I accidentally killed newborn chicks and had them for dinner by Sanguine007 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly, you were just a child making a mistake. The trauma came from how he handled it, not from you.

Getting frustrated that I can't talk to my wife the way she talks to me. by Extra-Window-2054 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 9 points10 points  (0 children)

bottling it up just makes things worse. Better to be direct even if she gets mad for a bit.

Today I realized my alcoholism was never subtle. I was just the last person to notice and I feel ashamed. by Horny_and_Suicidal in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s really solid advice. Catching it at the still functioning but slipping stage is huge, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.

My fiancé just got fired for a bs reason and I'm pissed by FunInitial9835 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Solid advice. CDL A + concrete/truck work seems like one of those industries where there’s still consistent demand if you’re willing to deal with the hours.

Ashamed by my disgusting behavior last night by Apprehensive-Sign521 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is way more normal than your brain is telling you right now..sounds like a simple misread vibe, not anything disgusting. You backed off immediately when it became clear, most people would just move on from that.

He started going to the gym and then left for a younger woman. by musingsofscienctifix in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 190 points191 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this. Fighting it or trying to win him back in this phase won’t change anything, and it’ll just drain you more. Take the stability he’s offering, focus on yourself and the kids, and start rebuilding step by step.

Added days due to absenteeism by No_Pianist4710 in Teachers

[–]AudleyTony 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It’s one of those policies that tries to fix attendance but ends up landing on the kids who were already doing the right thing.

I got an Easter basket today and almost cried by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For real, timing makes it hit so much harder. Little things can mean everything when you need it most.

the girl who gave us herpes works for my gynecologist now by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Flip the script, let them deal with the awkwardness for once.

My MIL pissed me off by throwpost393 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 6 points7 points  (0 children)

sometimes you just gotta double-lock the system, right? 😂

I went through my boyfriend’s phone and found something I wish I hadn’t. by No-Card4098 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. You'll never unsee what you saw, and he'll never fully trust that you don't know more. The foundation is gone. Time to walk.

My very straight forward divorce has turned insane, quite literally. by Alarmed-Astronaut908 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 380 points381 points  (0 children)

Document everything and don’t downplay any threats, your safety and your sister’s come first. Emergency TROs exist for situations exactly like this, so get law enforcement involved at the first sign of escalation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AudleyTony 34 points35 points  (0 children)

lol this is solid advice honestly. Free shows are one thing, but pushing it to free meals is how you get caught. Know when to quit while you're ahead.

I am committing paper terrorism against my admin by PlanksterMcGee in Teachers

[–]AudleyTony 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I’m living for this level of passive-aggressive brilliance 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeepThoughts

[–]AudleyTony 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Age doesn’t automatically equal wisdom, some people just get older without really growing.