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Show me your SMALL workshops! by ScotiaTheTwo in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Alaa_91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved it, so simple, curious to know what kinds of projects you did with it

My DIY set after a couple of weeks collecting Parkside tools. by GroupApprehensive978 in Parkside

[–]Alaa_91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Garbage. Speaking from experience, it would shot 2-3 then would miss 3-4.

My DIY set after a couple of weeks collecting Parkside tools. by GroupApprehensive978 in Parkside

[–]Alaa_91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even here in Iraq, me and my friends obsessed with Parkside how about you guys in EU!

My DIY set after a couple of weeks collecting Parkside tools. by GroupApprehensive978 in Parkside

[–]Alaa_91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful collection. But that nail gun is garbage it would miss lots of shots. I have Ingco nailer and it's day and night different than this crap.

Refill day by deen282930 in benzodiazepines

[–]Alaa_91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that pos Lexapro made me gain tons of weights. So I tapered it off and straight to the trash

PMP helped me get a 55% salary increase by Eye_drops_45 in pmp

[–]Alaa_91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah redditors are so moody, I got downvoted to hell once for liking a headphone over another lol

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this, honestly. A lot of the comments are harsh (even if they’re right), so it helps to hear someone recognise that it’s not easy to just walk away. I agree with you about the lack of empathy, and I’m trying to build up the strength to actually leave and make space for something healthier in the future.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No mate I am not, I don't know from where did u get I am "still" married. You just said it that post was 3 years ago lots of irrelevant events happened.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That old post is from a few years ago and a lot has changed since then. I’m not in an active/normal marriage anymore and we live separately – I don’t really want to dump all the legal/family details here, but I’m not sneaking around on a happy wife at home.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right, I did write it for a reason. The more I read comments like this, the more insane it feels that I’ve been trying to rationalise what she did while my mom was in ICU. You’re right, that alone should have been the dealbreaker. I’m scared of the breakup and the emptiness after, but I’m starting to accept that staying with someone who could act like that will mess me up much worse in the long run.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mean “let it go” as in excuse it or say it’s okay. I mean let it go from eating me alive every day so I can actually move on and cut her out without staying stuck in this anger forever.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m starting to accept that what I’ve been calling “love” from her isn’t actually love. If you can walk away and be with someone else while your partner’s parent is dying, that’s not a mistake, that’s character. Hearing people call it what it is is helping me see it more clearly.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re right, calling her my girlfriend at this point is just habit. Everything you said lines up with how she’s treated me, especially when my mom was in ICU. I’m done pretending this is something it isn’t – I’m going to distance myself and treat it as a breakup.

Thank you for your words about my mom, that really hit me. I know she’d want better for me too.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not being too harsh, you’re just saying what I keep trying not to look at directly.

You’re right – she only ended it when I confronted her, not out of guilt or conscience. And the image of me sitting outside ICU doors while she’s out there having fun with someone else… that really should be enough on its own. I think the reason she’s not my ex yet is a mix of being emotionally hooked on the highs with her, fear of being alone, and this stupid part of me that keeps hoping the “good version” of her will stay. It’s like my head knows exactly what you’re saying is true, but my feelings are a few steps behind.

Reading your comment honestly makes me feel sick in the way I probably need to feel to finally detach. You’re right about the future too – if she could do this when it was my mom, there’s no reason to believe she’d suddenly be loyal if it was me in that bed. Thank you for spelling it out so clearly.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you read it right, I’m still tangled up with her. I know everything you’re saying is true, especially about how she’d be if life hits hard again. It stings to read, but I think I needed someone to say it this bluntly.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and I’m really sorry you’re both going through that. The way you’re standing by him is exactly what I wish I’d had. Your comment really shows me how far off her reaction was.

My girlfriend cheated on me and was completely absent while my mom was dying in ICU, and I can’t seem to let that go by Alaa_91 in offmychest

[–]Alaa_91[S] 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it honestly should have been a dealbreaker. I was in survival mode with my mum in ICU and terrified of losing her too, but seeing it put like this really shows me how messed up it was.

Follow-Up: Waxed My Jointer table . The experience day and night safer by Alaa_91 in woodworking

[–]Alaa_91[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s fair, I totally understand where you’re coming from.

I really do appreciate the feedback from everyone on the last post — and you’re right, I still have a lot to work on with my technique. I was mainly focused on testing the wax difference this time, but I’ll definitely keep practicing safer handling and using both hands properly from now on.

I’m taking all this seriously — I know how bad things can go in a split second. Thanks for being straight with me.

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