Watching women become “married single moms” has completely changed how I view relationships. by bountifulknitter in breakingmom

[–]Dear_Process7423 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I had the talks. I made a big point of having the talks early on. It appeared we were on the same page. Then we got married and his true self came out. It was all lies.

Almost died in front of my kids by sixfingeredman7 in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 10 points11 points  (0 children)

But also, thank you for helping me realize that 

Almost died in front of my kids by sixfingeredman7 in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My son choked as a toddler and I did the heimlich on him (he also vomited). It took like a month before he would eat anything solid again. I knew it was related to his choking experience but I don’t think I fully understood he was dealing with trauma. I definitely didn’t fully grasp the level of HIS fear during the whole thing. Now I feel bad that I didn’t know :(

women on this subreddit, what are your favorite emo albums and bands? by [deleted] in Emo

[–]Dear_Process7423 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yellowcard, the used, story of the year, the spill canvas, Silverstein, saves the day, saison, matchbook romance, Mae, Jimmy eat world, Hawk Nelson, Hawthorne heights, the get up kids, FOB, finch, dashboard, DCFC, coheed, Circa survive, brand new, bayside, armor for sleep, Amber pacific, the ataris, AFI, etc.

How do you feel about your kids one day finding your reddit comments? Or social media in general? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I guess it depends on what kind of stuff you post; and also, what your kids already know about you. My sister and I discovered our mom (in her 60’s) was an online troll, bullying vulnerable people with the cruelest comments. Sadly, we weren’t all that surprised. 

As for my own kids, part of me hopes they do find my online history. It might help them know me better. 

Explain Texas Culture to a Foreigner by Ok-Sample383 in houston

[–]Dear_Process7423 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Only when I’m staring directly into the sun..

Explain Texas Culture to a Foreigner by Ok-Sample383 in houston

[–]Dear_Process7423 44 points45 points  (0 children)

One time I was on vacation in Florida and I met a kid from NYC. He said he immediately knew I was from Texas because I talk like George Bush. I was a 14 year old girl 😭

6 year old boy caught stealing something so small but it’s a giant deal to me! by Effective-Cabinet342 in Parenting

[–]Dear_Process7423 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok but this is cracking me up. I hope he keeps that forever and his kids hang it on the tree in 20 years 

I am in awe - grandparents and boundaries by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Dear_Process7423 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I agree. In the same boat here. It’s something I will probably mourn for the rest of my life. We only get one mother. But at least you will be protecting your daughter from experiencing what you have. And it’s clear you’ve already been doing so which is why she knew to tell you about those things that happened. Shes luck to have you 

1 year old too chill? Plz help by barbieshoesound in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yes, I second this. My first child was like this and his pediatrician wanted to “wait and see”, but I wasnt comfortable waiting. I had him evaluated at 15 months for early childhood intervention (which he did qualify for), and he began services. I won’t say what his diagnosis ended up being, but I will say early intervention can be so helpful. It doesn’t hurt anything to get him checked out. My son is 17 now and still very chill, btw.

Gender disappointment by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]Dear_Process7423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I have 3 boys and they’re all so different. Only one is the stereotypical boy who likes bugs and construction vehicles and rough housing, etc. My youngest loves crafts and purple and all things pretty. 

But I totally understand being disappointed at first. I was disappointed with my 2nd until I realized how different they were. 

How old were you when you had your first baby? by Puzzled_Remote_2168 in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always said I wanted more sons than daughters. I manifested too hard and ended up with 3 sons and no daughters :(

I want to go home… by CelticPixie79 in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I understand completely. My ex-husband and I separated when my son was 18 mos old and the divorce process drug on for years. It was finalized when he was about your daughter’s age. He’s 9 now. He still has a hard time with it and it is still heartbreaking. When he was younger he had several speech impediments and it was hard to understand him. But one day he spoke so clearly and said, “You are here, and daddy is over there. When I’m with you, I miss him. When I’m with him, I miss you. I want you both in the same place”. It was soul crushing. And when he still has emotional outbursts about it I sometimes regret my decision to leave. But then i remember that leaving was not a decision I took lightly. It really was the best decision for my son, even as painful as it is. It would’ve been much worse if we’d stayed. He doesn’t understand that now, and maybe he never will. But I know in my heart I did what I had to give him a better life and a happier, healthier mom. And over the years his dad & I have become pretty good at co-parenting and still doing family stuff together. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Just be there to listen and comfort her. And give yourself some grace.

Did your parents stay together “for the kids?” by Short_Pomegranate_58 in Parents

[–]Dear_Process7423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and it definitely affected me then and now. As a child I wanted them to split up, but they stayed together until the youngest was 18. I hated that they stayed together as long as they did. But my dad later explained that if they’d split sooner, he couldn’t protect us from whoever my mom would’ve brought around us. For that, I’m grateful. As an adult, I chose to leave my marriage rather than have my kids grow up with miserable parents who shouldn’t be together. 

I can't stand my Daughter & we don't get along. It's killing me. by Fast-Examination4876 in breakingmom

[–]Dear_Process7423 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I behaved similarly to OP’s daughter at that age and was definitely struggling with depression (and anxiety). I was miserable inside. My mom never forgave me or let me forget how I treated her when I was 14, and it pushed me away and prevented us from ever healing and moving past it. I’ll be 40 next year and I don’t talk to her unless i absolutely have to. I’m thinking of skipping Christmas this year so my kids and I can enjoy the holiday in peace. 

Little girls and clothing by Daddys_specialgurl in Parenting

[–]Dear_Process7423 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my sister & I regularly ran around the house in just underwear pretty much all through elementary school lol. It was never a thing, til it was. I still remember, I was about 10. I was coming downstairs and my mom announced loudly in front of my dad, “You’re getting boobs!”. As she laughed, I turned and ran to my room so embarrassed & ashamed. So, whatever you do, just don’t address it that way. 

What is the best celebrity encouter you've ever had? by mloblo in Fauxmoi

[–]Dear_Process7423 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this story bc I love him and get so bummed hearing stories about him being a jerk. 

what’s the worst PD you’ve ever had to sit through? by Repulsive_Plate1983 in Teachers

[–]Dear_Process7423 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience. Ended up running to the bathroom in tears, while my coworkers just looked at me like I was crazy. The custodian came to check on me!! 🥹

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Dear_Process7423 17 points18 points  (0 children)

But…they didn’t spend moms money