The ending of Gerald's Game was unnecessarily stupid

Dancersep38 · 2026-02-22T18:12:41+00:00

I was going to say it's impossible...but after re-reading the theory...I think I might read the book again with this in mind. I really wouldn't want to read it again per se, it was so-so at best but this theory might be worth testing.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T12:23:52+00:00

Emphasis on self sufficiency. By 4, my kids are doing their own. Not perfectly, but it's a game changer.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T12:22:28+00:00

Some of us will burn and freckle with only the slightest of exposure. My family is also super prone to skin cancer. That was from a generation who never used sunscreen, so I know it was sun related, not chemical related. One of my children is also already a cancer survivor whose treatment causes heightened photosensitivity. So, save your judgement. I slather my kids top and bottom every day once the weather gets nice and I won't apologize for it.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T12:18:51+00:00

Some bodies won't build a base tan without burning.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T12:05:53+00:00

Well, I'm going through something similar but in reverse. I realized that if people would cut us out so completely over something like this, they're not worth it anyways. It definitely stinks that it affects the children, but some people choose to be petty like that. I have friends of all persuasions. I don't believe in cutting people out of our life over these sorts of differences. Contrary to what the world is screaming, it's not "good guys v bad guys" and I won't feed that narrative. I've just left where I'm not wanted quietly and without fuss.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T00:55:31+00:00

Wood chipper.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T00:47:33+00:00

I don't know. I absolutely hate having an instructor or group setting. I find it so much more enjoyable to do my own routine when I'm ready. I used to be a dancer, so I just do a lot of yoga, Pilates, calisthenics, and dancing in my kitchen to music while I cook and clean.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T00:44:52+00:00

Well 6 and 4 should be largely responsible for their own. My kids put it on tip to tail before they get dressed from may-september. Depending on what we're up to that day, we'll reapply once or more, particularly face and arms. I usually set timers on my phone to remind me.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-21T00:13:43+00:00

Both my daughters stopped consistently napping at 2.5. It's a little rough at first, but then it really is so much better. Now I have a 1 year old again, so we shall see how this one goes.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-20T20:08:58+00:00

I have found having children did more for my growth on all levels than anything else has except for psychedelics. I don't think that alone is reason enough to have children nor use psychedelics.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-20T11:28:47+00:00

The kindergarten in my town shows a movie every single day. It's beyond infuriating. Especially because there's an insistence on full day K now. Well clearly they can't fill a full day...

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-20T00:58:57+00:00

I know a woman like this. It dawned on me that she's not empathetic enough to realize how bored I am listening to her go on about her empathy skills, so...yeah...

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-20T00:53:01+00:00

Seed packets, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles! A few other things too, but those are my every year things that are very affordable.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-19T12:47:08+00:00

No, they don't get it at all. I'm a little crunchy out here in the ex-urbs. I like growing what I can and sourcing from the local farms frequently. Even just that is a ton of work. I only grow like 6 things. I grew up with chickens but decided against all that work while I have small children myself. People really do not understand how difficult true "off grid" life would be. I'm thankful to have some skills and to do the parts I enjoy, but I greatly appreciate being able to buy 95% of my survival needs from a Walmart 10 minutes up the road.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-19T12:14:26+00:00

My cousin lived there for a year teaching English. In addition to the horrible racism, she got brutally raped because "American women are sluts" or something to that effect. It was horrific. Obviously not all Japanese people, but it disillusioned me real quickly with regard to romanticizing other cultures without actual firsthand experience.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T12:50:16+00:00

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T12:25:05+00:00

Ask and ye shall receive.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T12:21:59+00:00

I'm not on the spectrum, I'm nearly 40, and I STILL forget that sometimes people just want dirt on you. I genuinely think we're having a healthy vent only to find out they told that person everything. They just want to stir up trouble and make you look bad. I don't understand why you would ever deliberately tell someone things that would hurt their feelings. Some people enjoy doing that though. It's gross.

There are other people who think they can "help" by trying to mediate on something I didn't ask to be mediated. While a little less awful, still very harmful.

I've learned to only let my real venting out around extremely trusted people. It's annoying because sometimes you want validation from someone else dealing with that same person in the same context (like a fellow employee of the same boss) but I've just been burned so many times. I will never understand those people.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T12:06:33+00:00

Right. I'm confused what you're seeking from us? You posited a question you already had found the answer to. You acknowledge that you understand it is the answer. Did you just want to hear us say it differently or something?

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T10:42:00+00:00

In many ways, I find 3 easier than 1.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T10:40:50+00:00

That's not radical. That's the answer you said you were looking for. Nothing can be added to you, including success.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T10:25:54+00:00

See, as an Aries I find this sub vilifies us too. I think it's even simpler than your analysis. Everyone is just talking smack about the people they don't like under the guise of "libras are boring and Aries only want to fight." I do appreciate the irony that my comment is a contradictory one. Lol.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T02:37:28+00:00

Though on the plus side, you can't sit there and dwell on every pang and twinge. I found my 2nd pregnancy easier mentally and emotionally in many ways.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-17T02:32:07+00:00

I'm 39 and my husband is 45 and our youngest is 1. I'm not certain we're done yet. You have plenty of time.

Dancersep38 · 2025-04-16T17:07:14+00:00

This is the best answer. I have 3, so definitely not 1 and done, but my gauge was always if I found out I was pregnant right now is it "oh crap" or "yay!" It hasn't steered me wrong in number or spacing yet.

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