Depends on the amount. If we're talking $20 on a scratch off, idk something stupid. If we're talking life changing money, I don't have much debt but my brother does (thanks to his ex wife) he'd be shocked to find all his credit cards paid off.

If we're talking INSANE amounts, full on political corruption! Uncorruption? Idk, undoing whatever the state of the US is as fast as I can because I'm sure the other billionaires will have me killed in the process.

Someone yesterday just tried to get me on Instagram. No thanks.

My dads subdivision is half voluntary. They just pay someone to maintain the pond and the grass around it. All the houses from phase 1 construction are required to be in it because the pond is there and they all have access. The phase 2 construction people are optional. Their paperwork says their HOA can't do anything outside of maintenance of the one parcel. Specifically states they can't govern anyone's property in any way shape or form.

They happen, they're very much not common to be optional.

In the MySpace era, I definitely would not have listened. I should've but, it wasn't going to happen.

Here is an additional post that fits the bill as well

Hi everyone

I am born a man, but I have the need for a bra nad I'm Emby, and I know you guys are welcoming.

Does anyone know any companies that would make me a bras or modify one of their current ones? I went in to some stores here in the UK and they were not welcoming. Even the smaller boutiques I rang ahead and asked.

So I was thinking of using the calculator and seeing if someone could make me a bra that fits.

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EMARSguitarsandARs: Fellow AMAB here.

Because each of our bodies are different it's not possible to say what WILL, or won't, fit well. Sadly, you'll probably need to do a bit of trial and error to see what really works well for you. The upside is that you WILL find bras that comfort and support you both mentally and physically.

In my experience, our flared (v-shaped) rib cages have a tendency to mess with our overbust measurements and add one or two cup volumes that we may not need. Additionally, because of our AMAB structure, or breasts are typically wider set and less projected than our AFAB counterparts. Because of this, more "matrix sized" bras will have the potential to fit our shapes.

As far as shopping, it would help to know what options you have available to you online, and if you're still willing to shop in person?

FWIW, Bravissimo stores are well known to be very accepting to ALL customers, and usually very helpful in the fitting process. I haven't been to one myself, but their reputation is excellent. If I had the chance to go myself? I wouldn't hesitate.

OP: Thank you. I have a bravissimo store nearby, Victoria's secret, boux avenue, and m&S. Of course a Primark ha. The stores have just been rude. More than happy to go in store shopping

EMARSguitarsandARs: I know you didn't ask for my opinion, so please forgive this rant. I will not ever shop at VS. The way they treat the majority of the AFAB population is INFURIATING! They've built an empire by lying to, and decieving the very customers that paid for the same empire.

Ok.....I got that out! I apologize again......

Armed with your current measurements, I would go to bravissimo for a fitting. I assume your fitter will bring you several sizes and styles to try. With each, try the bra on backward and upside down first (cups hanging down your back) this will allow you to determine the bands fit without the cups interfering. You want the band to be firm and secure, it shouldn't be able to move around, but shouldn't be uncomfortable either. Always use the loosest hooks to test. Each bra will feel different, so test each one. Next you'll want to fit the cups. Be sure to scoop all of your breast tissue into each cup. Again, each bra will fit and feel different. Pay attention to any parts of the cups that are unfilled, or overfilled. Empty spaces? Is the wire following the contour of your breasts without sitting ON your tissue? Is the material comfortable? Does the bra give your breasts a shape that you like?

I would highly suggest taking notes on everthing you try and come back here to start a new post with what you've learned and liked/disliked. If you're comfortable with the idea, posting fit pictures is perfectly acceptable, as long as you follw the subs guidelines to posting.

Lastly, GOOD LUCK! You deserve a bra that fits!

dehue: Keep in mind that bravissimo only sells D+ cup sizes so depending on your size the bras may not work for you.

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OP:

Hey everyone

Thanks for the warm regards so far

This is what I measured at. I don't feel I'm an F/FF but I am top heavy if you get me?

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I am in the UK for link purposes

MySocialAlt: The calculator does sometimes overestimate cup size on bodies that were assigned male at birth and on bodies with larger band sizes. I would definitely start with 36F UK or 36G US. Some people whose bodies were assigned male at birth have done well with this: https://www.amazon.com/....

OP: Thank you.

I don't mind if there are better more traditional bras (as in t-shirt etc) giving them a try

MySocialAlt: Elomi Morgan and Panache Envy are good "starter" bras --and by that, I mean that they tend to fit a wide variety of shapes at least passably well. Both of those are UK sizing.

There's a difference between addicted and dependent. I wouldn't consider diabetics addicted to their insulin but, definitely dependent. Can there be overlap on some meds? Definitely.

I've worked in group homes before and none of those people could be alone for more than a few minutes without supervision. I can't even imagine the fear for your students you're feeling. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for sharing this.

Just remember, they want us scared. They want us to feel hopeless. They want us to feel like we'll never get through this. But if we keep talking and we keep sharing, and we keep making community, we can not only survive but we can win.

I actually did not know this. Sincerely, thank you for sharing.

I'm good at my job. I routinely have to take breaks because I'm faster than everyone else and I don't want to set my own work standards too high. I do work on city water systems. This past week I was out by myself and managed to do more fire hydrant work than the guys who were in groups of two by noon. I let them pass me by the end of the day so it didn't look like they were slacking or, like I should achieve a crazy amount every day.

My fav comment on the original is from u/proof-analyst-9317:

Glad to see he is "cutting off everything that connects" them, and not anything else.

Made me chuckle

You can tell it's an oak tree because of the way that it is heh heh

I appreciate the update was thoroughly confused

This one was just sad. But I really feel bad for what those kids are about to go through.

I have gut feelings about certain things at work. I work in city water maintenance and generally I know they're a main break before there's any evidence of it. I am trained to find them but for some reason, I tend to be better than everyone else at my job with it.

Manual lol

I do plan on making a posting guide at some point for how to format things and such. The one's from reddit were easy, "copy text" and change the spoiler because their markdown is different for that. The Ask A Manager ones I actually had to add my own headings and links and stuff lol.

Yeah. Same guy who probably has a sticker for the NRA on his truck next to his favorite gun manufacturer but doesn't actually have a license to carry so he leaves it in the glove box and is shocked when someone breaks a window and steals it.

He's pretty awesome. He has a monthly thread with updates and actually responds to you too.

That not all application methods work with all foundations or all skin types. I had one foundation and I can't remember what it was but it was a liquid and I just couldn't make it look good with a beauty blender. Never occurred to me at that stage in my makeup journey that I could use a brush with a liquid foundation. That changed everything. I don't wear much makeup anymore because I work outside and I'm constantly sweating but it's good to remember that there are multiple application methods so if one doesn't work, try another.

What's that quote, never stand in the way of your enemy when he's making a mistake? They're making a lot of them.

Clearly not you, you're welcome to go literally anywhere or block this community. Bye!