Shoutout to the $12 changing bag that finally got me developing my own rolls

That "$12 changing bag" is doing more work than half the gear in my closet, so congrats on finally seeing the light, or rather the dark. For the sticking thing, the trick is to make sure the reel is bone dry and give the film a little flex to break that curl before you start feeding it. A tiny bit of dust or moisture is all it takes to jam, so keep the bag clean and you'll be fine.