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@Jynx

Maybe after the surgery because I'm barely holding it together

I need to find these blasted shoes though.

Mens size 11

Orthotic compatible

Open toe

Aka sandals that take orthotics

Women's sandals won't last 4-6 weeks of everyday use.

They're made to look pretty not as everyday wear.

I found 1 brand in 1 style.

And my orthotics are 12cm wide.

Yeah good luck.

Went to a dozen shoe stores today

Some of the staff needed brains

@avant-garde very frustrating process by the sounds of it. I can imagine it is prohibitively expensive to have shoes specially made.

I have wide feet, and it can definitely be hard to find shoes that accommodate that. If hiking shoes are an option (as I know they can be exxy too) I've found that the brand Keen seems to fit well. Definitely not pretty, but very comfy and supportive.

Good luck with the hunt, eh?

Hope you have a smooth night hun. Sending you hugs, extra squishy 💜

(づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡

@Jynx

I asked Google AI if I could use sports tape to fix the orthotics to my feet. It said no. It suggested Velcro dots to normal sandals as I only need them for 3-6 weeks.

I was actually just being stupid when I asked that out of sheer frustration.

Aye so valid @avant-garde 😅

Is this a post-surgery thing, to wear these special orthotics?

@Jynx

No, I have flat feet

One of the PSW's at group today said that since I need new sneakers anyway to just cut the toe box off my current ones.

I've done one shoe, it works well

Oooh clever @avant-garde! Hope they provide you with some relief/comfort 😊

Feet and shoes are important! I've heard this saying - 'Always ensure high quality/support in items that connect your body to the ground'; i.e. shoes, chairs, mattresses 😉

@Jynx

Our power had been out for 9.5hrs again today (pole was damaged) and it just came back on.

The hymn that came to mind was "there is power, power, wonder working power"

I know it's not what the song means but I didn't get distressed this time around!

@tyme - because she likes hymns too

@avant-garde with all the claims you have made I thought this might be of use to you -

https://www.herspace.org.au/

It is a non profit organisation for true survivors of sexual exploitation and slavery.

This is not intended to inflame you (as everything I tend to say does) but an offer for help as you seem to need it.

@ENKELI

That resource is irrelevant to my history and I do not appreciate the suggestion.

I am capable of researching and engaging with my own relevant support.

I don't want to receive any further links, resources, or 'offers of help' regarding this, unless I explicitly ask for them.

Please respect this boundary and leave this matter alone.

@avant-garde The forum requests you speak with kindness and I would appreciate you doing so.

Whatever problem you have with me, let it go and please don't be so hurtful to me. This was genuine and I didn't ever state you weren't capable of research. I apologise for thinking you were sexually abused and might need some help, it was certainly not my intention to make you look like a liar or anything else like that.

Despite your unkind manner toward me I have only ever wanted the best for you. However you have done nothing but cause trouble and pain for me.
Please respect MY boundaries and remember that kindness costs nothing. I am blessed that everyone else on this forum treats me with respect, would you please do the same thing? Thank you