away. “Yeah. A cuddle sounds good.”

With a hum you closed your eyes. “Do I still smell bad from the smoking?”

His chest vibrated underneath you as he laughed. “A little. But that won’t be a problem anymore, will it?”

He was rubbing circles onto your bath as you shook your head. “Nah. Not a problem anymore.”

George still found himself crying, but still managed to smile up at the ceiling.

“Good.”

He needed you healthy, after all.

George wasn’t sure how he would handle you getting sick again.

“’ts really good, Y/N.”

He half expected a response before realizing you were asleep again.

You weren’t perfect, but he loved you for it.

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twoflipstwotwists · 4 years ago

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At first, Sunisa Lee, a favorite to make the United States women’s gymnastics team for the Tokyo Olympics, didn’t think much of the tickle in her throat.

But on that Sunday evening last month, two days after the 2020 Summer Games were supposed to begin before they were postponed a year, the tickle turned into soreness that made her throat feel like it was on fire. When she woke up with a fever and chills, she panicked.

Contracting the coronavirus and unknowingly infecting her father, John, had been her worst fear throughout the pandemic. He is at high risk for Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, because he was paralyzed from the chest down after falling from a ladder in 2019, and his breathing is compromised.

To be safe, Lee, 17, shut herself in her second-floor bedroom while her family — including her three younger siblings — relocated their bedrooms to the first floor of their St. Paul, Minn., home and slept on air mattresses or the couch.

Though her coronavirus and strep tests came back negative, Lee, spent nearly two weeks in isolation, not wanting to take any chances. Her aunt and uncle, with whom she had been very close, died of Covid-19 this summer, within 13 days of each other. She had to say goodbye to her aunt via Zoom.

Now Lee, a high school senior this year, is finally back at her gym, Midwest Gymnastics, for what seems like her hundredth restart in 2020.

This interview has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.

Of course, the first thing I thought when I got sick was, “I have the coronavirus.” It was scary. I had the worst headache of my life and it lasted for four days. My throat hurt so bad that I couldn’t talk or swallow. At night, I slept with five blankets on me because I had the shivers and couldn’t stop shaking. Then my fever got really high, like to 103. One day I cried all day when I couldn’t even lie down because it hurt to do anything. My mom left chicken soup for me at my door, and it was so great that she could take care of me. The food was good. I didn’t lose my taste or smell, so maybe it wasn’t the coronavirus after all.

The week after I was sick, I was still stuck in my room while I rested and isolated. It was frustrating, but everyone wanted me to stay away from them, stay out of the gym and stay home. So I watched a lot of “The Vampire Diaries” and FaceTimed with my friends. I also did a lot of schoolwork, wrote three or four papers, and just chilled. My dad called me every day to check up on me, and I also made sure he wasn’t feeling sick. It was stressful to think that he might have caught something from me. I’m so relieved that he didn’t.

While I was at home, a Snapchat memory on my phone reminded me that it was one year since my dad’s accident. I actually didn’t cry when I saw it. I’m just so happy that my dad is alive right now. I looked back at the memories of his accident and got chills. I thought he was going to pass away when he was in the hospital, so I didn’t want to go to nationals and compete. But he told me to go, that he really wanted me to go. So I did. Now I realize that if he didn’t push me like that, I wouldn’t be in the spot I am right now with the Olympics so close.

On the anniversary, I texted him and said, “Dad, I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and that you’ve come back so strong.” He is still in a wheelchair, but he can use his hands and he is getting better every day.

The day the Olympics were supposed to start, one of my coaches, Alison Lim, sent me a text. She said today was the day I’d be at the opening ceremony and that this year didn’t turn out how any of us wanted it to. She told me to keep reaching and pushing my limits, and that it won’t be easy, but that nothing worth it ever is. On that sad, depressing day of this crazy year, it was so nice to get a note like that.

It really sucked to be out of the gym for so long. I can’t afford to miss more time because I already missed so much with my ankle injury. Getting sick pushed me back another two weeks. I’m so nervous that I’m falling behind. One of the hardest things was watching my friends post what they are doing in the gym. I just sat on my bed in my pajamas and watched them on Instagram. Everyone got pretty good.

Before I went back to training, I had to take an EKG to make sure my heart was OK. I also had to take a chest X-ray, do a throat culture and give blood for testing. The national team and my coaches wanted to make sure my body was ready for hard training. When I finally got back to the gym, my coach, Jess Graba, told me to take it slow and not rush into anything. Now I basically have all of my skills back, except on vault. I haven’t done vault yet because my ankle still hurts a little bit, but I go to physical therapy every week to strengthen it.

After you take time off, it can be really scary to do the harder things you used to do, and I personally hate being scared. When I’m scared of hurting myself, I start to overthink things and won’t go for it. The uneven bars make me especially nervous because when you stop training, you lose sense of where the bar is going to be. And I grew an inch and a half this year, so I have had to make adjustments.

So instead of thinking too much, I just force myself to do a skill. After I throw one, I’m fine, even though I always wipe out on that first one. I just get back up and get ready to go again.

I learned one very important lesson through all this. I realized that I could actually miss practice and rest, then come back to the gym and still have my skills. I had no idea that it could be that way. Now I think it’s more beneficial, mentally and physically, to rest sometimes because your body and your mind can heal and you can work on yourself as a person. And when you finally go back, your body feels brand-new.

Thinking about all the bad things that have happened to me has actually made me more positive about the Olympics. It reminds me that I could handle tough times and still be OK because I’ve handled many tough times before. Last year, just like this year, was one bad thing after another. I broke my ankle, then my dad had his accident, but then I did great at nationals and at worlds. I knew he was watching me so I did great for him.

I fought off the negative thoughts and the sadness, and just focused. Now I feel like I’m maybe tougher because of it. No, not maybe. I am tougher because of it.

#sunisa lee #full article for anyone who hasn't read

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fortunatelycooltrash · 5 years ago

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So people love to say that America doesn’t have free healthcare because the quality would sink and the waits would go up. Now, while those are valid worries despite being no excuse for the atrociously high prices of even minior procedures, I’d like to share some bullshit that I’ve experienced involving normal US hospitals and medical branches alike.

My root canal is going to cost 2500 dollars because it is not covered by most dental plans despite it being a completely necessary procedure that directly affects my health. Absorb that then absorb the fact this plan covers some of braces. The crown alone is costing over 1200.

I almost died in a hospital waiting room because my ‘stomach ache’ that was causing me so much pain I was sick with it wasn’t severe enough to qualify for immediate attention. Undiagnosed Appendicitis.

My nephew and sister almost met their end because an incompetent doctor misdiagnosed my sister with a URI. She had type A flu.

My cousins father had a doctor who refused to diagnose him despite him coming back constantly because of lethargy. Said he couldn’t find anything wrong. Her father was poor and had really bad insurance. Finally he went to another doctor and was diagnosed with kidney cancer. He could have lived if he had been diagnosed a year or two prior before it spead but by the time he got his diagnosis, it was too late. He died, I believe, a few months later but I was young so he might have made it a year or longer.

I suffered from chronic nosebleeds as a child to the point that blood didn’t even scare me anymore. The doctor told my mother that it was coming from wounds inside my nose and I was most likely picking at it and there was nothing medically wrong with me. My mother, knowing even as a child I knew not to waste her money, took me to another doctor. Severe Anemia. Still suffer from it too this day. Have to take those horrid tasting red pills🤢.

My aunt constantly butchering her budget because she needs her insulin and it’s cost keeps getting higher despite it remaining relatively the same. Luckily my state is looking to cap it at 100 though if that will actually go into effect isn’t determined yet.

My mom, bless her, repeatedly going in for her back aching only to be told pain was normal for someone of her weight and age. Nope, she is a nurse and turned people that were 300 pounds or more. She had completely blown her back and had a pinched nerve that was so severe she could barely stand without pain. The doctor that diagnosed her was surprised she could even walk.

My sister, having a grand mal seizure in the nurses office of a high school. They told her to stop faking. That bitch wasn’t even a real nurse so this one doesn’t count but I had to mention this because why the fuck wasn’t a registered nurse hired?

My (other) aunt having minor chest pain then suffering a heart attack in the waiting room because they had her wait so long since she didn’t seem serious. I’m sure that’s going to have lasting damage that could have been easily prevented.

My sister giving birth and getting a 28,000 dollar bill for a room and care for her and the baby. She was there for a day and a half. She didn’t even have a long or complicated delivery.

My mother being told she was completely fine to continue working despite having an off feeling about her third pregnancy(about 24 years ago) the doctor told her there were no complications and she could go on as normal. She miscarried her seven month along daughter three days later because her placenta was underneath the baby and tore. That doctor is still in practice.

The nurses in my mothers delivery room ignoring both her and the monitor. Which, if they had been looking at, clearly desplayed my older brother with his umbilical core wrapped tight around his neck. He lived because my moms main doctor walked in and had a conniption fit when he noticed the vitals dropping. He’s the doc my sis uses now. A good man.

(Same bro)My older brother turning blue everytime he cried being brushed off. Hole in his heart that has since closed.

When I was younger, I slipped in the shower and hit my head so hard against the metal lining of it(stall shower) that the skin split open and abscessed. My doc treated the abscess but did no further testing after a 4 hour wait. As we were leaving, I don’t remember much of this week my mom told me, I vomited and passed out in the parking lot. Had a concussion.

My brother being misdiagnosed with the flu, strep, and a few other things over the course of a few weeks before one doctor finally tested him for HIV. It was positive. Luckily he only had one partner. Unluckily, the partner was the one that gave it to him via cheating on him.

Me, almost dying of a violent case of strep throat because they said I had a sinus infection. My fever peaked at 104 then, blessedly, broke. I do not remember this as the memories of the days I was sick are incredibly fever burned but I remember wrapping blankets around me because I was so cold.

The strep attacked so quick and harshly that if I had lived alone it probably would have killed me since I wouldn’t have been able to get help and I would’ve kept trying to get ‘warmer’ and helped raise my temp over 106. You typically don’t come back from that one unharmed. If at all.

My older bro(cord baby) being told suffering from auditory hallucinations was a common thing(not wrong but they should have actually asked about his family history and idk, did more??) he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder. He is medicated and much happier now.

Me breaking my gotdamn pointer knuckle and the x-ray person getting blurry x-rays that she used despite the fact that they weren’t accurate. Thank you bitch, now my abnormally short pointer finger clicks because it began to set wrong.

Theres a few more but I’m currently giving my bro a hard time for texting me a text meant for his bf so imma bounce for now. May add more later. The whole point to this was to show people that don’t want free health care because the ‘quality would go down’ or the ‘wait would be too long’ that the wait is already long enough for you to die anyway and the quality already sucks ass if you’re poor because they will not diagnose you correctly.

Or They will misdiagnose you then blame YOU when you sue(happened to my mom in that miscarriage one but because he hadn’t wrote a release back to work she had no actual proof he’d told her she could.)

Or They will overcharge you for things that have a far cheaper value simply because they can and you can’t do anything about it because you need that procedure or medicine to keep your health good.

I can understand things like heart surgery or transplants, you know, the big major stuff not being free because yeah that shit takes a fuck ton of resources and care so I get it, I do. I can reasonably say “Yup that should cost thousands.” I mean, I’m don’t even avocate for fully FREE healthcare, I just want a limit on their overpricing bull shit to where it matches with economic standards.

You can’t expect someone with an average 7-4 job that pays 10/hr(oooh ya, y’all think I’d go higher? Guess what, young people starting out their careers also get sick!) to drop thousands upon thousands of dollars for whatever. The sad thing is I can say ‘whatever’ and you can actually think of multiple things that aren’t that major or that resource draining yet still cost thousands.

Even someone making 15/hour couldn’t do that and I’d be hard pressed to say even 20-25/hr could do that. They may have it better and be able to pay it off faster but they’d still be in debt for a while or have to work years after their planned retirement to make up for the lost savings if they were lucky enough to have them.

I’ve also heard people complaining about it raising taxes but you’ll spend way more getting something done at a hospital then you’d spend on those taxes in a year.

Besides, if you’re so pissed about taxes then to even it out protest the stupid taxes. Your house? Taxed. Your inheritance that you gain but also leave behind to care for your family? Taxed. Your property that you bought 100% full price paid? Taxed every year. Your car? Taxed.

How bout getting pissed about those instead of getting pissy about people getting their health fixed? There are plenty of ridiculous taxes so I don’t know why people are so against having one that actually helps people.

Sorry for this rant, I know it’s not centered around my profile theme but I am majorly pissed off that I’m about to have to let a tooth rot out of my head because my insurance decided that: covering something cosmetic like braces? Yeah! Covering a completely necessary surgery that can actually harm/kill the person via infection if left untreated? Nope, that costs us more!

I can’t drop two fucking grand on dental surgery. It’s just not happening. I don’t know anyone who can do that shit. Anyone who gets pissed off about me posting this: go slam a hammer against your tooth until it cracks down the middle, exposing your nerve to the harsh unforgiving world then let it develop a cavity around it.

Afterwards, try to eat literally anything: hot, cold, hard, soft, it doesn’t matter. You’ll cry, I promise. Now imagine being told the only way to fix that is to cough up over two grand and if you can’t well then oh fucking well? Kinda hurts ya a bit. Not nearly as much as the tooth but still.

Hell, I know dental probably wouldnt even get covered if they made healthcare reduced or free but this whole situation has reminded me just how fucked you are if you get anything remotely wrong with you in the U.S

#freehealthcare #no i dont plan on having kid too many bad genes #america #americanhealthcare

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theoddcatlady · 7 years ago

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Walter the Ghost

Two months ago we moved into our new place. It’s honestly amazing, huge property, beautiful forests, and an old barn out back that my wife Lydia hoped to remodel into a workshop. She loves wood carving.

We have two sons and a daughter. Elliot is ten, Joey is eight, and Samantha is five. The old house is big enough for the kids to have their own rooms, but Joey gets night terrors still so he bunks up with Elliot. Elliot doesn’t complain, he’s a solid big brother.

Course, no move is without its difficulties. The kids miss all their old friends, they’re still adjusting to a new school, a new schedule. The job I had lined up told me I was no longer needed so things went belly up there. Bills got a little tight.

So that’s why I didn’t bat an eyelash when Samantha started talking about Walter.

Samantha has always had a hell of an imagination. She tended to make up a new ‘friend’ every week. A few weeks before it was Paula, a girl about her age wearing a bright red dress. Before that it was Ruby, Mary, Nick… you get the point. Typical attention span of a little one.

But Walter stuck around. Walter was an ‘old man’, which by Samantha’s standards meant probably around forty or fifty. He lived in the closet and Samantha would leave him strawberry Kool-Aid in plastic cups and saltine crackers. Thankfully I never had to clean it up, Samantha was good about keeping after that. For being five she’s quite tidy.

I blew it off at first. Every kid has imaginary friends. I had them, my wife had them. The stress of the move probably just had her cling onto this one a little longer.

Then Joey started bringing Doritos into the closet.

Doritos were his favorite snack. Cheesy fingerprints typically stain his shorts, it makes laundry a pain but that’s life when you have kids. Joey was never the imaginary friends type though. He maybe had one when he was Samantha’s age, and that phase lasted no more than a week. So this was a little weird.

I decided to ask more about Walter.

I walked into Samantha’s bedroom to see Samantha and Joey kneeling next to the closet, quiet as mice. I cleared my throat and both jumped like they heard a gunshot. Joey instinctively kicked the door shut. “Hi dad!” He said.

I walked in and opened the closet door. Nothing in there except an empty plate with Dorito crumbs and a cup that had spilled a single drop of red juice on the carpet. “So, Walter likes your Doritos, bud?” I said.

Joey nodded. “He likes snacks,” He mumbled.

“What is Walter like?” Satisfied the closet was empty, I closed the door and turned to my kids.

Samantha and Joey brightened up before they both began sharing bits of info with me.

“He’s blonde!”

“He’s starting to go bald, just like Uncle Craig!”

“He wears suspenders!”

“He’s very quiet!”

“He’s got a big ole hole in the side of his head!”

“He’s here to protect us!”

“He really likes Doritos!”

I raised my hand. “Hold on, back the train up. What do you mean protect us?” I wasn’t even going to touch the hole thing.

It was like they knew they said too much. Samantha’s hands flew up to cover her mouth while Joey looked at the ground. Samantha spoke up first.

“… He says there’s something in the forest. Something in the barn… something really, really bad,” She said, barely above a whisper.

The bedroom door slammed shut and I nearly screamed. I walked backwards to the door and slowly opened it back up.

No one in the hall. And today had been too cold to leave the windows open.

I’m probably different than most people in this situation. I actually believe in ghosts. I had some experiences as a teen that turned me into a believer. Lydia laughed out loud when I told her I think our daughter had a ghost in her closet, but I didn’t expect anything different. She’s the skeptic of the two of us.

So I decided to dig into the history of the house.

This place had been tossed around quite a bit, most owners didn’t keep it for over a year. Heck, one couple and their daughter actually moved out after two weeks. I kept digging. And before the house was built I found something.

I found Walter.

His full name was Walter Griggs, he had three kids. He was a widower. He hadn’t remarried. But one day the house was burned down with Walter inside. The kids were never found. The common theory was that Walter killed his kids and then himself when he couldn’t live with the guilt. God knows what he did with the bodies.

I was chilled to the damn bone when I realized my kids were talking to a murderous ghost. I called a family meeting, Lydia was less than impressed but she went with it.

“Guys, we need to stop talking to Walter and giving him snacks.”

Lydia rolled her eyes. “Kurt...”

“It’s just to be safe. Walter might’ve done some bad things.”

Elliot blurted out, “But he’s nice! He tells stories and talks about the good ole days!” He immediately regretted speaking as he saw my face go pale. Even Lydia looked unsettled.

Elliot was too old for imaginary friends and far too practical. Even as a tiny tot he wrinkled his nose at the idea of having a friend he made up. This only confirmed my theory- Walter was a ghost and the original owner of the property.

Samantha sniffled, her eyes filling with tears. “But… but what if he gets hungry?” She asked.

“And what if the… the folk come around? The ones he warned us about?” Joey shivered.

I sighed. “Guys. I don’t know what Walter really is, but I do believe he’s not something Samantha made up, and I believe he’s not safe. Samantha, we’re going to move you into the other room for now. We’ll start hunting for a new house as soon as we can, but until then, leave Walter alone. Do not talk to him. Do not give him snacks. All right guys?”

Samantha bolted from the room crying. Joey turned into the couch to hide his tears. Elliot was the only one who nodded and said yes, but I knew he was upset too.

I surrounded the closet with a ring of salt, I would’ve burnt sage or whatever you do but I had no idea how to get my hands on some. So salt was the best I could do. Plus, I’d be able to tell if the kids tried to approach the closet this way. I looked up tips on how to make ghosts fuck off, Lydia for once not laughing at my ‘crazed paranoia’.

Samantha was the most resentful of the kids. I caught her at least twice trying to sneak into her old bedroom with a plate of Saltines. Each time she was scolded and I reminded her it wasn’t safe, but I knew she didn’t believe me.

Perhaps she knew more than I did.

Things were finally settling, I got a new job and we were house hunting once again. Samantha still sulked but Joey was over it, running about in the big backyard we had and playing games with a few of the neighbor kids.

Then one night I woke up and there was Walter, sitting in a chair in the corner of the room.

He was as solid as you or me and exactly as the kids described him- middle aged, blonde, balding. Suspenders over his blood spattered shirt. And the ‘hole’ in his head? It looked like half his skull had been blown clean off. One eye had gone with it while the other, a deep blue, stared me down.

I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t even wake up Lydia.

Walter sighed before he got up and motioned for me to stand and follow him. Like pulled on strings, I got up.

Walter’s voice was quiet and hoarse, like he’d had strep and still couldn’t speak. “It’s not too late,” He whispered. “Go, hurry. I lost my children to the Folk, but you can still save yours.”

I ran to the kid’s bedrooms, feeling Walter’s cold breath on the back of my neck. Each bed was empty, the sheets pulled away and their windows open. I almost collapsed but Walter’s ice cold grip dragged me back to my feet. “No time for panic, son. Go,” He said between gasps.

I didn’t even put on my shoes. I ran out into the backyard. The forest was now glowing with bright lights, I could hear the piping of flutes and the pound of drums. I took off running, Walter on my heels.

I pushed through the bushes and nearly tripped on piles of old leaves, following the source of the sound. I stumbled into the clearing which was now bright as day.

My three children were standing around a woman wearing a white gown. She was in every way perfect, beautiful with dark curls cascading down her back. She was tall, taller than me even and I’m no short guy. Her hands were spread out and Samantha was reaching for her.

I heard the scream of a man in agony.

“NOT AGAIN!”

Walter rushed in, growing bigger, bigger, bigger… his essence swallowed the light. The clearing was now ice cold, I could see my breath coming out in puffs in front of me. The woman stumbled backwards, eyes growing in shock as Walter now towered over her.

“These children are not going with you, Fair Folk!” He howled. “Not this time!”

The woman turned and fled, before my very eyes she stepped into a ring of mushrooms and vanished into thin air. Walter shrunk back to the size of a man before he turned to look at me.

I couldn’t say anything. I wanted to apologize. I’d horribly misjudged the ghost of a grieving father who’d lost his children to something otherworldly. And he’d saved my children from the same fate.

Walter smiled crookedly before he vanished. I ran up to my kids. They were still entranced, pupils blown out and they didn’t recognize my voice. I got them back home and rushed them to the emergency room.

The doctor had no explanation. About an hour after they’d been checked in they came to with no ill side effects and no reason why they’d been out of it. Elliot said he’d heard a woman’s voice outside the window and that she was offering treats, but that was the last thing he could remember.

They were in observation for a day before they were released, but by then I’d changed my protection plan. I didn’t put scissors or knives in their beds but my wife did get ahold of some pieces of iron from a friend’s garage and she created small statuettes of our kid’s favorite animals with the iron set inside of it- a tiger for Elliot, a monkey for Joey, and a bunny for Samantha.

I’ve now taken to going up to that old closet with a glass of whiskey and a portion of whatever was for dinner.

I haven’t seen Walter again, but I have caught glimpses of his smile as I’m closing the closet door. I think he was getting a little tired of strawberry Kool-Aid.

#horror stories #scary stories #creepypasta #ghosts #creative writing #writers on tumblr #my stories

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modern-and-married-jeffmads · 7 years ago

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M&M Jeffmads Chapter 3: The Finale

Here is the third and final chapter of my first fanfic for my Hamilton Modern and Married AU with Jeffmads. It was fun and tie consuming writing this, but I hope you all enjoyed this.

Word Count: 3203

Warnings: Uh...none I hope besides fluff

Chapter One Chapter 2 Chapter 3

After the initial kiss that Thomas and James shared that night, they began to spend more with each other. At first, Thomas would just try to catch James after his shift ended, so they could do some nightly activity. He would wait by the entrance of the courthouse and signal James to come over to him, so he wouldn’t get missed, though it would be hard to do so. They would travel in their own cars until Thomas began coming over to James’ house and taking him to work before going to his own job. This allowed them to see each other a bit more during the day. This also allowed Thomas to buy the duo breakfast or donuts when James asked or didn’t feel like cooking. Normally when Thomas chose to take James to work, James brought a second pair of clothes to work so he can change into them afterward and be ready to go out to a fancy dinner or the viewing of play. The plays were usually dramatic since James didn’t watch enough television to know any dramas that everybody was buzzing about during his lunch break. That was until James started going over to Thomas’ house. It was a late night as James was getting off work around 11 since there was a board meeting that everybody had to attend. Once the meeting was over and James gathered his materials, he went into the main lobby expecting Thomas to be out there, but there was no sign of him. James stood outside and looked around for the dark silver Lexus, but still nothing. James refused to walk home and refused to ride a city bus after catching strep throat from a crying child he sat next to a few years ago. He accepted taking a cab though and began to wave on down. As he did so, a black and silver car pulled up in front of him. James recognized the model and purple tinted windows then proceeded to get in. Before James opened his mouth to ask Thomas any questions, his nose was hit the scents of warm morning ecstasy. Thomas placed a takeout container in the small man’s lap, which James opened out of curiosity. It had cinnamon covered, buttermilk pancakes with over easy eggs, and a few strips of bacon inside with a cup of hot chocolate in the nearby cupholder.

“I know you had a long day Jemmy, so I got you some breakfast because I know you like to have it afterward. I’m sorry that I wasn’t on time, I just wanted to make sure your food was fresh and warm.”, Thomas said sweetly as he pulled off.

James couldn’t stay mad at him for long before thanking him and enjoyed each syrup filled bite of his food. As James was eating, he took a glance out the window and noticed they weren’t following the usual directions that lead to his house.

“Thomas, my apartment is the other direction. Where are we going?”, James asked.

“My house”, Thomas responded, “it’s getting late and my place is a lot closer, so you can stay over with me since I know you’ll be off tomorrow and won’t need a change of clothes immediately”. James’ eyes widen at the plan and were about to protest, but got cut off. “And no complaining or persuading your way out of this. Just let me take care of you, James.”, Thomas added on which silenced James before he continued to eat as he mentally panicked.

Thomas had parked in his driveway then got out to open his passenger’s door. James got out and placed his empty containers in the trash bin located near the side of the road. Thomas placed his arm around the miniature man’s shoulders and led him into the two-story home. James looked around the large open area presented before him and expected nothing less from Thomas. The living room was chic, modern, urban with a slightly rustic touch to it. James could smell the roses and peaches in the air, which was slightly new to his senses, but he was okay with it since he has been around Thomas long enough to adjust. The smaller man had to adjust to all the blinding lights that brightened every room in the home, as he was used to dimly lit candles and low lights compared to high voltage, decorative lamps. James could see the opening to the rather large kitchen. The countertops were a stained marble and most of the appliances like the fridge and stove were a sleek black metallic color. He could also see a set of stairs that he assumed led to more rooms like the bedroom and bathroom, but James wanted to stay downstairs.

“Alright Jemmy, welcome to my lovely abode. Let’s get your work stuff in my office, then I can get both of us into something more comfortable”, Thomas said taking James bags upstairs.

James was hesitant, but followed behind not long after. Thomas placed the bags in his office then went into his bedroom as James stood in the doorway. Thomas began shuffling through his mahogany dresser drawers for some pajamas for them. James scanned the room and in doing so he felt a lot smaller comparing himself to the California king sized bed covered in thick sheets of dark pink silk. There was a small chandelier over the bed that sparkled from the moonlight protruding from the patio door. Taking a few steps into the room, James walked over to the glass sliding doors and looked outside. The patio had a love seat with a small table that overlooked the backside of the city. The lights, the shadows, and the glistening buildings were breathtaking to James as he didn’t even notice Thomas standing behind him, already in his pajama bottoms, with James’ outfit in his hands. Thomas didn’t want to startle James, so he quietly called his name to get his attention. James turned to a topless Thomas, the details in his chest prominent, in dark red pants as he held out the clothing.

“Thank you.”, James said quietly before taking the clothes out of the other’s hands.

“The bathroom is over there.”, Thomas said pointing to the rose gold painted door.

James nodded and went into the queen size bathroom. He took his clothes off and neatly folded them as he put on the rather large pajamas. It reminded him of his large sweaters, but also reminded him of Thomas, so he took a deep inhale of the shirt. He decided to keep the pants off if he wanted to be really comfortable while at his friends’ house. He walked out the bathroom causing Thomas to stare at him. The way his shirt wrapped around James, how it stopped near the middle of his thighs like a dress, how his body looks smooth and soft like a teddy bear made a blush cover Thomas' face.

“Thomas?” James called.

“You look cute Jemmy. I'm going to need you to wear my stuff more often.”, Thomas chuckled trying to get his thoughts together. James shook his head and smiled, “Can we go back downstairs?”. Thomas nodded as they went back downstairs and selling a large brown leather couch. Thomas propping himself on the couch as James sat on the other end. Thomas turned on the television to some movie that was already playing. While the movie was playing Thomas glanced over at an awkwardly sitting James and raised his eyebrows.

“James, why don't you with me?”, Thomas asked opening his arms.

“I'm fine Thomas,” James said sitting back into the cushions.

“James, I want my boyfriend to be comfortable in my house.”, Thomas said gesturing him over. James turned to Thomas with a bright red face and in slight confusion, “Boyfriend?”.

Thomas simply nodded, “Yes. I mean unless you don't want to be, but I would love for you to be”.

James sat there for a moment before climbing over and into the larger man's lap and laying his back against Thomas' chest. Thomas wrapped his arms around James with James placing his hands on top. “So that's a yes Jemmy?”, Thomas asked nuzzling his face into the smaller man's neck.

James ran one of his hands through the thick curls above him, “Yes Thomas”. Thomas place a small kiss on James's cheek “I love you, Jemmy”. “I love you too Thomas”, James said before closing his eyes as he found himself almost asleep as he more comfortable, warm, and secure. Thomas laid there petting his boyfriend’s head leaving delicate kisses on his ears before nodding off.

That was not the last time that James woke up to find himself on the couch and eventually in the bed with Thomas cradling him. This became a daily activity after a few weeks and soon had gone on for months as James would stay over after they finished work and went out on a date here and there. James would wake up and watch Thomas sleep, watching his finely detailed chest rises and fall before leaving the bed with slightly protest coming from the other man. James would go to the bathroom and freshen up with some of the toiletries Thomas bought for him and Thomas would soon be behind him and get ready. They would head to kitchen and take turns cooking breakfast, though Thomas enjoyed when James cooked since his cooking was a lot more homely and fresh. After eating Thomas would take James home to get some fresh clothes and take him to work along with himself. There were still some nights when Thomas made different plans and didn't bring James along, but James didn't mind. Thomas knew James was still independent and could keep himself busy, but he didn't want to come home to his house without him there. After much debating and suggesting the idea every other day James moved in with Thomas. He kept apartment for when they wanted some peace and quiet from the city after a series of long work days. Thomas enjoyed staying at James's apartment despite not fitting the bed as well, but with James, he never minded it. Once James was completely moved in with all his clothing, books, and other possessions, Thomas felt like his life was becoming more complete. He didn’t want any more overnight flings, though he still wanted to go to the club. Thomas wanted that intimacy with James but took things slowly because he didn't want James to feel pressured. After a few months of dating Thomas would try to get intimate, but to no avail and it left him with nights ending in make-out sessions. It slightly worried him since he didn’t know why James got scared and James would just brush it off and gave Thomas some reasonable responses. He knew James wouldn't leave him by himself, and the idea brought about a whole slew of thoughts that ran through his head, but he came up with a plan that would settle everything. Well, he hoped it would.

Once both men got home after a dinner date at a new Italian spot, they decided to spend the rest of the night in the bed to talk and watch television. Thomas wore his jogging pants and James was wearing the matching shirt. James was curled up in Thomas’ lap with his lover’s arms wrapped around him by the waist. They couldn't find anything new on Netflix, so Thomas nagged and poked James into reading him some poems. James gave in and agreed as he grabbed his book and flipped through the pages.

James began to read a poem as Thomas began to leave small kisses on his partner’s cheek then moved down along his jaw and on to his neck. Thomas watched as the words flow from his partner’s lips as his body gently rose and fell. James began to turn red but tried his best to continue reading. Thomas slides part of James' shirt off his shoulder to give him more room to leave kisses and small bite marks.

James let out a light moan as his reading slow downed while trying to ask “Do you- “.

“Keep reading James,” Thomas said after leaving a kiss on his ear.

James nodded as he continued to read as he felt large hands slide down the sides of his thighs. James let out a soft moan as Thomas rub small circles on his thighs with his thumbs. He felt those hands take a hold at the bottom of his shirt as Thomas was making the attempt to take his shirt off. James quickly placed his hands on top of the others to stop the action. Thomas asked, “What's wrong?” he said as worry and curiosity got the best of him. James sat there for a moment before looking down at their hands. “I’m scared Thomas”, James said moving their hands over his chest, “I have no experience of being intimate and compared to you, you have the body of a godly figure. You’re bright, exotic, sensual, and everything that you can want a person in the bedroom. I’m just not that and I fear I won't be able to satisfy you and then you'll want to find somebody else”.

“Shhh”, Thomas whispered in the smaller man's ear before lifting him out of his lap and laying him down on the bed. Thomas climbed on top of James and placed a passionate kiss upon his lips. James moaned into other Virginians man's mouth as he wrapped his arms around his neck. “Do you trust me?”, Thomas ask.

James nodded as Thomas slowly lifted the shirt off. James turned his head away nervously as he never exposed his body that way before. Thomas scanned over James body for minute, taking in every curve of the small, plump man, before gently turning his head so their eyes met. “James...” “Yes, Thomas?”, James said shyly nervous about his partner’s response.

“You are the most beautiful specimen I have ever laid my eyes on. I could never ask for anybody else to be in the position you are in a right now. Darlin’, you meant so much to me as a child and you mean so much more to me now. If I knew you would complete me like you do, I would have found you sooner. I had this saved for another day, but I think now is a better time.”, Thomas said as he pulled out a small box from the nightstand drawer. “Thomas- “, was all James got to say before Thomas pulled out a ring and place the ring upon his finger.

“James Madison will you- “.

Thomas was interrupted as the smaller man crashed his lips into his own. James wrapped his legs around Thomas' waist pulling their bodies closer together. Thomas curled his arms around James and broke the kiss.

“So yes?”

James smiled and nodded his head as a small tear fell from his eye. Thomas wiped away the tear with his thumb before placing a small kiss on his nose as he whispered, “I love you, James”.

Thomas laid his body next to James as he pulled him close to his chest. James curled up deep into his chest and under the blankets. Despite only being in his underwear, James felt secure, warm, and loved being with Thomas. Thomas was finally able to put his mind at ease knowing James truly loved him and Thomas was grateful that James would be in his life forever now. He never wanted to let go of James and stayed up thinking a bunch of new scenarios for after the wedding. The idea of the wedding itself had Thomas’ mind buzzing life a beehive from deciding on color schemes and what foods will be catered, to who would come, where would it be, what kind of musical play, who would be joining them together. He finally went to sleep at the crack of dawn while his mind playing different first dance songs.

James woke up to call in sick for that day so he and Thomas could spend the day in bed together. As Thomas pitched some ideas for the wedding, some got an approval, others getting a flat out no, and a few received a bit of laughter. They did plan out the wedding thoroughly over the next 6 months until their actual wedding day came.

The wedding was set in the springtime to help keep James from wearing a thick sweater and it gave them some nice colors to work with. They chose to have a Vineyard wedding because they wanted to avoid city traffic and the felt it would feel more natural and personal. The color scheme was earth and berries so there were various shades of purples, blues, greens, and browns. Thomas sported a full concord grape suit with a blue bow tie while James wore an oak brown suit with a black dress shirt and dark green tie. Thomas chose Lafayette as his best man as they knew each other from a studying abroad trip, becoming really good friends, and they enjoy each other's fashion. James chose Burr because James didn't trust anybody else as much. Herc offered to be flower man and helped get the suits ready. Lafayette spoke to Thomas and got the chance to invite some of his other friends. Both men’s immediate family attended the wedding, so it was a nice medium size. The decided that their mothers would give them away to each other and bear the rings.

Thomas and James were by each other side as they were told the promises that they had to make with both saying, “I do” at the end. James read his vows. They were simple, but the tone of his voice gave it the true power and love each word held. Lafayette read the vows Thomas wrote as he played the violin since he wrote the song to go along with them. After a minute worth of clapping, the ceremony continued with both men placing the rings on each other's fingers. Inside each other's ring was the other person's last name along with month and the year they got married so they wouldn't forget. At the very end of the ceremony, they exchange the light passionate kiss.

The reception was fun for everybody. James got to smash some cake in Thomas’ face, leaving Alexander with a photo Thomas will never be able to live down. James danced on top of Thomas’ shoes since James didn't like to dance or knew how to. He even got James have a small glass of wine since he never had an alcoholic drink before. The night ended with one last, grand dance that everybody participated in. It was soft and intimate for most of the couples. Thomas and James took the center of the dance floor. There was no space between the two bodies and as James rested his head in Thomas' chest, Thomas lowered his head to whisper, “I love you, James”.

James whispered, “I love you too”.

“Now our honeymoon can be all the more sweeter”, Thomas said with a hearty smirk.

#hamilton #hamilton musical #hamilton fanfic #jeffma #thomas jefferson #daveed diggs #james madison #okieriete onaodowan #hamilton m&m au

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mypoorfaves · 7 years ago

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Yoi sickfics masterpost

I said I would and I did! This list contains every sickfic I have read and enjoyed from fanfiction and ao3, sorted by character and tagged for symptoms. Please read the tags carefully for any potential triggers!

If you liked this list, you can check out a similar masterpost I did a while back for whumpy yoi fics focusing on injury and angst.

(Fics all listed under the cut)

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～～～Otabek～～～

The Tale of a Sick Hero by 2D_Earth

1000~ words

In which Otabek is sick, and Yuri dotes.

Tags: aged-up characters, coughing, cold, fever, mentions of emeto

～～～Yurio ～～～

after the cold comes warmth by orphan_account

1400~ words

Yuri lets out another sigh. A cold during the off-season is one thing because then he can just sleep it off and make up for lost time on his own but now… Now is his chance to prove himself; to Victor, to the other Yuri and to the rest of the figure skating world that he’s someone to look out for—a force to be reckoned with—as has his moniker, ’The Russian Punk’, seems to imply.

Tags: cold, sore throat, fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, emeto mention

Ruffled Feathers by Bam4Me

1600~ words

This is all Yuuri and Victor's fault. Yuri felt FINE until one of them suggested that maybe he didn't, and now he's sick. Those assholes.

Or, the YOI Wingfic that no one was expecting to be a secret fluff fest.

Tags: wingfic au, cold, sore throat, chills, coughing, dizziness

Intertwined by stella_polaris

5900~ words

Yuri comes down with a bad cold and has to take a break from training. That gives him lots of time to think about the relationship with his best friend and is he maybe not just his best friend?

Tags: aged-up characters, cold, fever, coughing, fainting, passing out, headache

Promise by _Angel_ (Meganekko_Misery)

1400~ words

Yuri Plisetsky gets sick during ballet class.

Tags: stomach flu, emeto

Of Sick Days and Movies by BunniesofDoom

1200~ words

Yuri is feverish and grumpy. Yuuri tries to help.

Tags: fever, more fluff than sickfic

Raincheck by CalamityK

1100~ words

“You’ll be better before I leave.” Otabek hums; tracing the patterns of his upcoming routine on Yuri’s thighs.

Yuri meets his eyes. “And if I’m not?”

“Then I’ll just take a raincheck.”

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Or that fic where Yuri is sick and Otabek is simply the best.

Tags: sore throat, more fluff than sickfic

Even Tigers Ain't Always Tough by CalamityK

1500~ words

“I don’t mean hot like attractive. I mean hot like I could fry an egg on you.” Otabek says rather sternly. “You have a fever.”

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Or that fic where Yuri gets sick and Otabek gets worried.

Tags: aged-up characters, established romantic/sexual otayuri, fever, coughing

～～～Victor ～～～

Practice Is Cancelled by Arisprite

4900~ words

Victor gets a cold, and the Katsuki family is there for him.

Tags: cold, fever, coughing, chills, overheating

Feverish by SarkaS

4900~ words

Yuuri should have known this was going to happen. He warned Victor it was not good idea run that far with what weather forecast said, and in such light clothes.

Tags: fever, sore throat, chills, headache

Safe & Secure by glim

1100~ words

He hates this, though; he hates being sick and how being sick reminds him of cold hotel rooms after long flights and mornings spent in colder airports.

Tags: sore throat, headache, coughing

Ill-Timed by glim

3100~ words

Yuuri glances at Viktor, working to keep the frown off his face. If you weren’t looking too closely, you might think that it was mere fatigue that made Viktor look pale and shadow-eyed, or made his voice sound quiet and rough.

Tags: cold, coughing, chills, sneeze

Two Minutes by GooberFeesh

1500~ words

Even though Yuuri knew it was just a cold and that it could have been much, much worse, it didn’t really eliminate the feeling of dread when Viktor awoke two mornings ago to a sore throat, stuffy nose, and tight chest.

Tags: cold, fever, congestion, sneeze, coughing

Love So Sick by rinhoshinya

300~ words

Viktor is whiny and clingy when he’s sick and Yuuri doesn’t quite mind this.

Tags: cold, fever, short and sweet

Calling us home by Vampiric_Charms

3400~ words

Anxiety, guilt, stress - all par for the course, isn’t it (then tripled when Victor is concerned). Double that triple when Victor is suddenly not around when Yuuri comes from from practice, and then add in a few unexpected text messages, some maybe not-so-helpful off-hand words from his sister, and even more baffling responses from Victor himself, and of course Yuuri’s afternoon goes much differently than he really expected - or wanted - it to.

Tags: mentions of emeto, headache, chronic headaches, bit of self-depreciating victor and sadness

Porridge by Sitrus

800~ words

Viktor's sick, Yuuri takes care of him. You can't find Viktor's go-to sick day food in Hasetsu.

Tags: stomach flu, nausea, mentions of emeto

Delirious by MeowshmallowX

1000~ words

In which Yuuri does funny things to Viktor’s heart—right up until he passes out.

Tags: flu, fever, collapsing, passing out, delirious, delirium, coughing

Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch (You Know That I Love You) by RennieOnIceCream (Hitsugi_Zirkus)

3500~ words

Viktor catches himself and doesn’t even hide his smile when he asks, “Did you just call me ‘honey’?”

By the way Yuuri hurriedly glances to the side, it looks like he hadn’t even realized he’d done it intentionally. It had just slipped out, and that’s what makes the occurrence of it all the more lovely to replay in Viktor’s head again, and then again, and then maybe thrice more.

Viktor bats his eyelashes at Yuuri. “Say it again~”

Or, moving in together in St. Petersburg takes some adjustment, some stressful and some very, very sweet.

Tags: fever, lots of petnames, more fluff than sickfic

Easy Now with My Heart by braveten

12 300~ words

“Fast, Yuuri. Pow pow.”

“Pow pow?”

He giggles—Victor Nikiforov, figure skating champion, Olympic athlete, Yuuri’s idol, who is currently sick and delusional, giggles—and puts his hand on Yuuri’s chest, pillowing his head there, too. “Pow pow,” he repeats as he feels his heartbeat. “Pow pow, pow pow. Fast, see?”

Tags: cold, flu, fever, nausea, emeto, delirious, delirium, coughing

don’t worry by JMonCheri

21 700~ words

Time seemed to slow to a stop, at first Viktor seemed to falter as he slowed alongside with time, his flush obvious on his cheeks. Viktor stopped skating, his form stayed frozen on the rink, before promptly dropping to the ice like a ragdoll. Yuuri gasps alongside with the crowd. Viktor did not do any jumps, spins, or anything. Viktor Nikiforov, his undefeatable champion, his naive Fiancé, his love, his everything, has simply fainted.

Viktor did not look like he was going to get up anytime soon.

For the first time that night, Yuuri allowed himself to listen to the announcer’s booming voices.

“Viktor Nikiforov has fainted! Where are the medics? I repeat, Viktor Nikiforov has fainted!”

Tags: !!character death!!, cancer, leukemia, keeping secrets, hiding illness, collapsing, fainting, hospital, iv, fever, time skip in second chapter, yuuri has child, lots of feels, wow just really depressing, the ending is bittersweet, like not heartbreaking imo but still feels

～～～Yuuri ～～～

Practice Should Be Cancelled by Arisprite

2100~ words

Yuri has had a low key cold for days, and it’s really grating on his nerves. It doesn’t help that the forced inactivity is pushing up anxieties he’d thought he had under control.

A companion story to Practice is Cancelled but the only connection is that they’re both sickfics, so no need to one before the other.

Tags: cold, fever, slow build, coughing, anxiety

Crash by cosmicrelief

2800~ words

Yuuri comes down with a cold and Viktor has no idea how to deal with it.

Tags: cold, fever, shivering, chills, headache, dizziness, collapsing, passing out

Reunion by CheekyPotato

2000~ words

After a month apart due to competitions, Yuuri finally reunites with his fiance but it doesn't go as planned.

Takes place after Season 1

Tags: cold, sore throat, headache, sneeze, fever, coughing

Breakfast in Bed by glim

1600~ words

"You have a cold," Viktor confirms. "And I have breakfast for you."

Tags: cold, coughing, sneeze

Tender Care by Sabinasan

7400~ words

When Yuri comes down with the flu, Victor takes the opportunity to strengthen his budding relationship with him while nursing him back to health.

Tags: flu, nausea, emeto, fever, chills, overheating, headache

Sniffle, Sneeze, Skate…? by pendots

1400~ words

Victor gaped. Yuuri didn’t look fit to be standing, much less skating!

(In which poor Yuuri is sick but still insistent that he and Victor go to practice. Victor won’t have it.)

Tags: cold, fever, coughing

Dizziness is not Contagious by Lazchan

3000~ words

Yuuri is determined to skate; however a cold makes it a bit difficult to stay upright.

Tags: fever, dizziness, collapsing, passing out, bit delirious

I'm right here by your side by Alliwriteistrash

1100~ words

Yuuri is feeling sick and Victor does everything he can to help him get better.

Tags: chills, fever, short and sweet

Caring by BunniesofDoom

1100~ words

Yuuri gets sick, Victor panics, and Yuri saves the day.

Tags: fever, coughing

Arrivals by youaremarvelous

6700~ words

Yuuri falls ill shortly after moving to St. Petersburg. With Viktor away on a sponsor meeting, it’s up to the Ice Tiger of Russia to nurse him back to health.

Tags: sinus infection, strep throat, sore throat, fever, chills, emeto, congestion, headache, coughing

Auspices by youaremarvelous

8000~ words

How many Russians does it take to cure a sick person?

Yuuri probably doesn't want to be the punchline to that joke.

A sequel to Arrivals

Tags: sinus infection, strep throat, sore throat, fever, emeto, chills, headache, coughing, dizziness, blood

to where the reality grows by CarbonFootprint

3000~ words

“Victor had been through enough long seasons of vigorous skating to know how the off-season went: first came the exhaustion mixed with a burning need to continue to train as hard as one would when in-season, and then, as if on queue, came the crash afterwards.

It was different for each and every skater of course, and probably for most athletes of any rigorous profession. Victor had always gotten some kind of bout of the flu that kept his bedridden for several days, but Chris, for example, seemed to always come down with allergies and muscle aches that kept him away from the rink for a week at least.

For some it was a cold and for others it was aches and pain, but either way he knew he should expect something similar from Yuuri. ”

In which Victor dotes on sick Yuuri as any fiancé should.

Tags: cold, slow build, fever, dizziness

I’m Right Here by merigold

8800~ words

Yuuri’s sick. Viktor’s more than a little charmed at the chance to take care of him.

Tags: bronchitis, fever, clinic, hospital mention, fever, coughing, anxiety, home remedies

Of Sickness and Healing by Tonys_Loki

1700~ words

Yuuri’s eyes flutter open and Victor smiles softly at him despite the haze in the warm browns.

“Victor?” Yuuri rasps.

“Hello, my love. How do you feel?” Victor asks.

“Better,” Yuuri answers.

Victor has to suppress a laugh at that, because if anything Yuuri looks worse and sounds just as bad as he did that morning.

In which Yuuri is sick and Victor is trying his best to make him better.

Tags: fever, mentions of emeto, nausea

The Fundamentals of Caring by braveten

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“Let me guess, you’re going to go take care of Yuuri while he sleeps? Just in case he sneezes or something?” Yurio rolls his eyes, folding his arms across his chest. “Viktor, you’re whipped.”

Viktor rubs the back of his neck as he leans against the wall. “What does that mean?”

“It means that if Yuuri asked you to do a little dance for him in nothing but a coconut bra and a hula skirt, you’d do it.”

Viktor pauses, confused. “And that’s a bad thing?”

Tags: flu, fever, delirious, delirium, emeto, !!sexual content!! (in the second chapter; easily skippable)

The Razor’s Edge by kitykat17

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Yuuri was used to a hard life. But this was a whole new level.

Yuri’s life is going well. He as at the peak of his career, and has started his life in Russia with the man he loved, Victor Nikiforov. However, things take an unexpected turn when he finds out he has cancer. How will he tell Victor? What will these mean for his career?

Tags: cancer, leukemia, emeto, hiding illness, angst, clinic, hospital, spinal tap, chemotherapy, crying, pneumonia, coughing, fever, !!alternate ending available with character death!!

～～～Both Victor and Yuuri～～～

a little room to breathe by qynntessence

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Viktor blows his nose wetly and blushes, turning away from Yuuri’s kind eyes. “Can-Can I have another tissue?” He blows his nose again, a thick, congested sound, which turns into thick, congested sneezing. “I’m sorry, I know it can’t be much fun to take care of your sick fiancé when you have a cold. Asthma sucks.”

In which Yuuri has a cold (and also anxiety), Viktor has the flu (and also asthma), and they’re messy and in love and try their best.

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Insult to Injury by glim

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Almost a whole week alone with Viktor might not be worth one of them made victim to a sprained ankle and both of them to a winter head cold, but maybe it is worth all that, at least in some small way.

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Ice Gays by iceprinceofbelair

4900~ words

A collection of sickfics for my fave ice gays.

Tags: cold, fever, overheating, crying, jetlag, tired, asthmatic victor, asthma attack, trans victor in one chapter, period cramps, soreness

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pixelatedlenses · 7 years ago

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2017 in Review

All questions originally made from here. I copied and didn’t change them, but wanted to answer them in my own post.

2017 is about... two hours and fifty-five minutes from being done, and while I’m tired, I do want to stay up until the new year comes so I can drink some Hello Kitty kid’s champagne with my mom then pass out on the sofa bed.

So here’s a detailed review of my 2017. Below the cut since it’s quite a bit wordy.

1. What did you do in 2017 that you’d never done before?

This year, I tried Koto! My teacher for shamisen plays both instruments -koto and shami- so I decided to give it a try. No regrets: I absolutely love it and will be playing my first concert on 1/27. It’s really exciting and has inspired me to try my hand at a few other instruments.

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

No and yes: I didn’t make resolutions, but I have made goals for next year that I truly plan to keep. All of them are completely for me: I’m really making 2018 about my care.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

No. I think not at least. A close friend got married though.

Wait, no! One of the ALTs got married and had a son: she lives in Tokyo now.

4, Did anyone close to you die?

Yes, a family friend at my church back home. It was quite sad, but I feel that she’s at peace right now. I, thankfully, think few others passed.

5. What countries did you visit?

Can I count Japan because… Japan. I am planning on going to South Korea in 2018 though!

6. What would you like to have in 2018 that you lacked in 2017?

Time and patience with myself. We’re working on both starting tomorrow. I would also like the ability to budget my time for me better.

7. What dates from 2017 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

July 25, 2017. It was the day that after an active four years of being in love with my best friend, she inadvertently gave me the courage to confess to her, only to find the feelings are mutual. It’s 9:39 p.m. on the last day of the year and I still can’t believe this happened.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Recontracting with my school, earning my TEFL, and going to therapy again. Also, really mastering riding my bike with two baskets: that’s a huge achievement in my book.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not getting help before I needed it and letting others influence me too much.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

In August, I got food poisoning, in September, I caught a cold, and in October, I got strep throat. It was a....rough time for my body these last four months.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Honestly, my slow cooker, bamboo tableware, and my chromebook, all last quarter purchases!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

My homestay students. They showed up for a week straight to afternoon lessons with me and ended up having the experience of a lifetime in Australia. I’m just so, so proud of them.

Shoutout to my supervisor too: she’s really come through for me even though we just met.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

Quite a few ALTs who are actin’ like we’re not twenty-something year old adults in charge of children and the man who spit on me.

14. Where did most of your money go?

New computer/chromebook, Yuri!! On ICE, books, and clothing.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

The re-release of the W.I.T.C.H. comics. I’m still hyped, enough that I keep listening to the playlist on repeat everyday.

16. What song will always remind you of 2017?

Echo feat. Gumi by Crusher-P

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? (c ) richer or poorer?

Happier, thinner, and so-so on the cash.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Loving myself.

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Being hard on myself and trying to change. I was incredibly critical of myself this year, and that… was not always good.

20. How did you spend Christmas?

With my mother in Japan and with my friend James in Tokyo. There was lots of FMA with the latter.

21. Did you fall in love in 2017?

All over again. I expect that in 2018, I’ll say the same about my precious partner. Once again, I’ll confess that I’m still in shock that someone is as into me as I am them, and also thinks I’m sexy. I feel immensely attractive.

22. What was your favorite TV program?

Shinya Shokudo, Super Sonico, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Blazing Transfer Students.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

No, and that’s a blessing I think.

24. What was the best book you read?

I really loved Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers and also Fran Wilde’s Updraft.

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

REOL and Crusher-P. Shame that REOL is breaking up, but honestly, I love all three members so much.

26. What did you want and get?

I wanted to finally own lolita clothing, and I got my first outfit from indie label Lady Sloth. It’s a chocolate themed coordination, and let’s be honest: I look splendid.

27. What did you want and not get?

I really wanted to take the JLPT and I just didn’t have the chance. NExt year though.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

It came late but I really did like the new FMA live action. Also, I really loved Koe no Katachi a lot.

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I turned 25 this year and spent it with a 102 degree fever in bed. Next year, y’all.

I did, however, receive lots of drawing goods which means people listened to what I wanted. Rather pleased with that.

30. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Discovering the joys of taking myself on a date. I am really good company

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2017?

Soft Librarian Chic

32. What kept you sane?

Hope and knowing that everything comes to an end in time.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

None really.

34. Who did you miss?

In no particular order: my mother, my friend-turned-partner, my dog, my father, and my sisters, who are really two of my best friends from childhood.

35. Who was the best new person you met?

Probably my supervisor and principal.

36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2017.

I’ll give you a few, actually:

You can tell how much a person values by how they start a text conversation.

Nothing can prepare you for crying on a bus ride home.

Listen to a river: it’ll help you understand what to do next.

Sometimes, people who you give to will never care to give back. Stop giving to them once you realize that’s all our ever going to get.

It’s not selfish to expect kindness in return for giving kindness.

37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

So since I got big back into Italian comic series -and American animation series- W.I.T.C.H., I want to share lyrics for what I found at the end of this year. It’s Taranee Cook’s imagine song, and really helped me when I was hurting a lot. Taranee is a character that really inspired me growing up and continues to now: though timid, bookish, and often the first to be considered weak, Taranee’s ability to overcome inspires me.

Let’s end the year with her image song “Fire”.

I often wonder what’s my purpose. I always would search deep inside. I found myself lost in the dark until the day that I let my light shine.

Each day I know I’m getting strong. The path is much clearer to me. Now I can with the world the gift that I have, for everyone, around me to see.

There’s a fire that burns deep inside. There’s a light that I use as my guide. I can put all my troubles behind me when I warm every heart with the fire that lies inside me.

#2k17 #thoughts #ablogwithaview #end of the year thoughts

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Do I need to have insurance to drive a car across country?

The car is registered in California under a family member's name. I'm 18 living in Pennsylvania. I want to be able to drive this car from California to Pennsylvania. So do I need to register for insurance before i start driving the vehicle across country?

How much is home owners insurance in Scottsdale AZ?

What makes car insurance car insurance?

I always wondered. Not to brag or anything, but my family is so rich that we really don't need car insurance. If something were to happen we would be able to take care of it. So basically we waste hundreds of dollars each year on car insurance. Is there a way we could have our own insurance card to issue to a police? What makes car insurance companies able to function and not me?""

""My family has health insurance but, no dental where can we go to get low cost dental insurance?""

My family has health insurance but, no dental where can we go to get low cost dental insurance?""

""What company do you recommend for renters' insurance and why? Not state farm, they are pricks. Testimonials?

I need some affordable renters insurance. I live in MO and REFUSE to give those pricks at State Farm another dime. Who do y'all like for price and custoer service???

Car accident without insurance?

So today I rear ended a 2011 Honda Civ, a small strach [sp], some paint missing and a possible dent. My car on the other hand suffered some significant damage. Now as we were preparing to exchange info, I find out my car doesn't have insurance (its my parents and I wasn't informed) and I told her I will pay for damages and apologized, etc. Now I asked how much would it cost, etc. Her insurance company told her I would have to pay $20+ per day for her rental car how ever many days its in the shop. That I can handle. But say worse case scenarios: How much would it cost to replace a back bumper for a 2011 honda civ? Or to fix a dent, color, paint, etc? Has this happened to anyone else without insurance, etc?""

How much would it cost to insure a new Mazda3?

I want to buy a new ('08 or '09) Mazda 3. It would go on my parents insurance, and they both have a clean record. How much would it cost to insure? I live in Nassau County, NY (Long Island).""

Will filing a claim raise both insurance rates?

I just got in a car accident and my car is pretty messed up in the front. However, the truck's rear bumper only has a few scratches on it and it was my fault. If he decides to file a claim, will his insurance rates go up also?""

Do you need to have car insurance of your own to rent a car?

I don't have a car right now so I don't have insurance, will I need to get insurance to rent a car? In Canada""

How can i drive a car from florida to ny with temporary plates?

Will car insurance go up if I get a speeding ticket?

Will my car insurance rate go up if I got a speeding ticket? Im in California. This is the first one ever, and I've been driving for about 4 years now. Anyone with an answer? Thanks in advance!""

Affordable car insurance for poor driving record?

About a year ago when I was in college I got cited for driving without insurance twice. Two years ago I have had my license suspended for minor traffic offenses. Recently, I decided to take a safe driver's course because when I originally started driving nobody ever taught me how. I am not required to have sr-22 insurance but I am wondering if that would be better than paying $450 which I am paying for Gieco. I am looking for someone in a SIMILAR situation or has USEFUL answers. If your answer is move to different state , you just have to deal with it , or shop around that doesn't help me.""

Why is the insurance company bothering me?

Two months ago I was sitting a red light and was hit from behind . Now the driver's ins. company wants me to reimburse them. Why? What should I do? I'm trying not to think the worst, but when I got out the car she was on the phone and said her husband is a police officer and was sending his friend to the scene. This makes me wonder if some untruth is involved here.""

Motorcycle Insurance?

I'm 20 years old and just passed my written test and now I'm going to buy a motorcycle that I can train on to my skills test. How much can the insurance cost more or less???

NC Divers License and insurance?

My boyfriend is looking to get his license for the first time and we have a question about insurance. As far as I know, in the state of NC you cannot get your license w/o having car insurance. How can you get your license w/o having a car to issue insurance on? In other words, if he doesn't have a vehicle, why do they require you to have insurance before obtaining your license?""

Home-owner's Insurance Question?

Okay, maybe a stupid question, but I need help here to settle an argument. I say that home owner's insurance does NOT cover an air conditioner if it breaks, unless it is tied to a disaster event i.e. lightening strike, fire, etc.. Husband says that you can have it in your policy that insurance company will pay to repair or replace the air conditioner if it just breaks down, as long as it is within the manufacturer's expiration date.""

Whats a Good Car to Customise at 17? but cheap insurance on?

Im 6 weeks pregnant with no health insurance in california?

Im 6 weeks pregnant, i got my proof of preganancy at a free clinic, i applied for medical.. how long till i know im approved? I work part time, i dont make enough money at all... maybe 400 before taxes. i pay 400 rent, i split rent with my bf that i live with. he has a good job. would that effect my media-cal application? are they going to want my roomates info? and with him being my bf does that make a difference? we are not married so will they still use that?""

Insurance costs between 1.0 and 1.4?

i just got my driving licence and im trying to buy used car.. im looking at insurance prices and was wondering how much difference i would have between 1.4 engine and 1.0. im in my mid 20's and was wondering if u could get a car with bigger engine then 1.0 and still pay reasonable price im looking for only few years old small car.. nothing flashy.

""For 17 Year Old Males, What's The Cheapest Car To Own For Insurance?""

Im Turning 17 Soon and Was Thinking of Getting a Car, I Just thinking of getting a car with a lowest insurance cost, I Cannot Find Anything on The Internet As Go Compare and Money Supermarket keep Changing there Results Everytime i Refresh, any help ?""

Cheap Auto Insurance in FL?

I'm 19 years old and I got my license in Sept of 06 (almost a year) My insurance is REALLY HIGH! By myself I am looking at around 700 a month (my car is Fianced, 04 Mitsu lancer ES) so I am put under my 22 year old boyfriend insurance. With his 02 Audi A6 and my car, we are paying 495 a month. (South Florida) (Esurance is who we have) We have called Geico and Progressive adn State Farm and nothing is giving us a smaller quote. Does anyone know a good insurance company that is cheaper with students, new drivers, etc..? We also do not live in the same household, and some insurance agencys will not cover us for nothing living together. But anyways, just let me know if you know of a cheaper insurance agency. Thanks.""

""How much will insurance be on a bmw 5 series 3 litre 17 year old, SECOND DRIVER!?""

im looking on how much it would be for my father to make me his second driver so I could also drive his car, it is a bmw 5 series 3 litre, im 17 year olds I have only just passed my test, please no stupid remarks/commentx""

How much is motorcycle insurance for a 20 year old male with a clean driving record on a 2007 Harley Davidson 883?

I live in Chicago, have been driving a car for 3 years with a clean record. looking at a bike but I probably will not ride it until next season. (The deal is to good to pass up and i ...show more""

Car insurance for 16 yr old with mustang?

im 16 and just got a 05 mustang, and now im trying to find a cheap insurance company. I want to spend less than $275 a month, does anyone know one?""

Does my first speeding ticket increase my auto insurance rate?

I just got my first speeding ticket, and I'm really worried about the insurance rate ! The ticket says 60 on 30 limited area, so yeah 30mph over the limit ! also they were not using any detector as on the ticket says, can I go to the court say they made a mistake?! lol I'm living in MA FYI.""

Car Insurance Issue's? HELPPP!?

I lost my job so I couldn't pay my car insurance for about 3 months. Then it got expired my license also got suspended because of no car insurance:/. But right now I'm back on my feet and I want to get my license reinstated and get car insurance again. I want to know how can I do that? And do I have to pay the amount I owed back to my other car insurance company or can I go to another and not pay them back? PLEASE HELP ME!

What is best landlord insurance policy or company?

what is best landlord insurance policy or company?

Low car insurance rate??

hello i'm an 18 year old guy i passed my DMV tests and should be getting my license in the mail anytime I LIVE IN TEXAS. I have a 1999 Ford f-150 Black Truck and since i'll be hitting the mean streets soon, i need insurance of course. i AM trying to find a much cheaper one, if you'll say but keeps me legal but for less. Oh and I am a senior in high school so yes I'll be having an after school job so I guess you can say I don't make much..... please help""

When you car is totaled and you have full insurance coverage...?

What does your insurance company do with the wrecked car? do they take it and put it in a junkyard or do they let you keep whats left of it, or what?""

Is it legal to do this with car insurance?

I know of people who do this for the sake of saving money, but I am not sure if it is legal or not? Say Person A has horrible insurance rates to the point of where driving is impossible to afford. Now let's say Person A sells their car to their significant other, Person B for a small price and transfers the title into Person B's name, so now this car on Person B's active insurance policy. Person B's rates will go up a bit based on their cost to insure, however Person A will still be driving this vehicle on a regular basis, and simply pay Person B the additional, much cheaper premium. Is this legal? If not, how would anyone ever know the difference? Now the new""

How much is Accutane with insurance?

I hear that accutane is uber expensive without insurance. I just want to know how much it is with insurance. Thanks

If I do not have car insurance...?

and i live with with my grandparents and they have car insurance but i dont, and i have my liscence, can i still drive their car with it not being illegal in the state of Massachusetts? Because i cant afford the insurance and if their car is insured i am told an officer cannot do anything about it, as long as the cars insured im fine, is this true? Thanks!""

My AAA card says it's expired but my parents are still paying monthly for my car insurance?

My AAA card says: Valid through September 23, 2010. They bought me a new car in July and we are still paying the monthly insurance so why is my card expired? Shouldn't they have sent me a new one?""

AAA auto Insurance policy ?

I'm currently having auto insurance with AAA and my bro is going to get his car soon. If I can get both of our cars insured under 1 plan, would that be cheaper ? thanks""

How much to lease a car (WITH insurance)?

How much is it to lease an economic car (in Canada please), with insurance calculated into the mix? I am willing to pay 4-500 altogether, is this enough? Practical examples from people who lease their car, with how much they pay, etc, would be most helpful. (I am a recent graduate at the verge of starting an entry-level position). I am looking into VW golf and honda civic (hatchback).""

Car insurance on a third gen camaro?

No idea who im going to for insurance but im19 and have 1speeding ticket on record ive never had insurance and my licensce was suspended for that ticket im trying to get my 1985 camaro on the road but testing the waters first and is there any way to reduce the cost of car insurance

Car insurance companies that allow you to drive other cars?

If i am over 25 and fully comp on my vehicle I can drive other vehicles that have fully comprehensive car insurance which insurance policy let you do this?

I need help getting coverage for an infected wisdom tooth. Does anyone know of an affordable dental insurance?

I have a wisdom tooth that is close to a facial nerve so I have to have a specialist pull it. Does anyone know of a dentist insurance plan that is affordable that doesn't have a wait list and that covers oral surgery? Or does anyone know of a dental office that will take payments? I have called around everywhere and seem to keep hitting dead ends

How much money would it cost to get car insurance im 18?

my grandmother is wanting to add me onto her insurance and let me drive her car, how much is it going to cost she has nationwide and the car is a 2001 honda accord lx sedan 4 cylinder i also never had a permit and im just going to get my license after i get my insurance, im white and a guy. Thanks for the help its much appreciated.""

Thinking about buying a house... Homeowners insurance?

How does homeowner's insurance work? Is it part of your monthly mortgage or is it something you pay separately?

Car insurance ( diabetes )?

after i get a quote online when i proceed to pay will the insurers phone me or will i after phone them as i have a 3 year medical licence and i need to let them know off my medical condition ( diabetes insulin dependant ) first time getting insurance so any info would be great

Job offer buyout insurance?

I just got a job offer for 40,000 with 75% benefits paid. Ill be living at home with my parents and im covered under their health insurance until im 26. Can I ask them to not pay for insurance and give me a higher salary instead? Has anyone heard of this happening? Thanks""

Whats a Good Car to Customise at 17? but cheap insurance on?

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mirberry-blog1 · 7 years ago

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9 tonsillectomy recovery tips for your little one

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Parenting “I can’t believe I decided to get my tonsils out instead of taking that chalky medicine. I’m nervous,” my 6-year-old son Raffi said just a few seconds before they took him back for his tonsillectomy. He looked so small yet so big and brave, carrying the teddy he’s had since birth, and wearing too small Christmas pajamas, the ones he loves the most. I sat in the waiting room, 27 weeks pregnant and desperately trying not to burst into tears, less because I’d be embarrassed and more because there were other little kids in the waiting room, about to follow the same path my son just did. I didn’t want to frighten them. Raffi has had several cases of strep over the last few years, and the taste of the chalky antibiotics make him get sick. Getting him to take his medicine is a horrible struggle, and when he has strep he misses at least a week of school. He hates missing school and hates that medicine even more. We collectively agreed a tonsillectomy was the best choice and not to wait any longer, but man was I losing it on the day of surgery. We are now on the other side and well into recovery. And I have plenty of tonsillectomy recovery tips to share with you. Here are the ones I found most valuable. 9 tonsillectomy recovery tips for your little one: 1. Stay on top of your child’s pain medication. Even if your child doesn’t seem to be in pain, give him his medicine at every interval to stay ahead of the pain. 2. Set alarms overnight to give your child his pain medication, and wake him up to give it at regular intervals. Again, staying ahead of the pain is key. 3. Have plenty of different options for food ready, including pudding, yogurt, freeze pops, popsicles, ice cream, milkshake ingredients, etc. You won’t really know what your child might need, and staying hydrated is super important. Have everything ready. My son ended up wanting ice cream and French madeleines almost exclusively, while I would have thought he would have wanted freeze pops around the clock. 4. Don’t get red popsicles or red freeze pops because you want to be able to tell the difference between ice pop drool and blood. 5. The pain will get worse before it gets better. Don’t make any plans for the first week after a tonsillectomy. Have backup plans for the second week. Raffi had a pretty easy recovery, but there’s no way he could have gone out and about that entire first week. 6. Get childcare for siblings for several days if you can. Your child may need your complete attention in those early days. This was the most important piece for us. We had childcare for the girls the first two days, and then my husband worked from home for a few more days. It allowed me to focus on Raffi only. 7. Stock up on movies, board games, Legos, and drawing supplies. Your child might sleep a lot at first but he may also be wide awake yet in pain. Have sedentary activities ready for your child. 8. It’s worth saying again that staying hydrated and on top of pain medication is a big priority. You don’t want your child’s throat to get dry. If water is too difficult try apple juice, Gatorade, and Pedialyte. 9. Be patient with your child. Two weeks after his tonsillectomy, despite having eaten regular meals for a couple of days, Raffi pushed away his dinner and asked for ice cream. I almost said no but I’m glad I didn’t. His meals were a little funny for that third week. Sometimes he would eat normally and some meals his throat just hurt too much. I also didn’t realize how clingy and independent my son would be at the same time. I had to keep reminding myself to be patient and try to meet every one of his needs. Other notes: Before the surgery, I followed the advice of an OR nurse and spoke to Raffi with confidence. Raffi can handle anything as long as he has all the information, so I was very matter-of-fact about what would happen and why it was happening. I told him it wouldn’t hurt to go under anesthesia and that he likely wouldn’t need antibiotics for a long time after, but that his throat will hurt a lot after. I also promised him any food or drink he wanted in the world, which he was very excited about given that we normally avoid food dyes. We are about a month out from his tonsillectomy and it was by far the best decision we’ve made. Raffi has slept well every single night for weeks. He doesn’t toss and turn or come in our room in the middle of the night. He falls asleep easily. He rarely clears his throat, something we thought was a tic but turns out was due to his enlarged tonsils. Raffi seems to be eating better and more than ever before. We hadn’t realized what a big impact removing his tonsils would have, and we are thrilled that we went ahead and had it done. I hope these tips help you as your child recovers from his tonsillectomy. What tips do you have for recovering from a tonsillectomy? Leave a comment Photos: iStock The post 9 tonsillectomy recovery tips for your little one appeared first on BabyCenter Blog. Powered by WPeMatico The post 9 tonsillectomy recovery tips for your little one appeared first on Baby Based. http://174.136.57.210/~babybase/9-tonsillectomy-recovery-tips-for-your-little-one/

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mysongfortheasking · 8 years ago

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Welcome to Crazyville, Population Unknown

WARNING: The following post is a combination of a little venting and how I am in the process of finding a solution to these things...bottom line, it is incredibly vulnerable. Proceed with caution.

These last few months have possibly been some of the most difficult times. I graduated from college April 28. In college I lived in a dorm room, with a neat little space of my own (side note: my definition of neat is probably very far from a type A’s definition of neat--it was kind of neat...like 60% of the time). Although I had two roommates, they were very respectful and kind and I still had a lot of privacy. We all had very busy schedules, so we typically saw each other at nights when we would get ready for bed together in our shared but private bathroom, and in the times we would schedule to go do something together. I was fairly independent, with a very structured schedule that kept me going from 9am until sometimes 11pm, but all of that time was spent surrounded by friends and professors whom I loved and enjoyed being with. On the weekends, I was free to go wherever I wanted to. I had a consistent paycheck and rarely had to ask anyone for financial help.

Then I came home.

At home, my family of five plus a close family friend who is living with us are currently in between houses. My parents are building a beautiful home on a hill (that I kid you not, looks INCREDIBLY similar to the house Noah built Allie in The Notebook) and a garage apartment next to it that they are going to let me live in...but in the meantime, all six of us live in an incredibly tiny rent house. I sleep on a mattress on the floor in a loft that is about five or six feet wide, with no closet, walls, or even a door. We all basically share one bathroom and I have zero privacy. Upon the encouragement of others, I decided to “take a break” this summer before I start grad school, so on top of all this, I have zero consistency in my schedule and paycheck. The other day I had to ask my mother for money to go get ice cream. I am frantically filling out job applications and putting myself on every public site possible basically begging for a nannying job. I have gotten incredibly sick at least twice this summer (one of those times I somehow managed to catch the flu and strep throat at the same time). I have been looking forward to moving into the garage apartment soon, but now that has been briefly put on hold due to circumstances outside of my control. In fact, if I could sum up how my life feels right now, that is the phrase to describe it: circumstances outside of my control.

If I am being very honest, this summer has felt a lot less like a break and more like a chaotic storm. I feel like I have been yanked out of my normal comfortable life and have been declared the new mayor of a town called Crazyville, where I have to make up all the laws and form an entirely new government, despite the fact that I have no political experience whatsoever. There have been lots of times spent crying, sometimes where I just get in my car and leave with no clear destination in mind, and a few days where I have felt no motivation to get out of bed. Throughout all of this, people have told me that this is a very stressful but normal part of life and I should just rest and go with the flow. But I feel like I cannot rest. I feel like I am losing my mind.

And yet, despite how it sounds so far, this post is not to just whine about my problems. This post is an attempt to bring sanity back to myself and to let others know who might be in this same situation that you are not alone. We, the citizens of Crazyville, are in this together.

What I have realized throughout all of this is that in order to maintain at least a small sense of sanity, I need to cling to whatever consistency and normalcy I can find. For me, that has been my body. I have been going to the gym 3-5 days a week since moving home, and it has really helped. Those times at the gym, whether I go to do a class or just workout on my own, have been a brief time of escape and stress relief. I have also taken a firmer grip on my own diet. I can’t control everything, but my body is something within my grasp.

I have also been writing more. To me, writing is an outlet, a form of release. I don’t post everything I write (partly because some of it is too personal, but also because some of it I would like to publish someday), but I have also tried to make it a point to write something new for my blog at least once a week. Because there is something therapeutic in making something out of nothing and sharing it with others. For me, writing these blogposts is not only a personal outlet, but it also reminds me that I am not alone.

Finally, another thing I have realized in this insane time of my life is that I need to take time for myself. And that I cannot feel guilty for that. In the past, I have been the type of person to put others far before myself. This is not to brag on myself or say that I am some wonderfully humble person, because I was not. I used to always put myself so far on the back-burner, I would forget about me. I would live my life constantly thinking of how my choices made others feel and how I affected others, and would adjust myself accordingly. I lived to fix people’s problems and please them. But what I have realized (not only through this but through other circumstances in the last few years) is that there is nothing wrong with thinking of yourself. Don’t feel guilty, either by yourself or by others, for going off to be alone, or to spend some carefree time with a friend, or to partake in some self care. One thing I have learned is that I am useless to others if I don’t take care of myself first.

One of my friends sent me this image awhile back, and I set it as my screensaver to remind myself that self care is so important. Whether that is sleeping in when I need it, going to the gym, reading a book at the pool, writing a new blog post, or staying out late with a friend, I have to put myself first. Buzzfeed (one of my favorite sites to casually peruse) has TONS of articles on self-care that helped me realize the importance of this and get some great ideas on little things I can do to maintain my sanity (you can read a lot of those HERE).

While I am on the topic of self care, I would also like to add this: sometimes, life becomes overwhelming, and we can’t handle it on our own. This does not mean we are weak or helpless. It simply means we are human. And there is nothing wrong with reaching out to others. I have recently been attending a church (another thing that has helped me get some peace in the middle of all this insanity), and they have been doing series called “Well.” It’s a series on practical things we as a community can do to help one another. Last week, the pastor titled his sermon “Help: How to Give It and How to Ask For It.” It was eye-opening to me. I realized that one thing I hate is asking others for help, because I don’t want to admit weakness and don’t want to be a burden to others. But there is nothing wrong at all in admitting my own humanity and asking others for help, because as much as I am willing to help others, others are willing to help me. (If I could type out that entire message, I would, because it was incredibly practical and encouraging. But instead, I will just leave the podcast link right HERE.)

In connection with asking for help, please know that there is nothing wrong with going to a therapist. I thought for the longest time that going to a councilor was stupid and strange. But when I went through an incredibly difficult time in life and needed help, I searched for one. I found one in my area who worked on what was called a sliding-scale, and gave me a cheaper price because I was a student who didn’t make a lot of money. Going once a week and talking to her, knowing that everything I said was completely confidential and I was not going to be judged or looked down upon was such a relief. It helped me more than words can say. I kept it secret for sometime, because I was too ashamed to admit that I was going to a therapist. Once, when I finally told someone that I was going every week, they said, “You know that person doesn’t care about you--she’s just making money off you. Once you quit paying her, she won’t think twice about you.” After that, I refused to tell anyone else for a long time. However, once I realized that I was doing it for me, and no one else, the shame and strange feelings I had about it went away. I don’t have a bumper sticker on my car that says “I ATTEND THERAPY,” but I am open about it and will be the first person to say that counseling is a wonderful thing for anyone.

All of this to say: do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. Find whatever you can that helps you maintain sanity and get peace inside. For me, that is controlling my own health, going to church once a week, writing, and controlling whatever small area of life I can. Am I still stressed out? Absolutely. Do I still breakdown sometimes? Yes. But these things have helped.

For you, it might be doing yoga, going to counseling, sleeping, watching TV, going out with friends, or whatever else is out there. Figure it out. Think for you. Find some peace. Put yourself first. And know that you are not alone. We, the citizens of Crazyville, are in this together.

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