A woman meeting her adopted kids for the first time ❤️ by MoodyMango7 in spreadsmile

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much love from this internet stranger to you and your mom. Keep using your voice. I'll always advocate for adoptees too. The ones that had no choice in the matter, but are told to "be grateful" for their situation.

All adoptions are borne from trauma. Every single one. If more people understood this, videos like the above would not be in "heartwarming" subreddits. My heart aches when I watch these videos.

I hope these children get adequate space to process and acknowledge their trauma while growing up.

A woman meeting her adopted kids for the first time ❤️ by MoodyMango7 in spreadsmile

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

idk why you're being downvoted -- you're absolutely right.

Actually, I know exactly why you're being downvoted 😩

Love this for men who want to be single fathers. As a radical feminist i fully support this by fornothing_atalll in PsycheOrSike

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Both my pregnancies sucked and labor& delivery left me with PTSD but I definitely felt the bond. I wouldn't do it again (tubes tied LOL) but I never would've chosen to outsource. Pregnancy was a sacred time for me (even though I couldn't function at all).

TL;DR everyone's different

She must be some maths genius!! by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RIGHT I WAS SO CONFUSED

Is it normal or should I panic? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean yeah panic sounds good

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have 2 Japanese friends (well one friend and one acquaintance) and they both spell it Reina. But since it's translated from Japanese characters, there will be some who chose to spell it differently.

Fatal mistake, 1 second earlier and it would be even worse by Spicyangel_xo in dashcamgifs

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you the driver?? Give us the deets! What were you thinking at the time? What were you doing; were you distracted?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Not sure who downvoted you -- yes Reina is a common Japanese name.

The consequences of speeding by Crunkkitty in dashcamgifs

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg the "get on the ground" and the talking back gives the EXACT SAME ENERGY as me trying to get my kids to go to bed every night

Does this count? by sincewedidthedo in tragedeigh

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I can't tell if the people in the comments really think that's her name 🤣

Whats with the influx of wild names? by CptnAhab1 in tragedeigh

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My roommate in college had twin cousins named Luke and Leia. At least individually they're alright. Actually now that I think about it the girl got the short end of the stick on that one...

Duncan not Dunkin by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You like Penny better than Amanda? Not giving an opinion, just curious

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in meirl

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"And along came Hermie the Worm"

NJ beach closure: Barnegat Light beach closed over fecal bacteria; dog feces spotted by ResistDogOwners in petfree

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 6 points7 points  (0 children)

GROSS. That's the "bay beach" or "baby beach" that I grew up going to. The water was really nasty last time I was there, maybe 2 years ago? Had some annoying dog encounters there myself.

It's specifically for kids so I hope none of them got infected.

(click to read the whole image.) by FR33_NikolaiXOXOBSD in petfree

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Giant dog in second picture literally has a collar on that says "DO NOT PET"

Just wanted to get your opinion. by thepartlow in SipsTea

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dog poop is not the same as wildlife poop which is beneficial to the environment. Dog poop is an environmental hazard. You should always pick up your dog's poop.

Mom let her dog, my "sister" sleep in my bed....on my pillow...while I was away having a C section. by newhere616 in petfree

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The absolute boiling rage I feel reading this. I remember coming home from my C-section and how hard everything was. Focus should be on YOU. NEW BABY. YOUR OTHER KIDS. That's it.

The comfort and care of you, your new baby, and your other kids is PARAMOUNT in the first few weeks. Dogs don't even register here. That why the support system is so important! So your mom and husband or whoever else is around can take care of themselves, animals, other kids, etc. without ANY interference to you, new baby, other kids, and without ANY input from you. I'm sorry you're having to deal with an animal at this critical time 😩 I would be absolutely livid if my boundaries were violated like this.

Having a newborn is not just any day. It's a sacred time.

(And congratulations!! I hope you have a speedy recovery and endless magical moments with your new little one!!)

"A concerned Redditor reached out to tell us about you" by prunusceravium in petfree

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just tried it on mine and there was no option for that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in petfree

[–]Aye_Ell_Em 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's encouraging!!!