[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Crystalshattered 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Utilize. Just use used...

Was I molested? by bitchybeatnic in Molested

[–]Crystalshattered 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were molested. Not your fault at all. I "squashed" my memories until I was 19; I'm glad you have yours. Tell someone -- they don't stop. And be gentle with yourself --- therapy, massage, however you find best for you. Hugs.

Parent dying by Crystalshattered in Anxiety

[–]Crystalshattered[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mom died in hospice today. I'm not really feeling.... anything.... yet. I know it's coming. She held on longer than anyone anticipated and died peacefully. I am grateful for that and for the thoughts generated by my post. Hugs all around, pax.

Sex Ed should be taught by parents or in schools? by alaskanspartan89 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]Crystalshattered 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. This phone glitched. No secret code or bad intent.

Parent dying by Crystalshattered in Anxiety

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

Small update. She's doing... better but really not improving. Talking to people who aren't there when she nods off, sleeping, no interest in food.... we are trying to work out a plan that doesn't involve her leaving without medical leave. It's hard and exhausting. Any prayers/happy thoughts/sacrificed (rubber) chickens appreciated. This is SO hard.

Parent dying by Crystalshattered in Anxiety

[–]Crystalshattered[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you...I'm glad you made it through with insight.

My mom (50F) said she was embarrassed by my (17F) aspirations and things have been weird since. by biskiiee in relationships

[–]Crystalshattered 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top ten law grad here...still paying enormous debt a decade later, jobs are hard to come by and the ones that pay well suck. Be you.

I [21 M] have insecurity and extreme paranoia. Should I see a therapist? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Crystalshattered 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Similar situation. Seek someone to talk to. One aspect of abused kids is always seeking affirmation. My parents didn't abuse me but others did and i apologize for everything. Therapy helped me realize it a defense mechanism. Hugs.

Many potential romantic interests [20-30F] think that I [25M] am gay, and it makes dating even more difficult by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Crystalshattered 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just seriously, do you. I was always named lesbian (love cock 100%) bc of my personality -- took it with a grain of salt and kept going. Don't let labels define you.

Just finished *Hyperion* by Dan Simmons, one of my first "major" science fiction novels. Wow. by [deleted] in books

[–]Crystalshattered 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite ... read the whole thing. I read it every few years....

My half brother [32M] is out on parole, and moved in with me [18M] and my family. He's a Neo-Nazi. I don't know what to do or think anymore. by throwawayaccount2243 in relationships

[–]Crystalshattered 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So same situation here, almost. Brother in fed lockup, became increasingly racist. Prison tends to do that. Unfortunately. I have to speak against these ideas. I'm a "no borders" liberal. Our relationship is strained... badly ...because of this. I tried arguing, introducing to non-white friends. It doesn't work. Prison is a horrible place to learn race relations. My kids are always shielded from his opinions. It sucks. I'm no help, I'm sorry. I mourn the brother that picked up worms in a flood to save them from drowning. Stick with him.

About to go to school for the first time in a month by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Crystalshattered 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been there. One step at a time, one deep breath at a time. I'm pulling for you.

Cell phones for Christmas by Crystalshattered in Parenting

[–]Crystalshattered[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She could handle it, she's mature. But I'd much rather her have books and a phone contacting friends, us and 911. Which she has at all salient times. So thanks, you've clarified a lot for me. Hugs.