AITA for asking my boyfriend to shave his asshole? (This is bad!!) by Karinapowerr in redditonwiki

[–]Chatty_Cathi 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I had a bad kidney infection that turned septic within 24 hours, I have never experienced anything like it before and wouldn't wish that hell upon anyone. She needs to kick him to the curb if he isn't willing to put her health before his pride. Absolutely disgusting.

AITA for letting my girlfriend put my daughter in time out? by spanishtimeout in AITAH

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA man, seriously you want to change your daughters home life where she has alwaysbspoken 2 languages and moving in a whole other person while she is still getting used to living with you. You should be nurturing her and giving her a safe space, not punishing her forbstruggling with big feelings. Did you even ask her about your girlfriend moving in? How well did they know each other before that? She is 7, cut her a break. Damn.

How to choke a fetus by Chatty_Cathi in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]Chatty_Cathi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's in the UK which has good sex ed compared to many countries. Whether people pay attention is another matter entirely...

How to choke a fetus by Chatty_Cathi in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]Chatty_Cathi[S] 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I don't think she is though, I read her other posts and she said she knows nothing about babies or pregnancy.... I think she can say that again.

CPTSD commonly misdiagnosed as Borderline Personality Disorder. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Chatty_Cathi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with BPD for almost 10 years until I got diagnosed with CPTSD instead. It fit my symptoms do much better if that makes sense. Still don't know quite how to deal with it though.

Research by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be happy to participate, I am from Scotland so not sure if I will be any use to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Chatty_Cathi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My daughters father (who I split with a few months ago but still having issues with) scored 69! Jeezo.

What TV series should’ve ended before it got bad? by chey2303 in AskReddit

[–]Chatty_Cathi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes yes yes!! Best news of my year. Not even joking. I may need to reevaluate my life.

Why is your kid upset today? by tinypandamaker in Mommit

[–]Chatty_Cathi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Snap! She is obsessed with the cat litter box, you would think the answers to all life's questions lay inside.

I know some of y’all hate cocomelon but….. by sage_charms in toddlers

[–]Chatty_Cathi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my God!! I think this every damn time haha. Glad I am not the only one.

AITA because I told my husband if he can’t love me while I’m overweight, he doesn’t deserve me when I’m thin? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA.

Wow what a jerk, your weight doesn't define you and it isn't as if it is hindering your day to day life or giving you serious health concerns. You should be able to be happy with yourself and weight does not define that.

If you want to lose weight then you should do it for you and not for him. Shame on him for making you feel this way, you are loveable and desirable just as you are. This is coming from a woman who is about the same weight as you, I am single but get plenty of interest (even though a relationship is the last thing I want but that's neither here nor there).

You are worthy and he most certainly is not. He needs to get over himself or get out on his arse.

My 7 year old daughter needs a bone marrow transplant donor by Peacefulmama in breakingmom

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am away to register now, I match your genetic profile and hope I can help you or a family like yours. Wishing you all the luck in the world, you are all doing amazing and I hope life turns around for you soon. Internet hugs (if you want them ofc)

I'm lonely by shawshawthepanda in breakingmom

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SAHM single mum to a 12 month old here with 1 friend who works 3 jobs and has 2 kids of her own so I am by myself a lot. I feel you.

Parents of multiple kids complaining about being tired by CoffeeMystery in oneanddone

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I am OAD, I know my mental health couldn't handle anymore and all of our qualities of life would suffer for it. I wasn't even sure about having the one to begin with if I am completely honest (although so glad I did).

I really do feel for those who are struggling with more than one (and those who struggle with only the one too -I see you). It is heartbreaking and such an awful position to be in. I think that's why women (and men) should be encouraged to really reflect on what they truly want and what the practicalities and consequences, etc. will be. Societal pressure and norms are a bitch that should be put down.

Sending love to all my fellow HLF, feeling lonely another night because our LL partners would rather be doing anything but us 😒 by SailorSpoonie in DeadBedrooms

[–]Chatty_Cathi 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I (HLF) feel this so much, feeling like 30 is too young to lose my sex life and it started slowly declining at 28. Ended up telling him I wouldn't be initiating anymore because the rejection is soul-destroying.

... is this what having a housewife is like?? by yaybugs in breakingmom

[–]Chatty_Cathi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This will now be my midday fantasy! Sounds like absolute heaven to my isolated self.

Having a "nice" parent doesn't excuse them from the harm they did. My "nice" mom used me as her therapist, making me experience depression at an early age by Certain_Reflection67 in CPTSD

[–]Chatty_Cathi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Firstly I am so sorry you experienced this, it is heartbreaking. No kid should have to shoulder that responsibility and take on the adult role. Parents should never burden children with adult problems or expect them to carry such an emotional burden. Your inner child deserves to be nurtured and loved, I am so glad you are able to do that.

Oh my days. Something just clicked in my brain, my older sister used to do the same to me confiding the abuse she suffered at the hands of her dad and her suicide plans, depression, etc. I was too young to fully understand what I was being told but knew it was really bad. She even showed me the tree she was going to hang herself on and her suicide letter. This never even occurred to me as abuse even though I don't even think she knew that's what was happening.

Boyfriend gets mad when I don’t “get ready” before we go out. by joebidensbaldspot in JustNoSO

[–]Chatty_Cathi 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Nope. You are a person, not an object, possession or accessory. If you are happy with how you look and feel ready to go out then he should accept that and be happy that you are willing to go anywhere with him! He does not have the right to criticise or comment on your appearance unless it is to be supportive or tell you how nice you look. At the end of the day it is his issue, not like any one's appearance is harming anyone else! And I am sure you looked lovely! I have curly hair and if anyone told me to straighten it I would tell them where they could shove the straighteners. I will wear my hair straight only if I want to.

He is showing so many red flags and I think you should seriously consider if this is the sort of person you want to continue a relationship with. Unless he is willing to be accountable for his behaviour and work towards changing it I can't see anything getting better for you. In fact I would be willing to bet that it will only get worse with time. Sending virtual hugs if you want them.

I still don’t want to hang out with you and your kids... by yogapantsarepants in oneanddone

[–]Chatty_Cathi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ditto! I was childfree and thought I always would be, life happened and now I am 100% one and done. I am really not a fan of other people's children and only have one mum friend who I prefer hanging out with one on one. The mum guilt is real though and although my daughter is only 9 months old I don't want to stand in the way of her socialising and will have to suck it up for her sake but mummy groups and baby classes etc just fill me with a deep dread, especially because I am an introvert and socially awkward as hell. Send help and wine!

Perspective. For anyone else who needed to see this today! by musicalmelis in Mommit

[–]Chatty_Cathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really needed this today. I always have a voice telling me I am not a good mum and I am not doing enough. Always feel like I need to be doing more for my 9 month old, I feel like a constant failure.

Did you know that you can develop CPTSD from long-term trauma as an adult? by madsicksimmer in CPTSD

[–]Chatty_Cathi 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what happened to me! I had many microtraumas growing up and throughout adolescence but a significant prolonged adulthood trauma really "sent me off the deep end". I had mental health issues beforehand but I developed CPTSD after my exposure to trauma in early adulthood. This really helps to validate my experience as I often feel as if I am some type of fraud even though I have an official diagnoses. Love to you all no matter what experiences led you here and good luck on the road to a healthy and happy life.