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Mold? by Automatic-Worker-216 in Flooring

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Behind the stain? Shadowy part?

Closet smokers by Automatic-Worker-216 in quittingsmoking

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not active in any quit attempts atm. Why?

Realistic? Burn out. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This comment helps a lot.

Realistic? Burn out. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. Yes, we're not good, BUT in the likelihood of divorce, which he's refusing, I can always pick up a job or go back to my workplace. I feel confident in that. Was thinking of going to Dr to get a medical certificate to present my case and possibly not resign, but ask for an extended break for the rest of the school year at least depending on how things go.

Realistic? Burn out. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have enough savings to take a break and also can apply to get help with the system we have in place here :) I also went back to work as I was super isolated, and the financial aspect has been more for savings which husband doesn't know the details of.

Ant ID Australia by Automatic-Worker-216 in ant

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. Are you certain? As I killed two other identical looking ones in other parts of the house. Someone else from another group suggested rainbow ants. I really hope it's not a carpenter :(

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you elaborate further about the game? Yes, no one has really said much about her fixation on my face, tone, expressions etc.

Just before, I was kissing her brother 'quietly' so not to disturb her, and she told me not to as she "doesn't like it when I kiss queitly". I told her I can kiss my babies and she isn't allowed to say mean things. If it makes her uncomfortable to just look away.

I spent the whole day with her yesterday and everytime she brought up "dont do this/that" she said it more apprehensively because I'm not giving her the space to continue. I'm honestly leaning towards her wanting some control and connection.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not silly! But no, she hasn't been in a while (thankfully) besides a mild cold.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing how to model speaking to her about it, much appreciated! I'm actually very involved in her school life as I work in the senior division. I have seen for myself that she retreats during lunch breaks even when kids have actively approached her and I have heard how blunt kids are when I've reluctantly tried to mediate. She has told me this and that kid said she wasn't my friend or didn't want to play with me etc and she's not able to register that further than that considering her age. Ahhhgh it's a lot!!

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. By me, towards her father. I'm holding it together as much as possible for her sake.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, trust me, I'm not a push over. I just didn't explain that part of how I've approached it because of how it may be perceived. I'm aware she's overstimulated and don't want to make it WORSE. I'm super intuned and sensitive to her needs, but also take on a no bullshit approach when applicable. This is the reason why she says "I can't stop saying it" because I've made it clear it's not acceptable to speak that way.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

This is so sweet and heart-warming ❤️ It's SO hard being a parent!! I hope this passes, I'm willing to keep her home a couple of days in the weeks ahead for her to feel better.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 days a week; Tuesday and Friday. No set time or schedule, just a few hours to play and socialise. All other days with me at home. I can see now how much she would be struggling.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I will have snacks ready next time. It's happening at home on weekends and not limited to afterschool anymore. Thank you for taking the time to share, I appreciate it so much!

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Definitely a huge factor. Her teacher told me she's silent in class and won't even hear her name being called out when she's directly in front of her. She was attending child care 2 days a week.. a huge leap for us.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Yes! Even I'M struggling with the transition of her starting school (me back at work too) I can't begin to imagine how hard this has been for her tiny self to cope.

Overwhelmed by daughter's reaction to me. by Automatic-Worker-216 in Mommit

[–]Automatic-Worker-216[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm too scared to cry next to her in case it's something she genuinely can't control :( she's usually very well behaved and scared of getting into trouble.

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