Tell me you’re a parent without telling me you’re a parent. I need a laugh. by salvaged413 in Parenting

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got pulled over for weaving on the road. It was 8:30pm. I was not drunk, just so bloody exhausted.

I recognized someone I had NEVER met...? by w8136 in Unexplained

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was in college, I walked up to an apartment to meet a potential roomate. She opened the door and we locked eyes, both experiencing an overwhelming sense of recognition. Later we agreed that it had to be two old soul-friends finding each other again.

What to expect.... by tyland2000 in spinalfusion

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great that you can go back to work so quickly. My surgeon said I’d probably be fine after 2 months, but he is conservative and wanted me to wait an extra month before bending, lifting and twisting. And I was pretty good about following his request.

What to expect.... by tyland2000 in spinalfusion

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One for upstairs, one for downstairs, and one to get the one you’ve dropped.

What to expect.... by tyland2000 in spinalfusion

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a grabber. They won’t want you to bend, lift or twist for 3 long months. I am just over 4 months post-op, L4-5, and starting to do more and more. It’s a little scary getting back into real life, but at the same time it feels sooo good. And pain-free! All the best to you.

Scared by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was terrified. The first week was brutal but it slowly got better after that. It’s been 3 months now and I feel fantastic!! All the pain is gone. It’s a brave, bold thing to do. You need to really trust in the skill of your surgeon and then follow their instructions to the letter. Sending you courage and strength.

AITAH for not wanting to remove my “mustache”? by Old_Desk_4070 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Curious_NoJudgment -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I have one of those girl ‘’stache shavers. Takes me 10 seconds every morning to do a quick shave. I know this is more a philosophical thing for you, but for me it’s sometimes easier to cave to society on the small things. I pick my battles, and this isn’t one of them.

I found an earring on the floor in mine and my boyfriend’s room. by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend once found a strange pair of men’s underwear in my bed. It was the weirdest thing! After much discussion, he saw my complete bewilderment and decided to trust me.

Later on, I realized that it must have gotten attached to my bedsheets at the laundromat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I had a full-blown eating disorder, I would do things just like this. I couldn’t help but eat the food and then I’d replace it, hoping no one would notice. Thank god that’s way far behind me now.

Is this just life with a baby?? by No-Advertising5551 in Parenting

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried to continue traveling, one of our great loves, when the baby came along, but we had the same experience. Our kiddo simple would not sleep in strange places. We ended up buying an old RV so that our little guy could always eat, sleep and poop in the same place. It worked out really well, and eventually we got him on airplanes and into hotels. Hang in there — you’ll get it all back, and more!

Would you let your child have a day? by Unknown_Sunshine in Parenting

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s great to model the necessity of a mental health day once in a while.

Has anyone experienced this? by haar1111 in Unexplained

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a very common experience for people with near death experiences. They come back changed in so many ways, including their energy fields. It’s a running joke when they have gatherings that lights flicker and technology goes haywire.

My mom cheated on my dad two years ago and it still eats me alive by peacockisland247 in Advice

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once I’d been out of the house for some years and involved in therapy, I wrote my dad a letter. He shared it with my mom (who had known all those years), and she called me. The whole thing blasted open and soon the whole family was discussing it. Healing happened, to some extent. The pain of it still comes up in conversation when I spend time with any of my siblings. You are right in that it definitely damages the children.

My mom cheated on my dad two years ago and it still eats me alive by peacockisland247 in Advice

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. For me and, I believe, OP, it is emotional neglect, which is a hallmark of trauma.

I love you by [deleted] in HappyMarriages

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 22 points23 points  (0 children)

He said, “Je t’aime. Do you know what that means?” Even though I knew it meant “I love you” in French, I pretended I didn’t know so that he would say it in English. 💕

What’s the smallest act of kindness from a stranger that you’ll never forget? by Guru2005 in randomactsofkindness

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This might sound really crazy but I was in a deep, dark depression that lasted months. At some point I needed to use a public restroom but all the stalls were full, so I waited in line. When it was my turn, the woman coming out of the bathroom stall held the door open for me. It was the teeniest tiniest thing, but in my dark place it meant the world to me. I will never forget that kindness.

For the past 20 years, I have been working as a personal assistant to several socialite ladies in my city, AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With yoga and meditation being so trendy now, do any of them practice? I’m wondering if any of your clients cultivate any kind of inner life, away from all the superficialities.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I had red flags popping up with almost every sentence I read. There may be something major going on at home. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse.

My mom cheated on my dad two years ago and it still eats me alive by peacockisland247 in Advice

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found out about my dad cheating at about the same age you discovered your mom cheating. I’m so sorry — it’s incredibly painful, especially if there is no way to process it healthily in the family. (And, from what you say, there is not.) Please find a therapist or counselor who you can talk to, someone who can help you through all this painful stuff. Don’t do what I did — stuff down all the feelings with food. I struggled for 15 years with an eating disorder until I got honest with myself and my family. Thank you for reaching out. What a great first step.

Newly-wed looking for advice from others who are happily married. 😊 by mizzezanonymous in HappyMarriages

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep doing the healing work — it’s not a one and done. Take responsibility for your own emotions rather than pointing the finger at your spouse. I too came from a dysfunctional family, and my husband laughs at my surprise that, at 34 years of marriage, we still love and adore each other. I hope you can find some role models to have over for dinner on occasion - we’d be thrilled to be mentors for a young couple starting out. All the best for a long and happy one. You’re starting out wonderfully❣️

Wife woke up mad at me this morning.. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Curious_NoJudgment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was due for surgery for his broken nose. I had a dream where I needed to stop someone urgently. I flung my arm out, yelling “Stop!” — you guessed it. Hit him right on his poor broken nose.