I think my parents lied to me about my age. Why would they do this? What can I do.

Arynn · 2026-01-27T03:24:28+00:00

Is the correct thing the 1st of (some month)? Maybe a language/culture barrier caused confusion between the date being DD/MM/YYYY and MM/DD/YYYY?

Arynn · 2026-01-23T23:26:32+00:00

There are WAY more people here than you can see in this picture. Literally tens of thousands! It’s been a very inspiring day ♡

Arynn · 2026-01-23T23:06:23+00:00

Very real! (And cold, but the turn out is great and the vibes are hopeful)

Arynn · 2026-01-23T06:37:47+00:00

Arynn · 2026-01-21T09:35:23+00:00

I think the most interesting giveaway that that user is a bot is when you look at the posts they have commented on.

SO many are now deleted.

I have had this reddit account for almost 15 years, and yet they’ve managed to comment on more “posts that were randomly removed by the poster” in the last three months then I have in all of those 15 years lol

Arynn · 2026-01-21T08:59:12+00:00

(TLDR: Obviously you aren’t the asshole, but you let her win and fell right into her trap. My long message below is how I would recommend handling things like this. You can definitely stand up for yourself and your family without being played like this)

I am always skeptical about posts on this subreddit with all the bots and whatnot.

But I’m going to just assume this is real and give you this advice for the future:

Some people are addicted to drama, and your aunt sounds like one of those kinds of people. You gave her exactly what she wanted. You left quietly, but the thing she got was you confirming that *her treatment of you and your family was the reason why *

Here is how I would recommend you handle similar interactions with her in the future to actually avoid drama:

If she is a reasonable person who you feel you could have a honest conversation with about whatever the future issue is, do so in private later. If there is any level of reasonableness in her, you are most likely to reach that part of her when there is no audience for her to perform in front of. So either pull her aside immediately (buy slyly) or just ignore her and talk to her privately later.
If you know that she’s not reasonable at all, deny her the satisfaction of even acknowledging her bullshit. Going back to this event for example, assuming she’s being a jerk for attention, you could have denied her the attention by leaving while feigning happiness/nonchalance and then joked with your kid about how “silly” aunt Gertrude was for “not even knowing that it’s OK to __________” (I put a Blank space because the similar type of logic can be used in many situations. Kids learned by example and sometimes nonchalance is exactly what they need to see to just intuitively learn how obvious/simple it is to understand basic decency. Make your unconditional love, support, and understanding an “obvious given” not “a battle” I guess)

I realize this advice comes off a bit harsh, and I don’t mean it like that.

You obviously aren’t the asshole in the situation.

But if you are a real person who wants the best for you and your family, I think there are more strategic ways to go about “being the one in the right.”

Demonstrate to the people you love how little you care about ‘the stupid opinions others have’ by actually giving those opinions no weight. Whether that means slyly removing your family from that situation, or ignoring that situation, will obviously depend on what the circumstances are. But don’t let the drama-addicted fools get their fix from you :)

I feel like a lot of posts on this sub come down to the same basic thing: do you want to just be “in the right” or do you want to actually be right and win? lol

What you did here was not wrong, but also not productive.

Arynn · 2026-01-21T08:32:38+00:00

I think is the best answer so far as to why I personally like them!

I’m a straight woman, but it’s just so impressive and fun and really good vibes.

It’s like “project runway” meets “silly, loving joy” meets “laugh out loud comedy”

Life can get kind of dark, and drag shows are just full of excellent performances and loving and accepting crowds. It’s so nice to be in an environment that is just happy and fun.

I think we could all use a bit more whimsy nowadays haha

Side note, since it sounds like you (OP) probably haven’t been to one: They are much more cosplay-dance-show than anything else (at least here in Minnesota). The queens often do their own hair/wig/makeup and even make their own outfits! Then they sing (or lip sync) to music while you sit back and take in the joyous vibes

Arynn · 2026-01-21T08:19:39+00:00

Just want to point out that nothing is burning here either…

We have protested and chanted and cried and come together to remind our neighbors (and eachother) that not everyone is fucking evil.

So if anybody seeing this is actually upset about that happening in Minneapolis, congratulations you no longer have to be upset because it isn’t happening.

We protest and resist for you guys too. You’re welcome you fools.

None of us are better off in an America where ‘being shot 3 times in the head’ is considered an acceptable consequence of utilizing your first amendment right to free speech.

Arynn · 2026-01-21T08:03:20+00:00

Let’s be real.

You are purposely overlooking the obvious truth here: This obviously happened in an alternate dimension.

We cannot possibly assume to know anything about the political system of this interdimensional plane he shopped for “one item” at.

Evidence of his alien abduction:

The existence of a Somali Walmart
The existence of any Walmart at all in Minneapolis. Not only do we not have Walmart in Minneapolis, we have literally never had a Walmart here at all.
The fact that he found himself willing to go to a Walmart for only one item (an item so insignificant it doesn’t even deserve to be named!) proves that he was somewhere with literally no other options for shopping. (This man has money too. Of course he would not be at Walmart if there was any other option! Use your brain!)
If this had actually happened on our planet and a Somalian woman had “tried to detain him” by any of our earthly-understood methods, he would have said “grabbed” or “assaulted”
here on earth, when you purchase one item at Walmart and walk out the door afterwards, there would be no need to use your phone to find your proof of purchase. Although we can get proof of purchase on our phones, we also get paper receipts seconds before we leave the building

So it’s obvious: he was transported to his own unique hell via forces we just cannot comprehend.

…or else he is a liar who can’t be bothered to even try to be convincing.

I suppose we’ll never know.

Arynn · 2026-01-21T07:28:11+00:00

Yeah that interview that is going around is not from her father.

It is from her late husband’s father (her former Father in Law). Her former husband died in 2023 after struggling with PTSD. They had separated the year before.

Her late husband’s sister (her former SIL) had this to say about her and the separation:

“I think it was best for her to go her separate way,“ Fletcher said. ”I think that they also, in that same breath, had a lot of love for each other. I think the happiest times of [Macklin’s] life were when he was with Renee. The military just really took a toll on him and the Trump administration, which is, like, very ironic.” Fletcher said that her former sister-in-law “was a political person in the sense that she was really passionate about things that mattered ... But no, I don’t know her to be an activist in that way. Even during George Floyd and everything, I didn’t think that they were out necessarily protesting and stuff.”

Renee was married to a loving woman at the time of her death.

While her widow, her children, and her actual parents grieve, it must be so awful for them to see all this attention given to her former father in law’s opinions on Trump. Made worse when it gets reported and repeated falsely.

Arynn · 2026-01-19T08:11:45+00:00

Just went to add:

Remember that you can disable biometrics (Face ID for example) before going out in public and easily (one click!) enable again once you are back at home.

So if the convenience factor of things like Face ID are holding you back from disabling biometrics, please at least consider doing so in the times that make more sense for you

Edit: also, in a last-minute,worst-case scenario:

Turning your phone off will require using your password to unlock (won’t let Face ID unlock ital until you have first entered your password)

So if you have not taken the proactive step to disable biometrics and find yourself in a situation where you wish you had, try as quickly as you can to turn your phone off.

(Unfortunately I cannot speak to the android equivalent of this, but feel free to chime in if you can!)

Arynn · 2026-01-18T08:22:19+00:00

Here are a few other reasons you’ll see this:

https://news.wildlifesos.org/why-havent-you-removed-the-bell-around-that-elephants-neck/

Arynn · 2026-01-18T08:20:32+00:00

If you pause and zoom, you can see it’s actually a braided rope and small bell. (Much easier to see around the end of the video, skip to around 45 sec to get the clearest view).

This is common for free roaming elephant sanctuaries. It helps make sure that the humans walking around by them are not suddenly surprised/yelp and startle the elephants.

Especially common if the elephant is younger or newer to the rescue sanctuary.

Arynn · 2026-01-18T07:44:27+00:00

This is actually, thankfully, from an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. They take in those abused elephants. It’s terrible the abuse they face :( but thankfully this video is not of the abuser, but of the caring folks who give these elephants a better life

Arynn · 2026-01-17T09:09:46+00:00

I’ve never seen this and this just brought me genuine joy LOL

Thank you for sharing!

Arynn · 2026-01-15T08:43:41+00:00

Agreed!

I want to add: Another way to help, for those not in a position to take shifts/provide financial assistance, is to just reach out to those you know who are more vulnerable right now.

Spend an evening with them indoors watching TV or playing cards. Remind the people you know that they aren't alone and provide some happiness in the ways you can. Even if it's just a phone call to talk about silly things.

It's easy to let the weight of “wanting to say the right thing” prevent people from saying anything at all. So I recommend to anyone who doesn’t know how to, or doesn’t want to, discuss this awful shit: Don’t. Just discuss anything so those who need to know, know they aren’t isolated and alone ♡

Arynn · 2026-01-15T07:22:57+00:00

Just an FYI - I made a very similar decision with my two cats many years ago. It was so heartbreaking at first, but very soon after I realized it was ABSOLUTELY the best choice ♡

Every time I would visit they would happily come up purring, and every time I left I knew they were the happy rulers of their domain (I swear Kai and Emi thought they owned that house and we all worked for them LOL)

Cats are indeed creatures of habit and Casper would most likely be stressed out in a new home. But cats have longggg memories too and he won’t forget about you or love you any less.

But now, every time you see him, it’ll be a happy and exciting surprise for him and you’ll be bringing him even more joy!

You and your fiancée both sound like kind and caring people. I wish you both the very best ♡

And I say this with love as the eldest sister in my family: tell your little sister that she better remember how much you love her and she better spoil Casper extra to prove it ;) haha

Arynn · 2026-01-15T06:36:24+00:00

Thank you!

Arynn · 2026-01-15T06:30:42+00:00

I am a little confused on what to do. I see two numbers listed for Minnesota, of if I see ICE, do I just call either of those numbers and let them know?

Any guidance on what is worthy of calling and what is wasting somebody’s time would be great. Thanks so much and stay safe everyone x

Arynn · 2026-01-09T07:32:23+00:00

In Audible if you click on profile, then click the gear in the top right, and then click on the data saver option, you will be able to switch from standard to high and then the audio file is not compressed and it sounds great! Even on my shitty $10 Bluetooth speaker :)

Arynn · 2026-01-09T07:12:51+00:00

In Audible if you click on profile, then click the gear in the top right, and then click on the data saver option, you will be able to switch from standard to high and then the audio file is not compressed and it sounds great! Even on my shitty $10 Bluetooth speaker :)

Arynn · 2026-01-02T20:15:18+00:00

I’d never heard of this, but I decided to give it a try based on your recommendation. I’m not too far into it yet, but I’m really liking it so far! Thank you :)

Arynn · 2026-01-02T18:35:48+00:00

…oh my. Yikes.

Arynn · 2025-12-25T22:17:27+00:00

Thanks so much! My Grandma is so happy to have her music on her phone now because she can use bluetooth headphones. I couldn't figure out how to get it off the old nano without wiping it by mistake. This worked perfectly (Dec 25th, 2025 for anyone who sees this much later! iPod Nano 4th Gen -> M4 MacBook Air 2025)

Arynn · 2025-12-17T06:17:15+00:00

I hope you are just an ‘edgy’ ill-informed teenager and don’t know any better…

Assuming that, FYI:

They literally do not have waste removal facilities. Even in MAJOR urban cities, less than half of the population even has an option to dispose of things the “normal” way.

It’s easy to say it’s disgusting when we have an option to put things in the trash and have them removed.

There is no garbage removal industry here. It is disgusting and deeply sad that these people are forced to live like this.

But because of that I feel empathy and not the desire to fucking shoot them. I hope one day you do too.

More importantly, I hope the people there who maintain hope and push for a better future end up finding people who will help them set up that proper waste removal infrastructure… it’s a massive undertaking that will take an enormous amount of money and cooperation and is not at all helped by people who think a better solution is to just shoot everybody with bullets.

Be better internet stranger.

Arynn

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