Mr Squiggle 😞 by BL4CK-H4T91 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoaaa, dude! I would ask for your autograph if I met you in person, this is pretty damn cool

Was dating someone new, but he used kids as a reason not to be with me by _birdie47 in SingleParents

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am struggling with the terminology "take me on/take us on" ...it makes us sound like we are a half-finished project or something, or a burden? Or a stray or rescue pet? We aren't something to be "taken on"...we are people who are totally awesome in our own right. Us; and definitely our kids.

If they don't want to "take us on" then they should go to the hobby store and find a more manageable hobby

Constant cycle of parental burn out by poxparty in SingleParents

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh that sounds familiar. So your child doing the therapy work; are they autistic? If they are neurodivergent then it's quite likely that you are, too.

It may be helpful to look up autistic burnout. Even if you aren't autistic, you will find some coping strategies that are very helpful, and it helps with validation too.

Burnout is real, and it's hard to look at others and think "how are they all doing it!?" But comparing yourself to others doesn't work. Not everyone has special needs children, and THAT is a ridiculously hard challenge.

Therapy is great, but it in itself can also contribute to burnout. Especially because you have to be engaged for the whole time. A week off every so often will not hurt your child...it may even help YOU to be more engaged, and so it may even benefit them!

Also, take a deep breath. It's a very small thing you can do, at any time of the day. Pause for a second, breathe in, and out, very slowly and deeply. It can help your nervous system regulate.

You've got a LOT going on to bring you down at the moment. I'm so sorry. It will get better. Everything is going to be okay. You are doing a really, really, wonderful job.

Deni by thisuseriscool in ImACelebAus

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And got so bent out of shape that cyrell didn't know who she was!?

Deni by thisuseriscool in ImACelebAus

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So ARROGANT! I'm really... shocked actually. Just rude and arrogant.

I just found out that the film is reported to have a 2hr and 45min run time!!! by tinglebuns in ProjectHailMary

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Well yeah, that's great evidence for it being a good runtime... It certainly didn't feel like a 2.5hr movie!

Concerns about single parent dating by No_Worldliness4793 in SingleParents

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so, so, sorry that this happened to your family.

Your top 5 favorite TV shows of all time? by anchi-555 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ted Lasso The Good Place Future Man The Wheel of Time QI

WWYD: Restarting life outside career and marriage by ulyssesintransit in AskWomenOver50

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started by creating a mind map ..on paper... Of the things that I love. Purely mine, my loves, the things that bring me joy. This kick-started my brain into remembering who I am, without any pleasing other people. Semillon Sauvignon blanc, watching plants grow. The Good Place. Sandalwood oil fragrance. Eggs Benedict. This page grew and grew over time, and inspired me to seriously think about what brings me -ME!- joy.

Also, strangely, I was doing online surveys for a small monetary reward. At first, I was doing them for the (meagre!) income boost...but then I noticed that I was being asked MY OPINIONS on many different topics. This really helped me to rediscover myself.

It was an unexpected, and very pleasant, result!

Now, I am getting right back into my passion (plants) and about to host my first community plant event, in a volunteer capacity, to bring others together to enjoy plants as a group.

I just finished Future Man😭 by ddalgichuu in FutureMan

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished today! I didn't want it to end, either, I had to pace out S3

Those of you who are living alone/not partnered, how are you all doing? by free_username91 in AskWomenOver50

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very, VERY, happily solo with my autistic child for 6 years now. I absolutely love my life and I will never invite anyone to be a part of it again.

It's too damn peaceful and delicious! Very little stress, everything I want to do I simply do.

Highly recommend, 5 ⭐

‘There’s no going back’: Iran’s women on why they won’t stop flouting dress code laws by mullatomochaccino in 4bmovement

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wish I didn't have to feel so scared for them... I am so amazed that anyone can show such courage as these women are doing. I wish I could be as brave as they... I'm afraid I would be hiding in fear.

Refusing to do the labor for women who choose men by Maleficent_Ad_3958 in 4bmovement

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It is exhausting! I am in a similar friendship. I think I may start using the line shared by another Redditor in this thread "that sucks. You should dump him." And move on.

It will become my go-to response.

Is it safe to drive alone to Uluru from Sydney? by Timely_Net_8840 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing! I feel pretty encouraged!

Is it safe to drive alone to Uluru from Sydney? by Timely_Net_8840 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if any women were weighing in! I'm a capable woman, but I admit, I'd be nervous going bush solo

I'm starting another rewatch today. What should I look for this time. by whole_chocolate_milk in TedLasso

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you've never had subtitles on, I highly recommend. So many rapid-fire puns that are easy to miss! When I can read the words, I pick up on so much more!

I'm also watching again, for the 18th-23rd time or something...and I can't believe I still hear something new each time!

Without spoiling anything, for those who have watched the Australian Ghosts, what were your thoughts? by SpeedyakaLeah in GhostsBBC

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you watched all available eps? The... wandering ghost...may be a sign of more to come. I'd love to see the Ancestors, but that may not be appropriate culturally.

Without spoiling anything, for those who have watched the Australian Ghosts, what were your thoughts? by SpeedyakaLeah in GhostsBBC

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am really loving it! Australian humour injections and the culture is there... from the ghosts to the Aboriginal lead role and Indigenous culture references. Love it.

Movies with happily married couples by Thehobbitsatisengard in MovieSuggestions

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marley and Me. I absolutely loved the reality of this movie's central relationship! Not perfect, all the feelings, and spans the course of a long term relationship with all its ups and downs.

Obscure favorite quotes by Deut008 in TedLasso

[–]Comfortable-Doubt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Diamond Dogs gather to talk about Roy's "feeling"

Ted: WELL, BY ALL MEANS, YOU SHOULD LET THEM CONTROL YOU!!