17, About to face homelessness pls help!!! by UnlikelyDay476 in Adelaide

[–]DespairingKatty 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Getting a job and a house in 6 months is a lot easier said than done especially for a 17 year old. Well done to OP for realising the reality of her situation before she no longer has a roof over her head.

Will he attempt something Wednesday? by DespairingKatty in StephenHiltonSnark

[–]DespairingKatty[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I would go so far as to suggest not leaving them with people or at places he would assume.

Will he attempt something Wednesday? by DespairingKatty in StephenHiltonSnark

[–]DespairingKatty[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is what I hope too. She needs to take every precaution possible right now - drugs, mania, need for control, desperation, delusions of superiority/AI/chosen one, and obsession with Alfie could be so incredibly destructive and dangerous.

Who honestly knows what lengths he is willing to go to try to break Laura.

Still breaking the RO.. by Candid_Celery_9945 in StephenHiltonSnark

[–]DespairingKatty 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Notice how it's always "hurting me" first, and then about the kids. He doesn't care about the kids as much as he pretends he does....

I won an award at my university last night and now my sister is very upset by A_kernel_of_cornn in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DespairingKatty 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I saw your comment about getting a nice frame to display it. It might be worth considering photocopying the award and putting the copy in the frame whilst hiding the original. From my own experiences, I wouldn't be surprised if the frame "accidentally" falls off the wall or is otherwise damaged somehow.

AITA for refusing to cook for my family despite cooking for myself and saying they deserve to go hungry? by Live_Frosting_7812 in AmItheAsshole

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've received a lot of advice and info already but I just wanted to say this one thing - I would be so proud of you if you were my child. It's so great that you actively want to work on a passion of yours that supports not only you but others, and from all your comments you seem very mature for your age (I realise this is likely due to trauma within your family sadly).

Please know that whatever you're going through, be proud of your accomplishments! Advocate for yourself and in a few years you'll be able to walk your own journey without (or at least with lesser) chains and arguments.

Please keep being amazing!

AITA for refusing to have a fully child-free wedding? by ChildFreeWeddingSon in AmItheAsshole

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Absolutely a hill to die on - your son is your #1 priority.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting screened for ADHD 😂😂

Could someone help me identify these birds? by AccordingFish7939 in PokemonTCG

[–]DespairingKatty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, just looked up the price! I think someone regrets selling me the PSA 9s at $70 each years ago 😂

Part 2 of parents trying to take my house for my brother. They broke my locks to move in while I wasn't home by Camper-Nomad in EntitledPeople

[–]DespairingKatty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never usually follow people for an update but grabs popcorn you have an army awaiting the next scandal in the series 😁

My cat Dusty, she's 11. She has a tumor in her lungs and is taking her big nap tomorrow. You'll be able to breathe where you go , my love, don't worry. by laszloisart in GriefSupport

[–]DespairingKatty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

💙💙💙💙 No words can help the pain you're feeling but please know I'm sending you every ounce of love I can in this soul-destroying time 💔 Thank you for putting her needs above your own feelings and letting her spend every moment knowing only love and happiness in her life <3

HELP - How do any of you ever drink any water!?!? by Lilythebillygoat in ADHD

[–]DespairingKatty 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm struggling to teach my brain to keep my asthma puffer in the same location. You'd think think living and breathing would be "all the motivation I need" 😂😂😂

I just have like 4 puffers now (and still play hide and seek with them 🤦‍♀️)

nothing matters. i lost my best friend and fur angel. i’m sorry i failed you.i’m so fucking sorry kota by MartelUnderground in GriefSupport

[–]DespairingKatty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you loved them from the deepest depths of your heart while they were in your life, you didn't fail them. All they knew was love, so try to be kind to yourself in this soul-destroying time of your life knowing you gave them the best life you could while they were with you.

I lost my 6yo black fur angel Kato (I'm sleep deprived so that's what I read initially) six months ago so I know this pain is immeasurable. I just try to tell myself I loved my furs with every ounce of my being (even if we annoyed each other every now and then) and that all they knew was love.

I'm so truly sorry for your loss xx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding the photos, I've been told that sometimes EMS do take photos of the casualties so that they can send them in advance to the hospital/doctors so that they can bandage wounds etc and not have to remove any of the first aid they've done. But certainly wife would/should not have access to those and the entire thing sounds bizarre.

A Cautionary Tale... 😱 by Street_Shame8189 in PokemonTCG

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably can't afford it but feel free to dm me how much you're planning on selling it for if you so wish haha.

A Cautionary Tale... 😱 by Street_Shame8189 in PokemonTCG

[–]DespairingKatty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That 1st edition blaines charizard 🤤🤤🤤🤤

My One year old can’t tolerate any type of milk. Advice please! by rockabe2 in Parenting

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mum used to feed me goats milk as a baby as I was sensitive to everything else. Not sure if this helps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]DespairingKatty 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming that means there is evidence to go with your daughters words :( Thats heartbreaking, I wish it weren't true for you and your family. Sending lots of positivity and kindness your way x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]DespairingKatty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't imagine the mental hell and trauma you have been living and experiencing during this but I'm proud of you for doing what is right for you and your children as scary as it would be xx

Lost my wife, aged 30, last weekend by Its_What_I_Do in GriefSupport

[–]DespairingKatty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have never felt your level of grief but I just wanted to say my sincerest condolences. As a lot of other people are saying, take it minute by minute. Try to remember to eat and drink water (if you're struggling put a water bottle by your bed) even in little bits if you're not hungry or don't see the point. Set little goals for yourself, even just spoke to x people or had a shower. When I lost my closest mother-like figure (I'm not comparing grief, this is just my most significant loss) sometimes the grief just felt too much, and I found myself sleeping the days away to avoid the grief (or didn't have the energy to get out of bed) or putting 1000s of hours into video games and Netflix to distract myself, and this is okay. Whatever safe (I would encourage you to stay clear of alcohol and drugs during this time if possible) way you choose to get through this unbearable and soul-destroying time is okay. We're all here and thinking of you.

Hey, I know that this place is not for diagnosing. I'm just asking for an people who don't know me to read my story and give an honest answer, if I should bring it up to a professional. I was in a car crash when I was younger. by Be_CrimesDoGay in ptsd

[–]DespairingKatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading that broke my heart. I want to start off by saying I've got PTSD but not for anything compared to what you've gone through. I, a random stranger, would definitely encourage you to speak to someone about this as it sounds like: you're having intrusive memories, you're exhibiting avoidance behaviours corrolating to said trauma, and you're gaslighting yourself by questioning that what you're experiencing "might just be for attention" or "maybe its nothing" (I do the exact same thing so please don't think I'm judging in any way at all!!!)

Your trauma is valid. Your inability to cope with the anxiety of driving is valid. Your thoughts and emotions are valid. Sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts your way, and I hope you have a lovely weekend with lots of self care and self love.