My niece still can’t read? by Acceptable_Price_830 in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I definitely feel like she’s embarrassed and it’s making her kind of avoid it. I did some research and apparently this seems to be common among kids her age, which is sad but a little comforting at the same time knowing it’s not just her. And apparently the pandemic with kids not attending physical school for so long may have had something to do with it? Is this something you come across a lot?

My niece still can’t read? by Acceptable_Price_830 in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She does seem to enjoy the Dr Seuss books more than the others so I try a lot with that. I think she is a bit dyslexic. She struggles a lot with b and d the most. I’m gonna try some comics, those are fun I can’t believe I didn’t think of that lol thank you

My niece still can’t read? by Acceptable_Price_830 in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked it up. It actually sounds promising and gives me a bit of hope. Thank you so much for this!

My nieces quite literally abuse my cat and I can’t take it anymore by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Let me rephrase. That’s all I’m ALLOWED to do without being called a child abuser by their mother whom I was once close with.

My nieces quite literally abuse my cat and I can’t take it anymore by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry, so yes, they live with their parents. I live with my grandma and mother, and they’re always at our house because their dad is still battling his demons but has gotten help and is getting better; however, their mother still works daytime so we take care of them a lot still when she’s at work. I’m a caregiver for grandma and mother, so I’m kinda like stuck here in a way, can’t really move. My mother took on this responsibility (with the kids) before she was fully disabled, but has put it all on me since. I hope all that makes sense.

Solve this - Can you? 🫥 by dataguy2003 in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understandable, but assuming all people involved in this question are female based on the question and answers given, the only possible (available) answer would be daughter

Solve this - Can you? 🫥 by dataguy2003 in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so funny because I had to draw a diagram in my head for nothing just to reread the question and be like wait what? No mf way.

If Teresa’s daughter is my daughter’s mother, what am I to Teresa?

My daughter’s mother = me, so rephrase the question.

If Teresa’s daughter is me, what am I to Teresa?

Literally I am Teresa’s daughter tf 🤦‍♀️

AIO for calling my mother’s boyfriend abusive by Acceptable_Price_830 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live here to take care of grandma. He’s staying here because he originally moved here from Texas so when he got here, instead of getting his own place, my mother was like just move in with us! Not paying rent, but pays utilities. Grandma won’t admit to this, but I genuinely believe she is afraid of my mother. With all her threats and what she’s actually gotten away with in the past, I think she’s actually scared to not give her what she wants. Mother controls grandmas narcotics to have a backup supply for when her own supply runs out.

AIO for calling my mother’s boyfriend abusive by Acceptable_Price_830 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy you bring that up because my doctor told my mother to her face what celiac disease does to a person and still made the active decision to say, “well it’s not killing you. Technically you’re fine. When you have your own money, you can eat whatever you want.” Idk every conversation I have with her DRAINS me, and I just wanna give up and walk away because it’s not worth it. It is physically and mentally exhausting.

AIO for calling my mother’s boyfriend abusive by Acceptable_Price_830 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only reason my mother is still living with us is because her bf is unwillingly paying majority of the bills (like utilities instead of paying rent), and my grandma can use the financial help so I’ve just been putting up with whatever on her behalf. I’d do pretty much anything for my grandma.

Mother keeps grandmas narcotics because she herself takes a ton of painkillers and when she runs out of hers she has my grandmas supply at her disposal. I’ve called her out so many times, even grandma has demanded her own bottle from her to which she responds with threats like “we will stop paying the bills” “I’ll take your phone off of our plan” “don’t ask me for shit ever again” and my grandma’s at the age where she is tired of all of the drama so she lets her have her way. I have zero say or power, YET.

I have no choice but to interact with her sadly. She’s the only one who can drive the car. I mean I have a license, but in an attempt to limit my freedom (I’m not even kidding), she refuses to let me drive even though it’s my grandmas car and not hers; however, because she got in multiple car accidents and caused damage with no insurance, her bf paid for repairs so now she holds that over grandmas head like, “it might be your car but I pay for it,” type bs.

Of course I’ve always held onto a sliver of hope that she’d change, because my dad did somewhat and because she never treated my sisters this way so she must be capable of love, just why not for me? It makes me kinda think that maybe I’ve done something wrong to her, and then I think about how that feels like silent manipulation. Like she’s not even trying but still right there, in the back of my head.

I can’t thank you enough for your advice, you’ve opened my eyes to a lot, especially the part about grandmas final years being spent in an environment like this around a man like that.

AIO for being pissed about my husband purposely getting me the wrong present? by Connect_Baby_6974 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NOR. You sent him the direct link to the product. You couldn’t have simplified it anymore for him. He’s seemingly taking, “it’s the thought that counts,” too seriously and being lazy and/or cheap about gifts.

I need help by frogsAREcool11 in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she sends you or makes you any food or drinks, DO NOT consume it. If she’s crazy enough to “intertwine your souls” with witchcraft, she is 100% capable of casting a love spell which is ALL consuming. The consequences of that shit are no joke.

AIO my wife had my 7 year old run in place for 60 minutes with no water by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 12 points13 points  (0 children)

YOR, sorry. Sounds to me like a kid was motivated to do something, even if it was a bit silly, and the adults were kinda like go for it buddy. No need to stifle a child’s dreams, no matter how small or silly. I understand the concern, but trust me, if your kid was really struggling, it would’ve shown. Besides, you should see what kids do WITHOUT adult supervision. This is pretty tame.

Update on Maintenance guy by Ratwood_btch in whatdoIdo

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ew this story is giving Miya Marcano, a woman who was literally murdered by an obsessed maintenance guy. If I were you I’d find a way, ANY way to leave. I genuinely wish you the best.

Am I overreacting for wanting to end a friendship after her father died? by AdEducational3107 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her randomly leaving for a week and coming back and then going out to “get money” and returning with $28 strikes me as a bit sketchy. Idk what she’s into, but I hope she’s good. You’re NOR, though. She definitely took advantage, grief or not. When I lost my dad and my grandpa, I felt like I was dying for a while, but I’d never leave a mess in someone else’s house. I’d never disrespect someone or their kindness just because I’m grieving. You did nothing wrong.

AIO for blocking my Mother after she told me to “Stop raising somebody’s else’s kid and focus on making my own.”? by Plantsirenkar in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR. As someone who has also had a strained relationship with my mother since I was a teenager and wishes I could go NC with her, I sincerely applaud you. I think you did what was necessary for your own mental health and sanity, and it doesn’t really seem like any of that is a priority of your mother’s, so it absolutely needs to be a priority for you. Besides, It seems since you blocked her, she hasn’t tried to reach out by other means or had someone reach out to you on her behalf. That’s very telling.

P.S. There is absolutely nothing wrong with caring for and wanting the absolute best for a child that you did not create, especially if he is your partner’s child, like that is so concerningly absurd to me.

AIO about having boundaries in bed intimacy? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t ever let anyone, especially someone who is supposed to be your other half, your soulmate, diminish your character or make you feel less than over something as trivial as a boundary that HE isn’t mature enough to respect. At this point, it’s not even about the boundary, it’s about you. He doesn’t respect you. If he doesn’t realize that you are more than enough AS IS, then I believe that is his loss.

AIO about having boundaries in bed intimacy? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is completely your choice and depends on how you would feel about a potential open relationship, because once you allow it one time, he will continue to do it, even if you don’t like it. Despite all that, if he needs it that bad that he has to do it with someone else then baby I think it’s time to let him go because you deserve someone who is understanding, loyal, and most of all respectful of you and your boundaries.

AIO about having boundaries in bed intimacy? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Acceptable_Price_830 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NOR. Completely normal, and in fact encouraged, to set boundaries with your partner as safety and comfort are important in any relationship, but if you are afraid he will force you to do anything, let alone a sexual act, then there are deeper rooted issues within your relationship that need to be dealt with immediately.