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what are some of the best purchases you've made ? (aussie.zone)

submitted 11 months ago by yoz@aussie.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.

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[–] klemptor@lemmy.ml 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yup this is why I got my tubes tied. Too much anxiety just relying on the pill!

[–] MrFunnyMoustache@lemmy.ml 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Pretty smart. Hope it wasn't too difficult for you to get it (many doctors treat their patients with condescension and dismissal about sterilisation, especially towards women).

[–] klemptor@lemmy.ml 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Oh man it was a nightmare finding someone who would sterilize me. I was 24 when I started seriously looking, and I can't tell you how many doctors told me I'd change my mind about not wanting kids (insert huuuge eyeroll here), and one doctor even said that he thought my boyfriend was forcing me into it and that I didn't understand how permanent it was. Thankfully I did finally find someone to take me seriously but man, what a pain in the ass!

[–] MrFunnyMoustache@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Before leaving Reddit, I spent a lot of time on the r/childfree subreddit and read many threads with similar experiences. They have a list of CF friendly doctors, so this is a great resource that can save people a lot of time and frustration.

[–] klemptor@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago

Yep - back in the day the LiveJournal childfree comm had a similar list which was really helpful!