Every day we get closer to my long rambly explanation of why I think they won.

To answer the question, they don't usually want to knock you out for minor procedures like fillings, because anesthesia is incredibly risky. And especially when you're working with anything in someone's mouth, it is VERY easy for them to choke if they're unconscious. So for anything less than an -ectomy, it's much safer for you to be awake and theoretically aware.

Regarding the cavities, if it's comforting, it probably WASN'T the mints. It might have been your brushing schedule, or it might've been differentiation in the PH of your mouth, or your spit production going up and down, or even- and this is a technical term here- shit just happens, and it's out of your control. Having cavities is not a reflection of your worth as a person and, despite what some may have you believe, not your fault. Your mother may choose not to believe that, and you know what, it's okay to be wrong. It's fine for her to stand by her objectively incorrect assessment of the situation.

What's LESS fine is the financial abuse. I'm not super familiar with the laws of the country you live in, but I would advise you get good at lying and REALLY good at sneaking. I wish you didn't have to hide from your own mother, or sneak around someone who's supposed to help you because she's decided a perfectly normal ailment is your fault, but you know what? That's her failure, not yours.

No. But I do offer my condolences for your family members, and this video of baby penguins

I hope you guys make it out of this.

then again there might be a silver lining in kicking my queerphobic parents in the pants so they finally figure out that there's no such thing as a real-life shirley exception. it'd be funny to watch them bluescreen as they tried to make "our child is being caught up in the legislation targeting people we despise without being in that group of people (to our knowledge)" work in their worldview. gotta prepare for the worst and be ready to take the tiny wins, ig. genuinely, thank you for this blog, while i'm on that subject. having a solid number in my head to count down from has kept me from completely losing it these past several months <3 hope you're doing as okay as you can be

okay so don’t be mad; I had to look up what a shirley exception was because I had NEVER heard that phrase before.

Anyway. Sounds like you’re in one hell of a tricky spot, my friend. But maybe your folks will understand how bad shit is at least?

Honestly? Sounds like she was just looking for an excuse to fire you. Considering how the snake of capitalism is currently eating its own tail, that’s hardly surprising.

But still, I’m really sorry you got fired, bud, that REALLY sucks.

im sorry for the vent, but i just needed to get it out to someone i knew would understand. thanks for everything you do to help folks stay positive <3

Absolutely never apologize; this is a safe place to vent.