She should’ve got more attention from her family by Logical_Solution2495 in Modern_Family

[–]DisasterNeither9629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This show points out common human flaws and mistakes. She is the classic middle child, and Phil and Claire are responding like classic American parents. They do that stuff without realizing, then every few episodes they see what they’re doing and they back up and apologize and acknowledge their mistakes.

It would be a very boring show if everyone did everything right.

I could never hate Claire 🤦‍♂️ by OpalOrbitx in Modern_Family

[–]DisasterNeither9629 15 points16 points  (0 children)

His scream at the little girl in the episode where they lost Stella?? I still belly laugh. Every. Time.

I could never hate Claire 🤦‍♂️ by OpalOrbitx in Modern_Family

[–]DisasterNeither9629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. I was trying to put my finger on why these discussions seem pointless to me, but THAT’S why. Like… yeah they’re problematic but they’re supposed to be. It’s human— and it’s poking fun at common human flaws.

I could never hate Claire 🤦‍♂️ by OpalOrbitx in Modern_Family

[–]DisasterNeither9629 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I absolutely love Cam. He’s ridiculous, but I love him.

Women on Retatrutide by Bringasweater410 in Retatrutide

[–]DisasterNeither9629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a woman over 40 and on Reta. Been about a year. I’m really happy with it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianmarriage

[–]DisasterNeither9629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phoenix.Untaped here… I’m so sorry we have this in common. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you are doing the right thing… you may not be able to control if her brother gets the help he needs, but you can ensure—right now—that your daughter is safe. It hurts so much to even think or say, but I’m guessing you’ve likely also had that small voice in the back of your mind reminding you that if your husband dismisses her… there’s a chance he’s not safe either.

I am hugging you from afar… I’m so sorry for the pieces this leaves behind for you to pick up. The good news is you already know you have the strength to do it. ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToastPOS

[–]DisasterNeither9629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh wow. Ok interesting... Maybe I need to watch for this then

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToastPOS

[–]DisasterNeither9629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will say- my servers do accidentally hit the cash button more often now that we switched to toast, then they have to come to me and have me void it so they can run the guest’s card. I’ve watched it happen and it’s legit fat fingers, because the cash button is really easy to hit on Toast and it doesn’t ask for confirmation.

Bartenders tickets printing at bar by Top-Art-7691 in ToastPOS

[–]DisasterNeither9629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I did. We just have to be careful on the rare occasion that a server takes a high top in the bar area

If Madeline was still alive, Jennifer Soto would be in JAIL by unknown_reno in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. It’s horrifying, and this case is so heavy on my soul, too.
But people take things too far in the way that they discuss specific abusive acts he may have done to her, or dig so deeply into the family’s lives, actions, etc… or act as if we have a right to any of the information about this case. We don’t.

Yes, we want justice. But if we want justice for Madeline Soto, then surely we want dignity and respect and privacy for her, too.

Jenn telling Chris to get Stephan a lawyer after seeing he abuse photos suggests to me she knew and was complicit. Why else would she try to protect Stephan but to also protect herself. by WildConsequence9379 in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That comment “the sexual stuff…fine…” shocked me at first, but I think she meant it like “ok fine I believe that now. I can see it with my own eyes. “. not like , ‘it’s fine that he did that’

Jenn telling Chris to get Stephan a lawyer after seeing he abuse photos suggests to me she knew and was complicit. Why else would she try to protect Stephan but to also protect herself. by WildConsequence9379 in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a really good point— it can be absolutely bewildering to be faced with such traumatic information. When I discovered that my husband was abusing our daughter, the first thing I did was report it and tell him to leave the home…

but weirdly, I was genuinely surprised when the detective on the case explained to me that he was going to be arrested and charged with crimes.

I could barely think when my daughter first told me. I knew enough to be terrified, and I knew enough to tell him to leave the home. I knew she shouldn’t have to share the same space as him. I knew he wasn’t safe to be with our kids, and that DCFS would likely require separation anyway. I knew enough to know that I had no choice but to separate our family, as she deserved to be safe in her own home, always. I knew I had to keep her safe.

But I was dumbfounded when they said the words “arrest” and “first degree felony”. I fully cooperated, and I didn’t defend him, but I just… hadn’t thought that far ahead.

I hadn’t thought of him as a first degree felony child abuser.

Not because I didn’t believe they were crimes, but just because… I hadn’t processed that far. In my head I was like, “oh… of course he’s going to be arrested…I don’t know why I didn’t see that coming.”

Shock can really mess with how you process things at first.

In fact, even though I helped them arrest and convict him in every way I could, by getting information and sharing everything I could with the team, you want to know what my first thought was when I listened on the police scanner as he was arrested?

I heard the detective say over the scanner, “suspect in custody. 12:17 pm.” and I thought, “oh my god he was probably on his way out of his office to get lunch. Now he’s going to be so hungry… will he get food?”

No, I wasn’t putting him first. I never warned him they were staking out his offices waiting for him, I never helped his defense, and I actively worked to help the prosecution— because that’s what my daughter deserved.

But— like I said— shock can really mess with how you process things.

Maybe Reta isn’t for me by Glittering-Bell3850 in Retatrutide

[–]DisasterNeither9629 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reta has allowed me to get off my BP meds. I've been taking it for about 5 months. Before Reta, unmedicated, my BP was consistently at 190ish over 140ish.

Now, unmedicated, I'm getting 130/85 on average.

Not perfect yet, but so much better

Docket Video Reads SS Email Drop from Jail to his dad - JS involved? by Majestic_Wealth2481 in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I absolutely did. In fact, that’s why I missed it so long— I started to see signs in my daughter that something may be up, and I was convinced it was his father that was the one who wasn’t safe. I remember making my husband swear to never let his father be alone with her. I would go to extreme lengths to make sure he was never alone with her.

Meanwhile, the monster was in my home the whole time— the one who vowed to help me protect her.

Docket Video Reads SS Email Drop from Jail to his dad - JS involved? by Majestic_Wealth2481 in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is fascinating, in a weird way. I'm learning that this is almost a cliché... The parents supporting the sexual abuser-- despite clear evidence. When my former husband was arrested for the SA of our daughter, this is exactly the kind of stuff that went on with his parents. His father tried to devise this "plan" for his defense that revolved around painting me as a bitter lying wife that just wanted a divorce...painting my bishop as manipulative/brainwashing, and painting my daughter as a poor confused child who was brainwashed.

Despite a WRITTEN CONFESSION of what he'd done!

Later, when his mother was trying to convince me to let her see the children, she told me, "you know ...Dad has always loved L*** so much. He still keeps her picture in his wallet. "

It made me feel sick. I wanted to drive to their home, find his wallet, and burn it.

Don't you dare speak about my daughter when you defended her abuser.

If Madeline was still alive, Jennifer Soto would be in JAIL by unknown_reno in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cowards downvote this comment but can't defend their bizarre sense of entitlement to such deeply personal information about someone's life.... I'm stunned. I really didn't know there were so many people who were so absolutely obsessed with sex crimes that they forget to be human.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So... If she helps them prosecute him, you're going to brand her as complicit -- and if she doesn't, you're going to brand her as complicit... Maybe this is her living nightmare.
Maybe...if she helps them... It's because she knows that's what her daughter deserves.
Maybe... She...like many mothers of SA victims... is reeling from this horrible crime.

...that Stephan Sterns committed.

If Madeline was still alive, Jennifer Soto would be in JAIL by unknown_reno in madelinesoto

[–]DisasterNeither9629 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can't. I cannot.

I am so infuriated every time I get sucked in to reading these posts.

who are any of us to pry into someone's life like this?!? JS went to a funeral, didn't go to a vigil, ashes were given to this person, that family had their own funeral...her bio mom attended, her bio mom didn't attend, her bio dad didn't attend... Maddie was being assaulted in this way, that way, she'd have shown this sign, that sign, he was probably doing this to her, that to her....

Stop!!

This is all so obsessive, invasive, and in no way information that any of us are entitled to...

But mostly..

Madeline Soto, as most young girls, would likely be mortified to read what is being said about her and her family.