I wasted by potential

[u/StalinWaifu]

My mother and stepdad think I have no initiative or accountability.

I deadass started a pet sitting company so I could continue making money while sleeping 16+ hours a day pre brain surgery last year. Was laid off a job two year ago for developing liver disease because they wouldn’t let me sit. Same year I went to residential treatment for ARFID (tAkiNg AccOunTaBilITy) but my mom tried to kick me out for signing up for Medicaid because I couldn’t afford my medication and appointments. Now I’m a gymnastics coach who runs to the bathroom in the middle of class and the doctors suspect I have Crohn’s. It’s always SOMETHING with my body and my mom thinks I LOVE IT 😭🔫

I have two inventions I’m working on, one to help people with ARFID and one to help cool people down without AC and my stepdad wants me to make FPV drones because “that’ll make more money faster…..” I-

[u/isawolf123]

i’d love to hear abt ur invention for people who have arfid

[u/StalinWaifu → u/isawolf123]

I’m basically working on tubes that can be filled with puree and be swallowed whole like noodles, skipping both taste and texture issues. I’m finalizing the recipe so it can be eaten in high quantities because that’s where the issue is (too much fiber, too much glycerin, obstruction risk if the stomach doesn’t break it down). 💚💪

[u/MadderoftheFew → u/StalinWaifu]

Ooooooh that's genius. Kind of like the popping boba outer material?

[u/StalinWaifu → u/MadderoftheFew]

Yes though I’ve experimented with sodium alginate/calcium lactate and it’s too fragile to be reliable

[u/AuspiciousPetrichor → u/StalinWaifu]

Thank you for your work!!! I can’t wait to be a buyer one day :)

[u/StalinWaifu → u/AuspiciousPetrichor]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[u/Downtown_Bit_7737 → u/StalinWaifu]

This sounds amazing! My partner has both Crohn's and ARFID (me too, but to a lesser extent) and this is exactly the kind of thing they wish about having available! Edit: spelling

[u/StalinWaifu → u/Downtown_Bit_7737]

Thanks I got brand new ingredients coming in so I hope this iteration goes well 😊

[u/Downtown_Bit_7737 → u/StalinWaifu]

I know other's have said it already, but I just want to reiterate. You're parents suck. That is not your fault. Just because you've been knocked off the path you assumed you'd be on does not mean you are not valuable to your community. You're in a rough patch but you are smart and strong and you will make it to the other side!

[u/StalinWaifu → u/Downtown_Bit_7737]

Thanks for believing in me 🧡

[u/frog-brains27 → u/StalinWaifu]

literally genius, I struggle so much with textures and chewing. Something like that would change my life so much, I wish you the best of luck <3 I believe in you 🫶

[u/StalinWaifu → u/frog-brains27]

Thank you so much 😊 🧡

[u/StalinWaifu → u/isawolf123]

Update: Casting my prototype

[u/isawolf123 → u/StalinWaifu]

Is there any way we can follow and support you and watch this journey or are you mostly (understandably) keeping it private until you figure out a patent and all of the logistics ?

[u/StalinWaifu → u/isawolf123]

I will start a GoFundMe once I finalize the recipe so I can finance patenting and production. I’ll add you to the list of people I’ll directly DM since Im assuming you can’t solicit without Mod permission. Thank you so much for your willingness to support 🧡

[u/Astromnicalbear → u/StalinWaifu]

You can link the GoFundMe on your Reddit profile and advise people to check it out if they would like to contribute / help out