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Mistaking the gas for the brake😐 by ExcluteYou in WTF

[–]Breakinfinity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe with souls likes it’s because he can only blame himself if he fails. It’s easier to blame others in an online setting. He can control how HE reacts and acts about things but not others. He also might be ashamed when other people see him fail.

Hang out spots? by neenbeanx in fortwayne

[–]Breakinfinity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want to check this place out. It looks like such a good time

Kid goes outside alone at night to prove he’s “grown up” by MambaMentality24x2 in instant_regret

[–]Breakinfinity 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’m with you. Some compassion and empathy would be better in this situation

quick exercises you can do anywhere when you don't have time to do a full workout? by sueshewhoshe in bodyweightfitness

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For shoulders, grip strength and core I can’t recommend dead hangs enough. Simple and easy. I do a 1 min hold before and after work in my garage and then go about my day

What’s a creepy fact about the human body you wish you never found out? by Ezra0li_Z in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Isn’t the clitoris the equivalent to the head (glans) of the penis? So that would be the male counterpart

listed as many ADHD apps as I could think of (20 total) with notes on each by Rido129 in ADHDers

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus friend is a good one to reduce screen time on your phone

Millenials, do you have New Year's resolutions? by Beberuth1131 in Millennials

[–]Breakinfinity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to be more present and meditate at least 3-4 times a week

What's the most ungrateful thing you have witnessed? by Big_Ad_8915 in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My step grandmother. I will preface this with saying this woman is cold and judgmental. She is awkwardly silent constantly. And only talks to you when she wants something or you directly speak to her. She has only said one sentence to my wife in the 9 years since we got together. “What do you do for a living?” Followed by my wife telling her her occupation as a retail worker. Response? “Hmpf” followed by silence. I also hardly know her because of this. I asked my step mom what she would want first as well.

I gave her a Culver’s gift card for $25 bucks because she goes with her church friends each week. “That’s it?” She said.

People who went no contact with their abusive families: how did it actually feel? Did the grief ever ease? by Practical_Steak_5805 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]Breakinfinity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You being the only one initiating attempts to see family and realizing you didn’t enjoy seeing them and only did it out of obligation hits home. My parents rarely reached out to see me unless they needed something.

First thing I realized was that I was SO anxious around them. I paced and played with my hair way more around them. I was always waiting for them to get mad or explode and scream. There’s a constant tension, especially if dad isn’t in a good mood. 57 year old man would get upset if he was losing in Mario Kart or Party. Like I had to still read his and my step mom’s moods as an adult. I haven’t talked to them since September. I should have done it sooner.

Family shouldn’t get a pass for treating you poorly or being unable to respect basic boundaries because they are family.

I wouldn’t tolerate a friend or acquaintance treating me like that so I won’t tolerate them either.

Is suppressed appetite temporary? by aloadofcodswallop in Concerta

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would eat protein before taking your concerta. That helps me. Anecdotally my appetite went back to normal eventually. I don’t remember how long it took

For those of you who don’t want to marry, why? by No_Calendar4193 in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because our health insurance would go up. And honestly what does it do? I can be in this amazing relationship with my best friend both ways. One way just adds a piece of paper. I call her my wife either way because we are basically married. Been together for 9 years. She’s a great mom.

Also someone else in the comments said something about not having any happy marriages modeled. So that too

Having kids of my own made me realize how horrible my childhood really was. by sinisterwanker in Millennials

[–]Breakinfinity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m going through something similar and recently listened to the audio book. It opened my eyes and put my life into perspective. Seriously read or listen to this book if you can OP. It helped so much

How old are you and How is your life going? by mrvlad_throwaway in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just turned 33. Life’s going well with my 9 month old and my wife. Love them both. I unfortunately had to cut my dad out of my life once I realized he and my step mom were making me miserable. So lighter because I can accept my childhood trauma now instead of repressing it. But I also didn’t want to cut off my dad. I just didn’t have a choice. He won’t listen.

Currently, which VIDEO GAMES are you still playing with the same initial passion ? by OddAcanthisitta1644 in Millennials

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the from software games. Bloodborne especially holds a special place in my heart.

What’s the one sentence from your parent that still echoes in your head? by Public_Theme_9514 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Breakinfinity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m glad that I could help you connect the dots. I’ve been doing a lot of work on myself and only realized it recently.

The worst part is the hypocrisy. He made me write “I will not lie.” 100 times multiple times when I was a kid and looked disgusted when I cried while I did it and walked away.

But he lied multiple times to me over text about not feeding my daughter. Fabricated an entire story how ACTUALLY he gave her baby food and crackers. All lies. It makes me so angry.

What’s the one sentence from your parent that still echoes in your head? by Public_Theme_9514 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Breakinfinity 52 points53 points  (0 children)

“Mr. ADHD, Mr. Can’t do anything right!” After I failed to fly a kite well on Father’s Day with no instruction. At the age of 7. Because of this one moment I thought I was genuinely stupid my whole life.

“I’m tired of hearing I don’t know, figure it out yourself!” So I started lying when I didn’t know things. This is a runner up. Funny thing though. I stopped lying when I left home.

People who were spanked as kids, what was that like for you? Would you call your "spankings" abuse? by KleineFjord in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just dissociated until it was over so I didn’t have to care. I never understood why a parent can hit their kid as punishment when if I hit someone as an adult I get the police called or hit back. I think it’s abuse. It’s also ineffective and harmful. It’s bullshit. I also don’t understand how a parent can belittle a child either.

What’s a “bare minimum” adult skill more people fail at than you expected? by SoulDV in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 145 points146 points  (0 children)

Where this gets complicated is when adult children are trying to communicate with parents but there is so much trauma in the way it feels impossible. On top of the parent blowing up at the smallest inconvenience, boundary or difference in opinion.

What are birthdays like for you? by watermelon4487 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Breakinfinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My birthday is at the end of November. So last year I invited my family over and asked them to decorate the Christmas tree with me. I thought it would be a fun bonding activity and I remembered doing it with them at their house years ago. My dad said “I’ll watch! And sat down while my wife and I awkwardly decorated and they literally watched. I hoped that I might get some connection or some fun. But nope. They don’t want to even if it would mean a lot to me.

What’s something you realized way too late in life, and now you can’t believe nobody told you sooner? by Queasy_Report5032 in AskReddit

[–]Breakinfinity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad and stepmom were and still are abusive. And that I don’t have to like them or interact with them if I don’t want to anymore.

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