It was after 10:30 at night. I was surrounded by towers of nondescript apartment complexes over 20 stories high, though the middle courtyard was graced with beautiful trees hiding maze-like ... [+]
A one-time teen mother and high school dropout, Dr. Larina Warnock lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, three dogs, and a turtle older than she is. A neurodivergent writer, her work has appeared in MetaStellar, Stories We Tell After Midnight Vol 2, The McNeese Review, Oregon Humanities, and others. "While the Cat's Away" is in Short Circuit #17, Short Édition's quarterly review.
momofgale: My husband left us, and now my 12-year-old daughter is depressed. How can I help her?
Top Answer: 15 upvotes 2 downyvotes
cityyouthcounselor: Your daughter is grieving and likely feels abandoned. A short-term solution is to get her a pet. Adopting from an animal shelter can help her feel needed and give her someone she can relate to. A longer-term solution should include counseling.
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Search Query: cat rescue near me
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momofgale: I don't think my daughter's cat likes me. She won't let me pick her up or pet her. What am I doing wrong?
Top Answer: 17 upvotes 0 downvotes
petsoverpeople: Cats are known for picking a person. They don't necessarily like affection the way dogs do. If she's your daughter's cat, I wouldn't worry about it.
momofgale: Thanks. I've never had a pet before.
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Search Query: things I should know to take care of a cat
From fanpedia.com
1.Cats don't like water.
2.Cats choose when they want affection.
3.Cats are highly independent.
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momofgale: My mother had schizophrenia. Lately, I've seen my daughter's cat staring at me. I'm sure she plans to harm me. This seems like paranoia. Is schizophrenia hereditary?
Top Answer: 10 upvotes 7 downvotes
dumbquestionanswerer: People who are schizophrenic don't know they're being paranoid, so I think schizophrenia is unlikely. If you're concerned about your mental health, you should probably see a mental health professional or a doctor instead of asking the Internet.
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momofgale: My daughter's cat came home smelling like perfume. Is this normal?
Top Answer: 5 upvotes 0 downvotes
petsoverpeople: Outdoor cats often find people to feed them outside of their normal feeding hours. Your daughter's cat probably found a helpful neighbor.
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momofgale: I followed my daughter's cat down the street this morning. She went into an alley. An old, burned woman came out instead of the cat. I tried to talk to her and even called her by name. She looked at me, but she didn't say anything. She walked away really fast. Am I hallucinating? How can I tell?
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cityyouthcounselor: I'm worried about you, @momofgale. You should talk to a doctor. This kind of experience could be a mental health issue or could be something physical like a seizure or a brain tumor. If you get any other symptoms, call 911. Are you having headaches or anything?
momofgale: No headaches. I think I'm just tired. I haven't been sleeping much since the divorce started.
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Search Query: can cats shapeshift
From realmyths.com
Cats and Magic
Cat symbolism and beliefs about cats vary from culture to culture. For example, bakeneku in Japan are supernatural entities that can change into human beings, cast spells on human beings, and more. See also: Japanese beliefs
Wizards and witches often have animal companions known as familiars. Cats are the most common animal familiar.
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Search Query: how to identify witchcraft
From realmyths.com
5 Signs You're Affected by Witchcraft
1.Strange objects around your house or in your yard.
2.Unexplained headaches or body aches.
3.You feel especially drawn to a specific person.
4.You have nightmares.
5.Bad things keep happening to you.
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Evidence Tabitha is a Witch
- She leaves every day and comes back smelling like perfume.
- I found a dead mouse at the foot of Gale's bed.
- Gale is obsessed with her. She wants to pet her and feed her the second she gets home from school.
- She scratched me when I tried to bathe her.
- I am always tired and keep having nightmares.
- She tried to trip me when I was making dinner last night.
- My car broke down and I lost my job.
Evidence Tabitha is Not a Witch
- Gale has never been hurt by her.
- I've never seen her in human form (I don't think. Woman in alley?)
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Search Query: how to protect a child from witchcraft
From witchesarecool.com
In the 21st century, few people believe in witchcraft. Being a witch is also less likely to be frowned upon as witches are now known for their attunement to nature and healing arts. Some traditional rituals for protection include bathing in salt, smudging your home, and prayer.
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Search Query: are witches evil?
From truthaboutwitchcraft.org
Most witchcraft is harmless and some may even be helpful. Harmful witchcraft is known as black magic and can be used in evil ways. The use of black magic is rare. Contrary to popular belief, black tends not to be used broadly, but rather to be aimed at one specific person who harmed the witch.
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momofgale: please help olo;;rfhs;r'd,
Top Answer: 17 upvotes 0 downvotes
cityyouthcounselor: Are you okay?
Other Answers
petsoverpeople: Does anyone know her IRL? She hasn't posted in days.
cityyouthcounselor: What city does she live? We could call her local police department.
Moderator: We don't collect any information except email addresses. I'm contacting police local to our server for advice.
dumbquestionanswerer: Maybe it was the cat :D